Vampires Fight With Claws
⚪ Last updated 2018⚠️ 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
- 👍 2.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #6 of 134 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Skyrim Special Edition port available HERE
THANK YOU
This mod is nothing of special but it means to me something I've been looking for years, with only having part of the features working, but now all of them do and I'm grateful. ==============Briefly, inspired by: Unarmed Sounds and Animations for Vampires by Taliesin Ward , ... ppp detailed tutorial of nifskope and Creation Kit - Kaw's Claws with Fingerless Gloves (it works!), ... the info presented on this forum Racial animations (ie: what makes Khajiits swipe their claws and How to make things visible in the first person. ==============... plus assets provided generously by: Kaw Claws-Colored Long Nails by kaw - Older version only available on the internet and Better Claws and Gauntlets by Derok and Didact2401
============== this mod presents to you:
Vampires have claws and fight using clawing animations(like the khajiit and argonians do) + patched basic set of claws included.negmh_M8_W0
>Installation<
It is highly recommended the use of a mod manager;
just double click the mod and install it the way you install any mod.
>Back Up your saves<
This mod is stable but under development PLUS this is a good practice at any time.
>Install this mod BEFORE you become a vampire< Otherwise, the keyword won't be applied to your character and you won't get the clawing animation.
>If the animations are not working with the characters or no other vampire in game has claws, test loading this mod last in your load order< The expected conflict is another mod overwriting the changes done to the race records. In anyway I appreciate that you report the problem
Vampires Fight With Claws is a gameplay mod for Skyrim that gives vampires claw attacks using Khajiit animations when disarmed. It adds the IsBeastRace keyword to vampires, enabling proper clawing sounds. With 569 endorsements and 22,584 downloads, it's a niche but popular enhancement for vampire playstyles.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 569 endorsements and over 22k downloads.
- Turns vampires into natural claw fighters, fitting their lore.
- Simple concept that enhances combat variety without overhauling the game.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2018 — may be incompatible with current Skyrim versions or other mods.
- Limited to claw attacks when disarmed; no other vampire changes.
For Skyrim players who want vampires to feel more bestial and use claw attacks when disarmed. If you're a vampire roleplayer or enjoy Khajiit-style combat, this adds a nice touch. Skip if you want major vampire overhauls or gameplay changes beyond claws.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's an older mod, check if your Skyrim version is compatible before installing.
- If you use a mod manager, install via that to easily remove it if issues arise.
- Test the claw attacks by disarming a vampire in combat to see the animations.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- various contributors
- Version
- BETA2
- Downloads
- 22,584
- Endorsements
- 569
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 9/18/2015
- Updated
- 10/28/2018
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