Real Bows for SSE (originally made by DecimusMaximus)
⚪ Last updated 2016⚠️ Install Order · 5 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
- 👍 2.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #362 of 517 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
With DecimusMaximus' permission, I present to you:
"Real Bows" for Skyrim Special Edition
(Xbox One version on Bethesda.net)
(Full credits go, of course, to DecimusMaximus, link to his version. Endorse the original mod before even considering endorsing my port. )
Please also refer to this link for information, for now. (A full description here might or might not follow...)
Also shoutout to fattyzhouse for creating a standalone version of the mod!
Oh and for the love of Talos, check out the add-on Real Bound Bow by johncomnenus for even more consistency!
And now there is also a great re-texture available. Check out Real Bows - ColourMatch Textures by tyfe1994!
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Real Bows for SSE is a models and textures mod that replaces Skyrim Special Edition's bow models with more realistic designs, originally created by DecimusMaximus and ported with permission. With 11,968 endorsements and 608,631 downloads, it's a popular visual overhaul for archery enthusiasts. Last updated in 2016, it remains a staple for players seeking improved bow aesthetics.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge download count (608k) shows it's a go-to for bow visuals
- Endorsement ratio is solid—11,968 people took time to endorse
- Simple texture/model replacer—no gameplay changes, just better-looking bows
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2016—might not be optimized for the latest SSE patches
- Only covers bows—if you wanted arrows or quivers, you're out of luck
For Skyrim players who want their bows to look more realistic without overhauling combat. If you're a stealth archer or just appreciate better weapon models, this is a quick win. Skip if you're looking for new bow types or gameplay tweaks—this is purely cosmetic.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to install—it's a simple drag-and-drop, but managing load order is easier with a manager.
- Make sure you're downloading the SSE version, not the original Skyrim one—they're not interchangeable.
- If you're using other bow mods, check if they modify the same meshes; you might need to decide which one wins the conflict.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- DecimusMaximus
- Version
- 1.05
- Downloads
- 608,631
- Endorsements
- 11,968
- Category
- Models and Textures
- Created
- 11/6/2016
- Updated
- 11/17/2016
🧩 Commonly Used Together
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