Summary
The Elder Scrollsgames have long been known for theirlarge modding communities. Even though the design ofOblivion Remasteredmakes modding much more limited at the moment, there are still plenty of them out there to check out and play around with.
Not to mention, withThe Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remasteredfinally seeing itsfirst significant updatesince release, players now have many updated and even brand-new mods to try out, and weapons are no exception. Because let’s be honest here, when it comes to action RPGs, players can never have too many weapons!
• The mod page and author are listed below each entry.
8Practical Arsenal
A Subtle Touch-Up To All Weapons
First up is thePractical Arsenal modsby HugAMuffin, which isn’t just a single mod, but rather a series of mods that each cover one of the familiarElder Scrollsweapon classes.
ThePractical Arsenalmods aim to replace the vanilla weapons with slightly edited versions that are a bit more realistic and aesthetically pleasing, while also staying lore-friendly. Currently, eachPractical Arsenalmod is divided up by class of weapons, such as Steel, Silver, Daedric, etc. They can either be downloaded selectively or altogether, and overall, they’re a great bunch of mods that make subtle tweaks to the look of the weapons, without changing the original designs.
7Normal Longsword
Simple, Yet Effective
RPGs are commonly full offantastic and crazy weaponryto buy, craft, or discover. Having the most unrealistically powerful weapon is awesome and all, but sometimes all players need is the basics.
That’s where the modNormal Longswordby BlueTwoDriver comes into play, and it probably needs no explanation. Just a normal, no-muss, no-fuss longsword complete with a shiny new model and textures. Indeed, it’s nothing special, but when it comes down to it, any longsword will chop through that Highwayman trying to steal your gold all the same.
6Ancient Katana
A Beautifully Detailed Japanese Sword
From the common steel blades to the jagged etchings of Daedric warhammers,Oblivionhas always had somecool and unique weapon designs. But the Blade’s selection of unique Akaviri swords has to be some of the most iconic in the series.
The newAncient Katanamod by AlexScorpion somehow takes the already awesome design of Akaviri Katanas and brings it to a whole new level. The mod adds a new unique weapon with an amazing-looking custom mesh and textures, complete with detailed etchings on both the blade and handle. The new weapon can be bought at Jensine’s “Good As New Merchandise” in the Imperial Market, but don’t expect her to let it go for a cheap price.
5Sword Of Aeons
For All The Fable Fans Awaiting Its Next Entry
It’s no secret that fans of the series have been longing for a newFableentry for well over a decade now, and have been hopeful forits new reboot.
While series fans will still have to wait until 2026 for the next installment, CosmicBoogaloo has got them covered with their newSword of Aeonsmod. Adding the evilJack Of Blades’legendary titular sword to theElder Scrollsuniverse as its unique weapon in both one and two-handed variants. Interestingly enough, while the two games share significantly different art styles, the new sword fits perfectly withOblivion’smore realistic design.
4Dante’s Rebellion
A Perfect Fit For Slaying Daedric Creatures
Devil May Cryfans rejoice, because the user 5eudo has gone and added the series' iconic weapon to the world ofOblivion, with their mod,Dante’s Rebellion.
The new unique sword comes complete with a custom model and textures, and while it might stick out a bit when walking around the province of Cyrodiil, it fits the theme of theOblivionrealm quite well. So, fans ofDmCwill feel right at home romping around each plane ofOblivion, hacking and slashing the various demonicDaedric creatureswhile on their quest to close each gate.
Author: 5eudo
3Zireael - Ciri’s Sword
The Iconic Gwyhyr Blade
Much like theElder Scrollsseries,The Witchergames are another one of the most critically acclaimed RPG lineups in the industry.
Naturally, anybody familiar withThe Witcher 3will of course recognize the sword from this mod,Ciri’sunique gwyhyr sword named Zireael. The precious blade forged from dark iron has been brought intoOblivionwithZireael - Ciri’s Swordby dajost32, again, featuring a sharp-looking custom model and textures that fit quite nicely withOblivion’s many other weapons.
Author: dajost32
2Blood Drinker Battleaxe
A Lore-Friendly, Daedric Alternative
The tiers of weaponry seen acrossOblivion’s province of Cyrodiil range from the lower levels of iron to the upper levels of ebony. But by far the most powerful (and iconic) is Daedric, a class of weapon coming from the otherworldly realm that sits at the top of the weapon tier list.
The lineup of Daedric weaponry is already cool as it is, but the modBlood Drinker BattleAxeby unseelium somehow manages to top it. While it may not technically be a Daedric weapon itself, it shares a similar theme with the black and red design of its custom mesh and textures. The new Battleaxe can be found in theDark BrotherhoodSanctuary, and conveniently, also pairs well with a set of the Brotherhood’s shrouded armor.
Author: unseelium
1The Master Sword
The Fate Of Cyrodiil Rests With You
The Legend of ZeldaandThe Elder Scrollstogether don’t exactly sound like a crossover we’d ever officially see, but luckily for fans of both series, there is an unofficial mod option available.
The Master Sword,created by Shad0wrend, is yet another mod that addsLink’s legendary Master Swordas a new, unique melee option. Its more cartoonish design may not fit with the realistic style ofThe Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion, but hey, when would anybody ever get to say they ran around anElder Scrollsgame, slaying monsters with Link’s trademark, quintessential sword?
