Van Helsing Crossbow + Ammo Drum - posted in Skyrim Mod Requests: (Editting Whole Post) I'm looking for some Awesome Van Helsing Modding. I Currently use the only Van Helsing Crossbow Textures / Meshes on Nexus. Which was Originaly for Obliv, its since been pushed into Skyrim. The Skin is Nice, i like it however its got some problems. Once you equip the weapon its forever stuck on. After looking at this DLC very closely.this DLC is like a Van Helsing storyline humans vs Vampires or the movie Blade Trinity.um Bethesda there are movies, games, tv series that goes into this sort of thing i hope that you DIDN'T take from these various sources because if you did i want my 1600 Microsoft points back!

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• I'm split on if I should get Dawnguard or dragonborn, which one should I get? Please include WHY you think I should pick one over the other. If it helps, my character is a nord melee-focused character who uses warhammers.

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  • It depends on if you want to fight more vampires or if you want a nice shiney Stalhrim Warhammer.

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  • I recommand saving up to buy both..They are equally fun, especially you get unique items in Dawnguard and you go to an island in Dragonborn..

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  • Dude,i dunno.Dragonborn has potentially more time and a very badass looking warhammer,but Dawnguard is more fun,has Van Helsing like crossbow wielding vampire hunters and perks for werewolves.

    I would go with Dawnguard.

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  • Save up a bit more to buy both..
    

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  • Aren't there dragon bone weapons in dawnguard?

    I'm kinda leaning to dragonborn.. I don't use werewolf much..

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  • Money is not a problem, I just want to know what to get first

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  • I'd say Dragonborn. The main quest may not be as good as Dawnguard's but it adds a lot more content. Plus, it adds much more sidequests then Dawnguard does.

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  • Kinda leaning towards dragonborn, but dawnguard looks cool

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  • You can craft overpwered dragonbone weapons and you can craft arrows now.Dawnguard also has cool overpowered dragons and a beautiful valley.

    And crossbow.Come to the Van Helsing side of the force.

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  • Roll a die: 1, 2, and 3 and Dragonborn. 4, 5, and 6 are Dawnguard.

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  • Deadpool710 wrote:
    Is stalrim better than dragonbone?

    That's a matter of taste. Dragonbone does more damage but Stalhrim has a +25% to frost enchants.

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  • Dagonbone weapons are the most powerful ingame.But Stalhrim weapons and armor give bonuses to frost enchantments.

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  • 24.44.141.89 wrote:
    

    Deadpool710 wrote:
    Is stalrim better than dragonbone?

    That's a matter of taste. Dragonbone does more damage but Stalhrim has a +25% to frost enchants.

    I like raw damage..
    

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  • Well,it feels nostalgic in Solstheim and it last longer..and you can ride dragons.It is somewhat limited bu the dragon riding continues pretty amazing.It also has very cool shouts.Yeah,it is like Bow Ties said,roll a dice.

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  • Well, Dragonborn does have unique items including the best light armor in the game (Deathbrand Armor). As for the story, it would have been a lot better if it wasn't so short. It feels rushed. Dawnguard has a dark story but it is a completely different saga from the main quest, while Dragonborn is more of a continuation of the main quest. If you want content, go for Dragonborn. If you want a cool story, get Dawnguard. But Dawnguard gets boring quite fast after you complete the main quest.

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  • the discision is so hard!!! why couldn't Bethesda make one of them suck?

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  • Awww,by the gods!Yeah,get Dragonborn,the quests are very well made and sheit.The dungeons are very good as well.

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  • Ima thinking i get dragonborn first, so when i get dawnguard, my smithing is higher, so I can get dragon smithing

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  • or people can use the thread to debate about which dlc is better

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  • If you like a shiny Stalhrim Warhammer and a Shout that bends mortals & even Dragons to your will, you showld buy Dragonborn.

    
    

    but if you love being an Immortal undying being or Van Helsing w/ Dragonbone weapons, you should buy Dawnguard.

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  • Don't forget Nordic armour and weapons for Dragonborn.

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  • I have both and Dragonborn is way better. You get better shouts, cooler weapons, longer storyline, and a much bigger area to explore.

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  • DarkCompanion'sGuild wrote:
    I have both and Dragonborn is way better. You get better shouts, cooler weapons, longer storyline, and a much bigger area to explore.

    Right for everything except for when you said 'longer storyline'. Dawnguard actually has a longer storyline. Dragonborn's takes around 2-4 hours to complete while Dawnguard's takes about 6-8 hours to complete. Dragonborn's storyline was way too short when compared to Dawnguards. But Dragonborn wins in everything else. And Miraak > Harkon.

