Akaviri Cursed Blade YAMIGARASU
⚪ Last updated 2009⚠️ Install Order · 3 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #63 of 139 Weapons mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Name: Akaviri Cursed Blade YAMIGARASU Version: 0. 95 Requirements: Oblivion Script Extender v0014a Author: Hifoo Description =========== The meaning of Yamigarasu is the dark raven. It is a sword that grows up because it breathes in blood. Five stages grow up. The sword can damage it by penetrating through the enemy\'s defense when becoming a final stage. Even if the other enemy is defended with Reflect Damage100%, it is damaged. But, if an enemy is protected in Reflect Spell, please be careful. Damage faces self. The growth speed changes depending on the kind of the target. The best favorite dish is blood of human and Dremora. The blood of Daedra is better. But, An animal and the blood of creature like the goblin do not seem to have liking it. It doesn\'t try to breathe in the blood of undead at all. The amounts of necessary blood are ten people in human for the first stage to grow up. 25 people are necessary for the second stage. Afterwards, a necessary amount increases more greatly. It evolves by the automatic operation when the blood of a constant amount is breathed in. It becomes 2-Hand sword from the second stage. The second stage doesn\'t have a lot of amounts of blood that makes it breathe in too much. However, blood a large amount of to develop it more than the second stage is needed. Please note the amount of the remainder of Enchantment. When the amount of the remainder vanishes, blood is not breathed in. When human\'s blood is made to be breathed in, Self charged only a little. Location =============== Default There is it in Pale Pass Fort which will go in Bruma\'s quest \"Lifting the Vale\". No Treasure There is the katana near a grave in the IC waterfront. Install ======= 1. Extract the files to a temporary location. 2. Examine the folder structure and make corrections where necessary. 3. Please replace it when you use No Treasure esp. 4. Copy files to (install folder)\\Oblivion\\Data\\ 5. Start Oblivion Launcher, click \'Data Files\', place a checkmark beside the .esp file(s). Uninstall ========= 1. Start Oblivion Launcher, click Data Files, uncheck the .esp file(s). 2. Delete the files/folders associated with the mod. Known issue =============== -The torch is brandished simultaneously with the sword sometimes. -The shield is brandished simultaneously with the sword sometimes. History =============== 0. 95 Script fix. Licensing/Legal =============== Give credits for mesh, texture, icons, and scripts. Feel free to include or edit, just give me credits for my work. Special Thanks =============== Samurai Sword OBSE Author by WyntonBeZen OKAMI http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=13026
A cursed Akaviri blade that evolves through five stages as it absorbs blood, requiring OBSE v0014a. A niche weapon mod from 2009 with 161 endorsements and 7,345 downloads, offering a unique growth mechanic for Oblivion players seeking dark-themed weaponry.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Unique growth mechanic—your sword literally levels up as you fight, which is a cool twist for a weapon mod.
- Decent community traction for a 2009 mod: 161 endorsements and over 7,000 downloads show it's got a following.
- Lightweight and focused—just one weapon, no bloat, perfect for players who want a specific cursed blade without overhauling the game.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2009—likely outdated and may have compatibility issues with modern Oblivion setups or OBSE versions.
- Requires OBSE v0014a, which is an old version; you might need to hunt down that specific build or risk instability.
For Oblivion players who love lore-rich, evolving weapons and don't mind digging into old mods. If you're a completionist or enjoy unique mechanics, this blade offers a fresh take on weapon progression. Skip if you want modern polish or extensive documentation—this is a relic from 2009.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have the exact OBSE version v0014a installed—newer versions might not work with this old mod.
- Since the mod is from 2009, consider using a mod manager like Wrye Bash to handle load order and avoid conflicts.
- Test the blade's growth mechanic in a safe save to see how it levels—there's no documentation, so experimentation is key.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Oblivion Mods
- Author
- Hifoo
- Version
- 0.95
- Downloads
- 7,345
- Endorsements
- 161
- Category
- Weapons
- Created
- 12/6/2008
- Updated
- 5/31/2009
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