New Armory Series - Elven Steel Weapons
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.3% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #63 of 72 Weapons mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
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We all love fighting the Thalmor, don't we? They are the perfect antagonist that you love to hate, and can beat up on sight without feeling bad about it.
You'd expect this group only ever to use Elven-made weapons, but they don't! On lower levels, they are armed with common Nord steel.
This mod aims to change that and introduces a new tier of Elven Steel weapons that replaces the normal Steel weapons the Thalmor use.
To complement this new weapons tier, the mod also introduces a new two-handed variant of the common Thalmor soldiers called "Thalmor Vanguard". They'll spawn with two-handed Elven Steel, Elven or Glass weapons at the same level as their one-handed versions, and can spawn anywhere where normal Thalmor soldiers appear.
They can be crafted, upgraded, and you might even find some enchanted versions.
Elven Steel weapons are slightly stronger and lighter than common steel, and you'll start encountering them at about the same level as Orcish.
The set consists of 8 new weapons (Battle Axe, Bow (and arrows), Dagger, Greatsword, Mace, Sword, War Axe, and Warhammer), and a Shield (heavy armor).
If you also install the optional Armory Addition, you'll get an extra 5 weapons (Hatchet, Maul, Shortsword, Shortspear, Spear).
This mod is inspired by Elven Steel weapons for The Thalmor by Snozz2044, and an initial idea and set-up by Petepocalypse.
This mod makes changes toThalmor level lists, so I heavily recommend using Wrye Bash. Appropriate tags have been added to all plugins.
UESSP changes have been forwarded where appropriate.
Patches
The FOMOD-installer comes with a couple of patches built in.
- Audio Overhaul for Skyrim by David Jegutidse & Immersive Sounds - Compendium by lazygecko
Patches some of the weapons to use new sounds from these mods.
- Believable Weapons by jg1 & Better-Shaped Weapons by LeanWolf
Users who prefer more weapons with more realistic proportions will find a patch within the installer.
melius638 kindly allowed me to include his edited meshes. The original mod is found here.
- CCOR & WACCF by Kryptopyr
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Adds a new low-level weapon tier, Elven Steel, which replaces all normal Steel weapons on Thalmor. Also introduces new Thalmor soldiers wielding two-handed weapons that can spawn in place of standard Thalmor. A lore-friendly enhancement for Skyrim players seeking more variety in Thalmor encounters.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 742 endorsements and over 258k downloads.
- Adds lore-friendly variety to Thalmor enemies, making them more distinct.
- Lightweight mod that integrates seamlessly without overhauling the game.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated March 2026 – may not be compatible with future game patches.
- No detailed documentation on installation or compatibility provided.
- Only affects Thalmor – if you rarely encounter them, the mod's impact is limited.
For Skyrim players who want to spice up Thalmor encounters with new weapons and enemy types. Great for lore enthusiasts who enjoy faction-specific gear. Skip if you're looking for a broad weapon overhaul or don't care about Thalmor.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 for easy installation and removal.
- Check your load order – this mod should be placed after other weapon mods to ensure proper replacement.
- If you use mods that alter Thalmor soldiers, test for conflicts early.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- PrivateEye
- Version
- 1.3
- Downloads
- 258,367
- Endorsements
- 742
- Category
- Weapons
- Created
- 12/12/2022
- Updated
- 3/4/2026
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