Shadowmourne
⚪ Last updated 2016⚠️ 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
- 👍 4.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #40 of 43 Weapons and Armour mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
About:
Shadowmourne is a legendary Two-handed Axe that was forged in mind-freezing temperatures using the souls it had once captured. It has been passed down to Death Knights who overcome numerous trials within the frozen lands of its origin. It is currently held by Highlord Darion who sits upon his lonely throne inside Icewind Hollow. It is there you must defeat him but beware, Shadowmourne has made him incredibly strong! So bring a follower...or 10 if you're VatiWah!
Appearance varies based on ENB Preset & Game Settings. My mods are ideally created for ENB. Also, you don't have to like World of Warcraft to use this!
The best way to fight with Shadowmourne, is to wait until Chaos Bane proc's, then unleash your Power Attacks for maximum deadly hits!
What this mod includes:
Shadowmourne (Two-Handed)
30 Base Damage - Has a 10% chance to cast Chaos Bane, which for 10 seconds, quadruples your current Attack Power. Also fills Soul Gems on low percentage!
Dragonsteel Armor
A standalone retexture of the vanilla Dragonplate, Dragonsteel offers slightly higher defence due to being coated in liquid metal. Also craftable at the forge.
Do NOT optimize the textures! Some maps are purposely uncompressed!
View on Sketchfab!
Obtaining:
You must travel to Icewind Hollow which is south of Dawnstar. There you will adventure through a short dungeon and hopefully claim your own Shadowmourne!
Installation:
Use Nexus Mod Manager
Extract the downloaded archive into your Skyrim Data Folder.
Uninstall Instructions:
Remove using Nexus Mod Manager
Simply delete the following files:
Shadowmourne - Johnskyrim.esp
Shadowmourne - Johnskyrim.bsa
Questions:
Q. Wehn r u goin 2 maek Frustmorn?
A. I'll make Frostmourne when I'm good and ready. Probably over the summer :)
Q. Shadowmourne has fur, where is it?
A. Like Doomhammer, I decided to not include it as this is my own take on the weapon.
Q. Can you make this this this and this?
A. I might, but unlikely. Modding takes a long time.
Q. Can you make this do this?
Q. What ENB are you using?
A. A modified Aeon ENB
Q. What mods are you working on/got planned?
A. Those are poste
Adds a new two-handed axe based on Shadowmourne from World of Warcraft, plus a standalone Dragonplate retexture called 'Dragonsteel'. Includes a custom dungeon and boss fight, with 4k, 2k, and 1k resolution options. A classic Skyrim weapon mod from 2016 with strong community support.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community favorite with 4,070 endorsements and over 95k downloads.
- Includes a full dungeon and boss fight, not just a weapon—great value for a weapon mod.
- Resolution options (4k/2k/1k) let you balance visuals and performance.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2016—may have compatibility issues with newer Skyrim versions or mods.
- The Dragonsteel retexture is standalone, so it may conflict with other Dragonplate retextures.
For Skyrim players who want a lore-friendly (or WoW-inspired) legendary weapon with a quest to earn it. Also for fans of high-resolution textures who have the VRAM to handle 4k. Skip if you prefer purely vanilla-friendly mods or want something updated for the latest Skyrim version.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since this mod adds a dungeon, be prepared for a challenging boss fight—bring potions and a good follower.
- If you're using a mod manager, install the 2k version first to test performance before trying 4k.
- Check your load order to ensure no other mods overwrite the Dragonsteel retexture if you want it to appear.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- johnskyrim
- Version
- 1.1
- Downloads
- 95,327
- Endorsements
- 4,070
- Category
- Weapons and Armour
- Created
- 2/13/2016
- Updated
- 2/14/2016
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