Legendary Skyrim Crossbows and Bows SSE
⚪ Last updated 2020⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
Preview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #24 of 76 Weapons mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This mod adds in crossbows as a full Crossbow weapon expansion to Skyrim. There are crossbows for each material type, artifact crossbows, faction crossbows and they have been added seamlessly into the whole of Skyrim. Enemies will now have
Legendary Skyrim Crossbows and Bows SSE is a comprehensive crossbow expansion mod for Skyrim Special Edition, adding crossbows for every material type, artifact crossbows, and faction crossbows. It integrates seamlessly into the game world, with enemies wielding them. With over 10,000 endorsements and 740,000 downloads, it's a highly popular choice for players seeking new ranged weaponry.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community backing: 10,714 endorsements and 740k downloads show this mod is battle-tested.
- Adds a full crossbow expansion, not just a few reskins—every material type plus artifacts and faction variants.
- Enemies use crossbows too, making the world feel alive and giving you new threats to face.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in September 2020—might have compatibility issues with the latest Skyrim updates or other mods.
- Requires Skyrim Special Edition—if you're on the original or Anniversary Edition, this might not work without tweaks.
For Skyrim players who want to expand their ranged arsenal with crossbows that fit the game's world. If you're a completionist who loves collecting every weapon type, or a roleplayer who wants to mix up combat, this is for you. Skip if you're looking for gameplay overhauls—this is purely a weapon addition mod.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since this mod adds crossbows to enemies, be ready to face them early—carry a shield or have a good dodge strategy.
- Check your load order: place this mod after other weapon mods to avoid conflicts, and use LOOT if you're unsure.
- If you're on Skyrim Special Edition, make sure you have the latest patch installed to avoid crashes.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Kelsenellenelvian
- Version
- 3.6
- Downloads
- 740,164
- Endorsements
- 10,714
- Category
- Weapons
- Created
- 2/14/2017
- Updated
- 9/7/2020
🧩 Commonly Used Together
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