RELICS OF THE TSAESCI
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Preview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #46 of 94 Weapons mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
RELICS OF THE TSAESCI
The lost art of the Dragonguard, forged anew.
DESCRIPTION
Relics of the Tsaesci adds a collection of high-quality Akaviri weaponry to Skyrim.
Inspired by the serpent-folk of Akavir, these blades feature intricate dragon engravings and unique material finishes that respect the lore while offering a fresh visual experience.
FEATURES
TWO VISUAL VARIANTS
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[][ KINRYŪ ] A ceremonial Golden blade. Symbolizes imperial authority and the fire of the sun.
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][ UNRYŪ ] An ancient Patinated Bronze blade. Covered in verdigris, evoking the storm clouds of the past.
- []Available as both One-Handed Katana and Two-Handed Nodachi.
- []Meshes with detailed engravings on the guard (tsuba) and scabbard.
- Balanced to match Daedric (Gold) and Dragonbone (Bronze) tiers.
HOW TO OBTAIN
Craftable at any Forge. (you must have the ebony forging perk unlocked)
Or use AddItemMenu / OCF to spawn them directly.
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Adds a collection of Akaviri katanas inspired by the Tsaesci, featuring two variants: Golden Kinryū and Bronze Unryū, each available as One-Handed and Two-Handed blades. Craftable. A niche weapon pack for Skyrim players seeking lore-friendly Japanese-style swords.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid community backing with 130 endorsements and nearly 6k downloads.
- Lore-friendly Akaviri theme fits Skyrim's existing Tsaesci references.
- Two variants and two grip styles give you four distinct weapon options.
⚠️ Cons
- No screenshots or in-game previews in the description, so you're flying blind on visuals.
- No mention of tempering or upgrade support, so they might not scale with your smithing perks.
- Compatibility with other weapon mods that alter leveled lists or crafting menus is unconfirmed.
For Skyrim players who want lore-friendly Akaviri katanas without overhauling combat. Great for samurai-themed builds or collectors of unique weapons. Skip if you need gameplay changes or extensive weapon variety—this is a focused cosmetic addition.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since the mod is craftable, you'll need the relevant smithing perk (e.g., Daedric or Elven) to forge them—check your smithing tree first.
- If you're using a mod manager like Vortex or MO2, enable the mod and let it sort your load order; no manual file placement needed.
- For a more authentic look, pair these katanas with a Japanese-themed armor mod or the Blades armor from the base game.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- volodavkaa
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 5,793
- Endorsements
- 130
- Category
- Weapons
- Created
- 2/15/2026
- Updated
- 2/15/2026
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