Proper Crossbow Integration SSE-n-SAE
🟠 Updated over a year ago⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.8% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #91 of 99 Weapons mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Highly unique crossbows have been added that were designed using vanilla textures (Daedric, Dragonbone, Ebony, Elven, Glass, Iron, Nordic, Orcish, and Stalhrim) they way these crossbows have been designed they will show the effects of custom textures you have installed.
You DO NOT need this if you are using my other mod - Legendary Skyrim Crossbows
[]Adds 9 new crossbows; Daedric, Dragonbone, Ebony, Elven, Glass, Iron, Nordic, Orcish, and Stalhrim.
[]Adds 9 new bolt types; Daedric, Dragonbone, Ebony, Elven, Glass, Iron, Nordic, Orcish, and Stalhrim.
[]Distributes crossbows and bolts to bandits, Stormcloaks, guards, loot, and vendors. This is done in such a way that NPC’s are given the correct ammo for their bow type.
[]Adds crafting recipes for all new crossbows and bolts dependent on perks.
[]The Stalhrim crossbow and bolts require you to complete "A New Source of Stalhrim" just like the standard Stalhrim items.
[]Changes the “Crossbow” from Dawnguard to be called “Steel Crossbow”.
[]Changes all crossbows (including Steel and Dwarven) so they can be made at any forge, this includes bolts. It also covers explosive bolts once the Ancient Technology quest is completed.
[]Edits the Steel and Dwarven crossbows provided by Dawnguard for better balance with new crossbows.
[]All crossbows are balanced with respect to their bow counterparts. (25% stronger)
[]Edits all bolt recipes (excluding explosive) so that they match arrow recipes: 1 Firewood + 1 Material Ingot = 24 Bolts.
[]Adds tempering recipes for all base and enhanced crossbows.
[]Adds recipes to enhance all new bows once the Ancient Technology quest has been completed. These recipes require you to have a base crossbow in your inventory to show up, to prevent clutter in the smithing screen. They have also been standardized to require quicksilver for all bows.
[]Adds explosive Dwarven arrows, unlocked at the same time as bolts, with equivalent crafting recipe.
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Proper Crossbow Integration SSE-n-SAE makes crossbows a standard part of Skyrim, not exclusive to the Dawnguard. It integrates them into every aspect of the game following vanilla standards for leveling and balancing. With over 1,000 endorsements and 57,000 downloads, it's a popular choice for players wanting crossbows everywhere.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 1,027 endorsements and 57,320 downloads.
- Makes crossbows feel like a natural part of the world, not a faction gimmick.
- Respects vanilla balance, so it won't break your game's progression.
⚠️ Cons
- May conflict with other mods that alter crossbow stats or distribution.
- Requires a new save or careful load order to avoid issues with leveled lists.
- No detailed patch notes, so you'll need to test compatibility with your mod list.
For Skyrim players who love crossbows but hate that they're locked behind the Dawnguard questline. If you want a more immersive world where bandits and merchants use crossbows too, this is for you. Skip if you prefer crossbows to remain a unique faction reward.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to install and manage load order.
- Place this mod early in your load order to let other mods overwrite if needed.
- If you use other crossbow mods, check for compatibility patches or load order notes.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Kelsenellenelvian
- Version
- 1.3
- Downloads
- 57,320
- Endorsements
- 1,027
- Category
- Weapons
- Created
- 10/18/2017
- Updated
- 1/21/2025
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