Real Bows - ColourMatch Textures
⚪ Last updated 2016⚠️ Install Order · 6 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #20 of 68 Visuals and Graphics mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This mod requires Real Bows SE, a DecimusMaximus mod ported by PukinDumpling
This mod is simply a few recolours of the base Real Bows textures, but changed, in my opinion, to fit more with other vanilla armour and weapon colours.
There is of course an alternative textures file on the Real Bows page that aims to do this, but I felt some of the bows still weren't quite there.
For example my ebony bow is darker with silver detailing, the dwarven bow is slightly darker with easier to see detailing, and the orcish bow is darker with green string, matching perfectly with the orcish quiver.
Want to see what I mean? Just look at the images to see the difference
PS. I highly recommend getting the armour and weapon textures from aMidianBorn Book of Silence.
The dwarven bow recolour sits really well in line with the dwarven armour texture in that collection!
Though it is an Oldrim mod, just download the files and install manually and it will work like a dream!
Additionally if you wish to use the real bows models standalone (not overwrites of the vanilla bows),
simply download Real Bows SE - Standalone which thankfully was ported by fattyzhouse.
Real Bows - ColourMatch Textures is a small visual mod that recolors the bows from the Real Bows mod to better match the color schemes of armor and weapons in Skyrim. It has 2,810 endorsements and over 122,000 downloads, indicating strong community support despite its niche purpose. Last updated in December 2016, it remains a popular choice for players seeking visual consistency.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 2,810 endorsements
- Huge download count (122k) proves it's a go-to for bow users
- Simple visual tweak that makes your gear look cohesive
⚠️ Cons
- Only works if you have Real Bows installed, so it's useless without it
- Last updated in 2016, so it might not be compatible with newer Skyrim versions or mods
- Purely cosmetic – no gameplay changes, so if you want new bow mechanics, skip
For Skyrim players who use Real Bows and want their weapons to blend with their armor's color palette. It's a must-have for fashion-conscious adventurers who hate mismatched gear. Skip if you don't use Real Bows or don't care about visual consistency.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have Real Bows installed first, or this mod won't do anything.
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to avoid overwriting files manually.
- If you're on Skyrim Special Edition, check if the mod has a compatible version – the original was made for Oldrim.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Jonin Cactuar
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 122,032
- Endorsements
- 2,810
- Category
- Visuals and Graphics
- Created
- 12/4/2016
- Updated
- 12/4/2016
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