ORI - Harkon's Sword - Blood Matron

⭐ ⭐⭐ (3,394 endorsements) 📥 147,281 downloads 📌 v1.00 📅 10/14/2017
⚪ Last updated 2017

By TONS · Weapons

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 10/14/2017 📅 Created: 10/14/2017
⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
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2🔧 USSEP — Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch Download ↗
3🖥️ SkyUI — SkyUI (MCM framework) Download ↗
4🧩 Address Library — Address Library for SKSE Plugins Download ↗
5🔧 SSE Engine Fixes — SSE Engine Fixes Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 2.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #92 of 94 Weapons mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

SKYRIGINAL VERSION

DESCRIPTION: This is a total reimagining of Harkon’s Sword from its appearance to its abilities to its very name.  This means it is a replacer.  Blood Matron will be the sword the Harkon is carrying if you use this mod.  This is likely great once he’s dead… not so much when you’re trying to kill him.  Good luck with that.

BACKSTORY: Blood Matron is a vampiric blade of unknown origin though, of the few that know of the blade’s existence, many believe it was forged by Molag Bal himself or for him as a gift by a talented blacksmith.  They claim that the sword was stabbed through Lamae Beolfag’s abdomen to pin her down, and keep her alive, while Molag Bal raped her.  When he was done, he abandoned them both.  It is unclear as to whether the sword was transformed along with Lamae, was the reason Lamae transformed, or if somehow they transformed each other… but when Lamae Beolfag rose as Lamae Bal… the sword rose with her as Blood Matron.

CHANGES: Damage increased only slightly due to the main strength of this weapon being the blood related powers:  From 8 to 11 Weight increased due to the sword being heavy with blood: From 9 to 15 Speed increased to reflect the blade having some vampiric speed and being faster than a normal blade: From 1 to 1. 10 When wielded by lesser creatures (non-Vampires), Blood Matron sinks a fang into them and constantly drinks of their blood: Blood Matron’s Thirst – As a non-vampire, Blood Matron is constantly drinking your blood causing you to suffer 50 DMG to Max Health and 25% DMG to Heal Rate When wielded by the worthy (Vampires), Blood Matron shares what is spilled from its mouth with the vampire wielding it, thus feeding itself and the vampire: Blood Matron’s Spill –  As a vampire, you are fed and healed by the blood spilling from the mouth of Blood Matron whenever it drinks (Exsanguinate). These are gifted by Blood Matron to whoever wields it: Exsanguinate – 7% Chance for Blood Matron to gorge itself on the blood of your opponent, recharging some of its power (like a soul gem would) and draining their blood. This chance is increased to 12% if you’re a vampire and will also feed and heal you. Coagulation –  7% Chance for Blood Matron to temporarily solidify a living target’s blood, paralyzing them. Hemokinesis – 7% Chance for Blood Matron to manipulate a living enemy’s blood and use it to throw them. [color=Crims

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

ORI - Harkon's Sword - Blood Matron is a cosmetic weapon mod for Skyrim that replaces Harkon's Sword with a vampiric blade called Blood Matron. It has 3,394 endorsements and 147,281 downloads, last updated in October 2017. This mod is for players who want a fresh, thematic look for a iconic vampire weapon.

✨ Key Features

Replaces Harkon's Sword with a new vampiric sword named Blood Matron.
High community adoption with 3,394 endorsements and 147,281 downloads.
Last updated in October 2017, indicating a stable, mature mod.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community favorite with over 3,300 endorsements and 147k downloads—clearly a popular pick.
  • Simple, focused replacement: no extra clutter, just a cool new look for Harkon's Sword.
  • Been around since 2017, so it's battle-tested and stable.

⚠️ Cons

  • Only replaces Harkon's Sword—if you wanted more vampire-themed weapons, this won't deliver.
  • No gameplay changes; it's purely cosmetic, so don't expect new enchantments or stats.
  • Compatibility risk: other mods that alter Harkon's Sword may conflict, so check your load order.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who want to give Harkon's Sword a fresh, vampiric makeover without messing with stats. If you're a vampire roleplayer or just want a cooler-looking weapon, this is a solid pick. Skip if you're after gameplay overhauls or need multiple weapon replacers.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to install and manage this replacer easily.
  • If you have other mods that edit Harkon's Sword, place this mod lower in your load order to ensure it takes effect.
  • Check the mod's images on the Nexus to see if the new design fits your aesthetic before installing.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
TONS
Version
1.00
Downloads
147,281
Endorsements
3,394
Category
Weapons
Created
10/14/2017
Updated
10/14/2017

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