Ancient Nord Stalhrim

⭐ ⭐⭐ (2,932 endorsements) 📥 708,482 downloads 📌 v1.3.1 📅 4/19/2021
🟡 Updated this year

By Tate Taylor and opusGlass and jboyd4 · Weapons

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 6/19/2026 📅 Created: 4/19/2021
⚠️ 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

  • 👍 0.4% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #27 of 76 Weapons mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Also available on Bethesda.net.

"'The King of Ghosts,' they called him, as eternal and pitiless as the sea he sailed. To Garuk, who had seen him charge into battle, clad in armor of gleaming Stalhrim like the kings of old, his twin swords scything men like grass, Haknir was practically a god."

— Deathbrand

I have always been annoyed that high-level Draugr use Ebony weapons. The Ebony we see in-game is in the Dunmer style, so it feels really weird to see Ancient Nords wielding it alongside their tradtional Nordic weaponry. So I set out to make a mod that would fix this little niggle I had with the game. With the help of my buddy opusGlass and jboyd4 we have made a new variant of Ancient Nord weapon that is more suiting for the draugr the walk Skyrim's crypts: Ancient Stalhrim!

  • []Introduces a whole new weapon type to the game: Ancient Stalhrim![/]

    []A brand new sword, greatsword, war axe, battleaxe, and bow and arrow.[/]

    []The new weapons are effected by your choice of Stalhrim and Ancient Nordic retextures![/]

    []High-level draugr will now wield Ancient Stalhrim instead of Ebony.[/]

    []Ancient Stalhrim weapons can be reforged into Stalhrim Hero weapons at the Skyforge after you complete both the Companions questline and A New Source of Stalhrim.[/]

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Ancient Nord Stalhrim replaces vanilla ebony weapons with new Ancient Stalhrim variants on high-level draugr, adding lore-friendly variety to Skyrim's endgame loot. With nearly 3,000 endorsements and over 700,000 downloads, it's a proven, lightweight addition for players seeking more thematic weapon drops.

✨ Key Features

Adds new Ancient Stalhrim weapons to the game.
Distributes these weapons to high-level draugr, replacing vanilla ebony drops.
Created by Tate Taylor, opusGlass, and jboyd4.
Highly popular with 2,932 endorsements and 708,482 downloads.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Huge community trust: 2,932 endorsements and over 700k downloads show it's a go-to for many.
  • Lore-friendly: Stalhrim fits the ancient Nord theme, making draugr loot feel more immersive.
  • Lightweight and focused: does one thing well without bloating your load order.

⚠️ Cons

  • Only affects high-level draugr, so lower-level players won't see the new weapons early.
  • Last updated in June 2026—if you're on an older Skyrim version, check for patches.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who want more thematic loot from draugr and enjoy lore-friendly additions. If you're tired of seeing the same ebony weapons on every deathlord, this mod adds a nice twist. Skip if you prefer gameplay overhauls or don't care about loot variety.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to install and manage this mod easily.
  • If you use other mods that change draugr loot, load this one after them to ensure its changes apply.
  • Check the mod's posts section for any compatibility notes with popular overhauls like Ordinator or MorrowLoot.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
Tate Taylor and opusGlass and jboyd4
Version
1.3.1
Downloads
708,482
Endorsements
2,932
Category
Weapons
Created
4/19/2021
Updated
6/19/2026

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