Magic Staffs and Staves of Power

⭐ — (41 endorsements) 📥 5,629 downloads 📌 v1.1 📅 6/22/2025
🟠 Updated over a year ago

By Phoynix · .esp

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 6/23/2025 📅 Created: 6/22/2025

🔍 Analysis

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📋 About This Mod

Updated to 1. 1 changes at bottom, ensure you uninstall 1. 0 properly before updating.

This makes a staff carrying mage actually better then other magic wielders using weapons/shields instead of worse, while not breaking balance.

Pure mages outside of the known abuses in remastered version are weaker then hybrids due to changes in mana regen/regen delay, I wanted to encourage pure mages without being imba, while also being lore accurate.

In Elder Scrolls lore magic staves are not just used to cast imbued spells, they are also a focus to improve the mages own spells and spell casting.

When equipping a stave the player gains the ability "stave resonance"

the following stats are improved

20% increased magicka

+1 makgicka regen(works even for Atronach birth sign)

Mod works by adding script to all staves that adds a spell effect on equip and removing it on unequip.

Effects all base staves but Everscamp and Goblin war staves.

Both of these are really involved quests/scripts and I didn't want to break something.

The starting tutorial Goblin Staff does work.

Any mod that edits the base staves.

Possibly any mod that edits magicka multiplier, I don't know how multiple instances interact.

Compatibility

Any staves added by mods will not be effected, however its easy for other modders to release a compatibility patch as it falls down to just adding this mods script to the modders stave.

Anyone with the construction set can do it themselves in a few seconds.

Unequip staff, exit menu, go back into menu and check under magic effects that "staff resonance" magicka multiplier doesnt exist.

1. 1 changes

Redid the mod using AltarMain.esp as the base so language translations should work as expected.

Used Xedit to clean out data changes the construction set made to non relevant things.

Some missed staffs added.

Mage Guild Quest staffs now work.

This mod is designed for my own enjoyment, I felt others may also like something that makes playing a pure stave carrying mage more rewarding.

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Magic Staffs and Staves of Power is a small .esp mod that buffs staves in Skyrim, making them a viable alternative to weapons and shields for mages. Equipping a staff amplifies magicka, provides slight magicka regen, and grants a shield effect. With 41 endorsements and 5,629 downloads, it's a niche but appreciated tweak for lore-friendly mage builds.

✨ Key Features

Equipping a staff or stave amplifies the player's magicka.
Provides slight magicka regeneration while a staff is equipped.
Grants a shield effect when wielding a staff, improving survivability.
Aims to make staff-wielding mages more effective compared to using weapons and shields.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Lore-friendly buff that makes staves actually worth using for mages.
  • Simple .esp file—just drop it in and go, no complex setup.
  • Decent community traction with 41 endorsements and 5,629 downloads.

⚠️ Cons

  • Small mod with limited endorsements (41), so it's not heavily battle-tested.
  • Only affects staves—if you're not a staff user, this does nothing for you.
  • Potential conflicts with other mods that alter magicka or staff mechanics—check your load order.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim mages who want to ditch the sword-and-board and actually feel powerful with a staff. If you're a pure caster or a battlemage looking for a lore-friendly edge, this is a solid pick. Skip if you never use staves or prefer gameplay overhauls that change more than just staves.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Place the .esp in your Data folder and enable it in your mod manager or launcher—no extra patches needed.
  • If you use other magic mods, load this after them to ensure the staff buffs apply correctly.
  • Test with a staff in each hand to see if the shield effect stacks or behaves as expected.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Oblivionremastered Mods
Author
Phoynix
Version
1.1
Downloads
5,629
Endorsements
41
Category
.esp
Created
6/22/2025
Updated
6/23/2025

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