Stronger Daedric Artifacts
⚪ Last updated 2014⚠️ Install Order · 3 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 5.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #1 of 49 Weapons and Armour mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Most Daedric Artifacts were modified: -Higher damage/armor rating -Powerful enchantments -Unlimited charges -Most are now disenchantable and improveable -Worth more gold -Stack with smithing perks
In the Elder Scrolls lore, daedric artifacts are ultra powerful items crafted by the god-like daedra, granting those who wield them with supreme power. While they should be the best items in the game, in Skyrim most of them are quite wimpy.
Bethesda made some weak and some a bit stronger, allowing gamers to find artifacts that are suitable to their level throughout the game, trying to never make the experience too tough or too easy. Thing is, I hate overly leveled gameplay and dumbed down items (especially daedric artifacts); it stops gameplay from being dynamic and exciting.
Here is what I did to upset the balance a bit:
== REVISION 2. 1 CHANGES == -Fixed glitch with Ebony Blade. See update history for details.
== WEAPONS == (DMG: Base Damage before any enhacements like smithing, perks, etc.) Approximation: This was as accurate as I could get it
Dawnbreaker: DMG: 12>25..... Fire DMG: 10>35.....$740>8000
Ebony Blade: DMG: 13>37.....$2000>20000..... Now has speed/reach of, and listed as a 2-handed weapon
Mace of Molag Bal: DMG: 17>28..... Magic and Stamina DMG: 25/25>35/35.....$: 1257>12860
Mehrunes' Razor: DMG: 11>22..... Added Banishing 100.....$: 860>8690
Skull of Corruption: DMG: 20>80..... DMG (from dreams): 50>115.....$: 1680>17480
Volendrung: DMG: 25>40..... Added chance to Paralyze 1 sec.....$: 1843>18790
== ARMORS and ITEMS == (AR=Base Armor Rating before any enhacements like smithing, perks, etc. )
Ebony Mail: AR: 45>55..... Poison DMG: 5>10.....$: 5000>30000
Ring of Namira: Fortify Stamina: 50>100.....$: 870>8700
Savior's Hide: AR: 26>45..... Resist Magic/Resist Poison: 15/50>25/100%.....$: 2679>26790
Spellbreaker: AR: 38>51.....$: 277>27752
Masque of Clavicus Vile: AR: 23>33.....$: 1277>1500 -Prices are 20% better, +10 Speech, and Magicka regenerates 5% faster changed to 25 / 25 / 25
Ring of Hircine: $: 400>4000
== LIMITATIONS == (this list is not exhaustive and needs to be updated)
The following items can be disenchanted, but cannot have their enchantments put on other items: all staffs, ebony mail, ring of namira, saviors hide, spellbreaker, masque of clavicus vile
Ebony Blade enchantment does not work when put
Stronger Daedric Artifacts overhauls most Daedric artifacts in Skyrim, boosting their damage, armor rating, enchantments, and gold value. It makes them disenchantable, improvable, and grants unlimited charges, while stacking with smithing perks. This mod is for players who want their legendary weapons and armor to feel truly powerful.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with nearly 4,000 endorsements and 77k downloads
- Makes Daedric artifacts actually feel endgame-worthy with boosted stats and enchantments
- Unlimited charges means you never have to worry about recharging your best gear
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2014 — may have compatibility issues with newer Skyrim versions or mods
- Overhauling artifacts might make them overpowered for players who prefer balanced gameplay
For Skyrim players who want their Daedric artifacts to live up to their legendary status, with higher stats and no recharge hassle. Skip if you prefer a balanced, lore-friendly experience or if you're playing on a heavily modded setup where compatibility could be an issue.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since the mod is from 2014, check if you're using Skyrim Special Edition or Anniversary Edition — you may need to port it or find a compatible version.
- If you use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2, install it through that to keep your load order clean.
- Load this mod after other mods that alter Daedric artifacts to ensure its changes take priority.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- bebop0389
- Version
- 2.1
- Downloads
- 77,294
- Endorsements
- 3,917
- Category
- Weapons and Armour
- Created
- 2/11/2012
- Updated
- 10/25/2014
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