How Many Dragonborn Does It Take To Smash A Lightbulb
⚪ Last updated 2024⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.2% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #12 of 118 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Description
Have you ever delayed the main story but ended up in Blackreach and thought, "I wanna hit the big artificial thing in the underground sky?" Well, now you can!
Any attack against the artificial sun in Blackreach will cause the dragon, Vulthuryol, to appear! You no longer need to specifically use Unrelenting Force for some unexplained tonal architectural reason.
Overrides files and contains no plugins.
Place the folders inside of Skyrim's data folder.
Uninstall
Delete dunBlackreachDragonShoutTriggerScript.pex from inside the path data/scripts. Replace dunBlackreachDragonShoutTriggerScript.psc in data/scripts/source and data/source/scripts with the backup same name file located in either data/scripts/source/backup or data/source/scripts/backup.
A simple file override for Skyrim that lets you summon the dragon Vulthuryol in Blackreach by hitting the artificial sun with any attack, removing the need for the Unrelenting Force shout. Zero plugins, just a file swap. For players who want a more flexible way to trigger this hidden encounter.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Zero plugins means no script load or compatibility headaches
- Simple file override is easy to install and remove
- Makes a hidden encounter more accessible for all builds
⚠️ Cons
- Only affects one specific encounter, so it's a niche tweak
- May conflict with other mods that alter Blackreach or Vulthuryol's spawn conditions
- No updates since January 2024, so it's likely abandoned
For Skyrim players who want to summon Vulthuryol without needing the Unrelenting Force shout, especially mages or stealth characters who don't invest in that shout. Also for completionists who want an easier way to trigger this hidden boss. Skip if you're looking for broader gameplay changes or if you never bother with Blackreach.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Place the file in your Data folder and let it overwrite the original, or use a mod manager to handle the override.
- Make sure you're in Blackreach near the glowing sun to test the mod; the effect only works there.
- If you use other mods that change Blackreach, load this one after them to ensure the override takes effect.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Eudalus
- Version
- 1.00
- Downloads
- 17,240
- Endorsements
- 42
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 1/17/2024
- Updated
- 1/17/2024
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