Aetherial Crafting

⭐ ⭐ (233 endorsements) 📥 5,888 downloads 📌 v1.4 📅 3/9/2017
🟡 Updated this year

By toeshred · Weapons and Armour

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 2/16/2026 📅 Created: 3/9/2017
⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
1🛠️ SKSE64 — Skyrim Script Extender 64 Download ↗
2🔧 USSEP — Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch Download ↗
3🖥️ SkyUI — SkyUI (MCM framework) Download ↗
4🧩 Address Library — Address Library for SKSE Plugins Download ↗
5🔧 SSE Engine Fixes — SSE Engine Fixes Download ↗

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

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 4.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #13 of 43 Weapons and Armour mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

The textures and meshes used in this mod are all thanks to lautasantenni, who made the Aetherium Armor and Weapons Compilation from the original Skyrim. I have received permission to use these awesome textures and meshes.

Aetherial Crafting

This mod adds craftable weapons, armor, and jewelry to the Aetherium Forge which is part of the Dawnguard DLC. The weapons cannot be enchanted by the player. However, the armor and jewelry are unenchanted, and you can put whatever enchantment you want on them.

The weapons are as strong as Ebony weapons, with a very interesting enchantment (there is also an enchantable version of this mod, that has no special ability).

The armor is equivalent to Ebony armor, and will become very defensive with the 'right perk' :)

WEAPONS:

Bow (variants: dwarven bow, auriel's bow, dwarven black bow)

ARMOR:

Chest/Cuirass

JEWELRY:

THINGS TO NOTE:

  • []Aetherium Ore drops from Dwarven Spheres and Centurions (It is sometimes found in place of their respective soul gem drop, which is about 1/3 of the time).

    []I fixed the bug in Ancient Knowledge perk, where it was boosting all armor except Dwarven. Now it boost just Drawven as expected. USLEEP/USSEP also fixes this I believe.

    []This isn't a port of the oldrim mod. This was built from scratch, but uses assets from the oldrim Aetherial Weapons and Armors.

    []This isn't a "I want to be overpowered" mod, as I tried to keep it balanced as far as making the ore hard to get, and needing to go through two different questlines in order to craft these.

    You need the ancient knowledge perk (from Unfathomable Depths) to unlock these items.

    The weapon enchantment is a significant boost of the power attack damage (30%) for melee (except dagger), a knockdown effect with the bow melee, and fall damage immunity (while sneaking) for the dagger.

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

A custom-built version of the Aetherium Armor and Weapons Compilation for Skyrim, offering a fresh take on the classic Aetherium gear. With 233 endorsements and 5,888 downloads, it's a niche but appreciated mod for players seeking a rebalanced or reimagined version of the original content.

✨ Key Features

Custom-built version of the Aetherium Armor and Weapons Compilation from original Skyrim.
Provides an alternative take on the Aetherium gear set.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Decent community traction with 233 endorsements and nearly 6k downloads.
  • Fills a niche for players who want a different flavor of the classic Aetherium gear.
  • Recently updated (Feb 2026), so it's actively maintained.

⚠️ Cons

  • Description is sparse—no details on what's actually changed or improved.
  • Potential compatibility issues with other mods that alter Aetherium gear or quests.
  • May require a new save or careful load order to avoid conflicts with the original compilation.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who love the Aetherium gear but want a fresh, custom-built version. If you're a completionist or collector looking for a new take on a classic set, this is worth a look. Skip if you need detailed patch notes or if you're happy with the original compilation.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Since this is a custom version of an existing compilation, make sure to disable the original Aetherium mods to avoid conflicts.
  • Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to easily toggle this mod on/off and manage load order.
  • Check the mod's posts or comments for any user-reported issues before adding it to an existing save.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
toeshred
Version
1.4
Downloads
5,888
Endorsements
233
Category
Weapons and Armour
Created
3/9/2017
Updated
2/16/2026

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