Seranas Vampiric Sword Dawnguard Addon
⚪ Last updated 2012⚠️ Install Order · 3 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 5.9% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #6 of 192 Weapons mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Vampiric Sword Change log 1. 1 - Fixed issue when Valdii\'s Tongue sword cannot be improved with arcane blacksmith perk. 1. 0 - Initial release. Description Adds new standalone, unique one-handed sword in the game. I made this weapon from scratch, was a bit inspired after Dawnguard DLC was announced. Weapon can be improved and crafted once ebony smithing perk is acquired. Serana will have this weapon in hers inventory from the start. Also there is more powerful, enchanted version of this sword called Voldiir\'s Tongue, you can find it in Volkihar castle, North tower. Requirements Skyrim v1. 7. 7. 0. 6 Dawnguard DLC Installation Extract Into skyrim\\data dir Activate .esp file via Launcher Uninstall Deactivate .esp file via Launcher Delete vampiric sword.esp and vampiric sword.esm files Incompatibilities Conflict with mods that affects Serana\'s default (Elven dagger) weapon. Weapon Stats Base damage: 16 Weigh: 16 Critical damage chance: 12 Ignores natural weapon damage resistance Material: ebony Require to craft: 2 ebony ingots, 1 quicksilver ingot and 1 flawless garnet, ebony smithing perk Require to improve: 1 quicksilver ingot, Arcane blacksmith perk (if weapon is enchanted) Advanced info for CG geeks (like me) Total 3D model complexity: 8753 polygons, 10694 triangles, 5804 vertices Has blood decals - Yes Has scabbard - Yes Textures: Uncompressed DDS 8bit/ch, 1024x1024 Texture types: Color 24bpp, Normal/Spec mask 32bpp, Environment mask 24bpp Future Aims Vampiric dagger and maybe other weapon types with similar to this sword design. Tools used Creation Kit 3D Studio MAX NIFScope Photoshop Credits Holugar Thanks to Bethesda for Skyrim, Dawnguard and Creation Kit Thanks to Nexus for being awesome Videos lo18yGyczRM
Adds a standalone, unique one-handed sword to Skyrim, themed around Serana from the Dawnguard DLC. With 1,353 endorsements and 22,964 downloads, it's a popular weapon mod from 2012, though it hasn't been updated since. For players wanting a lore-friendly, vampire-themed blade.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 1,353 endorsements and 22,964 downloads.
- Standalone design means no conflicts with other weapon mods.
- Fits the Dawnguard aesthetic for vampire hunters or Serana fans.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2012, so may have compatibility issues with newer Skyrim versions.
- Only one sword—no variants or upgrades, so it might not satisfy players wanting a full weapon set.
For Skyrim players who want a unique, lore-friendly sword to complement their Dawnguard playthrough or Serana companion. If you're a collector of standalone weapons, this is a solid addition. Skip if you're looking for a full weapon pack or gameplay changes.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's a standalone sword, you'll need to find it in the world—check Dawnguard-related locations or use console commands to add it if you're impatient.
- If you're using a mod manager, just download and activate; no load order tweaks needed.
- For Skyrim Special Edition, you may need to port the mod or use a compatibility patch, as it was made for the original Skyrim.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- holugar
- Version
- 1.1
- Downloads
- 22,964
- Endorsements
- 1,353
- Category
- Weapons
- Created
- 8/9/2012
- Updated
- 8/10/2012
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