Twinblades of Skyrim
⚪ Last updated 2022⚠️ 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
- 🏆 #26 of 76 Weapons mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
A mod that utilizes vanilla assets to turn them into twinblade's that use dar keywords stat wise they do less damage then greatswords but are slightly faster with slightly higher chance to crit.
These are the weapons currently -
Dawnbreaker Twinblade
Finite found near normal dawnbreaker in the break of dawn quest
Iron Twinblade
Can be found on bandits
Steel Twinblade
can be crafted or found or found in higher level bandits or chests
Ebony Twinblade
crafted or late game loot
Akaviri Twinblade
Finite and found in Sky Haven Temple
Dwarven Twinblade
Crafted or looted
Glass Twinblade
Crafted only or in chests
Elven Twinblade
Crafted or in chests
Daedric Twinblade
Crafted only can be found in high level chests
Silver Twinblade
Rare found from a silver hand member in driftshade
Forsworn Twinblade
Crafted with Two Forsworn Swords and Firewood
Nordic Twinblade
Ancient Nord Twinblade
Found very rarely on Draugr enemies
Stalhrim Twinblade
Imperial Twinblade
Most are craftable but the uncraftable ones can be found on enemies or in fitting locations
DAR is not a requirement it is a reccomendation to use the keywords ingame to use custom animations with dar ingame
input this into your _conditions file in a dar folder and put animations you find fitting inside works with SKYSA or MCO
IsEquippedRightType(5) AND
IsEquippedRightHasKeyword("TwinbladesOfSkyrim.esp" | 0x00590C)
Future plans -
Add in twinblades for the remaining weapons do some creation club ones and refine some meshes or redesign some of them I am not so happy with and maybe some more balance changes.
Adds 16 craftable twinblades to Skyrim Special Edition, obtainable via crafting or from enemies. Recommended for DAR or MCO/SKYSA users, as custom animations are required. A popular weapon pack with over 2,100 endorsements.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust with 2,100 endorsements and over 711k downloads.
- Gives you 16 new twinblades to collect and craft, perfect for dual-wield builds.
- Works with DAR and MCO/SKYSA, so animation modders can tailor movesets to your taste.
⚠️ Cons
- No custom animations included—you'll have to hunt down your own movesets, which can be a hassle.
- Last updated in 2022, so it might not be fully compatible with the latest Skyrim updates or newer animation frameworks.
For Skyrim players who love flashy dual-wield combat and want a fresh arsenal of twinblades. If you're already using DAR or MCO/SKYSA and enjoy customizing animations, this is a solid pick. Skip if you want plug-and-play weapons with built-in movesets.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since this mod relies on DAR or MCO/SKYSA, make sure you have one of those frameworks installed and properly configured before adding the weapons.
- Search the Nexus for 'twinblade animations' to find compatible movesets—look for ones that match the weapon type and your preferred combat style.
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to install the mod and keep track of any overwrites with other weapon mods.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- TheBloodGod600
- Version
- 3
- Downloads
- 711,962
- Endorsements
- 2,100
- Category
- Weapons
- Created
- 6/15/2022
- Updated
- 8/28/2022
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