Auriel's Bow of Light
⚪ Last updated 2020⚠️ 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
- 👍 1.8% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #359 of 401 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
When I got Auriel's Bow in the game I thought it looked really cool but something just seemed to be missing.
What's it do?
It simply makes the engraved lines and the bowstring on Auriel's bow glow so it feels a bit more like the bow of a god. This mod replaces a texture from Remiro's "Auriel's Bow HD."
UPDATE (2. 0 or something):
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[]By request, I've added a version where only the bow string glows. To install it, download the string only file from the optional files section and install/load it after the main file. It replaces the textures and works with any color. However, if you're using a red glow, install the optional file marked RED instead. I included this because if you use the other (the not-red file) with the red bow the string will look pinkish.
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]Also added a rainbow variant for fun (for the full bow only). To install it, install the white version of the main mod (reinstall the FOMOD if you're using another color) and load the rainbow file after it like you would with the string only glow. This also works with the Scoped Bows patch, and looks pretty cool.UPDATE (1. 5 or whatever):
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[]Added FOMOD Installer with patches for Scoped Bows.
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]Install and follow the directions to choose the color you want.[]If you're using Scoped Bows, choose the variant for the color you want.
Installation:
- []Download and install Remiro's mod: https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/10608
- Choose which color you like for my mod and install with a mod manager after Remiro's mod (overwriting the model and one texture).
If you want another color that I haven't provided and aren't sure how to do it yourself then ask me in Posts and I'll add it to the downloads. Hope you guys enjoy!
Remiros for the HD Auriel's bow texture used to make this mod.
Outlaw66 for the Scoped Bow model.
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[]Added FOMOD Installer with patches for Scoped Bows.
Auriel's Bow of Light is a cosmetic mod for Skyrim that makes the pattern and bowstring of Auriel's bow glow in a color of your choice. It has 2,781 endorsements and was last updated in April 2020.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 2,781 endorsements and over 153k downloads.
- Simple cosmetic tweak that adds a personal touch to a iconic weapon.
- Lightweight mod that doesn't affect gameplay or performance.
⚠️ Cons
- Only affects Auriel's bow, so if you don't use that weapon, it's useless.
- Last updated in 2020, so it may not be compatible with the latest Skyrim versions or other mods.
- Potential conflicts with other mods that alter Auriel's bow's textures or meshes.
For Skyrim players who love Auriel's bow and want to make it stand out with a custom glow color. If you're not a fan of the bow or prefer lore-friendly visuals, you can skip this one.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to install and manage this mod easily.
- If you're using other mods that change Auriel's bow, load this one after them to ensure the glow effect applies.
- Check the mod's files for optional color variants or instructions on how to customize the glow color.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Kadraeus
- Version
- 1.5
- Downloads
- 153,744
- Endorsements
- 2,781
- Category
- Models and Textures
- Created
- 4/14/2020
- Updated
- 4/25/2020
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