The Vicious Heart (with Hybrids Vicious Weapon Pack)
⚪ Last updated 2022⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #76 of 111 Weapons mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
The Vicious Heart by Gizmodian ported to Skyrim Special Edition. Thank you Gizmodian (original author) and Snezko (who ported this to Skyrim) for giving me permission to port this great weapon to SSE.
The meshes have been optimised using NIF Optimizer, and the .esp has been resaved in Creation Kit as form 44.
Oblivion: The Vicious Heart
Skyrim: The Vicious Heart
The Vicious Heart is included in weapon pack mod Gizmodian Oblivion Weapons for SSE (no changes) and Oblivion Weapons (with some fixes, adjustments, and added some enchantments)
Information (taken from Skyrim page)
Standalone? Yes.
Craftable? Yes.
Upgradeable? Yes.
Where to get it? You can craft it at forge under Daedric category or purchase it at locations below:
Whiterun - Eorlund (Skyforge Blacksmith)
Windhelm - Oengul War-Anvil (Blacksmith)
Markarth - Ghorza gra-Bagol (Blacksmith)
Riften - Balimund (Blacksmith)
Riverwood - Alvor (Blacksmith)
Solitude - Beirand (Solitude Blacksmith)
Both 1H, 2H & Dagger can be purchased & crafted.
Base damage
Greatsword: 24
Installation
Manual: Extract file and put meshes, textures folders and .esp file inside your Data folder and activate esp file.
NMM: Install as usual.
Uninstallation
Manual: Delete the files.
NMM: Uninstall as usual.
Update Log
13-02-2018: Add standalone 1H version with and without flashing sfx
12-02-2018: Now with Dawnbreaker replacer option! The related author changed the texture from red to yellow.
Credits
Gizmodian (as the original author)
Snezko (as the author who ported this mod to Skyrim)
Sushiyant (for the version of with and without flashing sfx) and cokla (for the standalone version)
mystikhybrid (as the author of Hybrids Vicious Weapon Pack for Skyrim) and aareyn (for the fix)
Zerachiel93 for XPMSSE sword on back patch
ousnius (for SSE NIF Optimizer)
My porting/converting mods
Disclaimer:
THIS MATERIAL IS NOT MADE, GUARANTEED OR SUPPORTED BY ZENIMAX OR ITS AFFILIATES.
Thank you guys for the support, this mod made it to hot
The Vicious Heart is a weapon mod ported from Oblivion to Skyrim and then to Skyrim Special Edition, designed for vampire characters. With 1,276 endorsements and 42,627 downloads, it's a well-received addition for players seeking thematic weaponry.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 1,276 endorsements and over 42k downloads.
- Perfect for vampire roleplay builds, adding a dark aesthetic to your arsenal.
- Comes with a weapon pack, giving you multiple options in one mod.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2022, so it may not be compatible with the latest Skyrim SE updates or mods.
- Ported from Oblivion, so the weapon models might feel dated compared to newer mods.
- Potential conflicts with other weapon mods that alter leveled lists or vampire-related content.
For Skyrim Special Edition players who want thematic weapons for their vampire characters. If you're into roleplaying as a vampire lord or just want a dark, edgy weapon set, this is for you. Skip if you prefer realistic or lore-friendly weapon designs.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to download the correct version for Skyrim Special Edition, not the original Skyrim version.
- If you use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2, install the mod through it to avoid manual file placement issues.
- Check for compatibility patches if you use other mods that alter vampire content or weapon lists.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Gizmodian
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 42,627
- Endorsements
- 1,276
- Category
- Weapons
- Created
- 2/11/2018
- Updated
- 2/4/2022
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