IPM - Insane Armory - Bows Crossbows Axes Hammers Maces Shields
⚪ Last updated 2016⚠️ 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
- 👍 0.5% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #23 of 39 Weapons and Armour mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Insane Armory
This would not be possible without NifSkope and 3ds Max Nif Plugin.
Bows
Thickness has been changed by ~25 or ~50 percent depending on the options selected during installation.
All strings thickness reduced by ~50 percent.
I play Skyrim using first-person view 90 percent of time.
In Skyrim is impossible effectively shooting and hitting target other than view from first person in my opinion.
And just for view from first-person I created this meshes.
Axes Hammers Maces
Thickness of all blades has been reduced and the majority of hand grips has been changed to be "less vanilla".
Improved Blood Stains.
Blood stains are now not only on a small part of the the blade like in Vanilla.
But all over the edge and on part of the haft/handle but not on the part which is held in the hands.
Shields
Thickness reduced by ~25 or ~50 percent depending on the options selected during installation.
Fixed some meshes errors.
Fixed UV errors.
Removed some polygons that are not visible.
Install
Installer is compatible with Wrye Bash and Nexus Mod Manager.
It can be installed uninstalled reinstalled at any time without any complications.
Wrye Bash and Nexus Mod Manager after uninstalling restores previously replaced files.
At the same time I tried to keep as much as possible fidelity to the original game design.
Does not contain any plugin (.esp .esm) replaces only meshes (*.nif) files.
Is compatible with any modification which edits Bows, Axes, Hammers, Maces or Shields and replaces textures.
(if textures are consistent with vanilla UV)
But does not change meshes.
Each weapon or shield you can choose or skip during installation.
The choice is yours...
Update
Uninstall previous version and install current version, that's it.
Uninstall
Really, why, no matter, uninstall and that's it.
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As the LeanWolf and masterofshadow did a really good job therefore I do not edited Swords Mshes.
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IPM - Insane Armory is a visual overhaul for Skyrim that thickens bows, crossbows, axes, hammers, maces, and shields by 25-50% based on installer options. With over 326k downloads and 1,634 endorsements, it's a popular choice for players wanting chunkier, more substantial-looking weapons. Last updated in 2016, it remains a stable cosmetic enhancement.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust: 326k downloads and 1,634 endorsements show it's a go-to for visual weapon tweaks.
- Simple concept done well—makes weapons look more substantial without touching stats.
- Installer options let you pick exactly how thick you want each weapon category, so you can dial it to your taste.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2016—may have compatibility issues with newer Skyrim versions or mods that also alter weapon meshes.
- No screenshots or detailed previews in the description, so you're flying blind until you test it in-game.
- Only affects thickness—if you're looking for new models or textures, this isn't it.
For Skyrim players who want their weapons to look chunkier and more imposing without changing gameplay. If you're a visual purist who likes a more grounded, heavy feel to your arsenal, this is a quick win. Skip if you want new weapon models or stat changes—this is purely cosmetic.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to handle the installer options cleanly—manual installs can be messy.
- If you use other weapon mesh mods, load IPM after them so its thickness changes take priority.
- Test in-game with a few different weapon types to see if the thickness feels right before committing to a full playthrough.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- InsanePlumber
- Version
- 1.1
- Downloads
- 326,118
- Endorsements
- 1,634
- Category
- Weapons and Armour
- Created
- 11/6/2016
- Updated
- 11/14/2016
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