Daedric Armors and Weapons Retexture SE

⭐ ⭐⭐ (7,528 endorsements) 📥 2.5M downloads 📌 v2.0.1 📅 2/3/2023
🟡 Updated this year

By Xavbio · Models and Textures

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 1/27/2026 📅 Created: 2/3/2023
⚠️ 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

  • 👍 0.3% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #137 of 565 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

DAEDRIC ARMORS AND WEAPONS RETEXTURE SE

"The stories say that it should always be worked on at night..."

If you like my work, please consider leaving a tip on kofi or becoming a Patron!

This mod retextures the Daedric Armor, Shield, Weapons, CC Daedric Plate, CC Daedric Mail, CC daedric crossbow and CC Daedric Staff. Also contains optonal patches for Leanwolf's Better Shaped Weapons - Optional Daedric Sheath , Oblivion Artifacts Pack SE and Elsopa's Quivers Redone SE

Fomod lets you pick and choose what you want.

Textures are 2k except Chest armor textures, which are 4k.

FOMOD OPTIONS

BASE INSTALL

Daedric Armor

Daedric Weapons

Daedric Relic Hand

(Found in the midden, for the Daedric Relic quest)

CC Daedric Plate

CC Daedric Mail

DAEDRIC CROSSBOW

DAEDRIC STAFF

TORMENT AND SCOURGE

CONSISTENCY PATCHES

Consistency patches are optional retextures of modded armors, clothes and/or weapons I like. The goal of these is to make these items match my retextures. I do not ever claim that my versions are objectively better, all authors who's work I cover are extremely talented people! The original mods are always a hard requirement.

KYNREEVE ARMOR

Kynreeve Armor SSE by Elleh - Also works with any other mods using this set, such as Sentinel by Thuldor

ELSOPA'S DAEDRIC QUIVER

Elsopa - Quivers Redone SE by Elsopa

MACE, BOW AND ARROWS OF HATRED SOULS

Oblivion Artifacts Pack SE by Watcherzero

DAEDRIC MAIL HELMET

On a crimson trail by Epic crab, asset by Jelidity

Unofficial Skyrim Creation Club Content Patches by Garthand

DAEDRIC SCABBARD

Leanwolf's Better-Shaped Weapons by Leanwolf and masterofshadows

Textures only version

More reflective version

replaces the Greatsword, Sword and dagger meshes to add cubemap reflections to the scabbard

DAEDRIC STEEL KNIGHT ARMOR

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Xavbio's Daedric Armors and Weapons Retexture SE overhauls the visual quality of all Daedric gear in Skyrim Special Edition, including armor, shields, weapons, and Creation Club content like Daedric Mail and Plate. With 7,528 endorsements and 2.5 million downloads, it's a highly popular texture upgrade that also offers compatibility patches for popular weapon mods.

✨ Key Features

Retextures Daedric armor, shield, and all Daedric weapons.
Covers Creation Club content: Daedric Mail, Daedric Plate, Daedric Crossbow, Daedric Staff, Scourge, and Torment.
Includes patches for Leanwolf's Better-Shaped Weapons and Oblivion Artifacts Pack SE.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Massive community trust: 7,528 endorsements and 2.5 million downloads show it's a go-to texture overhaul.
  • Covers the entire Daedric set plus Creation Club extras, so you get consistent quality across all gear.
  • Patches for popular mods like Leanwolf's Better-Shaped Weapons mean it plays nice with other visual overhauls.

⚠️ Cons

  • Only retextures Daedric gear—if you want other armor sets overhauled, you'll need to grab Xavbio's other mods.
  • Requires patches for certain mods, so you'll need to manage compatibility if you use those specific weapon mods.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who want their Daedric gear to look sharper and more detailed without changing gameplay. If you're a completionist who uses Creation Club content, this covers those items too. Skip if you're looking for new armor models or gameplay changes—this is purely a texture upgrade.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • If you use Leanwolf's Better-Shaped Weapons or Oblivion Artifacts Pack, grab the included patches to avoid visual glitches.
  • Load this mod after other texture mods to ensure its textures take priority.
  • Check the mod page for any optional files or compatibility notes before installing.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
Xavbio
Version
2.0.1
Downloads
2,472,994
Endorsements
7,528
Category
Models and Textures
Created
2/3/2023
Updated
1/27/2026

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