Ancient Dragons' Lightning Overhaul
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ Install Order · 1 step
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.9% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #170 of 644 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This mod adds speed and range to the ancient dragons' lightning spells, making them more practical for a squishy Tarnished's use.
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[]Bolt of Gransax: the charged AoW performs the Placidusax Nuke at close range, intended as a "get off me" button when you get swarmed in melee. The nuke AOE can hit further than many ranged attacks, so it's not strictly a melee-only tool.
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]Thundercloud Form: you have I-frames during the fade-out.[]Ancient Dragons' Lightning Strike: instead of calling a group of lightning strikes on yourself, they're spawned at an enemy's position (like honed bolt).
[]Glaive of Lansseax: sped-up and can be casted repeatedly. Basically the carian slicer of the ancient dragon lightning spells.
[]Ancient Dragons' Lightning Spear (+Fortissax's Double version): can be aimed and thrown at targets, spawning the lightning waves wherever it hits.
[]Lightning Slash: not actually an Ancient Dragon technique, but I originally made this mod with the intent of simulating the lightning sweep attack that Isshin Ashina does with his spear.
Ancient Dragons' Lightning Overhaul reworks the Ancient Dragons' lightning spells to be more practical in combat, reducing the need to get close to enemies and improving cast reliability. With 223 endorsements and 7,691 downloads, it's a community-approved gameplay tweak for Skyrim players who love lightning magic but hate the original spell limitations.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 223 endorsements and 7,691 downloads.
- Directly fixes a common frustration with lightning spells—getting too close and getting interrupted.
- Keeps the awesome look of the spells while making them actually usable in fights.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in January 2023—might be outdated for the latest Skyrim version or DLC.
- Only affects Ancient Dragons' lightning spells—if you wanted a broader lightning overhaul, this won't cover it.
For Skyrim mages who love lightning magic but hate the impractical range and cast interruption of the Ancient Dragons' spells. If you're tired of getting knocked out of your casts and want a more reliable lightning experience without changing the game's feel, this is for you. Skip if you're looking for a complete magic overhaul or if you don't use lightning spells often.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since this mod tweaks spell behavior, make sure to load it after other magic overhauls in your mod manager to avoid conflicts.
- If you're using a mod manager like Vortex or MO2, enable the mod and let it deploy—no manual file placement needed.
- Test the spells on a saved game before committing to a new playthrough to see if the changes feel right for your playstyle.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Elden Ring Mods
- Author
- BoredBear
- Version
- 1.0.0
- Downloads
- 7,691
- Endorsements
- 223
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 1/21/2023
- Updated
- 1/21/2023
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