BLEED - A Blood Overhaul
⚪ Last updated 2013⚠️ Install Order · 3 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 4.9% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #51 of 62 Overhauls mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
BLEED - A Blood Overhaul By: TheSkoomaKing Requires: Newest Version of Skyrim AND SkyUI as of update 1. 3 - Download SkyUI here! FOR IMMERSION ONLY
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NEW IN 1. 3
- Maces can now trigger bleeding! ( user request )
- MCM option Menu
- You can now choose if you want to toggle player bleeding on/off
- or NPC bleeding On/off
- more options will be added soon enough
- Fixed a bug which drains mana each time the player is bleeding
- fixed a bug which prevented Dual casting,sprinting and jumping while bleeding
- if the player dies, he will bleed a blood pool, just as npcs do!
Features:
A Small mod which causes your hits with weapons to trigger a bleed effect on your enemy
- Blood will drip from their body onto the ground
- Blood around the place you hit
- you will also bleed if hit by an enemy
- if you or an npc dies there will become a blood pool around you
- You can avoid the Bleeding effect by blocking with either a shield or your current weapon
- Works with every weapon except: Staves, Magic and bare hands
- MCM option menu
I created this mod for myself and a friend, but later on decided to upload it to the nexus. As I felt the fights in skyrim were a bit weak.
Here is some videos i´ve made myself ( first time making videos and editing so dont be harsh! xd ) to show you how it looks ingame:
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All Creatures will bleed, exept for Undeads. However this will be fixed in future updates.
And Dwemers will leak oil upon hit.
RECOMMENDED MODS:
DEADLY MUTILATION Made by Lamer1000 This mod is really badass together with Bleed! Make sure to check it out!
CONFLICT: I am unsure that this mod will have any conflicts, as i´ve only played with one mod that looks like this mod: Crimson Tide - Blood. Which combined with this mod will disable the ability to make npcs bleed with weapons other than Bows. Do not know why :/
CREDITS:
I would like to thank my friend HFiani here at the nexus for his undying support! Thanks man! I would also like to thank my friend Xion who als
BLEED is a lightweight combat overhaul that adds a bleeding effect to all weapon hits, causing enemies to drip blood and leave stains on the ground. It also makes the player bleed when struck. With over 5,400 endorsements and 110k downloads, it's a popular, simple enhancement for combat immersion.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust: 5,435 endorsements and 110k downloads
- Simple and lightweight—no complex scripts or dependencies
- Works with every weapon, so no need to worry about compatibility with your loadout
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2013—may be outdated for current game versions
- Bleeding is purely visual; no gameplay mechanics like damage over time
For players who want more visceral combat feedback without changing game balance. Great for immersion seekers who enjoy seeing blood splatter and pools. Skip if you're looking for mechanical depth—this is purely cosmetic.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's an older mod, check if your game version is compatible before installing.
- If you use a mod manager, install via that to keep track of files easily.
- Test with a few different weapons to see the blood effects in action.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- TheSkoomaKing
- Version
- 1.3
- Downloads
- 110,876
- Endorsements
- 5,435
- Category
- Overhauls
- Created
- 4/27/2013
- Updated
- 5/5/2013
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