Lanterns and Candles
⚪ Last updated 2013⚠️ Install Order · 3 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
- 👍 6.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #26 of 29 Items and Objects - World mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Adds place-able lanterns and candles that can be crafted at a forge using ingots, or candlesticks and lanterns found throughout the game. You will also need candles, which can be crafted out of troll fat at a cooking pot. There are also Candelabras, Shrine Bases, and Candlesticks from Sovngarde. To Use 1. Drop from your inventory 2. Once the item is where you want it, activate it to lock in place. 3. Activate to turn the flame on/off 4. \"Grab\" it to put it back in your inventory 8/19/2013 -Added Tabletop Wizards Lamp -Added an optional file that replaces all in-game candles with ones from this mod with the exception of the shrine bases (they are usually supporting something like a shrine). -there was a problem with the optional file where the tall ruins candles originally in the game would end up halfway in the floor. That has been resolved, however, any player placed tall ruins candles might end up slightly off the floor and have to be repositioned. 8/8/2013 After several requests the following items can now be used to make the candles at the cooking pot; -Mammoth Snout -Beehive Husk -Horker Meat 2/21/2013 Modified the Wizards Lamp Script to make the lamp stand straight up when placed. 2/15/2013 Added a Wizards Lamp. (1 Silver Ingot, 1 Filled Petty Soul Gem) (Requires the \"Arcane Blacksmith\" perk) 1/4/2013 One of the Sovngarde Candles wasn\'t set to \"static\" and could still be moved after placing. 12/20/2012 Added Empty Wine Bottle Candles Added Mara Statue with Blue Light
Lanterns and Candles is a Skyrim mod that adds craftable lanterns and candles to the game. It has 4,944 endorsements and 81,948 downloads, indicating a popular choice for players seeking more lighting options. Last updated in 2013, it may not be compatible with the latest Skyrim versions.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with nearly 5k endorsements – clearly a lot of players trust this mod.
- Simple concept that fits right into Skyrim's crafting system – no complex mechanics to learn.
- Over 81k downloads shows it's been widely used and tested by the community.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2013 – might have compatibility issues with the Special Edition or Anniversary Edition.
- No screenshots or documentation – you'll have to test it yourself to see if it fits your game.
For Skyrim players who want more lighting options without relying on magic or torches. If you're a builder or roleplayer who loves decorating homes and settlements, this is a must-have. Skip if you're on the latest Skyrim version and worried about mod conflicts – it's old and unmaintained.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since this mod is from 2013, make sure you're using the original Skyrim (Legendary Edition) or test it with SSE – it might work with a simple re-save in the Creation Kit.
- Check your load order – place this mod early to avoid conflicts with other lighting mods.
- If you're using a mod manager like Vortex or MO2, install it manually and let the manager handle the file placement.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- Mentilreq
- Version
- 1.5
- Downloads
- 81,948
- Endorsements
- 4,944
- Category
- Items and Objects - World
- Created
- 12/15/2012
- Updated
- 8/20/2013
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