Water Arrows And Crossbow Bolts

⭐ ⭐ (755 endorsements) 📥 14,520 downloads 📌 v1.0 📅 8/12/2012
⚪ Last updated 2012

By angryegret · Items and Objects - Player

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 8/13/2012 📅 Created: 8/12/2012
⚠️ Install Order · 4 steps
1🛠️ SKSE — Skyrim Script Extender Download ↗
2🔧 USLEEP — Unofficial Skyrim Legendary Edition Patch Download ↗
3🖥️ SkyUI — SkyUI (MCM framework) Download ↗
4📦 Dawnguard DLC Find it →

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 5.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #19 of 26 Items and Objects - Player mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

IMPORTANT: This version includes crossbow bolts as well as arrows, so it requires Dawnguard. If you do not have the Dawnguard DLC installed this mod will not work. The pre-Dawnguard version of this mod is available here: http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/mods/12555 Description ======= Adds Thief series style Water Arrows that allow you to extinguish lights from a distance, lowering the light level and making it a bit easier to sneak. -dWhVrHPlag How to Acquire In Game ======= - Water arrows and bolts are available at the following merchants: - Thieves Guild Fences: Enthir, Endon, Gulum, Mallus, Nirnaye, Tonilia - Falkreath, Gray Pine Goods - Markarth, Arnleif and Sons - Riften, Pawned Prawn - Riverwood, Riverwood Trader - Whiterun, Belethor\'s General Goods - Solitude, Bits and Pieces - Windhelm, Sadris Used Wares - To ensure the vendor carries the arrows/bolts, visit one of the vendors above, leave the current area, wait 24 hours and return. - There are also recipes for crafting water arrows/bolts, no skill requirements and they can be accessed at any forge (under Misc). - 20 Water Arrows: 1 Frost Salts, 5 Firewood - 20 Water Bolts: 1 Frost Salts, 2 Iron Ingots Details ======= This mod adds Thief-series style water arrows to extinguish light sources. For those not familiar with Thief: The Dark Project, these arrows allow you to extinguish certain lights, lowering the level of illumination and making it a bit easier to sneak. When fired, these arrows trigger a script which looks for the nearest object that qualifies as a dousable light (torches, candles, fires, anything you could reasonably expect to be doused by a splash of water). It then looks for the nearest light to that object within a limited radius and disables it. If the light emitter found has a corresponding unlit version (e.g. a fire and a pile of embers) it replaces it with that object (otherwise the original is left there). After 12 hours of game time lights will return to normal. Also, using any fire based spell or ability on an extinguished light will relight it. Install ======= 1. Extract the files to a temporary location. 2. Examine the folder structure and make corrections where necessary. 3. Copy files to (install folder)\\Skyrim\\Data\\ 4. Start Skyrim Launcher, click \'Data Files\', place a checkmark beside the .esp file. Alternatively, use the Skyrim Nexus Mod Manager, or Steam workshop (http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1279368). Uninstall ========= 1. Start Oblivion Launcher, click Data Files, uncheck the .esp file(s). 2. Delete the files/folders associated with the mod. Skyrim\\Data\\WaterArrowsAndBolts.esp Skyrim\\Data\\Meshes\\WaterArrows\\ Skyrim\\Data\\Textures\\WaterArrows\\ Skyrim\\Data\\Scripts\\waterbombscript.pex Skyrim\\Data\\Scripts\\WA_AddToVendorAliasScript.pex Known Issues or Bugs ==================== - There are occasionally multiple l
🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Adds Thief-style water arrows and crossbow bolts to Skyrim, letting you extinguish lights from a distance to improve stealth. Requires Dawnguard DLC for the bolts. A classic stealth tool mod with 755 endorsements and 14,520 downloads, last updated in 2012.

✨ Key Features

Adds water arrows that extinguish lights from a distance
Adds water crossbow bolts (requires Dawnguard DLC)
Lowers light levels to make sneaking easier
Inspired by the Thief series stealth mechanics

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community favorite with 755 endorsements and over 14k downloads
  • Adds a classic stealth mechanic that fits perfectly for thief-style playthroughs
  • Simple, focused design—no bloat, just the water arrows and bolts

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2012—may have compatibility issues with the latest Skyrim versions
  • Requires Dawnguard DLC for the crossbow bolts, so not fully usable without it
  • No detailed instructions or compatibility notes provided by the author
🎯 Is This For You?
For stealth-focused Skyrim players who want to roleplay as a Thief and enjoy the tactical option of dousing lights from afar. Also great for anyone who loved the Thief series and wants that mechanic in Skyrim. Skip if you're not into stealth or don't have Dawnguard DLC.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure you have Dawnguard DLC installed, otherwise the crossbow bolts won't work.
  • Use the water arrows on braziers and torches to create dark patches for sneaking—combine with sneak perks for maximum effect.
  • If you're using a mod manager, load this mod after other gameplay overhauls to avoid conflicts.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim LE Mods
Author
angryegret
Version
1.0
Downloads
14,520
Endorsements
755
Category
Items and Objects - Player
Created
8/12/2012
Updated
8/13/2012

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