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  • dawnguard takes longer but it get's boring quick after a few quests I would get get dawnguard first so you can gear up with dragon bone weapons a, cross bow,but dragonborn is better over all. this is my first post :)

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  • He already chose. It would help if you read the thread first.

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  • I think oranges look round because bananas are yellow.

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  • I liked dawngard better but riding dragens is amazing

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  • Dragonborn is better imo. In dragonborn:-New island (solshiem from morrowind)-stalhrim weapons amd armor.-Lots of interesting new alchemy ingredience-new enemies like netches, burned spriggan, ore-and-gem filled ash spawn, serpetine dragon (dragon with snake head) etc-YOU CAN BEND DRAGONS TO YOUR WILL WITH A SHOUT AND TAME AND RIDE THEM, AMYWHERE.-5 new dragon priests-You get to go to a daedric realm and get new powers as a result. Very useful powers-Very hard Lv.90 hidden boss (karstaag)-One of those dragon priests is the FIRST DRAGONBORN. you, the last dragonborn, fighting the first dragonborn, on top of a daedric realm.-lots of fun sidequests-A sword that shoots lazer beams-New dwarven ruins-At level 80, you get to meat the Ebony Warrior, One VERY HARD,But amazingly fun boss fightAnd that is only some of many great things.

    Dawnguard does have its things though:-A realm of dead souls-You either join the dawnguard to killl the vampires, or be a vampire lord and get elder scrolls and stuff.-A realm of dead souls-Adds different charuses-(the slow, not so good) crossbows-A werewolf/vampire skill tree-New armors-A few decent shouts-Adds a person in the theives guild that can change your appearance.-A very bow-IT ADDS HARD-AS-HELL LEGENDARY DRAGONS (that only start to appear when at level 78) (its also adds revered dragons, 2nd hardest)-A new hidden dwemer ruins with a Very special Dwemer boss (thogh it is side quest. Not dawnguard side-quest, just a regular sidequest), and you get a aetherieum item (which are quite buggy sometimes)

    Thats..not really worth when compared to Dragonborn. But it IS really cool nontheless. Dawnguard is more..something for itself, rather than dragonborn, which goes to a seperate island with events that effect both skyrim and solsthiem. Dawnguard, besides main quest, really, you can be a vampire lord, but thats your choice..and some new chaures types. The only worthy thing outside the main quest is the legendary and revered dragons, with the aetherieum forge being a close secound.

    So bottom line: Get Both, but do dragonborn first, and only start dawnguard AFTER the DB main quest.

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  • DragonBorn dlc is the best it adds lots of better content for example SUMMON KAARSTAGG!! Though in dawnguard there is aetherium quest

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  • 24.4.110.247 wrote:
    DragonBorn dlc is the best it adds lots of better content for example SUMMON KAARSTAGG!! Though in dawnguard there is aetherium quest

    Omg, Karstaag is one of the most difficult enemies there is. You have to kill him in order to get the Summon Karstaag power. I was like, level 20, and in two swings, I almost died ;-; I think, in my opinion, that the Aetherium quest it a lot more beneficial, but it's just like getting Summon Karstaag. In order to get the aetherium crown, staff or shield, you have to beat the Forge Guardian (or some such name). Theyre equally difficult, but the guardian is easier to beat. :P

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  • @cindaiathedragon do you mean equally leveled.. because they can't be equally difficult but ones easier. also, please stop posting on this thread, the original issue has been solved.

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  • Personally, I got both. I couldn’t figure out which one I wanted and just got both, and started Dawnguard first so I could hype up on new weapons and armor, then started Dragonborn for the story and the island. I would have liked to start Dragonborn first but being level 20 I wasn’t gonna do it. I counted it as a suspense-builder for the new island.

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  • Cheat happens divinity original sin 2. Ok I LOVE the Dragonborn (or should I say Dragonborne) because there is a whole new ISLAND to explore with more underneath than above! And you can ride dragons. + theres these gigantic jellyfish things (netch) and some awsome new armor (Ahzidals, stalhrim, Chitin.) And if you ask me the dengeons (essecally nordic ones which doseint make sence) are way better than thoe ones back on the mainland. AAAAAAAnd gigantic living mushroom houses (Ive always wondered a about the smell inside Tel Mytherin, maby thats what drove Neloth insane) This DLC adds a plethora of new dugeos that are totally badass and I think thats what makes it the better choice. But, even though it may be the better choice, both DB and DG are fantastical add ons to the game. Hank you berry much.

