Custom Spell Icons
⚪ Last updated 2010⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
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
- 👍 1.9% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #52 of 308 Gameplay Effects and Changes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Name: Custom Spell Icons Version: 3. 1 Date: 8/4/2009 Category: Miscellaneous Requirements: Oblivion Script Extender (OBSE), MenuQue Author(s): statttis Description =========== Mods have added so much variety to magic in Oblivion. Between Midas Magic and LAME, I can easily have 30 different unique script effect spells. Problem is, they all have the exact same icon. This mod solves that problem. Details ======= Diverse Icons: There are now new icons for hundreds of spells from the popular mods Less Annoying Magic Experience, Supreme Magicka, Midas Magic, and Race Balancing project. If you have any of these mods loaded, icons will automatically be assigned for them. Assigning Icons: There is a new button in your spell menu list, next to \"Spell Effectiveness\". Click the button and icons will pop up to the right of your spell list (click the button again to hide them). Click on an icon to assign it to your current spell. There are hundreds of available icons; you can scroll through them with the arrows to their left. To set the icon of a spell in any other menu, select the spell. Then put your mouse cursor over any item/spell in your inventory and press the \'I\' key (this can be changed). You can use this feature in any menu that lists items or spells, so you can use icons from the stuff merchants are selling, or from diseases, or race abilities, or items in a container, or... To restore the icon of a spell, select the spell. Then go into your inventory and press the \'O\' key (this can be changed). CustomSpellIcons.ini: Modify this file in the data folder if you want to change the keys for setting or clearing spell icons. Instructions are in the file. For Modders Instructions to add custom icons to your mods can be found in the included \"CSI-Modders.txt\" file, as well as the readme included with the CustomSpellIcons.dll plugin. Install ======= Requires OBSE v18 or newer! Get it here: http://obse.silverlock.org/ Requires kyoma\'s MenuQue for the icon selection menu to work. Get it here: http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=32200 MenuQue is not required to use this mod, but you won\'t get the icon selection menu without it. 1. Copy the included files to \\Oblivion\\Data. Check that the following files have been installed: CustomSpellIcons.esm CustomSpellIcons.ini Scripts\\CSI_LAME.ini Scripts\\CSI_Midas.ini Scripts\\CSI_Misc.ini Scripts\\CSI_RBP.ini Scripts\\CSI_SM.ini OBSE\\plugins\\CustomSpellIcons.dll Menus\\prefabs\\iconlist.xml and this folder: Textures\\Menus\\Icons\\CSI BAIN users warning: BAIN does not currently support installing OBSE plugins, so you will have to do that manually. 2. If you want to change the keys used, open CustomSpellIcons.ini in \\Oblivion\\Data and modify the settings it contains. 3. Activate the .esm with Wrye Bash, OBMM, or the Oblivion launcher. Uninstall ========= 1. Delete the installed files. Incompatibili
Custom Spell Icons replaces the generic spell icons in Oblivion with unique icons for modded spells, particularly from Midas Magic and LAME. With over 2,000 endorsements and 110,000 downloads, it's a popular quality-of-life mod for magic-heavy players. Last updated in 2010, it remains a staple for those seeking visual distinction.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 2,093 endorsements and 110k downloads—clearly fills a real need.
- Instantly makes your spell list readable when you're running 30+ modded spells.
- Works with the big magic mods everyone uses, so it's practical for most players.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2010—might not cover newer magic mods that came out after.
- Only changes icons, so no gameplay impact—skip if you want actual spell tweaks.
- Requires manual installation and might conflict with other icon mods if you're not careful.
For Oblivion players who stack multiple magic mods and are tired of squinting at identical icons. If you use Midas Magic or LAME, this is a must-have. Skip it if you only use vanilla spells or don't care about UI polish.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to install after your magic mods so the icon files overwrite correctly.
- Check the mod's file structure—if it uses a .esp, place it in your Data folder and activate it in the launcher.
- If you use a mod manager like OBMM, use it to install to avoid overwriting issues.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Oblivion Mods
- Author
- statttis
- Version
- 3.1
- Downloads
- 110,499
- Endorsements
- 2,093
- Category
- Gameplay Effects and Changes
- Created
- 8/1/2009
- Updated
- 7/2/2010
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