Real Bows SE - Standalone
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #25 of 94 Weapons mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
REAL BOWS SE - STANDALONE
What is this ?
This is a STANDALONE version of Real Bows by DecimusMaximus for Skyrim Special Edition.
The main file REAL BOWS SE - CRAFTABLE ONLY does NOT change the appearance of vanilla bows. This file only adds the ability to craft these bows at any forge. They unlock in the crafting menu as your smithing skills increase. In other words, unlocking the ebony skill in your smithing perk tree, you can then craft this ebony bow.
The main file REAL BOWS SE - LEVELED LISTS is really what you want.
This file will distribute these bows alongside their vanilla counterparts throughout Skyrim and Solstheim.
How to install ?
1. Click Download with Manager on one of the main files (Craftable Only or Leveled Lists) and install.
2. (Optional) Click Download with Manager on one of the Alternate Texture packs.
Nexus Mod Manager users remember - NO to upgrade, YES to overwrite.
Compatibility ?
The main file (Real Bows SE - Craftable Only) is compatible with anything.
The main file (Real Bows SE - Leveled Lists) may require Wrye Bash or SSEEDIT if you use any mods that alter these same leveled lists. If you don't know how to create a patch, Youtube and Google are your friends.
Don't forget to head over to
Real Bows by DecimusMaximus
and download the original and give it an endorsement !Follow this link to Real Bows uploaded by PukinDumpling. This version REPLACES the vanilla
Real Bows SE - Standalone adds new bow models to Skyrim Special Edition without altering vanilla bows. It's a purely additive cosmetic mod with 2,245 endorsements and over 203,000 downloads, last updated December 2025.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust (2,245 endorsements, 203k downloads)
- Zero risk to your existing bow setups since it doesn't touch vanilla
- Freshly updated (December 2025), so it's likely compatible with current game versions
⚠️ Cons
- No visual previews or detailed feature list, so you're flying blind on what the bows look like
- Adds new items, so you'll need to find or craft them—no direct replacement for your current gear
- Potential overlap with other bow-adding mods, so check your load order for conflicts
For Skyrim players who want more bow variety without messing with vanilla weapons. If you're tired of the same old bows and want something fresh, this is a safe bet. Skip if you're looking for gameplay changes—this is purely cosmetic.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it adds new items, use the console command 'help realbow' to find the IDs and add them to your inventory if you want to test them quickly.
- If you use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2, install this as a separate mod and enable it after your main texture overhauls to avoid any visual conflicts.
- Check the mod's posts section for any user screenshots—since the description is sparse, the community often shares what the bows actually look like.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- DecimusMaximus
- Version
- 2.1.2
- Downloads
- 203,255
- Endorsements
- 2,245
- Category
- Weapons
- Created
- 11/6/2016
- Updated
- 12/9/2025
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