LeanWolf's Better-Shaped Weapons SE
⚪ Last updated 2024⚠️ 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
- 👍 1.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #12 of 565 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Take the paddlin' outta battlin'!-> For XBox One <-
A simple reshaping of the vanilla weapon meshes so that they're not so big/bulky/ugly(IMO).
- []The meshes have been painstakingly reshaped and fixed, NOT simply thinned/flattened uniformly.
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]The meshes WILL WORK WITH ANY re-textures (yes blood too), look at their shape in the images, not the textures![]Don't take the old joke images too seriously, I made them ages ago never expecting this mod's popularity. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
INSTALLING
This mod consists of REPLACEMENT MESHES ONLY: there are no vanilla textures.There is no .esp file, so you will not find it in your load order or plugin list.Install order IS important, you must overwrite other mod's files to get the new shapes.Use the installer - requires a mod manager - pretty much everything is optional.100% SAFE: installing/uninstalling or changing options mid-game will have NO effect on your savegame.OPTIONS in installer:
- []EVERYTHING! Don't like the new scimitar? Don't select it in the istaller.
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]Sheaths: select if you want sheaths for anything that doesn't have one in vanilla, including greatswords.[]aMidianBorn Skyforge weapons: requires aMB Skyforge mod - overwrite its meshes.
[]Runed Nord Hero Weapons: requires RNHW mod - overwrite its meshes.
[*]FrankFamily's Ultra HD Silver Sword:
LeanWolf's Better-Shaped Weapons SE is a highly popular model and texture overhaul for Skyrim Special Edition that reshapes weapon meshes to be more realistic and less bulky. With over 91,000 endorsements and 7.2 million downloads, it's a community staple for players seeking more practical-looking armaments. The mod is compatible with other mods, though specific details are not provided.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Massive community approval (91k endorsements) — this is one of the most trusted weapon mods out there.
- 7.2 million downloads prove it's been battle-tested by the community.
- Makes weapons look like actual weapons, not boat oars — a huge visual upgrade for realism fans.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in March 2024 — might not be fully compatible with the latest Skyrim SE patches, so check for updates.
- Only reshapes meshes; if you want new textures or animations, this mod won't cover that.
For Skyrim players who care about weapon realism and want their swords and axes to look like they could actually be wielded. If you're tired of the default chunky weapons and want a simple, proven fix, this is for you. Skip if you're looking for new weapon types or gameplay changes — this is purely visual.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to install — it's a simple drag-and-drop, but a manager keeps your load order clean.
- If you're using other weapon mods, load this one after them so its meshes take priority.
- Check the mod's posts tab for any compatibility patches with popular weapon packs like Immersive Weapons.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- LeanWolf and masterofshadows
- Version
- 2.1.03
- Downloads
- 7,248,049
- Endorsements
- 91,347
- Category
- Models and Textures
- Created
- 11/1/2016
- Updated
- 3/20/2024
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