Heart Breaker - A Killmove Mod SE
⚪ Last updated 2022⚠️ Install Order · 7 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
- 🏆 #34 of 36 Combat mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Features
Rip Out Heart Hotkey
Perform the Killmove with a custom Hotkey. Default activation method is disabled when mapped, unmap to use the default activation method.
Learn Spell Power
Adds a Lesser Spell Power that allows you to put an enemy into Bleed Out with one hit or bash. Has a 50 minute cooldown.
Spell Power Hotkey
Cast the Heart Breaker Spell Power with a Hotkey. Will only work if the Spell Power is learned.
Essential Kills
Allows you to perform the Killmove on Essential NPCs and Special Essential NPCs. You will receive a message when one dies if you have messages turned on.
Dialogue Menu
Upon activation, shows a menu that will allow you to select Rip Out Heart as an option. Only useful if other mods also allow for activating enemies in Bleed Out, not necessary if you are using a custom Hotkey.
Shield Un/Re-Equip
Automatically Un-Equip and Re-Equip your shield during the Killmove.
Draw Weapons
If your weapons are unsheathed at the beginning of the Killmove, you will automatically unsheathe them at the end.
Enemy drops equipped weapons at the beginning of the Killmove.
Broken Heart
Shows a hole where your enemy's heart once was.
Messages you receive about Essential NPCs, Hearts Added, and Cooldowns can be in 1st Person, 2nd Person, or Off.
Choose which hearts, if any, are removed from NPCs and added to your inventory at the end of the Killmove.
Choose which glows, if any, are added to your arm during the Killmove.
Explosive Heart Breaker
Set the likelihood of enemy exploding into gore upon having heart ripped out.
Stagger Pulse
Enemies in combat with you will be staggered in the middle of the killmove, giving you enough time to finish it and redraw your weapon.
Choose whether or not you want the Spell Power to have a cooldown.
Monster Mode
Killmove can only be performed if you are a Non-Beast Form Vampire/Werewolf..
Heart Breaker is a combat mod for Skyrim Special Edition that lets you perform a special killmove on enemies who are in the bleed-out state. It requires SkyUI and SKSE64, and has over 5,800 endorsements and 252,000 downloads, indicating strong community support.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust with 5,844 endorsements and over 250k downloads.
- Simple and satisfying mechanic: finish off downed enemies with a cinematic killmove.
- Lightweight addition that doesn't overhaul combat—just adds a cool finisher.
⚠️ Cons
- Requires SKSE64 and SkyUI, so it's not for vanilla purists.
- Last updated in January 2022—might have issues with the latest Skyrim SE patches.
- Only triggers on bleed-out enemies, so it's situational and not a full combat overhaul.
For Skyrim players who want a bit of extra flair in combat without a major overhaul. If you enjoy cinematic finishers and play with mods like SkyUI, this is a must-have. Skip if you're on a strict vanilla setup or want deeper combat changes.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure SKSE64 is installed and launched via skse64_loader.exe, not the default launcher.
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to install and manage load order.
- Test the mod on a low-level enemy to see the killmove trigger—it only works when they're on one knee.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Reko
- Version
- 1.40
- Downloads
- 252,909
- Endorsements
- 5,844
- Category
- Combat
- Created
- 10/31/2016
- Updated
- 1/12/2022
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