Artifacts - The Tournament of the ten Bloods
⚪ Last updated 2020⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.5% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #8 of 22 Weapons and Armour mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
The Tournament of the Ten Bloods
"Look upon the face of Boethiah and wonder.
Raise your arms that Boethiah may look on them and bestow a blessing
Know that battle is a blessing
Know that death is an eventuality
Know that you are dust in the eyes of Boethiah"
On this adventure you will get your hands on the artifacts Goldbrand, a legendary golden katana forged by dragons and its corrupted form Eltonbrand, obtained through an obscure ritual. Fearstruck and Lyrisius Dagger belonging to a hero of the same name from the First Era. Boethiah's Walking Staff and Shashev's Ring. Everything is obtained through a quest that can be started by reading "The Story of Lyrisius" in the Arcanaeum (College of Winterhold), from there you will follow the steps of an Scholar by the name Aldantar and participate in the epic Tournament of the Ten Bloods.
The sword is offered in both two-handed and one-handed versions, all items are balanced to fit in the game as late-game equipment and can be tempered with the appropiate perks. The quest has been playtested extensively by me, but if you encounter any bug do tell and I'll fix it. In the artistic department, all models and textures were carefully crafted from scratch, any feedback you can provide is appreciated.
Adds five lore-friendly artifacts—Goldbrand/Eltonbrand, Boethiah's Walking Staff, Fearstruck, Lyrisius Dagger, and Shashev's Ring—with high-quality 4K/2K models and textures, plus a custom quest to obtain them. A popular Skyrim mod with over 12,000 endorsements and 2.3 million downloads.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community favorite with 12,239 endorsements and 2.3 million downloads—clearly a must-have for artifact collectors.
- Offers both 4K and 2K texture options, so you can balance visual fidelity with performance.
- Lore-friendly quest adds a meaningful way to acquire the artifacts, not just a cheat chest.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2020—might have compatibility issues with the latest Skyrim versions or other mods.
- Only five artifacts included; if you're expecting a massive collection, this is a focused set.
- No explicit mention of compatibility with special editions or other popular mods like USSEP.
For Skyrim players who love collecting iconic lore artifacts and want high-quality visuals without breaking immersion. Perfect for role-players and completionists. Skip if you're looking for gameplay overhauls or a massive artifact pack.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're using a mod manager like Vortex or MO2, let it handle the file placement to avoid overwriting issues.
- Choose the 2K textures if you're on a lower-end PC to keep performance smooth.
- Make sure to read the quest start location in the mod description—it's lore-friendly but might not be obvious.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- FrankFamily aka Borx25
- Version
- 2.1
- Downloads
- 2,345,959
- Endorsements
- 12,239
- Category
- Weapons and Armour
- Created
- 2/12/2018
- Updated
- 7/29/2020
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