Zim's Thane Artifacts - Reforged
⚪ Last updated 2022⚠️ Install Order · 6 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
- 👍 0.7% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #82 of 82 Weapons mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
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Massive thanks and credits to these wonderful people:
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Zimmermjaz for the main mod Zim's Immersive Artifacts.
DigitalCabbage for porting and managing my other mods to SSE.
LeanWolf's Team for the Better Shaped Weapons Steel Greatsword scabbard asset.
PrivateEye for the quarterstaff asset from the Heavy Armory mod.
spec02alex for making a video for this mod.
ShadowofRayden for making a WACCF compatibility patch.
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- This mod replaces the appearance of all the 9 Thane weapons from the mod Zim's Immersive Artifacts.
- Plugin is needed to change the model path used by Silverwind, Hlardfen, Black Whisper and Felmod.
- All weapons will still use ZIA's assigned thane weapon textures, along with newly added ones.
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DSR/Ecotone Patch files are already included.
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This is a cosmetic mod that replaces the models of the 9 Thane weapons from Zim's Immersive Artifacts with new, more immersive designs. It's a must-have for players using that mod who want a visual overhaul. With 641 endorsements and 86,226 downloads, it's a popular choice in the Skyrim modding community.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 641 endorsements and 86k downloads – clearly a lot of people trust this.
- Directly improves the look of the Thane weapons, which are a big part of Zim's Immersive Artifacts.
- Simple cosmetic upgrade – no gameplay changes, so it won't break your balance.
⚠️ Cons
- Only works if you have Zim's Immersive Artifacts installed – it's not standalone.
- Last updated in 2022, so it might not be compatible with the latest Skyrim updates or other mods.
- Purely cosmetic – if you're looking for new stats or effects, this isn't it.
For Skyrim players who use Zim's Immersive Artifacts and want the Thane weapons to look as good as they perform. If you're a completionist who loves collecting and displaying unique gear, this is a nice touch. Skip it if you don't use Zim's mod or if you prefer gameplay-altering weapon mods.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have Zim's Immersive Artifacts installed first, then just drop this mod's files into your mod manager and activate.
- Load order matters – place this mod after Zim's Immersive Artifacts so the model replacers take effect.
- If you're using a mod manager like Vortex or MO2, let it handle the file overwrites to avoid conflicts.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Vilidran
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 86,226
- Endorsements
- 641
- Category
- Weapons
- Created
- 6/19/2022
- Updated
- 8/9/2022
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