Sword of Thorns
🟠 Updated over a year ago⚠️ 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
- 👍 0.3% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #32 of 99 Weapons mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Adds new Ebony sword to the game with 2 and 4K textures
I highly recommend you use 4K textures for this sword
Can be crafted in the forge with Ebony perk or obtain from AdditemMenu
Also, can be tempered with ebony ingot with perk
Mod is ESL flagged.
Requirements: Only SKYRIM and DLC
Know conflicts: NONE
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Small immersive description for this sword
This ebony blade, forged in the depths of Red Mountain, is a symbol of lethal elegance and concealed danger. Its blade, carved like the thorns of a poisonous vine, seems alive — it thirsts for blood, guiding the wielder’s hand with every strike. The hilt, wrapped in dark leather, provides a firm grip, as if striving to fuse with the wielder’s hand, turning the sword into an extension of their will.
Credits: Forge Kult of Athena
Adds a new ebony sword with 2K/4K textures, ESL-flagged for Skyrim Special Edition. A compact weapon mod with 191 endorsements and 74,788 downloads, last updated January 2025. For players seeking an immersive ebony blade without heavy script overhead.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid download count (74,788) shows it's been picked up by a lot of players
- ESL flagged means it's light on your load order—no worries about hitting the 255 cap
- 2K and 4K textures give you flexibility for performance vs. visual fidelity
⚠️ Cons
- Only 191 endorsements compared to downloads—some players may not have been impressed enough to endorse
- No mention of crafting or acquisition method, so you might need to console it in or find it randomly
- Compatibility risk with other mods that alter ebony weapons or add new swords—check for conflicts
For Skyrim players who want a new ebony sword with high-res textures and minimal mod slot usage. If you're a completionist or collector of unique weapons, this is a nice addition. Skip if you're looking for gameplay changes or a full weapon pack—this is purely a single sword.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's ESL flagged, you can safely add it to your load order without worrying about the 255 mod limit.
- If you're using a mod manager like Vortex or MO2, just download and install—no FOMOD or extra steps.
- To find the sword in-game, you may need to use the console command 'help sword' to locate its ID, then 'player.additem' to spawn it.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Zodiac
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 74,788
- Endorsements
- 191
- Category
- Weapons
- Created
- 1/10/2025
- Updated
- 1/10/2025
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