Believable greatswords
⚪ 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.
Preview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 4.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #305 of 308 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
As of 2020-06-27, this mod is a part of Believable weapons. This page will receive no further updates and may eventually be taken down.
Features
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[]14 reshaped greatswords. The new shapes apply to every instance of the original weapons in the game.
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]All models are optional. Include the ones you like and forget about the rest.[]No in-game stat changes. Only the appearance is changed.
[]No texture changes. The reshaped models use the original textures, or whatever replacer textures you have installed.
[]No effect on save files. Install and uninstall as you like.
[]No effect on performance. The new models have a vertex count comparable to the originals and use no additional textures or effects.
Installation
Install with a mod manager to conveniently select which models to include. Installing and uninstalling on existing save files is perfectly safe.
Compatibility
This mod is fully compatible with:
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[]replacers for other weapon models
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]texture replacers[]changes to the weapons' in-game stats
If another mod changes the same weapon model, only the last one installed will take effect. Any other model will still work.
Compatibility with the following mods is provided as options in the installer:
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[]Outlandish Stalhrim
[]Refracting Stalhrim Armors and Weapons
[]Light refracting Glass armor and weapons
- aMidianBorn Book of Silence (skyforge weapons)
Changed items
Iron, steel, orcish, dwarven, elven, glass, ebony, daedric, ancient nord (all variants), silver, dragonbone, nordic, stalhrim, Bloodskal blade
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[]Outlandish Stalhrim
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[]replacers for other weapon models
Believable greatswords is a mesh replacer for 14 of Skyrim's original greatswords, aiming for realistic proportions and design while preserving the original style. With 783 endorsements and 17,936 downloads, it's a popular cosmetic mod for players who want more grounded weaponry.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite (783 endorsements) – clearly hits the mark for many players.
- Realistic proportions without losing the vanilla aesthetic – great for immersion.
- Covers a solid chunk of greatswords (14) – good value for a mesh replacer.
⚠️ Cons
- Only affects greatswords – if you use modded weapons, you won't see changes.
- Last updated in 2020 – might have compatibility issues with newer mods or patches.
- No ESP, so it's purely visual – but conflicts with other mesh replacers for the same weapons are possible.
For Skyrim players who want more realistic weapon proportions without overhauling the game's look. If you're into immersion and prefer grounded designs, this is a must-try. Skip if you're happy with vanilla greatswords or use a total weapon overhaul that already changes meshes.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's a mesh replacer, load order matters – place it after any mods that alter the same greatsword meshes.
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to easily overwrite and manage conflicts.
- Check the mod's comments for compatibility patches if you use popular weapon mods.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Jonas
- Version
- 1.1
- Downloads
- 17,936
- Endorsements
- 783
- Category
- Models and Textures
- Created
- 6/6/2020
- Updated
- 6/24/2020
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