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For other uses, see Crossbows.

Crossbows are projectile weapons in The Elder Scrolls V: Dawnguard. They are primarily used by the Dawnguard, a faction of vampire hunters.

MechanicsEdit

Crossbows differ from bows in a number of ways. They use different ammunition, projectiles are loaded instead of nocked, and they provide a number of advantages and disadvantages compared to the standard bow.

AdvantagesEdit

• Walking speed is not affected while the crossbow is readied.^[1]
• Crossbows fire projectiles at a higher velocity than most bows, making them better for hitting moving targets.^[2]
• Ammunition varieties also include exploding bolts in each of the 3 elements (fire, ice, and lightning).
• Crossbows are more powerful than most bows, with the regular crossbow having the same base damage as a Daedric Bow.
• Crossbows have a higher base value than most bows, with the standard crossbow having a base value of 120 gold, and with the standard Enhanced version beginning at 200 gold. The Dwemer versions are significantly more valuable, with the standard Dwemer version having a base value of 350 gold, and the Enhanced Dwemer version starts at 550 gold. By comparison, the Dwemer Bow starts at only 270 gold.
• Crossbows can help the Dragonborn raise their Archery level much faster than most bows.
• Zooming in and slowing down time can be done with crossbows by pressing the corresponding button, provided the relevant perks are selected.
• Crossbows have a built-in 50% chance to stagger opponents. If combined with the Power Shot perk, it will stagger 75% of the time.
• The Enhanced variety ignores 50% of enemy armor.
• Holding down the attack button and waiting for the weapon to be fully drawn is not required, as the bolt is already loaded in.
• Bashing with a crossbow will cause a greater stagger chance than standard bows, and there is even a chance that bashing can cause physical damage to enemies, whereas bashing with a bow will only stagger them. Furthermore, holding down the block button is not required, as the weapon is already in the 'ready' position as soon as it is drawn.
• Crossbows can be given to followers, and there is a chance that the follower will prefer to use them instead of their standard bows.
• All crossbow varieties can be forged, where only some standard bows can be forged, and others cannot. Furthermore, all crossbows benefit from smithing perks, where only some standard bows benefit from them, meaning those that do not benefit from them cannot be upgraded past 'Flawless' quality without a potion or enchantment that improves smithing.
• Enhanced crossbows can still be enchanted. If combined with the Extra Effect perk, it is possible to have up to three effects at once.
• By the time a Kill Camera is finished the crossbow will have already reloaded itself.
• Faster recovery after falling, unlike normal bows which must be nocked and drawn again.

DisadvantagesEdit

• Crossbows are loud, and can alert enemies at close range, making close-up assassinations difficult if surrounded.
• Crossbows reload slower than most bows (even though game-data, speed of 1, suggests crossbows are faster, the reload speed uses different formulae).
• Crossbows are much heavier than most bows, with the standard crossbow occupying 14 carry weight units, and the standard Enhanced version weighing 15. The Dwemer versions are significantly heavier, with the standard Dwemer crossbow weighing 20, and the Enhanced Dwemer version weighs 21. By comparison, the Dwemer Bow weighs only 10 units.
• The Dragonborn is vulnerable to melee attack for a few seconds during reload, since it cannot be cancelled and it's impossible to run. (This can be countered by unequipping the bolts before or during the reload animation)
• Lower-tier crossbows have a shorter default arc range than a standard bow (this can be fixed by simply aiming higher).
• Because holding down the block button is not required for bashing, Stamina should be closely watched and monitored, as it can drain the Stamina bar rather quickly.
• Bolts can only be purchased from Fort Dawnguard or picked up from dead Dawnguard members (or, in the case of Dwarven bolts, collected from a dead Dwarven Sphere or purchased or forged during or after the 'Ancient Technology' quest), whereas arrows are available in shops everywhere.
  • Forging bolts are also available only if the Dragonborn is a member of the Dawnguard, whereas arrows can be crafted at any blacksmith forge.
• Bolts are crafted in groups of only 10 while crafting arrows produces 24 at a time.
• Crossbows can only be forged at Fort Dawnguard, where standard bows can be crafted at any blacksmith forge, with the relevant perks and smithing materials.
• Fired bolts are less likely to be retrievable than arrows, even with the Hunter's Discipline perk.
• Bolts are much smaller than arrows, meaning that ones that miss the target may either be difficult to find, or completely disappear as a whole and turn invisible.
• Unenchanted Bolts deal less damage than higher tier arrows (Dwarven Bolts deal 14, Steel Bolts 10, vs 24 and 25 damage for Daedric and Dragonbone Arrows respectively) offsetting the damage bonus of the crossbows themselves. This can be negated by using exploding bolts, but the exploding versions are much harder to acquire and craft than regular bolts, and they don't benefit from sneak attack multipliers, meaning that higher-quality bows and arrows will far outperform any crossbows for sneak attacks except in the case of highly armored enemies where the enhanced crossbow's armor bypass may tip the scale.
• If the Dragonborn joins the Volkihar Clan, they will get basic ammunition much more rarely, only being able to collect them from fallen Dawnguard members, or even rarer, when fired at.

