Recruit More Blades (Extra Blades Fixed and Cleaned)
⚪ Last updated 2022⚠️ 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
- 👍 3.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #43 of 63 Quests and Adventures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
I have playtested this mod from beggining to end I have encountered 0 errors and bugs. If you encounter a bug, please always check for conflicts in xEdit! Recruit More Blades - Extra Blades is only a few entries, it shouldn't be too hard to do a quick scan in xEdit.
My dream is to have this mod make use of a global value that allows one to choose for themselves how many Blades should be recruited, but that is way above my paygrade. If anyone wants to take on this quest, that would be wonderful.
About Extra Blades SSE
This mod lets you recruit up to ten (10) Blades. Extra Blades is only a gameplay/quest mod and won't mess up Skyhaven Temple (that’s Skyhaven Modified’s job). All ten Blades will receive their own schedules for guard duty and training.
Known quirks
- During the dragon hunting quests, only the first three Blades recruited will fight along with you. Other Blades can still be commanded to follow you.
- If you use mods that let you have more than one follower be sure to only bring one follower at-a-time to Delphine.
- I'm guessing Extra Blades doesn't play nicely with follower mods that make of use of their own follower framework, but I wouldn't know. I don't use them.
- Using this mod mid game is not recommended (where "not recommended" = it might not work at all).
Extra Blades is compatible with mods that let you choose to let Paarthurnax to live.
About Skyhaven Modified
Skyhaven Modified is an optional file for those running Extra Blades mod (or not, since the Extra Blades mod is not necessary to run this mod). Skyhaven Modified adds several beds to Skyhaven Temple and some more clutter. As the Main Quest progresses more stuff is added, such as crafting stations (Alchemy, Enchanting, etc.). It also provides idle markers so that the Blades do stuff like lean against walls, warm their hands or sweep the floor.
Known quirks
- Most containers (sacks, barrels etc.) re-spawn and are not safe to use as permanent storage.
- The storage in the 'armory' (where you find Dragonbane and the skill book Mace Etiquette) does not re-spawn and should be safe.
The mod Extra Blades SSE by Axhoff2007 is a mod with a long history. The fundament of Extra Blades SE was made many years ago. It was originally made in 2012 for oldrim in reaction to another similar mod that didn't function properly. Back in 2012, it was necessary for the mod Extra Blades to incorporate some fixes for vanilla Skyrim bugs. However, in the years the followed, USSEP fixed all of the bugs that Extra Blades also tried to fix, like Esbern's Potion Bug or Aerin's AI package set to always follow Mjoll, even if Mjoll was recruited into the Blades. These bugs were fixed by USSEP in a different way than Extra Blades
A fixed and cleaned version of the Extra Blades mod for Skyrim, allowing you to recruit 10 Blades instead of the usual 3. This is a straightforward quest modification for players who want a larger Blades faction without the bugs of the original mod.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-tested fix (177 endorsements) for a popular concept
- Straightforward quest tweak that expands Blades recruitment
- Cleaned version likely reduces conflicts and bugs
⚠️ Cons
- Only 177 endorsements, so it's a niche fix rather than a mainstream overhaul
- Last updated in 2022, so it may not be compatible with the latest Skyrim versions or mods
- Potential conflicts with other mods that alter the Blades questline
For Skyrim players who want a larger Blades faction and are tired of the vanilla 3-recruit limit. Also for those who tried the original Extra Blades mod and encountered bugs. Skip if you prefer lore-friendly or balanced gameplay, as 10 Blades might feel overpowered.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to install and manage this mod easily.
- Place this mod after other quest mods in your load order to ensure the fixes apply correctly.
- If you're using Skyrim Special Edition, check if the mod requires the Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch for best compatibility.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- bientje
- Version
- 0.6
- Downloads
- 5,525
- Endorsements
- 177
- Category
- Quests and Adventures
- Created
- 2/2/2022
- Updated
- 2/12/2022
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