Newermind Bow Collection -by newermind43- Requirements and Boss Chests Loot
⚪ Last updated 2012⚠️ Install Order · 4 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #138 of 171 Weapons mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
I took it upon myself to add requirements to newermind43\'s Newermind Bow Collection. Many thanks go out to him for making what is quite likely the best collection of custom bows available for Skyrim. They only had one flaw, their being massively overpowered and i was sure as hell not going to nerf such incredible weapons, so instead i raised their requirements almost excessively, so that crafting one would feel like a real achievement as even the humblest Newermind bow is more powerful then a Daedric bow so- I\'ve now added all but the Alduin Dragon Bow to the boss loot chests if thats the version you choose to download. As Ebony bows are level 36, the Newermind bows will start from 45 up to 75. The upgrading cost is half the price of the crafting cost Ignore Lvl-No. unless you download the boss chest leveled version Alduin Dragon Bow Dmg-29 Requirements Dragon Armour Perk - Daedric Smithing Perk - 50 Dragon Bones - 50 Dragon Scales - 6 Black Soul Gems Filled Old Requirements 1 Corundum - 2 Dragon Scales Composite Modern Bow28 Lvl-75 Requirements Ebony Smithing Perk - 22 Ebony Ingots - 22 Refined Malachite Ingots - 20 Dwemer Gyros Old Requirements 1 Iron Ingot - 2 Refined Malachite Ingots Mammoth Bow Dmg-25 Lvl-70 Requirements Ebony Smithing Perk - 20 Mammoth Tusks - 50 Bone Meals - 20 Silver Ingots Old Requirements 2 Mammoth Tusks Dragon Bone Bow Dmg-22 Lvl-65 Requirements Dragon Armour Perk - 18 Corundum Ingots - 18 Ebony Ingots - 20 Dragon Bones - 20 Dragon Scales Old Requirements 2 Corundum Ingots - 1 Dragon Bone Chaurus Bow Dmg-22 Lvl-60 Requirements Ebony Smithing Perk - 16 Corundum Ingots - 16 Ebony Ingots - 20 Chaurus Chitin- 40 Chaurus Eggs Old Requirements 1 Corundum Ingot - 2 Chaurus Chitin Dwarven Modern Bow Dmg-20 Lvl-55 Requirements Dwarven Smithing Perk - 20 Iron Ingots - 14 Dwarven Ingots - 20 Dwarven Oils Old Requirements 1 Iron Ingot - 2 Dwarven Ingots Human Bone Bow Dmg-19 Lvl-50 Requirements Orcish Smithing Perk - 12 Corundum Ingots - 20 Human Skulls - 40 Bone Meals Old Requirements 1 Corundum Ingot - 2 Human Skulls Sprigan Bow Dmg-18 Lvl-45 Requirements Elven Smithing Perk - 10 Corundum Ingots - 10 Firewood - 6 Spriggan Saps Old Requirements 1 Corundum Ingot - 4 Firewood As i said the upgrading cost is half the price of the crafting cost For Reference, Vanilla bow damage Daedric Bow 18 Ebony Bow 16 Glass Bow 14 Dwarven Bow 10 Elven Bow 12 Orcish Bow 09 Installation Place Newermind Bow Collection.esp into the Skyrim/Data folder over writing the original Newermind Bow Collection.esp Requirements The original Newermind Bow Collection IS required and can be found here http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/mods/12276 Issues The bows can be found in their original locations regardless of smithing perks needed Alduin Dragon Bow needs filled Black Soul Gems even though
This mod modifies newermind43's Newermind Bow Collection by adding high level requirements to the bows and optionally integrating them into boss chest leveled loot. It's for players who want the bows to be earned through progression rather than freely available. With 81 endorsements and last updated in 2012, it's a niche compatibility tweak.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Makes the bows feel earned instead of handed to you.
- Boss chest integration adds a nice endgame hunt.
- 81 endorsements show it's got a small but solid following.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2012 — likely outdated for current game versions.
- Requires the original Newermind Bow Collection mod to work.
For players who already use the Newermind Bow Collection and want a progression gate on those powerful bows. Also for loot hunters who enjoy farming boss chests for rare gear. Skip if you just want the bows without extra hassle.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have the original Newermind Bow Collection installed first, or this mod won't work.
- If you're using a mod manager, load this after the original to ensure the changes take effect.
- Check the mod's file structure to see if there are separate versions for requirements and boss chests — pick the one you want.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- newermind43 - modified by Renraw
- Version
- 1
- Downloads
- 3,209
- Endorsements
- 81
- Category
- Weapons
- Created
- 6/22/2012
- Updated
- 6/23/2012
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