[LE] Using two-hand models for a one-hand weapon

[n00bster1337]

Hi, I am brand new to modding (downloaded Creation Kit last night) and I am trying to do something which I thought would be really simple but I cannot get it to work correctly.

I am trying to either: change a 2h weapon to a 1h weapon whilst retaining its model

or: create a new 1h weapon using the model of an existing 2h weapon.

 

I have successfully created the weapon and it is one-handed. I can equip the weapon and see it on my character's back. However, when I unsheathe the weapon it is invisible in my character's hand but remains on the character's back.

 

I'm not sure if this makes any difference but I am trying to use an asset from a downloaded mod which is packaged as a .esm file so I cannot easily get access to the weapon meshes and files (please tell me if there is a way to do this).

 

If anyone can help I would be much obliged.

 

Thank you :)

 

 

[Novem99]

You also have to do set it up properly in the .nif file of the weapon. If you do a little research on the internet and here on the forum you get lots of results how to do this.

 

 

[n00bster1337]

Thanks for the response. I got this working literally about 30 mins ago. You were absolutely right, I had to change some settings in the nif files and also create a new 1stperson entry in the drop down list :)

[n00bster1337]

New issue now - I can't upgrade the weapon at the grindstone (doesn't show up). Looking for answers now but if anyone sees this, please feel free to tell me what I need to do!

 

Thanks