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WAR: Powerful Rueful Axe (a Weapons, Armor and Robes mod)

This mod gives the Rueful Axe three useful enchantments. It also increases its speed, so it's no longer the slowest swinging weapon in the game. Now you can wield the awesome-looking daedric prize with pride, instead of putting it on a weapons rack and hanging your head in Haemar's shame!



Like the mod? You might also like the Weapons, Armor and Robes Collection. If you want a one-handed version of the Rueful Axe with the improved enchantments, it's available with this mod: WAR: Unique, One-Handed Weapons. If this mod does well, I might make WAR (Weapons Armor and Robes) mods for other unique, named weapons of the game. So please consider rating it and adding it as a favorite, even if you don't want to subscribe now, and follow us on Steam to get notified when mods are released.



So if you're like me, you rued the day you saw the Rueful Axe. I mean, the howling werewolf motif on the blade looks so epic you really wanted to use it! But you didn't, because it's the slowest weapon of the vanilla game. To make the letdown worse, the Daedric Lord who gave it to you made a vain promise:


Seriously Clavicus? It does minor damage to stamina. What fun is that? I can buy better weapons from a Khajiit caravan! What a sack of daedric dog doo doo, you vile liar, you!

Well, this mod gives you seriously good reasons to have real fun using the Rueful Axe! It now swings as fast as an Ebony battleaxe, deals the same damage as an Ebony battleaxe, and has incredibly powerful (and useful) enchantments. It absorbs health, traps souls, and does extra damage to werewolves, trolls, bears and other predators. This is in keeping with the lore of the weapon, as described by Vile's companion:




The Rueful Axe can be obtained during the Daedric quest A Daedra's Best Friend[www.uesp.net]. To start the quest, simply travel to Falkreath and talk to the blacksmith about his missing dog. More information about the weapon of the vanilla game is here: The Rueful Axe[www.uesp.net].



It doesn't matter if you're completed the quest A Daedra's Best Friend and already own the Rueful Axe, or have yet to begin the quest. After you subscribe to this mod, the weapon will have these improvements:

It will swing as fast as an Ebony battle axe, instead of being the slowest weapon of the game.

It will do more damage, and the same as an Ebony battleaxe.

It will be worth more, and 3x the gold of an Ebony battleaxe.

It now does 20% more damage to werewolves, wolves, trolls, bears, sabre cats and other animal predators.

It now absorbs 10 health per hit.

If a target dies within 5 seconds of being hit by the weapon, it fills a soul gem.

Instead of the original green glow, it now has a blood-red glow, to match its vampire-like absorb health magic visuals effects.



Q. How do I get the Rueful Axe?
A. You have to complete a Daedric quest to get it.

Q. How do I start the quest?
A. After you reach level 10, go to Falkreath and talk to the blacksmith. Tell him you'll find his lost dog.

Q. Any tips on completing the quest?
A. If you don't mind spoiling the surprise, use the links under "How to Get the Rueful Axe" above.

Q. What if I already have The Rueful Axe?
A. The one you have will be improved.

Q. I've already completed the quest, but didn't accept the Rueful Axe. Can I still get it?
A. Yes, just ask, and I'll tell you how to use the command console to get it (it's not hard).

Q. What are the improvements?
A. Swings faster, deals more damage, worth more, absorbs health, traps souls and does extra damage to werewolves and other predators. (See "Improvements Made by This Mod" above.)

Q. How much extra damage?
A. Base damage is now same as an Ebony battleaxe. Werewolves and other predators take an additional 20% more damage.

Q. How much is it worth?
A. Three times the value of a normal Ebony battleaxe.

Q. Can I improve it?
A. Yes, if you have an Ebony ingot and the Arcane Blacksmith perk.

Q. What's that awesome red glow the weapon makes when it hits?
A. It's the magic effect for absorb health, which is what vampires use.

Q. Does it absorb the health of werewolves and animals, too?
A. Yes, it does extra damage to them and absorbs their health.

Q. What if I unsubscribe?
A. The Rueful Axe will return to its normal form.



This mod is completely free. But it takes a lot of time, effort and expense to make it and mods like it. If you appreciate the fun they provide and want to give a little back, log into PayPal[www.paypal.com] and make a donation to sp0ckrates@outlook.com. No amount is too small to help! If you give a donation, let me know. If you want, ask me to add a feature to a mod or upload a mod to Nexus for you.



The Sp0ckrates Steam Skyrim Workshop currently has more than a million subscribers and more than 4,000 followers. Many thanks to all who've tried out our mods over the last two years. Dudes! You're the best!



To make sure this mod loads, after subscribing, launch Skyrim, wait for the launch screen to display a message that all mods finished synchronizing, then exit Skyrim to the desktop. Relaunch Skyrim. The mod should now be loaded.



There are no known bugs. Please report any you think you find. Mods changing the same weapon might be incompatible.



There's no need to unsubscribe. After subscribing, you may easily disable the mod at anytime:

1. Start the Skyrim launcher
   
2. Wait for it to display a message that mods finished synchronizing
   
3. Select Data Files
   
4. Remove the checkmark next to this mod
   
5. Select OK and Play

See the Change Notes.