Simply Brutal Daedric Weapons
⚪ Last updated 2021⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #141 of 322 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
A project I created for my personal use and decided to upload. This is a simple re-texture & mesh replacer for the Vanilla Daedric weapons using modified assets from mmccarthy4, RonnieMagnum and OswaldTwistedbeard.
This is a stand-alone set which will be part of my larger .esp-less weapons & armor replacer coming soon.
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[]Cleaner, more realistic weapons with a dark Gothic feel.
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]NEW poleaxe to replace the warhammer - fits the animations perfectly![]Mostly 2k textures with 4k for the greatsword (2k alternate greatsword textures included, just rename the spadoneSM.dds, _m.dds, and _n.dds files to remove the SM (e.g. 'spadone.dds')
[]Custom textures to give a darker weathered look and consistent red theme.
[]Custom environmental cubemap to allow you to choose your appearance. Default is an iron & red tone to provide a slightly otherwordly red glow and acknowledge the original design. Alternate steel version is also provided, just rename textures/cubemaps/daedricSTEEL.dds to daedric.dds and delete the original. In my own game I used bloodshinybright_e from SC's Cubemaps by ShinglesCat. The author does not allow reuploading of their files, so I am unable to include this.
- []Most importantly - NO . ESP!
Coming Soon
:-an improved greatsword model (the current version had collision issues I was unable to fix)
-alternate warhammer model (once I find a good one!)
-some adjustments as needed to make things more consistent.
-replacing the nordic battleaxe medallion with something more daedric.
-a complete replacer for the default Daedric armor set (If anyone is skilled with simple mesh editing to remove some clipping issues and would like to contribute, please contact me).
-lower/higher-res textures as seperate files (if requested).
As always, let me know of any issues and I'll see what I can do! Thanks for reading.
Special thanks to the following authors for graciously allowing me to use their assets, especially mmcccrthy4 (their work was the inspiration for this project, so please check out their amazing mods) and RonnieMagnum (after searching for days to find a suitable battleaxe replacer, I happened across their most recent work and they gave me permission to include it).
Porting, modification, or re-use of this work is not allowed since it is based on original assets created by other authors.
Credits:
Reaper Weapon Kit 2. 0 by mmccarthy4
Dreaded Relics Weapon and Armor Set by mmccarthy4
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Simply Brutal Daedric Weapons is a standalone WIP mod that replaces the default Daedric weapons with a realistic, gothic-inspired design. It's a preview of a larger, .esp-less weapons and armor replacer by QuestionableKhajiit. With 656 endorsements and 31,785 downloads, it's a popular choice for Skyrim players seeking a darker aesthetic.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 656 endorsements and 31k downloads, so it's proven.
- Gothic and realistic style fits Skyrim's dark fantasy vibe perfectly.
- No esp means it's lightweight and won't clutter your load order.
⚠️ Cons
- It's a WIP, so expect possible changes or updates that might alter the look.
- Only covers Daedric weapons, not armor or other weapon types yet.
- Compatibility risk with other Daedric weapon retextures or mesh mods—they'll conflict.
For Skyrim players who want their Daedric gear to look more menacing and grounded, without dealing with plugin bloat. If you're a fan of gothic aesthetics and don't mind a work-in-progress, this is a solid pick. Skip if you prefer the classic Daedric look or want a complete overhaul covering all weapons and armor.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's a replacer, just drop the files into your Data folder or use a mod manager—no plugin needed.
- If you use other Daedric weapon mods, load this one last to ensure its textures win.
- Check the mod page for updates, as it's a WIP and the author may add more weapons.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- QuestionableKhajiit
- Version
- v.1.0
- Downloads
- 31,785
- Endorsements
- 656
- Category
- Models and Textures
- Created
- 2/27/2021
- Updated
- 3/11/2021
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