Gabett's Hand Crossbows
baldurs-gate-3 — Mods & Enhancements
Gabett's Hand Crossbows adds a collection of hand crossbows to Skyrim, designed for dual-wielding ranged combat. With over 1,000 endorsements and 62,000 downloads, it's a popular equipment mod for players seeking new weapon options. Last updated in October 2023, it offers a straightforward addition to the game.
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Downloads: 62,225 | Endorsements: 1,076💡 Notes
By Gabett | v2 | 1,076 endorsements
🎯 Tips & Tricks
Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to install and manage load order easily
Check if the mod requires a specific Skyrim version (SE/AE) and ensure compatibility with your game
Test dual-wielding in combat to see how the hand crossbows perform with your build
🔧 Troubleshooting
Mod not working
Check load order and required dependencies. Read the full mod description.
⚠️ Common Mistakes
- Installing multiple mods that modify the same files without checking compatibility
👍 Pros
- Community favorite with 1,076 endorsements and 62k downloads
- Perfect for stealth or spellsword builds that want to dual-wield ranged weapons
- Simple concept executed well—just adds hand crossbows, no bloat
👎 Cons
- Last updated in October 2023—may not be compatible with the latest Skyrim patches
- No detailed description of stats or crafting recipes, so you'll have to discover that in-game
- Only adds hand crossbows—if you wanted new animations or perks, this isn't it