Sanguinair Vampirism

⭐ ⭐ (291 endorsements) 📥 9,416 downloads 📌 v1.85 📅 8/1/2017
⚪ Last updated 2020

By Eddie The Eagle · Overhauls

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 4/14/2020 📅 Created: 8/1/2017
⚠️ Install Order · 7 steps
1🛠️ SKSE64 — Skyrim Script Extender 64 Download ↗
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 ↗
6📦 SKSE Find it →
7📦 SkyUI Find it →

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

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 3.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #15 of 39 Overhauls mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Bloodlines of Tamriel - Volkihar has been released.

This is an expansion to this mod check it out

Nexusmods PC SSE

Also available for XB1 on bethesda.net

XB1

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Brief Overview

Sanguinair Vampirism overhauls vampire and vampire lord by adding new features, spells, abilities and perks.

Core Features

  • []New and Revamped Vampire and Vampire Lord Spells, Abilities and Perks.

    []Revamped Stage Progression System

    []Revamped Vampire Hunters

    []New ways to earn vampire perk points

    []Configurable MCM Menu (Requires SKSE and SkyUI)

    []And More

    Requirements

    • []Skyrim Special Edition for PC

      []SKSE & SkyUI (Recommended)

      Stage Progression

      Stages are based on the amount of blood left in your body. The amount of blood in your body can be increased by feeding or drinking blood potions and will decrease overtime. The stronger you're the more blood you will use to maintain your vampire powers.

      Normal Stage Progression

      You grow stronger by resisting to urge to feed, the less blood in your body the more powerful you get. At stage 1 you feel like a true vampire and at stage 5 you are almost a human.

      Reverse Stage Progression

      You grow stronger by feeding, more blood in your body makes you more powerful. At stage 5 you feel like a true vampire and at stage 1 you are almost a human.

      Vampire Abilities

      • []Water-breathing - Vampires don't need oxygen so they are able to swim underwater forever.

        []Immune to Poison and Diseases - The undeath cannot be harmed by the effects of poison and disease.

        Blood dependent abilities

        There are 5 stages each stage will increase the weaknesses and strengths by the same amount.

        All effects affect the vampire and vampire lord.

        []Weakness to fire - +20% weakness to fire.

        []Weakness to silver - +10% weakness to silver.

        [*]Resistance t

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Sanguinair Vampirism is a comprehensive overhaul for Skyrim Special Edition that revamps vampire and vampire lord gameplay with new spells, abilities, perks, a stage progression system, and revamped vampire hunters. It offers both normal and reverse stage progression based on blood levels, and includes an MCM menu for configuration. Requires SKSE and SkyUI for full features.

✨ Key Features

Adds new and revamped vampire and vampire lord spells, abilities, and perks.
Introduces a revamped stage progression system based on blood levels, with normal and reverse modes.
Revamps vampire hunters with new behaviors or abilities.
Provides new ways to earn vampire perk points.
Includes a configurable MCM menu (requires SKSE and SkyUI).
Adds passive abilities like water-breathing and immunity to poison and disease.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Solid community backing with 291 endorsements and over 9,400 downloads.
  • Offers two distinct progression styles—normal and reverse—so you can play the vampire fantasy your way.
  • Touches nearly every part of vampirism: spells, perks, hunters, and progression, making it a true overhaul.

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in April 2020, so it may not be fully compatible with the latest Skyrim SE patches or other mods.
  • Requires SKSE and SkyUI for the MCM menu, which adds setup steps for players new to modding.
  • As an overhaul, it likely conflicts with other vampire mods or mods that alter the same systems—check your load order.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who want a deeper, more customizable vampire experience with meaningful progression choices. If you're tired of vanilla vampirism and want new powers and a reason to manage your blood, this is for you. Skip if you prefer lightweight tweaks or don't want to deal with SKSE dependencies.
📦 Install:Medium· 5-10 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to install this mod—it'll help you manage the files and load order.
  • Make sure SKSE and SkyUI are installed first, and launch the game through SKSE, or the MCM menu won't appear.
  • In the MCM, you can switch between normal and reverse stage progression—try both to see which fits your playstyle.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
Eddie The Eagle
Version
1.85
Downloads
9,416
Endorsements
291
Category
Overhauls
Created
8/1/2017
Updated
4/14/2020

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