Tenebrae SE
⚪ Last updated 2017⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #19 of 96 Weapons mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
"Even after we are grown, the darkness retains its power to frighten us. And so there are those who say we should not inquire too closely into who else might be living in that darkness. Better not to know, they say."
You've ravaged your enemies with searing flame wielding the Infinity Sword; frozen and electrocuted people with Silmeri. History has spoken few words about these two powerful weapons, driving people who have discovered such history to seek them out. But, history had forgotten there weren't always two. Before Silmeri, before the Infinity Sword, there was only one:
::THIS MOD REQUIRES BOTH DAWNGUARD AND DRAGONBERN::
Tenebrae here is the third sword in the Infinity Sword line. Unlike Silmeri and the Infinity Sword, Tenebrae's power is based around light and darkness, which results in some unique stuff.
The sword's magical damage and power attack spells change depending on whether it's night or day. During the day, you'll get some light-based abilities, the sword'll do light-based damage (like ouching undead and stuff) and will also fire Bloodskal Blade-style light projectiles. If you're using the sword in sunny weather, the damage dealt by these effects is boosted.
At night, the sword will do dark-based effects. Those struck by the weapon at night will have their health and stamina drained, they'll be slowed, and will be sent into a frenzy as the darkness clouds their mind to who is friend or foe. Like with the light effects, the damage done by these effects is boosted if the weather isn't pleasant. With both the light and dark effects, people who're killed by the sword will be reduced to ashes (if it's daytime and sunny) or reduced to a pile of black goo (if it's night and the weather sucks).
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GETTIN' THE SWORD
To get the sword, you'll have to trundle into the Soul Cairn and fight the Reaper in his lair. Once you kill his butt, the sword will appear in a burst of swirling darkness. Depending on your level in the relevant skill (61 or higher), either the two-handed or one-handed version will show up. It can be grip-switched at a smelter if you end up taking a different skill route after retrieving it. If you already offed the Reaper, returning to his lair should conjure the sword.
If for whatever reason the sword fails to spawn, or you already killed the Reaper and returning to his lair doesn't make the sword appear, there's two orbs up in the ceiling you can shoot to make the sword spawn. Facing the entrance, the bauble on the left spawns the 2-handed sword, and the one on the right spawns the 1-hander.
Tenebrae SE is a weapon mod for Skyrim Special Edition that adds the Infinity Sword's eldest sibling, Tenebrae, a sword designed to make enemies afraid of the dark. With 510 endorsements and over 16,000 downloads, it's a niche but popular addition for players seeking a thematic dark weapon.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid community backing with 510 endorsements and over 16,000 downloads.
- Thematic weapon that fits dark or evil playthroughs.
- Lightweight addition—just a weapon, no heavy scripts or overhauls.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2017, so it may not be fully compatible with the latest Skyrim SE patches or other mods.
- No detailed feature list, so you're going in blind on stats or enchantments.
- Potential conflicts with other weapon mods that alter leveled lists or use similar assets.
For Skyrim SE players who want a unique, dark-themed sword to round out an evil or stealth character. If you're a collector of niche weapon mods, this is a nice find. Skip if you want a fully documented weapon with detailed stats or if you're on a newer game version that might break old mods.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's an older mod, check if your Skyrim SE version is compatible—if you're on the latest update, you might need to use a mod manager to ensure it loads correctly.
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to install and manage this mod, making it easy to remove if it causes issues.
- If you're using other weapon mods, consider using a bashed patch or loot to sort load order and avoid conflicts.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- DMagnus
- Version
- 1.1SE
- Downloads
- 16,697
- Endorsements
- 510
- Category
- Weapons
- Created
- 7/3/2017
- Updated
- 8/5/2017
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