Dawnguard Arsenal
⚪ Last updated 2017⚠️ Install Order · 3 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #23 of 112 Weapons mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
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Author: MadCat221 (MadCat221 at gmail dot com) Version: 1. 1. 7 First release: January 24, 2016
The Dawnguard. Skyrim's last best hope against the Volkihar Clan menace. They have a variety of specialized tools of the trade. However, this arsenal seems... incomplete. They have a Crossbow, a War Axe, a War Hammer, and a small collection of Sun Damage spells.
This mod aims to expand their arsenal. The melee weapon set is now complete, the Sun Damage spell is now nearly as complete as the main line Destruction spells, and the arsenal is now doled out to the named Dawnguard members as well.
Dawnguard blade weapons. These were made from scratch. A dagger, arming sword, and greatsword, each at Dwarven tier base damage like the two original Dawnguard melee weapons. They all have the Dawnguard emblem on the hilt, and Arkay's braided knot on the pommel.
Dawnguard Battle Axe and Battle Hammer. There is now a 2H axe, and in place of a mace is now a 1H hammer. When all you have is a Dawnguard Battlehammer, every vampire looks like a nail. These weapons have been interspersed to a few weapon racks in the fort. * For a War Axe that isn't absurdly thick on the cutting edge, check out my other mod, Skyrim Weapon De-LARP-ification Project: http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/16072/?
Dawnguard melee weapon special damage has been improved. Instead of a measly +5 damage against only vampires that is easily outdone with plain Silver weapons, it now behaves like Silver weapons (with +20 damage against a wider variety of unnaturals). Against vampires in particular, it has more stagger power (except daggers which never had stagger power to begin with) and inflicts a bleed effect.
Dawnguard weapons are now craftable, and have "Elite" versions available as well, boosted up to Glass-tier. These can only be forged at the Dawnguard smithy. Compatibility version with Ars Metallica is available.
Sun damage spells are fleshed out and added to Florentius's and Sorine's inventory. In addition to the original Sun Fire, Vampire's Bane, and Stendarr's Aura, there are now the following: Sun Ray: The piddly little Novice concentration/spray spell. Meridian Rune: Granted by Meridia, the Daedric Prince of Light, this proximity explosive rune burns undead but nothing else. Hey, the Dawnguard takes whatever help it can with the Vamprie menace. Holy Ground: The hazard spray spell. Bless the ground so that beings profaned by undeath walk upon it and are harmed. Gaze of Arkay: The big daddy master spell. Unleash a torrent of sun damage in a manner not unlike Lightning Storm. Affected targets will flee in terror at the divinely bless
Dawnguard Arsenal by MadCat221 is a Skyrim weapons mod that expands the Dawnguard's arsenal with new gear. With 11,593 endorsements and 333,240 downloads, it's a popular choice for players who want more variety in their vampire-hunting loadout. Last updated in 2017, it remains a staple for many.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community backing (11,593 endorsements) — this is a mod people swear by.
- Massive download count (333k+) means it's been tested by thousands of players.
- Fits perfectly for Dawnguard playthroughs — adds that extra punch to your vampire hunting.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2017 — might have compatibility issues with newer Skyrim versions or other mods.
- Requires the Dawnguard DLC, so if you don't own it, this mod is useless.
For Skyrim players who love the Dawnguard faction and want more weapon variety to slay vampires. If you're doing a Dawnguard playthrough or just want new toys, this is a solid pick. Skip if you're not interested in faction-specific gear or don't have Dawnguard DLC.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have the Dawnguard DLC installed, as this mod is built around it.
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to keep your load order clean.
- Check for compatibility patches if you're using other weapon mods that alter leveled lists.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- MadCat221
- Version
- 1.1.7
- Downloads
- 333,240
- Endorsements
- 11,593
- Category
- Weapons
- Created
- 1/25/2016
- Updated
- 8/21/2017
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