Draugr and Nord Hero Swords and Scabbards
⚪ 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.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #142 of 158 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Meshes are from Leanwolf's Better Shaped Weapons and modified for this. If you haven't got Leanwolf's mod then should try it, slims things down and makes them much better, gives scabbards to most weapons which have none. I did the scabbard texture using the steel scabbard diffuse map and put an overlay on the default swords diffuse, then gave the swords a leather grip.
This mod adds scabbards to draugr and Nord Hero swords and greatswords in Skyrim, a cosmetic improvement that makes these weapons look more complete when sheathed. It's a simple, lightweight addition for players who want visual polish without gameplay changes.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Fills a visual gap that's been bugging players for years—sheathed draugr weapons finally look right.
- Solid community support with 174 endorsements and over 5,300 downloads.
- Lightweight and focused, does exactly what it says without bloat.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2020, so it may not be tested with the latest Skyrim versions or mods.
- Only affects draugr and Nord Hero weapons—if you wanted scabbards for other weapon types, this won't help.
- Potential conflicts with other mods that alter the same weapon meshes or scabbard visuals.
For Skyrim players who care about visual consistency and hate seeing bare swords on draugr backs. If you're a completionist who wants every weapon to look properly sheathed, this is a quick fix. Skip if you're looking for gameplay overhauls—this is purely cosmetic.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2, just download and install—it's a simple mesh replacer.
- Check your load order to ensure this mod loads after any mod that changes the same weapon models.
- Since it's cosmetic, you can safely remove it anytime without breaking saves.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- IWantATardis
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 5,307
- Endorsements
- 174
- Category
- Models and Textures
- Created
- 3/30/2018
- Updated
- 9/11/2020
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