Final Fantasy VII Remake Buster Sword SE
🟠 Updated over a year ago⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
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Preview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #72 of 94 Weapons mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
About:
My interpretation of the Buster Sword from the upcoming remake of Final Fantasy VII by Square Enix. This particular mod was requested by FluffyButt21 and aims to give fans of the series an opportunity to wield and enjoy the Buster Sword in Skyrim.
Appearance may vary based on ENB / non-ENB settings.
What this mod includes:
The Buster Sword (Two-Handed)
28 Base Damage (no enchant)
Do NOT optimize the textures!!
Obtaining:
You must travel North of Helgen, where you will find a small shrine. Map Location
Installation:
Manual extract to skyrim/data
Questions:
Q. can you make a one-handed version?
A. No, not for this.
Q. What mods are you working on/got planned?
A. Those are posted on my facebook page!
If for some reason the files do not work, cause crashes
or any other problems, please do not hesitate to contact me.
All screenshots are taken directly from the game and resized down from 1920x1080 to 1280x720. No other editing has been done.
Thanks and I hope you enjoy this Skyrim Mod! Remember, modding is stressful and we do it for free!
PS. DO NOT UPLOAD THIS FILE ANYWHERE ELSE!
Check out my other mods!
Adds a new two-handed sword modeled after the Buster Sword from Final Fantasy VII Remake, available in 1k, 2k, and 4k resolutions. A popular weapon mod with over 2,700 endorsements, ideal for Skyrim players wanting a iconic, high-quality blade.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 2,767 endorsements and over 165k downloads—clearly a hit.
- Resolution options (1k, 2k, 4k) let you balance visual quality and performance.
- Iconic weapon design that stands out in Skyrim's world.
⚠️ Cons
- Only one weapon—no variants or additional features beyond the sword itself.
- Two-handed only, so if you're a one-handed or dual-wield build, this won't fit.
- Potential compatibility issues with mods that alter weapon stats or meshes—check your load order.
For Skyrim players who want a recognizable, high-quality Buster Sword to wield in their playthrough. If you're a fan of Final Fantasy VII or just want a cool two-hander, this is for you. Skip if you're looking for gameplay changes or a full weapon pack.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to install and manage the file easily.
- If you're on Skyrim Special Edition, make sure you grab the correct version—this mod is for SE/AE.
- For best visuals, try the 4k texture if your GPU can handle it; otherwise, 2k is a good balance.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- johnskyrim
- Version
- 1.1
- Downloads
- 165,999
- Endorsements
- 2,767
- Category
- Weapons
- Created
- 1/12/2019
- Updated
- 6/12/2025
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