OWL - CC Crossbows Patch

⭐ ⭐ (296 endorsements) 📥 197,148 downloads 📌 v1.2 📅 9/13/2021
⚪ Last updated 2022

By Teylahime · Patches

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 7/27/2022 📅 Created: 9/13/2021
⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
1🛠️ SKSE64 — Skyrim Script Extender 64 Download ↗
2🔧 USSEP — Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch Download ↗
3🖥️ SkyUI — SkyUI (MCM framework) Download ↗
4🧩 Address Library — Address Library for SKSE Plugins Download ↗
5🔧 SSE Engine Fixes — SSE Engine Fixes Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 0.2% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #111 of 302 Patches mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Current Patches:

Creation Club: Crossbow Collection (Elite Crossbows and Expanded Crossbow Pack)

- OWL Integration Patch

- OWL Rare Curios Bolts Expanded Integration Patch

- OWL Randomized Loot Patch

- OWL Integration Patch - Vanilla Progression

- OWL Rare Curios Bolts Expanded Integration Patch - Vanilla Progression

- OWL Randomized Loot Patch - Vanilla Progression

Load Order:

Open World Loot.esp

OWL - CC Crossbows.esp

OWL CC Crossbows - Rare Curios Bolts Expanded.esp

OWL Randomized Special Loot.esp

OWL Randomized Special Loot - CC Crossbows.esp

I recommend putting the crossbow patches after others because they make changes to various Blacksmith leveled lists to integrate bolts and crossbows through the world.

In-depth Descriptions:

CC Crossbow Collection:

- The Expanded Crossbow Pack quest that distributes the crossbows into the Solitude Fletcher has been disabled in favor of manual leveled list integration

- The Elite Crossbows quest has not been touched, though the crossbows are still integrated.

- Rebalances crossbows based off of bows. They do slightly more damage than their respective bows, and their value matches that of Bows/Greatswords. This patch doesn't touch bolts besides distributing them.

- No longer require Dawnguard progression to craft the base crossbows. Enhanced crossbows still require progress through the Ancient Technology quest.

- Crafting recipes have been standardized. All crossbows cost 3 Firewood and 3 Metal, mixed if the vanilla recipes asked for multiple metals.

- All Enhanced Crossbows require one ingot according to their tier:

- Steel, Silver, and Imperial crossbows require one Corundum Ingot

- Dwarven, Elven, and Orcish Crossbows require one Steel Ingot

- Glass, Ebony, Daedric, Dragonbone, and Stalhrim crossbows require one Ebony Ingot

- I've built upon the default OWL leveled lists as best I can for compatibility. Anything adding to the OWL_Material_Bow leveled lists should work just fine after a bashed patch, but other crossbow patches probably don't due to having to integrate them into the main leveled lists.

- I've integrated the OWL_Weapon_Material_Bolt leveled lists as well, filling them with steel or dwarven, to allow for making bolt distribution compatibility patches.

Rare Curios - Bolts Expanded:

- Requires CC Crossbow Collection patch

- Simply adds the expanded and Rare Curios bolts into their respective OWL_Weapon_Material_Bolt leveled lists, as the Crossbow Collection patch implements them.

- Does not balance them for waccf or waat, simply integrates the bolts into the leveled lists.

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

A small collection of patches that integrate crossbows with Open World Loot, built by the author for their own playthrough. With 296 endorsements and nearly 200k downloads, it's a community-tested compatibility fix for Skyrim modders using both mods. Last updated in July 2022.

✨ Key Features

Patches Open World Loot to work with crossbow mods
Small collection tailored for the author's playthrough
High download count (197,148) indicates widespread use

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-approved with 296 endorsements
  • Massive download count (197k) shows it's a go-to patch
  • Fills a specific niche for OWL users who want crossbows

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2022, so may not support newer mod versions
  • Small scope—only patches crossbows, not other weapon types
  • Potential conflicts with other OWL patches if load order isn't managed
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim modders who use Open World Loot and want crossbow compatibility. If you're running OWL and any crossbow mod, this is a must-have. Skip if you don't use OWL or crossbows.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Place this patch after Open World Loot in your load order to ensure it overrides correctly.
  • Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to handle the file placement automatically.
  • Check the mod page for any specific crossbow mods it's designed for, as it may not cover all.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
Teylahime
Version
1.2
Downloads
197,148
Endorsements
296
Category
Patches
Created
9/13/2021
Updated
7/27/2022

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