Vampire Hunter's Stake - Maleficus' Version

Earlier today, JJerem released Vampire Stakes. Their mod has open asset use permissions, so I decided to create my own spin on the concept. Of course, credit goes to JJerem for converting the free-to-use stake asset to Skyrim SE and for allowing asset use. :) Also credit to Markepalo on Sketchfab for making the free-to-use asset in the first place.

What makes my version different from JJerem's?

The functionality is completely different. Here's how it all works:

Acquisition

My mod adds one stake to the game rather than two (I didn't implement the one with the cross). You acquire this stake via crafting only. You can craft it after completing the quest "Dawnguard" (first quest of the Dawnguard DLC. Yes, you can still craft them if you join the Volkihar faction). To craft a stake, you require one piece of firewood and one silver ingot at any forge.

Usage

The stakes deal very little damage, but they have a unique enchantment: when a vampire is hit with a stake they are paralyzed for 30 seconds, and the stake is lost after use. If you have another stake in your inventory, it will be automatically equipped after using the first stake, so you can keep staking vampires without manually reequipping your stake. It is a good idea to prepare by crafting more than one if you are planning on fighting vampires (they only weigh 0. 5 a piece). Note that the stakes don't work on vampires in their Vampire Lord form. The stakes are not lost if the target is unaffected by the enchantment.

Why paralysis and not big damage?

The choice of paralysis over plain damage was loosely inspired by how stakes affect vampires in D&D 5E. The behavior is not exactly the same, but it is what inspired the choice of paralysis. If you're looking for damage, consider downloading JJerem's mod. :)

Can you make them purchasable?

I don't plan on doing this.

Can you change the duration? 30 seconds feels too long/short.

You can do that yourself. It is easy to change it yourself with SSEEdit or the Creation Kit. Just change the duration of the enchantment.

Can you make a version that doesn't make you lose your stake on use?

No, it would be overpowered if I did that with the way this mod works. Just enchant a weapon with a paralysis enchantment if you want a reusable source of paralysis.

Why use these over paralysis enchantments or spells?

You don't have to. If you have access to those things, these stakes will likely be worse. This mod simply exists to add another tool to the arsenal of a vampire hunter. They are quite useful for those that don't have access to those types of spells or enchantments, since they are somewhat cheap to craft.

Can I use assets from your mod to make my own?

Yes, just credit JJerem for converting the stake mesh/texture to Skyr