One Handed Crossbows
⚪ Last updated 2012⚠️ 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
- 👍 4.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #58 of 112 Weapons mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Finally the mod you\'ve been waiting for is here at last! That’s right one handed crossbows: you can dual wield them, use them with a shield, spell, or sword! this was a project being worked on by the dawnguard and the college of winterhold, a crossbow that never needed to be reloaded so you could have another hand free, and now its finished! Steel and dwarven crossbows can be bought from merchants or found throughout the world, you can find Nocturnal crossbows in Nightingale Hall and Akiviri Crossbows in Skyhaven Temple. Dragon bone crossbows can be forged with Dragon Smithing JeZAC8Rp6bk nMRjcWxXvIw ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- dawnguard is required ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Updates: V3: Added Dwarven One Handed Crossbows V4: lowered the fire rate to prevent crashing (it makes more sense this way anyways) V5: Added Nocturnal Crossbow and Nightingale bolts to the Twilight Sepulcher (in the small room extending off the worship chamber) V6 Added one handed Akaviri Crossbows, moved Nocturnal Crossbows to Nightingale Hall, and added bolt packs to recharge the crossbows (bolt packs act like soul gems for now). V7: No more CTDs! No longer disconnects when kill cams activate. V8: Now upgradeable at special workbenches added to all major cities. You can upgrade them higher depending on your overdraw perk. V9: Full Release V10: Added Dragonbone Crossbows Also check out my new Blessings of the Madgod Mod: http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/mods/38348/? Animations: New animation files added, to install them unzip the file and put everything in it into: C:\\Program Files (x86)\\Steam\\SteamApps\\common\\skyrim\\Data\\Meshes\\actors\\character\\animations WARNING: the animations replace the right handed staff animations, so staves in your right hand may look weird. Credits: A big thanks to 3ukalipto for the animations. Note: This mod is out of beta stage, but will still be updated with new crossbows.
One Handed Crossbows is a Skyrim mod that lets you wield crossbows in one hand, enabling dual wielding or pairing with a shield, spell, or sword. It was a collaborative project between the Dawnguard and the College of Winterhold. With 5,910 endorsements and 145,443 downloads, it remains a popular choice for players seeking more combat flexibility.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust: 5,910 endorsements and 145k downloads.
- Opens up new combat styles for crossbow fans—dual wield or pair with magic.
- Lore-friendly premise that fits Skyrim's factions.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2012—likely outdated for current Skyrim versions, may need patches.
- Potential balance issues—one-handed crossbows might be overpowered or require tweaks.
For Skyrim players who want to mix up their ranged combat with crossbows, especially those who enjoy dual-wielding or spell-sword builds. If you're a completionist looking for lore-friendly weapon mods, this fits right in. Skip if you prefer modern, actively maintained mods or want crossbows with new mechanics beyond one-handed use.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since the mod is old, check for compatibility patches if you use other weapon mods or Skyrim Special Edition.
- Try dual-wielding crossbows for a unique playstyle—just remember to manage ammo.
- If you're on Skyrim Special Edition, you may need to convert the mod or find an updated version.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- D0VAK11N
- Version
- V10
- Downloads
- 145,443
- Endorsements
- 5,910
- Category
- Weapons
- Created
- 8/27/2012
- Updated
- 12/30/2012
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