Leviathan Soul Gems - Abridged
⚪ Last updated 2011⚠️ 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
- 👍 7.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #10 of 19 Items and Objects - World mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Leviathan Soul Gems Abridged 1_3 A mod by Star Boi 6/5/11 What this mod adds: This mod replaces the meshes for greater and grand soul gems, and the textures for most soul gems. The idea was to recreate the diversity of soul gems present in Morrowind in Oblivion. Thanks to Tarnsman, there are also particle effects attached to the soul gem meshes to make them even more magical-looking. Tarnsman was also kind enough to create beautiful icons for these new soul gems. The colossal black soul gem is no longer a quest item after it has served its purpose, so you can put it on display in your trophy room instead of carrying it around forever after. There are three .esps available for this mod: Version 1_2, Variant A: Black soul gems in skull settings. Version 1_2, Variant B: Classic-shaped black soul gems that are like the vanilla Oblivion icons. Version 1_3, Varient B: Classic-shaped black soul gems that are like the vanilla Oblivion icons. Greater soul gems in display cases in the Chorrol Mage Guild hall have been reduced in size so that they do not wiggle around or jump out. Installation: Extract the files to a temporary location outside of Oblivion/Data. Move the meshes and textures to your Oblivion/Data folder. Chose either the Variant A Skull Black Soul Gems .esp or the Variant B Classic Black Soul Gems .esp and move it to your Oblivion/Data folder. Check the box for \"Leviathan Soul Gems Abridged\" in your mod manager. Variant A and Variant B both have .esps with the same name and you can only run one at a time. Installing one will automatically save over the other. This is a good thing because the two conflict and the last one in the load order would be dominant should they be renamed with two names. Removal: Remove the .esp and remove the meshes and textures. This is not a replacer. The .esp must be activated to see the changes, and the changes go away when the .esp is deactivated. Consult your downloaded compressed file to see where the Leviathan Soul Gem files are located in your directories. Version History: Version 1_3 6/5/11 Reduced the size of greater soul gems in display cases in Chorrol Mage Guild hall so they would not have havok problems. Version 1_2 4/12/10 Fixed colossal soul gem bug. Version 1_1 4/11/10 Extreme mod-cleaning of corrupted file. Version 1_0 3/14/09 Debugging, abridgment. Credits: Meshes done by Star Boi Collision, particles, and icons by Tarnsman Debugging and abridgement by David Brasher If there are questions, concerns, compliments, derisive remarks, please PM me on TES Nexus, my username is David Brasher.
Leviathan Soul Gems - Abridged is a cosmetic mod for Oblivion that replaces the game's soul gems with Morrowind-style designs. It offers a simpler alternative for players who experience software issues with the full version. With 253 endorsements and 3,632 downloads, it's a niche but appreciated visual overhaul.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 253 endorsements and 3,632 downloads—clearly a hit with fans.
- Gives soul gems a classic Morrowind look that many players prefer.
- Offers a workaround for those with software issues, making it accessible to more users.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2011—may have compatibility issues with modern Oblivion setups or mods.
- Only covers soul gems; if you want other item overhauls, you'll need to look elsewhere.
For Oblivion players who love Morrowind's aesthetic and want their soul gems to match. Also for those who had trouble with the original Leviathan Soulgems mod and need a lighter alternative. Skip if you're happy with vanilla soul gems or want more extensive visual changes.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's a simple replacer, just drop the files into your Oblivion Data folder and enable the mod in your launcher.
- If you use a mod manager like OBMM or Wrye Bash, you can install it that way for easier management.
- Check if you have any other mods that alter soul gems—they might conflict, so load order matters.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Oblivion Mods
- Author
- Star Boi Tarnsman David Brasher
- Version
- 1.3
- Downloads
- 3,632
- Endorsements
- 253
- Category
- Items and Objects - World
- Created
- 3/15/2009
- Updated
- 6/5/2011
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