Dawnguard Rune Axe Bug Fix
⚪ Last updated 2021⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #86 of 92 Bug Fixes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Description
The Dawnguard Rune Axe is a really cool axe with a some unique effects. (Camelworks even made a video about it.) Unfortunately, it has some issues, namely the following ones that I'm attempting to fix here:
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[] The undead counter doesn't always reset properly at 5 AM.
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] Raising undead thralls yourself and killing them will also count as increasing the undead counter.[] At 100 kills, the Axe's enchantment will deal no damage. Getting another kill will set the damage to 100.
[] Incorrect keywords/visual effects.
[] Tempering the axe at a grindstone will make the counter to no longer reset.
In this tweak, I attempt to fix all of these issues, by changing the following.
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[] Removed the original script and used a new hidden quest to more accurately calculate the reset at 5 am part and make it still apply when being tempered.
[] Added an option to make conjured undead no longer count. (see below how to customize that part.)
[] Instead of incrementing the damage by 10, per 10 undead killed, I changed to 1 extra damage each undead killed. The cap is still 100.
[] Added proper keywords/visual effects, to reflect other sun damage effects.
This mod uses an ESLified ESP (also called ESPFE), so I doesn't count towards the 255 ESP/ESM limit.
Customization
You can customize the 2nd point (so conjured undead still count) by using the following console command:
set DGRuneAxe_RaisedUndeadAlsoCount to 1 (default is 0)
Setting this to 1 means raised undead will still count towards the counter. Any other value will mean they won't.
Requirements
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[]Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch -> Don't try to remove this dependency. As it will break the mod.
Alternative mods
- Dawnguard Rune Axe fix: This mod is nice lightweight alternative.
Q: Does installing/updating/uninstalling on an existing save work?
A: As far as I know, it should. However, it's good practice to keep a backup save prior to doing this, just in case.
Q: Is this compatible with <insert mod>?
A: I don't know by heart. You might need to check yourself.
Q: Will you make a patch for <insert mod>?
A: Only if it's a mod I use myself or plan on using, I have enough time and I actually like the idea. Otherwise, feel free to do it yourself. (see permissions)
Q: I have a sugges
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[]Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch -> Don't try to remove this dependency. As it will break the mod.
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[] Removed the original script and used a new hidden quest to more accurately calculate the reset at 5 am part and make it still apply when being tempered.
A bug fix mod for Skyrim's Dawnguard Rune Axe, addressing issues with the weapon. With 751 endorsements and 56,082 downloads, it's a community-trusted fix for a specific annoyance. Last updated in April 2021, it remains a go-to for players experiencing the axe's bugs.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved fix with 751 endorsements and over 56k downloads.
- Solves a specific, annoying bug that many players encounter.
- Lightweight and focused—doesn't overhaul anything else.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2021, so it may not be compatible with the latest Skyrim patches or mods.
- Only addresses the Rune Axe—if you don't use that weapon, this mod is useless.
- Potential conflicts with other mods that alter the same weapon or its effects.
For Skyrim players who've been frustrated by the Dawnguard Rune Axe's bugs and want a quick fix. If you rarely use that weapon, you can skip this—it's purely a bug fix with no new content.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have the Dawnguard DLC installed, as the axe is from that expansion.
- If you use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2, install this mod through it to keep your load order clean.
- Place this mod low in your load order to ensure it overrides other mods that might affect the axe.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- AndrealletiusVIII
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 56,082
- Endorsements
- 751
- Category
- Bug Fixes
- Created
- 4/29/2021
- Updated
- 4/29/2021
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