A True Longbow
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ Install Order · 5 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
- 👍 0.4% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #20 of 99 Weapons mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
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Ever noticed how the Long Bow isn't really a Longbow? I didn't, until recently when I started researching for an archery mod I'm currently working on.
First off, the Long Bow isn't any longer than the other bows in the game (which seem to be designed as Recursive Bows, going by my still fairly basic knowledge).
Second, the Long Bow’s frame is fairly squarish and flat, making it more like a Flatbow. A Longbow would be more rounded.
This mod fixes that! I made the Long Bow longer and the frame more rounded. The name was changed from "Long Bow" to "Wooden Longbow" .
I also added a slightly better version: The Reinforced Longbow. The stats of that bow fit somewhere between the Hunting Bow and Imperial Bow, and I've added a crafting recipe and appropriate distribution to level lists.
The mod is intended purely as a visual improvement. It does NOT alter the stats of the Long Bow in any way. As much as I would want the Long Bow to have a higher range, the range is determined by the projectiles, and not the bow (Why Bethesda? Why?).
Before you ask, yes, this mod uses vanilla assets and works with your favorite texture replacers (before you ask again, mine is Xavbio's)
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Patches
The FOMOD installer comes with a couple of patches built in.
- CCOR & WACCF by Kryptopyr
The installer includes a patch for WACCF that also supports CCOR, if it's installed.
Patches level list changes and crafting recipes only.
- Skyrim Arrow Overhaul by MaGlas
Patches the Longbow and Reinforced Longbow to work with the changes made by SAO.
I checked some other popular archery mods, but didn't find any conflicts that would require a patch. If you find any incompatibilities, let me know and I'll look into it.
Also, obviously this mod conflicts with any mod that changes the mesh of the Long Bow.
A True Longbow is a small cosmetic fix for Skyrim's Long Bow, correcting its proportions to match a real longbow. With 288 endorsements and 78,048 downloads, it's a popular, lightweight tweak for players who care about historical accuracy.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 288 endorsements and 78k downloads
- Fixes a detail many players overlook, adding authenticity
- Lightweight and easy to install
⚠️ Cons
- Only affects the base Long Bow, not other bow types
- May conflict with other mods that alter the Long Bow mesh
- No compatibility patches for popular weapon overhaul mods
For Skyrim players who appreciate historical accuracy and want their Long Bow to actually look like a longbow. Skip if you're looking for new weapons or gameplay changes—this is purely cosmetic.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to install and manage this mod easily.
- If you use other weapon mesh mods, place this one lower in your load order to ensure it takes effect.
- Check the mod's images (if any) to see the difference before installing.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- PrivateEye
- Version
- 1.01
- Downloads
- 78,048
- Endorsements
- 288
- Category
- Weapons
- Created
- 11/20/2023
- Updated
- 11/21/2023
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