Spectral Armaments - Drain Set Replacers
🟠 Updated over a year ago⚠️ Install Order · 5 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
- 👍 4.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #8 of 114 Weapons mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Massive thanks and credits to these wonderful people:
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liemertha and Caenraes for the gorgeous in-game screenshots and weapon test runs.
DigitalCabbage for porting and managing my other mods to SSE.
Vagueraptor for porting this mod to XBOne (Version 1. 0).
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8-10-2020 update: Mesh changes with 2 variants, 2 effects and some color varieties
Properly optimized files for Bound weapons are now available with minor changes to some models, since it was overlooked for LE which caused crashes for that version.
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- This mod replaces the Drainblood Battleaxe, Drainheart Sword and Drainspell Bow.
- Each weapon comes in 2 variants: The Spectral version (Full ghost effect) and Infused version (transparent parts mixed with solid parts). Each of these variants will have 2 effects available: The "Vanilla Effects" and "Modified Gradient".
- The "Modified Gradient" variants come in different colors for each weapon: Light blue for the bow, Red/Red orange for the Battleaxe and Light green for the Sword.
- Replacers for the Bound Bow, Sword and Battleaxe are now available at the Optional download section.
-- There won't be any replacer for the Bound Dagger (that would be saved for another mod).
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Optional .esp file modifies the following stat:
- Drainheart Sword = 19 Damage // 14 Crit Damage // 1. 2 Weapon speed // Value = 500
-- Now absorbs 20 points of stamina.
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Spectral Armaments replaces the Drainblood Battleaxe, Drainheart Sword, and Drainspell Bow with spectral and infused variants, each offering vanilla or modified gradient effects in different colors. Includes optional Bound weapon replacers and an optional .esp to adjust the Drainheart Sword's damage to 19. A well-endorsed cosmetic overhaul for Skyrim players seeking unique weapon visuals.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 529 endorsements and over 13k downloads.
- Gives you two distinct looks per weapon—full ghost or mixed solid—so you can match your playstyle.
- The colored gradient effects add a nice touch of variety, especially the red-orange battleaxe.
⚠️ Cons
- Only affects three weapons, so if you're not into those specific Drain weapons, this mod won't do much for you.
- No Bound Dagger replacer—if you wanted that, you're out of luck.
- The optional .esp tweaks only one stat, which might not be worth the load order slot for some players.
For Skyrim players who want to give the Drainblood Battleaxe, Drainheart Sword, and Drainspell Bow a fresh, spectral makeover. Also great if you're a fan of Bound weapons and want matching replacers. Skip if you're looking for new weapons or gameplay changes—this is purely cosmetic.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're using a mod manager like Vortex or MO2, let it handle the file placement to avoid overwriting issues.
- The optional .esp file is separate—only install it if you want the Drainheart Sword damage changed to 19.
- Check the optional files section for Bound weapon replacers if you use those spells often.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Vilidran
- Version
- 2.0
- Downloads
- 13,018
- Endorsements
- 529
- Category
- Weapons
- Created
- 3/26/2019
- Updated
- 11/19/2024
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