Slimmer axes and maces
⚪ Last updated 2020⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
Preview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 4.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #249 of 278 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
As of 2020-06-27, this mod is a part of Believable weapons. This page will receive no further updates and may eventually be taken down.
Features
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[]39 reshaped battleaxes, maces and war axes. The new shapes apply to every instance of the original weapons in the game.
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]All models are optional. Include the ones you like and forget about the rest.[]No in-game stat changes. Only the appearance is changed.
[]No texture changes. The reshaped models use the original textures, or whatever replacer textures you have installed.
[]No effect on save files. Install and uninstall as you like.
[]Little or no effect on performance. The new models have a vertex count comparable to the originals and use no additional textures or effects.
Installation
Install with a mod manager to conveniently select which models to include. Installing and uninstalling on existing save files is perfectly safe.
Compatibility
This mod is fully compatible with:
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[]replacers for other weapon models
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]texture replacers[]changes to the weapons' in-game stats
[]dual-sheath mods
If another mod changes the same weapon model, only the last one installed will take effect. Any other model will still work.
Some compatibility patches can be found under Miscellaneous files.
Changed items
Battleaxes:
Iron, steel, orcish, dwarven, elven, glass, ebony, daedric (including bound battleaxe), ancient nord (all variants), dragonbone, nordic, stalhrim
Iron, steel, orcish, dwarven, elven, glass, ebony, daedric, dragonbone, nordic, stalhrim
Iron, steel, orcish, dwarven, elven, glass, ebony, daedric, ancient nord (all variants), dawnguard (including rune axe), dragonbone, nordic, stalhrim
Unique items:
Mace of Molag Bal, the Rueful Axe, Wuuthrad
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[]replacers for other weapon models
A mesh replacer that slims down 39 of Skyrim's original axes and maces, giving them a longer, sleeker profile while keeping their original style. A niche cosmetic tweak for players who want a more refined look without overhauling the game's weapons.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 827 endorsements and nearly 20k downloads.
- Simple, focused change—no gameplay overhaul, just visual refinement.
- Keeps the original aesthetic, so it won't clash with other texture mods.
⚠️ Cons
- Only affects 39 weapons—many axes and maces are left untouched.
- Cosmetic only; no new weapons or stats, so if you want gameplay changes, look elsewhere.
- Last updated in 2020, so it may not be compatible with newer Skyrim versions or mods that alter the same meshes.
For Skyrim players who think the default axes and maces look too chunky and want a sleeker, more elegant silhouette. Skip if you're after new weapon types or gameplay tweaks—this is purely a visual touch-up.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to install and easily uninstall if you change your mind.
- Check your load order—place this mod after any mods that also replace weapon meshes to ensure it takes effect.
- If you're using Skyrim Special Edition, verify the mod's compatibility with your version, as it was last updated in 2020.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Jonas
- Version
- 1.5
- Downloads
- 19,239
- Endorsements
- 827
- Category
- Models and Textures
- Created
- 5/2/2020
- Updated
- 6/9/2020
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