Berserk - The Black Swordsman

⭐ ⭐⭐ (1,924 endorsements) 📥 112,249 downloads 📌 v1.0 📅 11/1/2016
⚪ Last updated 2020

By Zenl and Phate3 · Weapons and Armour

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 5/30/2020 📅 Created: 11/1/2016
⚠️ 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

  • 👍 1.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #13 of 23 Weapons and Armour mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

As soon as the Creation Kit came out, I didn't want to wait in trying to convert the following mods since I'm a fan of Berserk.  I am not a professional mod author and don't claim to be one.  If anyone wants to provide improvements to the mod compilation, feel free to hit me up and send me the files and I'll credit you where credit is due.

Meshes for the Black Swordsman Armor were simply updated via the guide Arthmoor provided.  Textures working fine and not looking too shabby.  Includes readme and both versions of the Armor.  (Simply put, two esps are still included.  One esp for if you want to use the Iron Arm and one for using any other glove armors.)

ARMOR IS MALE ONLY.

Dragonslayer provided a normal Greatsword version and a variant that used the Battleaxes animation.  Strange enough, it packaged animations from vanilla which would interfere if you want custom weapon animations, so I removed them.  Retextures are available at the original mod location on Skyrim Nexus which I will provide links to below.  If you want the other optional files like the stats to work, feel free to try to using them, but I'm not converting them since I feel the normal versions are balanced as they could be.

MOD UPDATE

DraculaOffspring wanted his optionals of Dragonslayer ported so I did so, the model and textures for that version are different so feel free to try it out with the normal Dragonslayer!  He's also offered to fix the Iron Arm Mesh bug with other armors so look forward to that in the future.

Permissions are open to make improvements on the mods same as Permissions the original Mod Authors/License.  Feel free to modify files as directed on the original mod descriptions.  If the original mod authors return and tell me otherwise, I promise to take down this mod page.

Zenl's Black Swordsman Armor

Phate3's Dragonslayer

5/30/2020 Update: Patch added to make the bandages longer to cover the gap and to fix some clipping issues around the prosthetic. - Dragoon23

5/27/2023 Update: A more fleshed out version of the Black Swordsman Armor is being supported here

- Credits -

Thanks Arthmoor for providing the guide on porting OG Skyrim Mods to SSE.

Thanks to the original mod authors and their respective credit sections for creating these mods.  Kentarou Miura would be proud.

Thanks to DraculaOffspring for offering his help and knowledge on modeling and texturing.

Berserk is a manga/anime Dark Fantasy created by Kentarou Miura.

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Berserk - The Black Swordsman ports Zenl's Black Swordsman Armor and Phate3's Dragonslayer into Skyrim, letting you gear up as Guts from the manga. With 1,924 endorsements and 112,249 downloads, it's a popular armor and weapon mod for fans of the series.

✨ Key Features

Ports Zenl's Black Swordsman Armor into Skyrim.
Includes Phate3's Dragonslayer sword.
Allows players to cosplay as Guts from Berserk.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Huge community trust (1,924 endorsements, 112k downloads).
  • Two iconic items in one mod: armor and sword.
  • Still relevant for Berserk fans years after release.

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2020, so may not be compatible with the latest Skyrim versions or mods.
  • No detailed feature list, so you'll have to discover the specifics in-game.
  • Potential conflicts with other armor mods that alter the same slots.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who are Berserk fans and want to wield Guts' iconic gear. If you're into lore-friendly or realistic armor, this might not fit your game. Skip if you want gameplay changes—this is purely cosmetic.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure to check the mod's file page for any required patches or compatibility notes.
  • If you're using a mod manager, let it handle the installation to avoid overwriting other armor mods.
  • Test the armor and sword in a low-stakes save to see if they fit your character's style.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
Zenl and Phate3
Version
1.0
Downloads
112,249
Endorsements
1,924
Category
Weapons and Armour
Created
11/1/2016
Updated
5/30/2020

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