Truly Lord Harkon
⚪ Last updated 2021⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #12 of 111 NPC mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
The Vanilla boss fight for Harkon isn’t bad, it’s actually the best in the game imo. This mod doesn’t change the existing mechanics (The blood shield, bat teleporting, or his undead summoning) it just adds new and unique elements on.
-Heavily Boosted Stats
-New Blood Lightning Storm Spell
-New Obliterate Spell (an extremely slow orb that takes a him a while to charge but will instantly kill whatever it touches. It takes him 3. 5 seconds to charge and the orb moves slowly, but you cannot tank it.)
-New Summon (Summons a Vampire Summoner that will summon weaker copies, who will in turn summon more versions of themselves. Kill the Red Ghosts to despawn the Shades quickly if you don’t want to be overwhelmed)
Three difficulty variations of this file. If you want the numbers changed further either download Custom Difficulty UI or pop open SSEedit. See Files for the stats on each.
Compatibility:
-This mod does not touch the Base Harkon at all, meaning it should be compatible with mods that change his appearance.
-This mod does not touch the quest.
-This mod does not alter his appearance. It will not be compatible with mods that do alter Vampire Lord Harkon's appearance unless you patch it.
-This mod does change most everything related to Harkon’s combat. It does not alter the pre-existing mechanics or scripts.
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Truly Lord Harkon overhauls the final boss fight in Dawnguard by adding new spells, summons, and heavily boosted stats while keeping the original mechanics intact. It offers three difficulty variations and is compatible with appearance mods, but not with mods that alter Harkon's appearance. A solid choice for players seeking a tougher, more epic boss battle.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 173 endorsements and over 5,000 downloads.
- Adds creative new mechanics like the Obliterate spell that forces you to dodge or die.
- Three difficulty options let you tailor the challenge to your build and skill.
⚠️ Cons
- Not compatible with mods that change Harkon's appearance, which could conflict with popular visual overhauls.
- The Obliterate spell's instant kill might feel unfair on higher difficulties if you're not prepared.
- Last updated in 2021, so it may have compatibility issues with newer Skyrim updates or mods.
For Skyrim players who want a tougher, more epic final boss fight in Dawnguard without changing the core mechanics. If you're a veteran looking for a challenge and enjoy creative spell design, this is for you. Skip if you prefer lore-friendly or minimal changes, or if you use mods that alter Harkon's appearance.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Choose the difficulty file that matches your playstyle; the 'Heavily Boosted' version might be brutal for lower-level characters.
- During the fight, prioritize killing the Red Ghosts to despawn the Shades quickly and avoid being overwhelmed.
- If you use a mod manager, you can easily switch between difficulty files without manual file replacement.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- SimplyPeasant
- Version
- 1.1
- Downloads
- 5,075
- Endorsements
- 173
- Category
- NPC
- Created
- 8/5/2021
- Updated
- 8/8/2021
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