Arrow Effects
⚪ Last updated 2010⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #35 of 58 Visuals and Graphics mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Name: Arrow Effects Version: 1. 1 Date: 12/01/2009 Category: Miscellaneous Requirements: Oblivion Script Extender (OBSE) v0017 Author: skinnynerd Source: http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=25699 Description This Mod adds a shader to enchanted arrows, and light to missed light arrows. Light arrows have a light that follows them. It\'s range is based on the product of the magnitude and duration of the light effect. By default, the light following the arrow will disapear with the arrow. If want the effect to persist for longer, type at the console: set aaaArrowsQuestLight.autokillarrows to 1 The arrows will disappear, but the effect will stay. When this is set, you can cast the Kill All Light Arrows lesser power to turn off all light arrows(that are more than 3 seconds old) Other effects have shaders:
- []Fire looks like fire, frost looks like frost, shock looks like blue sparks. []Damage, Drain, Disintagrate, Absorb are red. []Soul Trap is purple. []Illusion has green smoke. []Light has a green glowing trail. []Anything else has a cool effect (You will have to find an arrow that does something else before you can see what it is...)
- []Bug fix where Turn Undead shader was applied to arrows w/o turn undead effects. Removed debug messages. Fixed error in readme.
- []Added absorb shader (red smoke); restrictions on the number of arrows in existance (and bug about picking up NPC-fired arrows) removed. Now requires OBSEv0017 (prev. versions required v0014)
- []Full Release -- Enchantments from bows added, FPS issue fixed.
- []Beta Release
Arrow Effects is a compact visual mod that adds a shader to enchanted arrows and a light effect to missed light arrows. With 565 endorsements and over 25,000 downloads, it's a community favorite for enhancing arrow visibility, though it hasn't been updated since 2010.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 565 endorsements and 25,506 downloads.
- Enhances gameplay by making missed light arrows visible.
- Lightweight mod that doesn't overhaul the game, just improves arrow visuals.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2010 — likely outdated for current game versions.
- Only affects enchanted and light arrows, so limited scope.
For players who want a subtle visual upgrade to arrow effects without changing gameplay. Great for archery-focused characters who want to track missed shots. Skip if you're looking for major overhauls or modern compatibility.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since the mod is from 2010, check if your game version is compatible before installing.
- If you use a mod manager, manually place the files in your Data folder to avoid conflicts.
- Test with a light bow to see the effect on missed arrows before relying on it in combat.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Oblivion Mods
- Author
- skinnynerd
- Version
- 1.2
- Downloads
- 25,506
- Endorsements
- 565
- Category
- Visuals and Graphics
- Created
- 7/10/2009
- Updated
- 1/11/2010
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