Weapon Variants Expansion
⚪ Last updated 2012⚠️ Install Order · 3 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
Preview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #12 of 49 Weapons and Armour mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
WVE is a compilation of 88 new weapon variants and 24 new shield variants added seamlessly to the game world. Includes new War-Axes and Battleaxes as well as new Shortswords, Small, Large and Buckler Shields, Hammers, Staves and War-Maces
Weapon Variants Expansion adds 88 new weapon variants and 24 new shield variants to the game world, including war-axes, battleaxes, shortswords, shields, hammers, staves, and war-maces. It's a large content mod for players seeking more variety in their arsenal, with a strong community following (2,245 endorsements) despite being last updated in 2012.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge content drop: 112 new items total, so you'll never run out of fresh gear to find.
- Community-approved with 2,245 endorsements and over 61k downloads — clearly a fan favorite.
- Covers a wide range of weapon types, so every build gets something new.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2012 — over a decade old, so it may not be compatible with the latest game patches.
- No screenshots or videos in the description, so you're flying blind on how the new weapons actually look.
For veteran players who've exhausted the vanilla weapon pool and want more variety without overhauling the whole game. Perfect for collectors and completionists who enjoy discovering new gear. Skip if you're on the latest game version and worried about mod conflicts — this is an old mod.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check the mod's file page for any compatibility patches or load order notes, since it's from 2012.
- If you're using a mod manager, install it manually by dropping files into your Data folder to avoid potential conflicts.
- Make a backup of your save before installing, as old mods can sometimes cause issues with newer game versions.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- Is This Display Name Taken
- Version
- v1.2
- Downloads
- 61,476
- Endorsements
- 2,245
- Category
- Weapons and Armour
- Created
- 2/23/2012
- Updated
- 3/19/2012
🔗 Required By 1 Mod
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