Nightingale Weapons Retexture - Carbon Fiber
⚪ Last updated 2014⚠️ Install Order · 3 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
- 👍 4.9% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #420 of 453 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Full retexture of both Nightingale weapons(bow and sword), also adds Nightingale arrows to the game:
Nightingale Retex:
-Double resolution (1024x1024).
-Carbon fiber style.
-A bit desaturated (less blue) metal.
-Added some more details to it.
-Improved normal and specular maps.
Nightingale Arrows:
-HD textures, 2048x2048 with new normal and specular maps.
-They can be crafted in a forge:
==>Steel ingot + ebony ingot + 2 hagraven feathers = 15 nightingale arrows
-You will get 25 nightingale arrows with nightingale bow in the quest.
-Fixed arrow length (get http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/mods/5164 to fix that in vanilla arrows)
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Instalation:
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1./ Copy the content in that folder into your Data folder (usually: program files/Steam/steamapps/common/Skyrim/Data)
2./ Overwrite if prompted
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Uninstallation:
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Just delete everything you copied:
- Data/Textures/Weapons/nightingale
- Data/Meshes/weapons/nightingale
- Data/NightingaleArrows.esp
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This mod retextures the Nightingale bow and sword with a carbon fiber style, doubling the resolution to 1024x1024. It also adds new arrows with a steel look and longer shaft. A popular cosmetic choice for Skyrim players seeking a modern, sleek look.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 4,403 endorsements and nearly 90k downloads
- Doubles the original resolution for sharper, more detailed textures
- Adds new arrows to match the carbon fiber aesthetic
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2014, so may not be compatible with the latest Skyrim Special Edition or Anniversary Edition without patches
- Carbon fiber style may not fit everyone's taste if you prefer a more traditional fantasy look
- Only covers the Nightingale weapons, so you'll need other mods for a complete weapon overhaul
For Skyrim players who want a modern, sleek look for the iconic Nightingale gear. Great for stealth archers and assassins who want their weapons to stand out. Skip if you prefer lore-friendly or traditional fantasy textures.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since this mod only changes textures, it's safe to install with a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2.
- If you're playing Skyrim Special Edition, check if the mod has an SE version or use a texture converter tool.
- Load order doesn't matter much for texture mods, but place it after any mods that change the same weapon meshes.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- FrankFamily
- Version
- 1
- Downloads
- 89,734
- Endorsements
- 4,403
- Category
- Models and Textures
- Created
- 12/9/2011
- Updated
- 1/26/2014
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