Arvak
⚪ Last updated 2013⚠️ Install Order · 3 steps
1🛠️ SKSE — Skyrim Script Extender Download ↗
2🔧 USLEEP — Unofficial Skyrim Legendary Edition Patch Download ↗
3🖥️ SkyUI — SkyUI (MCM framework) Download ↗
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 4.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #15 of 68 Creatures mods in this game by downloads
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This mod enhances the Dawnguard summonable horse Arvak by adding Fire, Frost, and Lightning Cloak abilities that activate during combat, and makes him permanent with no time limit. A scripted feature is mentioned but incomplete. For Skyrim players who want a more powerful and convenient spectral steed.
✨ Key Features
Adds Fire, Frost, and Lightning Cloak abilities to Arvak that activate in combat.
Makes Arvak permanent, removing the time limit on his summon.
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Makes Arvak actually useful in a fight with elemental cloaks.
- No more worrying about Arvak disappearing mid-ride.
- Solid community support with 267 endorsements.
⚠️ Cons
- Description cuts off mid-sentence—no details on the scripted feature.
- Last updated in 2013, so may have issues with newer Skyrim versions.
- Only adds combat abilities; no visual or other gameplay changes.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who love Arvak but wish he could hold his own in combat. If you're tired of your spectral horse vanishing at the worst moments, this mod removes that hassle. Skip if you want a complete horse overhaul or visual changes.
For Skyrim players who love Arvak but wish he could hold his own in combat. If you're tired of your spectral horse vanishing at the worst moments, this mod removes that hassle. Skip if you want a complete horse overhaul or visual changes.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have the Dawnguard DLC installed, as Arvak is from that expansion.
- After installing, summon Arvak and test the cloaks in combat to see the effects.
- If you use a mod manager, let it handle the file placement to avoid overwriting issues.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- Hobbs
- Version
- 1.7
- Downloads
- 5,892
- Endorsements
- 267
- Category
- Creatures
- Created
- 9/10/2012
- Updated
- 4/20/2013
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