Skyrim Weapon De-LARP-ification Project
⚪ 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
- 👍 2.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #100 of 453 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
======================================= SKYRIM WEAPON DE-LARP-IFICATION PROJECT ======================================= Author: MadCat221 (MadCat221@gmail.com)
Version: 1. 0. 5
April 28, 2012
1. Introduction 2: Installation 3. Version History
=============== 1. INTRODUCTION ===============
A lot of the weapons are... thick. Abnormally thick. "Not a cutting edge" thick. I know that blades can't be as thin as they are in real life on account of them otherwise disappearing because of pixel aliasing, but COME ON! These aren't supposed to look like LARP weapons!
This mod goes through a lot of the 1stperson meshes for many weapons (mainly swords, but some axes too) and thins them. Probably not to the level of real life, but enough so they actually look like... yaknow... swords.
Weapons affected:
SKYRIM: various Iron weapons (Dagger, Claymore, War Axe, Battle Axe) Akaviri Katana Steel Dagger Dwarven blades (sword, dagger, greatsword) Ebony Dagger, Ebony Sword, Ebony War Axe, Ebony Battleaxe, Ebony Greatsword Daedric Blades, Daedric Axes (Battle Axe provided as example of the absurd thickness) Bound Weapons (Sword, Battleaxe) Mehrunes' Razor (Shouldn't it be... yaknow... razor thin?) Nightingale Blade Blade of Woe Silver Sword/Greatsword Steel Battleaxe, Draugr/NordHero Sword/Greatsword Falmer Sword Rueful Axe Scimitar Elven Battleaxe Glass Greatsword
DAWNGUARD: Dawnguard War Axe (normal, rune) Dragonbone Dagger, Sword, Battleaxe, Greatsword
DRAGONBORN: Nordic Carved War Axe Stalhrim Sword, War Axe, Greatsword, Battleaxe
I may do more later.
Note that I copied over all the 1stperson-grade meshes to cover the non-1stperson meshes. Higher scene polycount will ensue (though hopefully not noticeable on framerate unless you have an ancient machine).
I also included some positioning fixes for the 1stperson Dwarven War Axe, and also fixed the missing scabbard for the NPC dwarven sword.
=============== 2. INSTALLATION ===============
Unpack the Meshes folder into your Skyrim\Data folder, or use Nexus Mod Manager to square it away for you.
================== 3. VERSION HISTORY ==================
v1: Initial Release.
v1. 0. 1 (May 2, 2012): Added Bound Sword and Battle Axe, Added Iron Dagger, Claymore, War Axe, and Battle Axe.
v1. 0. 2 (May 3, 2012): Re-set the blood splatter meshes on the Iron Dagger, Greatsword, and Battleaxe to be hidden again. Oops...
v1. 0. 3 (June 21, 2012): Added Akaviri Katana.
v1. 0. 4 (July 26, 2012): Added
Skyrim Weapon De-LARP-ification Project by MadCat221 is a popular model and texture mod that replaces the game's thick, unrealistic blades with slimmer, more realistic ones. With over 9,000 endorsements and 442,000 downloads, it's a well-established choice for players seeking visual authenticity. Last updated in 2014, it remains a classic for those who want to de-LARP their weapons.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community approval (9,221 endorsements) — this is a must-try for anyone bothered by chunky swords.
- Massive download count (442k) proves it's been a staple for years.
- Simple concept, well executed — makes weapons look like actual steel, not foam props.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2014 — may not cover newer weapons added by DLCs or mods.
- Only affects blades — if you wanted retextures for axes or maces, this won't help.
For Skyrim players who cringe at the oversized, unrealistic blades and want a quick visual fix. Perfect for immersion-focused playthroughs. Skip if you're happy with vanilla weapon looks or want a comprehensive weapon overhaul.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to install and manage this mod easily.
- Place this mod early in your load order to ensure other weapon mods don't overwrite its changes.
- Check the mod's compatibility with your other weapon mods — if you use a big overhaul, test in-game to see which textures win.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- MadCat221
- Version
- 1.0.5
- Downloads
- 442,737
- Endorsements
- 9,221
- Category
- Models and Textures
- Created
- 4/29/2012
- Updated
- 6/14/2014
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