Auriel's Weaponry - the Holy Bow Shield and Sword

⭐ ⭐ (838 endorsements) 📥 35,299 downloads 📌 v3.1 📅 11/30/2016
⚪ Last updated 2017

By Amras Anarion · Overhauls

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 1/24/2017 📅 Created: 11/30/2016
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🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 2.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #7 of 28 Overhauls mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Full version with FOMod installer and optional custom appareance for Auriel’s Bow and Auriel’s Shield. Lite version available here.

Version: 3. 1

Author: Amras Anárion

Date: 29/09/2012 – updated on 24/01/2017

Category: Overhaul - Weapons

Prerequisite: Skyrim Special Edition

Five years of modding led me to realize all the great ideas that deserved the legendary relics of Auriel; and before, I say anything I would like to thank everyone who played Auriel’s Weaponry and shared their opinions! Thanks to your comments and suggestions, I hope to have reached the ideal to fulfill all your expectations.

Shine the light of Auriel on the world of Tamriel with his mythic Bow, Shield and Sword!

New: Choose your power for Auriel's Weaponry! Provided in option: 3. 0. 1 version (less powerful, more balanced for Novice/Apprentice/Adept difficulty) and 3. 1b version (God weapons, infinite charge and all magical damage x2)

Want divine weapons worthy of a Dragonborn? The vanilla Auriel’s artifacts have disappointed you in Dawnguard?

With this mod, the sacred relics of Auriel will recover the radiance they should have had in the game. Infused by the Magicka of the Aetherius, their powers are strengthened.

Under his blessing, forge his Sword and his legendary Bow in the flames of the Skyforge, the only one capable to create divine weapons. However, you need to show you worthy, because specific raw materials are required. Akatosh / Auriel is a God-Dragon, bones and scales of these heavenly creatures will be used. This implies that you need to have slain a dragon at least if you want hope to hand over these sacred objects.

Their production also requires a minimum of Smithing skill, because Perk “Elven Forge” is required. Everything can be improved with the Moonstone refined.

Finally, concerning the Auriel’s Bow, only the fulfillment of the Dawnguard Quest will reveal its full potential. That said, be careful if you choose the path of blood, for the shine of that holy weapon radiates any Undead that succumb in its arrows, this is the will of Auriel.

Nevertheless, the will of Molag Bal is unlimited, and it seems that he has found a way to corrupt Auriel’s Bow with the blood of his lineage... Realize the Tyranny of the Sun’s Prophecy, and you will have the net heart!

Finally, a very old book about Auriel’s Weaponry was deposited on the Skyforge by Eorlund Gray-Mane. Read it to discover the Lore that inspired this mod.

Appearance of the bow and shield[/

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Auriel's Weaponry overhauls the Sword, Shield, and Bow of Auriel from Dawnguard, giving them a more divine and powerful appearance befitting a Dragonborn. This mod enhances the visual splendor of these Elvish artifacts, making them look truly sacred. With 838 endorsements and 35,299 downloads, it's a well-received cosmetic upgrade for Skyrim players who found the original Auriel's equipment underwhelming.

✨ Key Features

Overhauls the visual design of Auriel's Bow, Shield, and Sword to look more divine and powerful.
Aims to fix the disappointment with the original Auriel's equipment from the Dawnguard DLC.
Provides an authentic Elvish aesthetic inspired by Akatosh, the Dragon God of Time.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-approved with 838 endorsements and over 35k downloads, so plenty of players trust it.
  • Gives Auriel's gear the visual punch it deserves—no more underwhelming holy weapons.
  • Fits the Dragonborn fantasy perfectly, making your divine arsenal look the part.

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2017, so it might not be fully compatible with newer Skyrim versions or mods.
  • Purely cosmetic—if you wanted gameplay buffs or new mechanics, this won't add them.
  • Potential conflicts with other mods that alter Auriel's weapons or their textures.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who love role-playing as a holy Dragonborn and want Auriel's weapons to look as epic as they should. If you're a completionist who collects Daedric artifacts and wants visual consistency, this is for you. Skip if you're after gameplay changes—this is purely a visual upgrade.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Since it's a texture/model replacer, make sure it loads after any mods that change Auriel's weapons to avoid overwriting.
  • Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to easily install and uninstall if you want to test it out.
  • Check the mod's comments for any known conflicts with popular weapon retextures.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
Amras Anarion
Version
3.1
Downloads
35,299
Endorsements
838
Category
Overhauls
Created
11/30/2016
Updated
1/24/2017

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