Shadow Spell Package
⚪ Last updated 2018⚠️ Install Order · 3 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #5 of 110 Magic - Spells & Enchantments mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
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When I play mages in Skyrim I always miss more darker spells, strong drains and DoTs. The fire/frost/shock elements are cool, yet I prefer something of an evil shady warlocky playstyle. Sure, we do have the Conjuration school, it looks shadowy enough, but it is used to... well, conjure, not damage. So...
This mod adds "shadow" themed destruction/illusion spells and perks to Skyrim. These spells are based around drains, damage-over-time and debuff effects.
I've been drawing inspiration mostly from SWTOR Madness Sorcerer/Hatred Assassin, as you can notice in the names of some of the spells :)
You may grab the SE version here.
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[]8 Destruction, 9 Alteration, 2 Illusion and 3 Conjuration spells featuring damage over time effects, curses ands drains.
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]2 shadow weapon enchantments.[]New staves and scrolls with the shadow spells.
[]The spells are upgraded as you increase your Destruction skill. The channeling drain spell is now always useful!
[]Unique mechanics for each spell (well, almost). Shadowbolt is more powerful the darker your environment is, and Crushing Darkness has a chance to stagger the target each tick.
[]The spells, staves and scrolls are safely integrated into leveled lists by a script.
Exact spell damage values and magicka costs can be found here.SearNovice channeling spell. Upgraded when Destruction reaches 25, 50 and 75.Deals shadow damage and stacks up to 4 times.Drain Soul
Novice channeling spell. Upgraded when Destruction reaches 25, 50 and 75.
Deals shadow damage to a target and drains it's health. Drain component does not work on undead, mechanisms, daedra and dragons. Has a chance to trap the target's soul.
ShadowboltApprentice spell. Upgraded when Destruction reaches 50 and 75.Deals shadow damage instantly. Damage can be increased by the lack of light around the caster.If the light level is greater than 100 units, the damage is unchanged. If the light level is less than 100 units, the damage is
Shadow Spell Package adds shadow-themed spells and perks to Skyrim, focusing on drains, damage-over-time, and debuffs. With 2,140 endorsements and 70,509 downloads, it's a well-received magic expansion for players seeking darker playstyles.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid community backing with 2,140 endorsements
- Over 70,000 downloads show it's been tried by many
- Fills a niche for dark magic fans who want more than vanilla destruction
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2018 — might have issues with newer Skyrim versions or mod setups
For Skyrim players who want to expand their dark magic arsenal with shadow-themed spells and debuffs. If you're into necromancer or assassin builds, this could add some flavorful options. Skip if you prefer straightforward damage spells or don't care about thematic magic.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's a spell mod, make sure you have a character that can actually use the spells — check your skill levels and perk availability.
- If you're using a mod manager like Vortex or MO2, let it handle the file placement to avoid overwriting other mods.
- Test the spells in a safe save before committing to a playthrough, as old mods can sometimes conflict with newer game updates.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- Teneb Kel
- Version
- 5.02
- Downloads
- 70,509
- Endorsements
- 2,140
- Category
- Magic - Spells & Enchantments
- Created
- 7/31/2016
- Updated
- 2/5/2018
🔗 Required By 1 Mod
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