Standalone katanas
⚪ 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.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #93 of 114 Weapons mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
They are a bit stronger than the daedric sword and are both craftable with the daeric perk, they have their own crafting recipes and can be tempered.
The "Oni koroshi" which is the model used for my dragonbane replacer has a low-poly version and a high poly one.
The "katana" which is the model used for my Bolar's oath blade replacer comes with the improved textures made by Cthunsthrall.
Xbox version availble: https://bethesda.net/en/mods/skyrim/mod-detail/4160329
Available in 1k/2k/4k and 8k.
(Pictures were taken using the high-poly version with 8k textures)
-ESPFE plugin was cleaned using SSEEdit.
-Textures were saved in BC7 Format for performance and to reduce file size.
=> Credit for Dragonbane to:
-Sky_Hunter for the original model and textures, i adapted them to skyrim and made a few modifications/variants.
-Cthunsthrall for helping me fix the lighting issue and learning some important things along the way :D
=>License: CC Attribution
You are free to:
-Share: Copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format.
-Adapt: Remix,transform,and build upon the material for any purpose,even commercially.
The licensor cannot revoke these freedoms as long as you follow the license terms.
=> Credit for Bolar's oath to:
SuperiorOne for the original model and textures, i adapted them to skyrim and altered the textures a bit.
=>License: CC Attribution
You are free to:
-Share: Copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format.
-Adapt: Remix,transform,and build upon the material for any purpose, as long it's NOT commercially.
The licensor cannot revoke these freedoms as long as you follow the license terms.
Standalone katanas is a compact weapon mod that adds standalone versions of the Bolar and Dragonbane katanas, originally part of replacer mods. With 332 endorsements and over 10,000 downloads, it's a well-received addition for players who want these weapons without replacing existing ones.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid community support with 332 endorsements and over 10k downloads
- Gives you the katanas without messing with your existing weapon replacers
- Simple and focused—just adds the weapons, no bloat
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2020, so it might be outdated for newer game versions
- Only two katanas—if you want variety, this is a small addition
- Compatibility risk with other mods that alter the same weapon types or leveled lists
For Skyrim players who want the Bolar and Dragonbane katanas as standalone gear without replacing the originals. If you're a completionist or collector looking for unique weapons, this is a quick grab. Skip if you want a full katana pack or gameplay changes—this is purely cosmetic.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's a standalone mod, you can safely add it mid-playthrough without breaking saves.
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to install and manage load order easily.
- Check if the katanas are craftable or found in the world—if not, you may need console commands to get them.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- PraedythXVI
- Version
- Final
- Downloads
- 10,755
- Endorsements
- 332
- Category
- Weapons
- Created
- 5/14/2020
- Updated
- 5/15/2020
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