Volkihar Knight - Vampire Armor
⚪ Last updated 2019⚠️ 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
- 👍 3.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #156 of 329 Armour mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
SPECIAL EDITION | XBOX ONE | BETH. NET PC
versions can be found, each with an effect that is applied once all four pieces are worn.
The armor is made with vanilla assets as a base, so it fits into the game seamlessly.
D E T A I L S—
The heavy armor is equivalent to the ebony tier, while the light armor is equivalent to glass. Standard versions with no set effects can be crafted with the ebony smithing perk. The hood offers much less protection than a helmet, but is balanced by the other pieces having a higher armor rating.
L E G E N D A R Y S E T S
In addition to the standard craftable versions, 3 Legendary sets can be found in a chest behind the altar in Volkihar Cathedral after confronting Harkon. Each Legendary set gives a bonus when all pieces are worn (Legendary Volkihar Knight cuirass, boots, gauntlets, and hood). Depending on the cuirass, a different set bonus will be applied:
R O Y A L G U A R D C U I R A S S
— Of Royal Blood —
Gives a 10% chance to throw melee attackers into the
air, draining their health by 20pts for 4 seconds
A B Y S S W A[s
Volkihar Knight is a lore-friendly vampire armor pack for Skyrim, offering three standard variations craftable at the forge in both heavy and light forms. Legendary versions with unique effects are found in Volkihar Cathedral after confronting Harkon. A well-endorsed cosmetic and functional addition for vampire-themed playthroughs.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust with 6,055 endorsements and 174k downloads.
- Lore-friendly design that fits vampire playthroughs without breaking immersion.
- Craftable heavy and light variants give flexibility for different playstyles.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2019 — may not be compatible with the latest Skyrim patches or mods.
- Legendary versions require progressing through the Volkihar questline, so not immediately accessible.
For Skyrim players who want a lore-friendly vampire armor set that offers both heavy and light options. Great for vampire roleplayers and completionists who enjoy hunting down unique legendary gear. Skip if you're looking for gameplay overhauls — this is purely armor.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're using a mod manager, install via NMM or Vortex for easy management.
- Check your load order — place this mod after other armor mods to avoid conflicts.
- To get the legendary versions, you'll need to progress through the Dawnguard questline until you confront Harkon.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- Zer0Pixel
- Version
- 1.0.0
- Downloads
- 174,819
- Endorsements
- 6,055
- Category
- Armour
- Created
- 12/3/2016
- Updated
- 1/12/2019
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