Summary
- Practical Arsenal mods make subtle yet realistic tweaks to weapons in Oblivion Remastered.
- Normal Longsword mod offers a simple, no-fuss weapon for players who prefer the basics.
- Ancient Katana mod enhances the design of Akaviri Katanas with detailed custom textures.
The Elder Scrolls games have long been known for their large modding communities. Even though the design of Oblivion Remastered makes modding much more limited at the moment, there are still plenty of them out there to check out and play around with.
Oblivion Remastered’s Mod Support, Explained
Oblivion Remastered isn't getting the official mod support from Bethesda that Skyrim has, but modders have found an unexpected positive.
Not to mention, with The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered finally seeing its first significant update since 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.
• Make sure to read the mod's description for installation instructions.
8 Practical Arsenal
A Subtle Touch-Up To All Weapons
First up is the Practical Arsenal mods by HugAMuffin, which isn’t just a single mod, but rather a series of mods that each cover one of the familiar Elder Scrolls weapon classes.
The Practical Arsenal mods 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, each Practical Arsenal mod 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.
Mod Page(s): Practical Arsenal (Author Profile)
Author: HugAMuffin
7 Normal Longsword
Simple, Yet Effective
RPGs are commonly full of fantastic and crazy weaponry to buy, craft, or discover. Having the most unrealistically powerful weapon is awesome and all, but sometimes all players need is the basics.
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For longsword enthusiasts in Oblivion Remastered, these are some of the best weapons to pick up.
That's where the mod Normal Longsword by 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.
Mod Page: Normal Longsword
Author: BlueTwoDriver
6 Ancient Katana
A Beautifully Detailed Japanese Sword
From the common steel blades to the jagged etchings of Daedric warhammers, Oblivion has always had some cool and unique weapon designs. But the Blade’s selection of unique Akaviri swords has to be some of the most iconic in the series.
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The new Ancient Katana mod 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.
Mod Page: Ancient Katana
Author: AlexScorpion
5 Sword 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 new Fable entry for well over a decade now, and have been hopeful for its new reboot.
While series fans will still have to wait until 2026 for the next installment, CosmicBoogaloo has got them covered with their new Sword of Aeons mod. Adding the evil Jack Of Blades’ legendary titular sword to the Elder Scrolls universe 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 with Oblivion’s more realistic design.
Mod Page: Sword of Aeons
Author: CosmicBoogaloo
4 Dante's Rebellion
A Perfect Fit For Slaying Daedric Creatures
Devil May Cry fans rejoice, because the user 5eudo has gone and added the series' iconic weapon to the world of Oblivion, with their mod, Dante's Rebellion.
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Closing Oblivion Gates is a core activity in The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered, which offers varying rewards depending on when it is completed.
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 the Oblivion realm quite well. So, fans of DmC will feel right at home romping around each plane of Oblivion, hacking and slashing the various demonic Daedric creatures while on their quest to close each gate.
Mod Page: Dante's Rebellion
Author: 5eudo
3 Zireael - Ciri's Sword
The Iconic Gwyhyr Blade
Much like the Elder Scrolls series, The Witcher games are another one of the most critically acclaimed RPG lineups in the industry.
Naturally, anybody familiar with The Witcher 3 will of course recognize the sword from this mod, Ciri’s unique gwyhyr sword named Zireael. The precious blade forged from dark iron has been brought into Oblivion with Zireael - Ciri's Sword by dajost32, again, featuring a sharp-looking custom model and textures that fit quite nicely with Oblivion’s many other weapons.
Author: dajost32
2 Blood Drinker Battleaxe
A Lore-Friendly, Daedric Alternative
The tiers of weaponry seen across Oblivion’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.
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Players will visit the Shrines of Daedric Princes in Oblivion Remastered, and fulfilling their tasks will grant them powerful weapons and artifacts.
The lineup of Daedric weaponry is already cool as it is, but the mod Blood Drinker BattleAxe by 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 the Dark Brotherhood Sanctuary, and conveniently, also pairs well with a set of the Brotherhood’s shrouded armor.
Author: unseelium
1 The Master Sword
The Fate Of Cyrodiil Rests With You
The Legend of Zelda and The Elder Scrolls together 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 adds Link’s legendary Master Sword as a new, unique melee option. Its more cartoonish design may not fit with the realistic style of The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion, but hey, when would anybody ever get to say they ran around an Elder Scrolls game, slaying monsters with Link’s trademark, quintessential sword?
Mod: The Master Sword
Author: Shad0wrend
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 82 /100 Critics Rec: 87%
- Released
- April 22, 2025
- ESRB
- Mature 17+ // Blood and Gore, Sexual Themes, Violence
- Publisher(s)
- Bethesda
- Engine
- Unreal Engine 5
- Franchise
- The Elder Scrolls
- Number of Players
- Single-player
WHERE TO PLAY
- Genre(s)
- Action, RPG, Open-World, Adventure
- OpenCritic Rating
- Strong