TypesEdit

Two main types of crossbows are available, each with an enhanced variant. Crossbows may only be forged at Fort Dawnguard.

• Crossbow – the standard crossbow used primarily by the Dawnguard.
• Enhanced Crossbow – Similar damage to the standard crossbow but also ignores 50% armor rating.
• Dwarven Crossbow – After finding a Dwarven schematic for Sorine Jurard, the Dwarven crossbow can be crafted and purchased.
• Enhanced Dwarven Crossbow – After finding a Dwarven schematic for Sorine Jurard, a heavier Dwarven crossbow is available for creation and purchase. It has a combat advantage of ignoring half of a target's armor rating when detracting from its health. It can be upgraded at a grindstone with a dwarven metal ingot. It is the strongest crossbow available to the Dragonborn.

AttributesEdit

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AmmunitionEdit

Main article: Bolts (Dawnguard)

Two types of crossbow bolts are available—steel bolts and dwarven bolts, along with their magical variants. Crossbow bolts can be created at a forge, with one firewood and one of the appropriate metal ingot. Recipes yield bolts in batches of ten.

Unlike arrows, crossbow bolts are stored in a quiver at the hip.

There are also exploding bolts which can only be made by finding their respective schematics. There are exploding fire, ice, and shock bolts which do 10 damage of whatever element the bolt is. These can be found by doing the 'Ancient Technology' quests for Sorine Jurard. Doing so unlocks them for forging and purchasing.

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BugsEdit

• PC 360 Movement while having a crossbow loaded will occasionally slow movement even though the fire command is not being held.
  • Solution: 'sheathing' the crossbow or firing a bolt.
• PC 360 A graphical glitch in first-person view while reloading a crossbow shows the left arm being half there, as if the inner forearm was removed.
• PC 360 While in third person and reloading the crossbow, the bolt is hovering just out of the Dragonborn's hand.
• PC 360 Standard followers do not fire when given a dwarven crossbow or enhanced dwarven crossbow. However, normal crossbows and enhanced crossbows function normally.
• PC 360 When a crossbow is equipped, the quiver for the bolts hovers in mid-air instead of sitting on the hip.
• PC 360 PS3 Bolts do not sink into enemy bodies. The metal tip can be seen just touching their body, but not penetrating.
• PC The crossbow, no matter which type, does not shoot.
• 360 NX Swapping from a crossbow to another weapon in third person will sometimes cause the sword and shield to be held like the crossbow.
  • Solution: Swinging the sword or blocking. If the incorrect animation was triggered while walking, stop walking.
• PC 360 When you get a kill camera when firing a crossbow directly while being loaded, the crossbow will not fire and the Dragonborn will just stand there for several seconds before the kill camera fades.
• PC 360 PS3 Occasionally performing a bash attack with a crossbow will make the noise of a bolt hitting a target and do as much damage as a normal crossbow shot.
• 360 PS3 When at close range, a kill camera may activate, treating the crossbow as if it were a one-handed sword.
• PS3 When standing half way in a body of water, shooting the crossbow may result in rapid launching of bolts.
• 360 PS4 When first starting the game or loading a save with a crossbow equipped, there is a third person glitch where a bolt appears between the Dragonborn's middle and ring finger on their right hand.
  • Fix: Ready then sheath the crossbow, change weapons, or go airborne.
• Performing a silent roll with a Dwarven Crossbow sheathed may cause parts of the crossbow to clip through the player's camera.

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AppearancesEdit

References

1. ↑Holding down the attack command while holding a loaded crossbow will put the crossbow in firing mode which will reduce walking speed.
2. ↑Though the bolts travel at a higher velocity than arrows, archers will have to compensate for gravity at long range more than they would with bows. This is due to the bow's tendency to arc arrows slightly upward. The crossbow does not share this, and fires bolts straight forward.

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