Keening Rework HD - SE
⚪ Last updated 2021⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #41 of 81 Weapons mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
A rework of my keening re-texture, it now has it's own unique sheath/scabbard and DSR/ALLGUD support as well as Legacy of the DragonBorn display support.
=>Available in 8K/4K/2K and 1K.
=>DSR/ALLGUD meshes included.
=>LOTD display mesh included.
=>It now has it's own unique sheath/scabbard and the blade model itself has been edited so it is slightly longer.
=>The crystal has better refraction this time compared to my previous re-texture in my opinion.
=>Credit:
-JonnyWang13 for his cubemaps.
-Rudy102 for his Enb-light tutorial and the daedric sets which i used as reference to setup Enb-light on my meshes.
Keening Rework HD - SE is a high-definition retexture of the Keening dagger from Skyrim Special Edition, featuring unique sheath/scabbard, support for Dual Sheath Redux and AllGUD, and compatibility with Legacy of the Dragonborn. Available in 8K, 4K, 2K, and 1K resolutions, with ENB Light support. A popular choice for visual upgrades, with 955 endorsements.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 955 endorsements and over 30k downloads.
- Multiple resolution options let you balance quality and performance.
- Adds a unique sheath and integrates with popular mods like DSR and Legacy of the Dragonborn.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in early 2021, so it may not be compatible with the latest Skyrim SE patches.
- 8K textures can be a performance hog on lower-end systems.
- Requires additional mods like DSR or Legacy of the Dragonborn to use all features, which adds setup complexity.
For Skyrim SE players who want a high-quality visual upgrade for Keening, especially those using DSR or Legacy of the Dragonborn. If you're a collector or completionist, this mod makes the dagger stand out. Skip if you're on a low-end PC or prefer gameplay changes over cosmetics.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Choose the 2K or 4K version if you're on a mid-range PC to avoid FPS drops.
- If you use Dual Sheath Redux, make sure to run the patcher after installing this mod to see the new sheath.
- For Legacy of the Dragonborn support, install this mod before starting a new playthrough or after updating the museum display.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- PraedythXVI
- Version
- 1.1
- Downloads
- 30,602
- Endorsements
- 955
- Category
- Weapons
- Created
- 8/16/2020
- Updated
- 2/8/2021
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