Arcane Arms
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🔍 Analysis
- 🏆 #5 of 11 Gameplay Effects and Changes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Tap the cast key after initiating a melee power attack to apply the currently equipped spell to the weapon for its cost in Magicka. Works with Hand to Hand as well.
Arcane Arms is an Oblivion gameplay mod that lets you press the cast key after initiating a power attack to apply your equipped touch or target spell to the attack. The weapon gains a matching shader and landing the hit advances the relevant magic skill. It's for spellsword players who want a melee-spell hybrid without scripted spell effects.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Fresh August 17, 2026 update — this isn't an abandoned mod.
- Turn a power attack into a spell delivery when you have a valid touch/target spell equipped.
- Visual shader confirmation takes the guesswork out of whether your spell applied.
⚠️ Cons
- Only works with touch or target spells that have no scripted effect — many modded and vanilla spells won't apply.
- Only triggers on power attacks, so normal melee swings don't get the spell benefit.
- Zero endorsements yet, so there's no community vetting against popular combat or magic overhauls.
For Oblivion spellswords who want to channel touch or target spells through power attacks instead of stopping to cast. For players who prefer lightweight mechanics without scripted spell effects. Skip if you rely on scripted spells or want enchantments on regular attacks — this only affects power attacks.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Start with a basic touch spell like Flare to see the shader and skill progression before trying target spells.
- If using a mod manager, install it that way so you can cleanly remove it if it conflicts with your combat setup.
- Remember it only affects power attacks — hold the attack button to charge instead of tapping.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Oblivion Mods
- Author
- Menace
- Version
- 1
- Downloads
- 12
- Endorsements
- 0
- Category
- Gameplay Effects and Changes
- Created
- 8/17/2026
- Updated
- 8/17/2026
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