Skyrimized Soul Gem Capacities
⚪ Last updated 2016⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 🏆 #318 of 327 Gameplay Effects and Changes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Soul gems in oblivion are much rarer (or seem to be) than in Skyrim and weapons in Oblivion have, for the most part, larger enchantment point pools. It doesn't seem fair that Oblivion soul gems only restore about half of what Skyrim soul gems do. This mod fixes that.
This mod changes Oblivion's soul gems to have equal capacities to Skyrim's.
Petty gems can store 250 now instead of 150. Lesser gems can store 500 now instead of 300. Common gems can store 1000 now instead of 800. Greater gems can store 2000 now instead of 1200. Grand gems can store 3000 now instead of 1600.
This doesn't change the gems themselves, but the game settings that determine the size of souls. So, this is compatible with any soul gem mod granted that it doesn't change these settings.
A side effect of this mod is that enchanted weapons made at altars have greatly increased numbers of charges which you may feel is a bit unbalanced.
This mod changes Oblivion's soul gems to have capacities like Skyrim's, offering a familiar mechanic for players who prefer Skyrim's system. It is a simple gameplay tweak with modest community support, last updated in 2016.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Brings Skyrim's soul gem mechanics to Oblivion, which many players find more intuitive.
- Simple, focused change that doesn't overhaul other gameplay systems.
- Lightweight mod with low download size, so it won't impact performance.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2016, so it may not be compatible with newer mods or patches.
- Only changes capacities, not other soul gem behaviors like soul trapping.
- Limited community feedback (28 endorsements) means less testing and support.
This is for Oblivion players who prefer Skyrim's soul gem system and want a quick tweak to make enchanting and soul trapping feel more familiar. It's also for those who want a minimal, performance-friendly mod that doesn't alter other gameplay elements.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to load this mod after any other mods that affect soul gems to ensure its changes take priority.
- If you use a mod manager like Wrye Bash, consider creating a bashed patch to integrate the changes smoothly.
- Test with a low-level character to see if the new capacities feel balanced for your playstyle.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Oblivion Mods
- Author
- Aestherus
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 452
- Endorsements
- 28
- Category
- Gameplay Effects and Changes
- Created
- 7/10/2016
- Updated
- 7/10/2016
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