Orcish Blades - Orcish Sword and Greatsword Model Replacers
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
🖼️ Gallery (12 images)
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.5% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #25 of 99 Weapons mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Massive thanks and credits to these wonderful people:
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LeanWolf's Team for the Better Shaped Weapons Orcish sword, greatsword and scabbard assets
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- This mod replaces the appearance of the Orcish Sword and Greatsword that comes with 5 variants each.
- Standalone file adds all variants of the Orcish Sword and Greatsword to the forge, along with leveled-list integration.
- Actual look is dependent on your Orcish sword, greatsword, Warhammer (in some GS variants) and scabbard textures.
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DSR/Ecotone Patch files are already included.
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Orcish Blades is a compact model replacer for Orcish swords and greatswords in Skyrim, offering five visual variants. It includes a standalone version with integrated leveled-list distribution. With 383 endorsements and 76,591 downloads, it's a popular cosmetic choice for players wanting fresh Orcish weapon looks.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 383 endorsements and over 76k downloads.
- Simple cosmetic upgrade that changes the look of Orcish weapons without gameplay tweaks.
- Standalone version means you can get the new weapons without overwriting vanilla models.
⚠️ Cons
- Only covers sword and greatsword—other Orcish weapons like axes or maces are untouched.
- Replacer versions overwrite vanilla models, so you'll lose the original look unless you back up.
- Potential conflicts with other mods that alter Orcish weapon meshes or leveled lists.
For Skyrim players who want a fresh look for Orcish swords and greatswords without overhauling the whole weapon set. If you're a completionist collecting all weapon styles, this adds variety. Skip if you want changes to all Orcish weapons or prefer gameplay-affecting mods.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If using the standalone version, you'll find the new weapons in the leveled lists, so they'll appear on enemies and in loot.
- For the replacer version, place the files in your Data folder or use a mod manager to overwrite the originals—make sure to load it after other weapon mods.
- Check the mod's images to see which of the five styles you prefer before installing.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Vilidran
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 76,591
- Endorsements
- 383
- Category
- Weapons
- Created
- 7/22/2023
- Updated
- 7/22/2023
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