Hydra's Reversed Daggers
⚪ Last updated 2021⚠️ 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
- 👍 2.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #100 of 114 Weapons mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
UPDATE 1. 2:NOW INCLUDES DRAGONBONE DAGGER.
This is my first mod on nexus so go easy on me, please!
This was highly inspired by Maniczombie's "Reversed Daggers" mod on LE which you can find here: Reversed Daggers (LE)
(It works on SE, just run it through Nif Optimizer or some other equivalent.)
They did a fantastic job with the vanilla daggers, but there isn't any reversed versions of Dawnguard or Dragonborn's daggers. So with my (basically non-existent) modding knowledge, I decided to make this!
However, this being a simple mesh rotation, there's bound to be some bugs with blood and with certain killmoves. I'm very new to the modding scene, so I don't have the knowledge yet to be able to fix them, if they do arise. If anyone does please let me know or feel free to upload your own fixes!
You can craft them at a forge, they only require one regular dagger of the same type. Alternatively, you can use a mod such as AddItemMenu or type in something like help "reversed nordic dagger" in the console. Tempering them is the same as their regular counterparts.
This mod contains no textures so it will use either vanilla textures or whatever ones you have installed.
I hope you enjoy!
A simple mesh rotation mod that makes daggers appear with a reversed grip when equipped in Skyrim. With 219 endorsements and over 10,000 downloads, it's a niche cosmetic tweak for players who prefer the look of a reverse grip. Last updated in December 2021.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 219 endorsements and over 10k downloads.
- Lightweight and purely cosmetic—no gameplay changes or scripts.
- Easy to install and remove, just file placement.
⚠️ Cons
- Only affects daggers; other weapon types unchanged.
- May conflict with other mesh replacers or mods that alter dagger models.
- Last updated in 2021, so compatibility with newer Skyrim versions or mods is uncertain.
For Skyrim players who want a more aggressive or stylish look for their daggers, especially stealth or dual-wield builds. If you're a purist who prefers vanilla grips, this isn't for you. It's purely cosmetic, so skip if you want gameplay changes.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Place the files in your Skyrim Data folder or use a mod manager for easy uninstallation.
- If you use other dagger mesh mods, load this one after them to ensure the reversed grip takes effect.
- Check in first-person and third-person views to see the grip change; some animations may not fully reflect it.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Hydra X9K
- Version
- 1.2
- Downloads
- 10,541
- Endorsements
- 219
- Category
- Weapons
- Created
- 12/14/2021
- Updated
- 12/16/2021
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