Crypt of the Old Guard - Vampire Player Home
⚪ Last updated 2019⚠️ Install Order · 5 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
- 👍 2.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #9 of 57 Player homes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
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Once a crypt for the original Dawnguard, now turned into a vampire lair.
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[]Vampire Cattle for feeding: killing one will spawn another, up to 6 total
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]New Blood Transmuter station that allows you to craft blood potions[]Toggle lights on and off
[]Toggle an additional room to serve as follower quarters: alter layout by toggling between beds, coffins, or benches
[]Unique smelter
[]Craft vampire armor, basic steel crossbows, and steel bolts at the forge
[]Custom and vanilla storage containers to suit your preference
[]4 mannequins, 2 weapon plaques, 2 dagger display cases, 3 bookcases, and a single bookshelf
Location:
Just south of Riften, down the hill from the Shadow Stone (see images). The home will appear on your map when you install the mod, but you'll have to discover it to be able to fast travel there.
How to open the secret armory room:
There are 3 small pressure plates behind the archery target in the armory. Hit the one that is farthest to the right. Arrows, bolts, and some spells (flames, sparks, etc.) can trigger the pressure plate. View the images section for a visual tutorial. Inside the room is a pull chain so you can close it without having to mess with the pressure plate again.
Complementary Mod | Human Enemies Drop Hearts and Flesh:
See the mod page for links to other platforms.
THANKS BETHESDA!
Thanks to Bethesda for including this mod in the October Featured Mods (and for the Tweet)!
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Additional Platforms:
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Adds a dark vampire player home inside an old crypt tied to the original Dawnguard faction in Skyrim. Popular with 1,166 endorsements and over 50,000 downloads, though last updated in 2019. For vampire roleplayers seeking a lore-friendly, hidden sanctuary.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with over 1,100 endorsements and 50k downloads
- Fits vampire roleplay perfectly with a dark, hidden crypt aesthetic
- Ties into Dawnguard lore for immersive playthroughs
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2019, so may have compatibility issues with newer Skyrim versions or mods
- No mention of features like storage, crafting stations, or follower beds — might be barebones
- Potential conflicts with mods that alter the same crypt location or Dawnguard areas
For vampire roleplayers who want a lore-friendly, hidden home that fits the Dawnguard theme. If you're a completionist looking for a fully equipped player home with all amenities, this might be too minimal. Skip if you prefer modern, feature-rich homes with custom displays and followers.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're using a mod manager like Vortex or MO2, just download and deploy — no manual file placement needed.
- Since it's a player home, check your load order to ensure it doesn't conflict with other mods that edit the same crypt area.
- Visit the location after installing to see if it's to your liking; if not, you can easily disable it without breaking your save.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- ToggleAI
- Version
- 1.5
- Downloads
- 50,605
- Endorsements
- 1,166
- Category
- Player homes
- Created
- 7/20/2017
- Updated
- 1/13/2019
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