Akaviri Dai-Katana - Two-handed katana SE
⚪ Last updated 2016⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 4.9% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #85 of 96 Weapons mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
===== Info: ===== The comparison screenshot is from a level 1 Nord.
The katana is a little faster than other two handed weapons. Two-handed Dai-Katana: 0. 8000 "Normal two-handed sword": 0. 7000
Forging recipe: 1 Iron Ingot, 1 Leather Strips, 4 Steel Ingots. Required perk: Steel Smithing.
Same damage as the Elven Greatsword. (Because in the vanilla game the one-handed "Blades sword" have the same damage as the Elven Longsword.) The value is 600 (one-handed 300.)
======== Install: ======== Extract all the files into your Skyrim/Data folder. And remember to enable the mod! :) You can also install using the NMM.
========== Changelog: ========== 1. 3: This is the SE version, I undid all the changes I made on the "Blades Sword" (Kept it vanilla).
1. 2. 1: Added another version without the chest. This will be the main version.
1. 2: Made Akaviri Dai-Katana craftable.
1. 1: Made the Dai-Katana upgradeable.
1. 0: Released the Akaviri Dai-Katana.
================= Permission notes: ================= You are not allowed to upload this file to other sites under any circumstances.
============ Forever Free: ============ Is a modder resource made by mysticentity, by adding it to my description means that this mod will always be free. :)
This mod adds the Akaviri Dai-Katana from Oblivion to Skyrim Special Edition as a craftable and upgradeable two-handed weapon. It features slightly faster attack speed than standard two-handed swords, matching Elven Greatsword damage, and requires Steel Smithing to forge. The mod is lightweight, with 674 endorsements and a simple install process.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 674 endorsements and over 13,800 downloads, so it's a proven favorite.
- Brings back a classic Oblivion weapon with a faithful design, perfect for nostalgic players.
- Balanced stats—same damage as Elven Greatsword but faster swing speed, making it a solid choice.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2016, so it may not be fully compatible with newer Skyrim SE patches or mods.
- Only adds one weapon, so if you're looking for a full weapon pack, this won't satisfy.
- Potential conflicts with mods that alter the Blades Sword or two-handed weapon stats, since it references vanilla values.
For Skyrim SE players who miss the Akaviri Dai-Katana from Oblivion and want a craftable, balanced two-handed katana. It's also great for roleplayers who want a unique weapon without overpowered stats. Skip if you're after a large weapon pack or extensive custom animations.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to enable the mod in your load order after installing, or it won't appear in-game.
- The katana is crafted at a forge under the Steel category, so you'll need the Steel Smithing perk.
- If you use a mod manager like Vortex or NMM, use that for easier installation and removal.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- BadMan91
- Version
- 1.3
- Downloads
- 13,829
- Endorsements
- 674
- Category
- Weapons
- Created
- 11/13/2016
- Updated
- 11/13/2016
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