Ancient Nord Pickaxe Replacer
⚪ Last updated 2017⚠️ 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
- 👍 1.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #324 of 434 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Ancient Nord Pickaxe Replacer By Billyro
Description
This mod replaces the Ancient Nord Pickaxe from the Dragonborn DLC with a brand new model. I thought the vanilla one wouldn't be very functional, so I remade it with a new style.
Triangle Count: 3206 Diffuse Map: 4096x4096 (4K version), or 2048x2048 (2K version) Normal Map: 2048x2048 (4K version), or 1024x1024 (2K version) Material Map: 2048x2048 (4K version), or 1024x1024 (2K version)
Compatibility
Will overwrite any mods that replace the Ancient Nord Pickaxe's model. Fully compatible with any mods that alter its stats.
Installation
Copy the contents of archive to your Skyrim\Data folder and overwrite if prompted. That's it! Alternatively, you can download with NMM and activate it through that.
Permissions
Please don't redistribute this mod. If you wish to use this model in a custom mod, please let me know beforehand.
v1: Initial release
Humus, for his cubemap base (nissibeach).
3DS Max 2016, NifSkope, Paint. NET, Photoshop, Quixel and Knald - the tools I used to make this mod.
This mod replaces the Ancient Nord Pickaxe from the Dragonborn DLC with a new model, offering both 4K and 2K texture options. It's a simple visual upgrade for Skyrim players who want a more detailed pickaxe. With over 3,200 endorsements, it's a popular choice for those seeking a cosmetic refresh.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 3,232 endorsements and nearly 300k downloads.
- Gives the Ancient Nord Pickaxe a fresh look without changing gameplay.
- Texture choice lets you balance visual quality and performance.
⚠️ Cons
- Only affects one item—if you're not using that pickaxe, you won't see it.
- Last updated in 2017, so it may not be compatible with the latest Skyrim versions or mod setups.
- No screenshots or detailed previews in the description, so you're flying blind on the look.
For Skyrim players who want a more detailed Ancient Nord Pickaxe without altering game balance. If you're a completionist who uses the Dragonborn DLC pickaxe often, this is a nice touch. Skip if you're looking for gameplay changes—this is purely cosmetic.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's a texture/model replacer, just drop the files into your Data folder or use a mod manager—no load order worries.
- If you're on Special Edition, you may need to convert the mod or check for compatibility patches.
- Try the 2K version first if you're on a lower-end PC to avoid performance hits.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Billyro
- Version
- 1
- Downloads
- 289,086
- Endorsements
- 3,232
- Category
- Models and Textures
- Created
- 3/16/2017
- Updated
- 3/17/2017
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