Skyrim mod adds blood magic to the Bethesda RPG game

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If you’ve ever felt like traditional magic is a bit too safe and boring, a new Skryim mod introduces the dark art of blood magic to the Bethesda game. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is one of the best RPG games of all time, and the almost uncountable number of incredible Skyrim mods made by fans has only made it better since release. Whether you want to transform into a dragon or simply get a delicious Skyrim hot dog, mods have you covered – and this new addition is one of our favourites in a while.

Skyrim mod Hemomancy: Blood Magic, from creator KataPUMB, introduces a new blood magic system comprising fifteen unique spells that utilise your character’s own life force to cast. Instead of spending mana for these spells, you will drain your health to do so – and, yes, you can absolutely kill yourself if you aren’t careful about balancing your essence.

Blood magic, as KataPUMB explains, is a very potent school of the dark arts, and as such utilising blood spells will cause your health to regenerate slower and reduce the effectiveness of healing spells and potions. It’s not without its benefits however – all blood magic absorbs health from its victims, and you will get 50% of a blood spell’s health cost back on a successful hit. This effect can stack, meaning that clever use against multiple targets can actually lead to a net health gain, making you a fearsome force to reckon with.

Your blood magic repertoire includes 14 regular spells ranging from novice to master rank, as well as a lesser power – blood dash. Blood dash briefly turns you into a bloody mist, rushing forward and avoiding all incoming damage. The spells include various single target and AoE spells, with some of the stronger effects having the potential to draw