Vampire Lord drain with Serana fixed
⚪ Last updated 2012⚠️ Install Order · 3 steps
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
- 👍 6.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #12 of 37 Bug Fixes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
From http://www.uesp.net/wiki/Skyrim:Serana \"The vampiric drain spell can become much less effective when Serana is your companion. The observed symptom is significantly less damage in vampire lord form while casting drain when Serana is your companion.\" Apparently for some inane reason bethesda put a conditional on the Vampire Lord\'s drain damage that serana cannot be a follower. If she\'s a follower, the larger portion of the damage won\'t be triggered. This rather simple esp seeks to repair that, by removing the conditional that shouldn\'t even be there in the first place.
This bug fix mod addresses a troublesome issue where Serana, the vampire companion from Dawnguard, would not properly interact with the player when they transform into a Vampire Lord. It's a small, focused fix for a specific problem, with a strong endorsement count (3,844) and high downloads (57,753), indicating it's a well-received solution. Last updated in 2012, it's likely compatible with the original Dawnguard DLC but may need testing with newer versions.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved fix (3,844 endorsements) — clearly solves a real problem for many players.
- Lightweight and focused — does exactly one thing without adding bloat.
- High download count (57,753) shows it's been widely used and trusted.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2012 — may not be compatible with the latest Skyrim Special Edition or Anniversary Edition without patches.
- Only addresses one specific bug — if you're looking for broader Vampire Lord improvements, this isn't it.
For Skyrim players who've encountered the annoying bug where Serana doesn't react properly when you transform into a Vampire Lord. If you're a vampire playthrough enthusiast and this bug ruins your immersion, this fix is a must-have. Skip if you're on a newer version of Skyrim without compatibility patches, or if you don't use Serana as a follower.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're playing Skyrim Special Edition or Anniversary Edition, check if this mod has a port or use a compatibility patch — the original was made for Oldrim.
- Install via your preferred mod manager (like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2) to keep your load order clean and easily removable.
- Load order shouldn't matter much for a simple bug fix, but placing it after Dawnguard.esm is safe.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- GraceCassidy
- Version
- 1
- Downloads
- 57,753
- Endorsements
- 3,844
- Category
- Bug Fixes
- Created
- 8/8/2012
- Updated
- 8/8/2012
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