The Dark Arts Initiative - Necromancy and Summoning
⚪ 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
- 👍 2.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #11 of 19 Companions - Creatures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Raise your own minions, both Daedric and Undead using the corpses of the fallen. Join the Initiative and receive your own lair to upgrade and call home.
The Dark Arts Initiative adds necromancy and summoning mechanics, letting players raise Daedric and Undead minions from corpses. Includes a joinable faction with a personal upgradable lair. A classic 2011 mod with 156 endorsements and 6,929 downloads, last updated June 2011.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid community support with 156 endorsements and nearly 7k downloads.
- Adds a unique gameplay twist with both Daedric and Undead minions.
- Includes a personal lair to upgrade, giving you a home base.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2011 — likely outdated for current Skyrim versions.
- May require compatibility patches for other mods.
For Skyrim players who enjoy necromancy and want a dedicated lair to call their own. If you're into summoning and building an army, this mod offers a classic take. Skip if you prefer modern, actively maintained mods.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's from 2011, check if you need to clean it with TES5Edit for compatibility.
- Make sure to load this mod before other mods that alter corpses or summoning.
- If you use a mod manager, install manually to avoid overwriting newer mods.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Oblivion Mods
- Author
- Vince Von Graff
- Version
- 2.0
- Downloads
- 6,929
- Endorsements
- 156
- Category
- Companions - Creatures
- Created
- 1/3/2011
- Updated
- 6/1/2011
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