Greatsword Sheaths and Scabbards Redux SE
⚪ Last updated 2019⚠️ 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
- 👍 1.8% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #20 of 72 Weapons mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
I. Description
This mod came to be because I wanted to use both 'Greatsword sheaths and scabbards' and 'Skyrim Weapon De-LARP-ification Project'. Two mods that, unfortunately, couldn't be used together as they conflicted. Instead of waiting around for an unlikely compatibility patch, I decided to "get my hands dirty" and thus Greatsword Sheaths and Scabbards Redux was born.
Greatsword Sheaths and Scabbards Redux adds sheaths and scabbards to all the greatswords in Skyrim (DLC included) and makes their blades thinner (from 'Skyrim Weapon De-LARP-ification Project'). If you prefer, you can use vanilla weapon meshes. Just choose so in the NMM installer. You can now also choose between short sheaths and full-size scabbards.
II. Installation
Use of NMM/Mod Organizer is recommended.
If you still want to manually install it:
- []Folders '00' contain the short sheath textures (Basic = shared basic texture; Default = custom textures);
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]Folders '01' contain the short sheath meshes (Thin = thinner meshes from madcat's "De-LARP-ification Project" mod; Vanilla = vanilla style paddles™);[]Folders '02' contain the full-size scabbard meshes (Thin = thinner meshes from madcat's "De-LARP-ification Project" mod; Vanilla = vanilla style paddles™);
[]Folders '03' contain the meshes for the Skyforge Steel greatsword (ONLY if using CaBaL120's "Book of Silence");
[]Folder '04' contains the full-size scabbard textures.
If you are already using DoubleBrewski's 'Greatsword sheaths and scabbards' mod or MadCat221's 'Skyrim Weapon De-LARP-ification Project' it will ask to overwrite some files. You can safely do so.
III. Uninstallation
Use NMM, or...
Delete the 'Skyrim\Data\textures\weapons\GSSRedux' folderFrom 'SkyrimDatameshesweaponsdaedric', delete the following:
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[]1stpersondaedricgreatsword.nif
[]daedricgreatsword.nif
From 'Skyrim\Data\meshes\weapons\draugr', delete the following:
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[]1stpersondraugrgreatsword.nif
[]draugrgreatsword.nif
From 'Skyrim\Data\meshes\weapons\dwarven', delete the following:
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[]1stpersondwarvengreatsword.nif
[]dwarvengreatsword.nif
From 'Skyrim\Data\meshes\weapons\ebony', delete the following:
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[]1stpersonebonygreatsword.nif
[]ebonygreatsword.nif
From 'Skyrim\Data\meshes\weapons\elven', delete the following:
- []1stpersonelvengreatsword.nif
- elvengreatsword.nif
From 'Skyrim&
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[]1stpersonebonygreatsword.nif
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[]1stpersondwarvengreatsword.nif
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[]1stpersondraugrgreatsword.nif
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[]1stpersondaedricgreatsword.nif
Greatsword Sheaths and Scabbards Redux SE adds custom sheaths and scabbards to all greatswords in Skyrim, with an option to use thinner blades from the Skyrim Weapon De-LARP-ification Project or vanilla meshes. This popular mod (6,501 endorsements) enhances visual realism for weapon enthusiasts.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 6,501 endorsements and 363k downloads.
- Gives greatswords a realistic sheath, a detail many weapon mods overlook.
- Flexible mesh option lets you keep vanilla blades or go slimmer.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2019 — may not be compatible with the latest Skyrim SE patches.
- Only covers greatswords; other weapon types are left untouched.
- Requires you to pick between two mesh styles, so no hybrid option.
For Skyrim players who want their greatswords to actually have sheaths when holstered, adding a touch of realism. Also for those who prefer slimmer blade meshes. Skip if you're fine with vanilla weapons or want coverage for all weapon types.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you use a mod manager, install via MO2 or Vortex to easily switch between the two mesh options.
- Check the mod's posts for any compatibility patches if you use other weapon mesh overhauls.
- Since it's from 2019, test in-game after installing to ensure sheaths appear correctly.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- rpsgc and MadCat221
- Version
- 2.7.6
- Downloads
- 363,271
- Endorsements
- 6,501
- Category
- Weapons
- Created
- 11/16/2016
- Updated
- 6/24/2019
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