Mysterious Bear's Epic Necromancy

⭐ ⭐⭐ (1,047 endorsements) 📥 35,467 downloads 📌 v1.6 📅 11/8/2011
⚪ Last updated 2020

By MysteriousMrBear · Gameplay Effects and Changes

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 7/2/2020 📅 Created: 11/8/2011
⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
1🛠️ OBSE — Oblivion Script Extender Download ↗
2🔧 UOP — Unofficial Oblivion Patch Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 3.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #140 of 308 Gameplay Effects and Changes mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

This mod aims to add fully featured necromancy gameplay to Oblivion, taking it from being a subset of conjuration spells to a whole new skill. Allows you to carve bodies, create and upgrade permanent undead followers, join the necromancer faction, build your own lair anywhere in Cyrodiil and defend it from the Mage's Guild!

1. 6 UPDATE JULY 2020:

Feature list

New necromancy skill

  • []Discover a new skill that levels as you play

    []Harvest bodies in real time

    []Rob the graves of Cyrodiil, with unique AI behaviour from nearby guards and citizens

    []Manage a new ‘bloodlust’ mechanic that powers necromancy

    []Use the mod-added Unholy Altars to create undead servants

    []Five types of undead: create skeletons, zombies, Shambles, Flesh Atronachs and Skinned Hounds

    In-depth minions you can upgrade and control

    • []Upgrade Skeletons with melee weapons or bows

      []Build up a zombie piece by piece until it can eventually heal itself over time

      []Add to flesh atronachs and shambles over time and watch them grow in size

      []Infuse Skinned Hounds with different powers for unique effects

      []Unlock unique abilities: spread a zombie infection, call to a skeletal avatar from across Cyrodiil, create Soul Hounds that sacrifice themselves to save your life

      []Give simple orders to undead servants to follow, wait or return to lair

      []Organise creations to follow leaders, allowing you to call reinforcements

    Roleplay a necromancer character

    []Discover a necromancer sanctuary filled with in-lore guide books, resources and an unholy altar to use

    []Join the in-game necromancer faction by wearing robes or signing a bloodpact, and live in any necromancer cave or fort

    []‘Notoriety’ system that tracks your actions over time

    []Defend yourself from battlemages from the mages guild

    []Earn the respect of necromancers and have them become your follower

    [*]NO weird quest items or start spells added to player inventor

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Mysterious Bear's Epic Necromancy transforms Oblivion's necromancy from a few conjuration spells into a full gameplay skill. You can harvest bodies, create and upgrade permanent undead followers, and join a necromancer faction. With over 1,000 endorsements, it's a well-loved overhaul for players seeking deeper dark magic gameplay.

✨ Key Features

Adds fully featured necromancy gameplay as a new skill, separate from conjuration.
Allows harvesting bodies for necromantic purposes.
Enables creation and upgrading of permanent undead followers.
Includes a necromancer faction to join.
Build mechanics are mentioned, though details are incomplete.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community favorite with 1,047 endorsements and 35k downloads — clearly a hit among Oblivion players.
  • Turns necromancy into a whole new skill, not just a few spells — adds real depth for dark magic fans.
  • Permanent undead followers and a faction to join give long-term goals, not just one-off spells.

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2020 — might have compatibility issues with newer mod setups or the Steam version.
  • Description cuts off mid-sentence, so the 'build' feature is vague — you'll need to check the mod page for full details.
  • No explicit requirements listed, so you may need to test for conflicts with other magic overhauls.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Oblivion players who want necromancy to feel like a true career path, not just a side branch of conjuration. If you enjoy building an undead army and joining dark factions, this is your mod. Skip if you prefer vanilla-style magic or don't want to manage followers.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 5 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Since the description is incomplete, check the mod's forum posts or readme for the 'build' feature details before diving in.
  • If you use other magic overhauls, load this mod after them to avoid conflicts with spell lists.
  • Consider using a mod manager like Wrye Bash to keep track of this mod alongside your other Oblivion mods.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Oblivion Mods
Author
MysteriousMrBear
Version
1.6
Downloads
35,467
Endorsements
1,047
Category
Gameplay Effects and Changes
Created
11/8/2011
Updated
7/2/2020

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