Bowgasm SE

⭐ ⭐⭐ (2,061 endorsements) 📥 249,866 downloads 📌 v1.1 📅 12/1/2020
⚪ Last updated 2020

By Nicoroshi · Weapons

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 12/1/2020 📅 Created: 12/1/2020
⚠️ 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

  • 👍 0.8% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #67 of 72 Weapons mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Two files are included in this download.

The first is Bowgasm which combines 14 different unique item single release bow mods i have made, and released individually.

Flagged as .esl

The second is a AIO non-plug in model, and texture replacer for nearly every bow in game

Use both together or either by themselves.

Details below>>>

Important notes:

Some of the textures for replacers are in the same folders as some of the unique items so alright to let them overwrite if used together.

This was done to help save space, and reduce redundancy of having two copies of the same texture.

If updating from a single release of a unique bow to this combined .esp you will lose that item from your inventory unless you leave the single release plug in active.

If left active it will double the item in game and in the crafting menu.

Uploading an optional file for Nicoroshi Creations 1. 7 that does NOT contain Rivendell, Tauriel, or Lothlorien Bows so that people using both mods will not have duplicate items in game or in the crafting menu.

Again be aware that those items if in your inventory will be lost, and need to be re-acquired either where the item was first found or by crafting.

Video of the bows:

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Bowgasm SE 1. 1

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Reason for this mod:

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This right here is the end game for this project.

To produce one single .esl flagged plug in that adds 14 new unique bows scattered throughout Skyrim.

All of them using new higher poly models, More realistic designs, and Higher resolution textures.

Also to produce a non-plug in replacer mod for nearly every vanilla bow in game including the DLCs. 18 in all. Make that 19 in all :)

What does this mod do:

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This mod combines into a single .esp:

Arctic Wolf

Dragon's Bane

Dragon Longbow

Mehrunes Talon

Please read individual readthis files included in this download for locations of all the unique items as well as their stats.

Optional AIO file to replace bows in game will replace:

Ancient Nord

Nightingale

Wooden Longbow

Iron added v1_1 of Vanilla Replacer

Changes/ Updates:

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This mod uses the latest file

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Bowgasm SE is a combined ESL-flagged plugin adding 14 custom bows to Skyrim Special Edition, with an optional replacer for nearly all vanilla bows featuring higher-poly models, realistic shapes, and higher-resolution textures. Popular with 2,061 endorsements and nearly 250k downloads, it's a solid choice for archery-focused players seeking visual upgrades.

✨ Key Features

Adds 14 custom bows via a single ESL-flagged plugin
Optional non-plugin replacer for nearly all vanilla bows
Higher-poly models and more realistic shapes
Higher-resolution textures for improved visuals

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community favorite with 2,061 endorsements and nearly 250k downloads
  • ESL-flagged plugin saves load order slots
  • Optional replacer upgrades vanilla bows without plugin overhead

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in December 2020 — may not be compatible with the latest Skyrim SE/AE patches
  • Only 14 new bows — not a massive arsenal expansion
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim archers who want more bow variety and better-looking vanilla bows without a heavy mod. If you're a completionist collecting every weapon, this adds a nice set. Skip if you're looking for gameplay-changing bow mechanics — this is purely visual and additive.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 5 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Since the plugin is ESL-flagged, it won't count toward your 255 plugin limit, but make sure your mod manager supports ESLs (Vortex and MO2 do).
  • If you use the optional replacer, install it after other mods that alter vanilla bows to ensure it overwrites correctly.
  • Check for compatibility patches if you use other bow mods that change the same vanilla records.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
Nicoroshi
Version
1.1
Downloads
249,866
Endorsements
2,061
Category
Weapons
Created
12/1/2020
Updated
12/1/2020

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