Sword Mage Class (Old version)
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.1% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #294 of 404 Classes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Sword Mage is a spell caster that conjures blades to cut down foes scaling with melee weapon damage; STR+INT and Crit. The class has a level 20 progression (but honestly the character power you get past level 12 might be too op). Sword Mage Class branches into two different play-styles (currently only one subclass available) :
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Adjudicator
Focuses on single target damage, features both damaging and defensive passives and reactions, allowing the mage to thrive in the heat of battle.
Conqueror (NOT FINISHED)
Focuses on AOE abilities, a glass cannon that command giant weapons to cover a large area of the battlefield. Featuring offensive passives that help chain aggression toward foes.
Adjudicator Unlocks
Lvl 3: Justice
High range attack that calls down three blades that hits a target, healing you on hit.
Lvl 5: Amnesty
A Sanctuary variant.
Lvl 5: Judgement
Apply a stacking debuff verdict on on hit, that gets consumed on the 5th hit to deal damage to the enemy.
Lvl 7: Sacred Blades
Sacred Sword Relics in your armory that help absorb damages you take in battle, giving you resistances to the associated damage type.
Lvl 7: Fragment & Recall Blades
The blades from your attacks fragment into enemies that can be recovered on killingblow, restoring your arsenal (spell resource)
Lvl 9: Execute
Surround an enemy with blades that hits them eight times in a public execution.
Lvl 11: High Alert
Sense your fragmented blades allowing you to make counter attacks against nearby enemy that have blades stuck inside them.
Lvl 13: Judge. Jury. Executioner[/
Sword Mage Class (Old version) is a class mod for Skyrim that lets players conjure weapons and attack from range like a caster, featuring custom VFX built in the Creation Kit. With 42 endorsements and over 59k downloads, it's a niche but popular choice for players wanting a magical sword-wielding playstyle.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid download count (59k) shows real interest in this playstyle
- Custom VFX add a unique visual flair you won't find in vanilla
- Fills a niche for spellsword fans who want ranged melee attacks
⚠️ Cons
- Low endorsement ratio (42) compared to downloads—might have issues or lack polish
- Marked as 'Old version'—likely outdated and may not support latest Skyrim patches
For Skyrim players who love spellsword builds and want a fresh take on ranged combat with conjured blades. If you're into lore-friendly but flashy class mods and don't mind some rough edges, this is worth a shot. Skip if you need fully documented, polished overhauls—this is a niche gem.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's an old version, check if it's compatible with your Skyrim version (SE/AE) before installing.
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to easily enable/disable if issues arise.
- Pair with a perk overhaul to better integrate the class into your build.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Baldurs Gate 3 Mods
- Author
- longbonecologne
- Version
- 1.0.4
- Downloads
- 59,161
- Endorsements
- 42
- Category
- Classes
- Created
- 1/5/2025
- Updated
- 1/9/2025
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