My Weapon Doesn't Work

[IdeaBot]

So I just created a simple rusty iron sword paired with an absorb health enchantment and added it to the game and when i equp it my guy is running with both arms stuck to the sides of his body no sword or anything

[Oblivionaddicted]

Do you use vanilla meshes, animation replacers or a custom race?

[ratkiller13]

For a custom weapon or armor, you need three files, not two.

In \Meshes, MyCustomSword.nif calls for a texture but actually requires a second lighting texture with a matching name, example MyCustomSword.dds and MyCustomSword_n.dds. The MyCustomSword.nif requires some kind of "ground" shape, MyCustomSword_gnd.nif is preferable although any gnd.nif will usually work.

Best way is to edit an existing similar object, change the name, then redirect the nif files it calls for in the CS. Also double check in NIFskope that the path to the texture folder is correct, if your Oblivion folder is in a different location from where it was when NIFskope was installed you'll get blank white or invisible textures.