Royal Armory - New Artifacts
⚪ Last updated 2018⚠️ 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
- 👍 3.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #37 of 112 Weapons mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
What is Royal Armory?
Isn’t it strange that all the important characters in Skyrim like Ulfric Stormcloak and general Tullius walk around with common steel weapons? Meanwhile in Game of Thrones and Lord of the Rings every noble and their daughters seem to be carrying a sword with a name. Wouldn’t the Imperial General of Skyrim carry his own personal sword? Wouldn’t the most influential Jarls of the land have a weapon that fits to their station? If that has bothered you as much as me then this is the mod for you!
The main goal of Royal Armory is to add immersion by giving the most important characters in Skyrim weapons to match their status. There are no quests and no rewards in this mod. My idea was that you’ll encounter these weapons naturally during play through. Some of these weapons you can obtain when the owner dies, some you may be able to steal, and some you may never get your hands on. This is first and foremost an atmospheric mod.
But what if you are a collector and are looking for some new weapons to add to your collection? You are not able to obtain every weapon during the game itself, but I did add an alternative way to obtain both enchanted and unenchanted versions of each weapon added by this mod. So no matter if you play this mod purely for immersion or as a collector of artifacts, you’ll be able to get what you need.
Like Heavy Armory my aim was to make new weapons that blend in seamlessly with the weapons Bethesda created. That’s why I used bits and pieces of existing weapons to create new varieties. Basically, I don’t even want you to notice that there’s a mod running.
Mod requirements
This mod requires Dragonborn and Dawnguard!
Installation
The easiest way to install the mod is by downloading and activating through the NMM. It will do all the work for you. If for some reason you need / want to do a manual install just download and extract the content of the . 7zip to your Skyrim/Data folder (choose overwrite if asked). All that's left to do is activate the .esp and start the game!
Mod Content
- Absorbs health 15 pts - Absorbs stamina 15pts - Paralyzes for 2 sec
“While Maven Black-Briar never goes anywhere without a personal bodyguard, she knows that a woman of her station has to be able to defend herself as well.“
- 10 pts Frost Damage with 50% chance of double Frost damage
Royal Armory - New Artifacts adds unique weapons to key Skyrim characters like Ulfric Stormcloak and General Tullius, fitting their status. A popular lore-friendly enhancement with nearly 8,000 endorsements, last updated in 2018, so check compatibility with your mod setup.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust with 7,973 endorsements and 230k downloads.
- Simple concept that adds flavor to key NPCs without overhauling the game.
- Lightweight and likely compatible with most load orders.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2018 — may need patches for newer Skyrim versions or mods that alter those characters.
- Only affects a few characters, so impact is limited if you want broader weapon variety.
For Skyrim players who want to give iconic characters like Ulfric and Tullius more presence through unique gear. Perfect for lore enthusiasts and roleplayers who appreciate small, immersive touches. Skip if you're looking for a large-scale weapon pack or gameplay changes.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to install and manage this mod easily.
- If you use mods that change Ulfric or Tullius (like appearance overhauls), check for compatibility patches.
- Place this mod early in your load order to avoid conflicts with other weapon mods.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- PrivateEye
- Version
- V2.2
- Downloads
- 230,593
- Endorsements
- 7,973
- Category
- Weapons
- Created
- 12/28/2016
- Updated
- 2/21/2018
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