Shield of Magnus
⚪ Last updated 2014⚠️ Install Order · 3 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
Preview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 6.6% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #85 of 313 Armour mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Author: MadCat221 (MadCat221@gmail.com)
Version: 1. 0. 1
March 14, 2014
1. Introduction 2. Installation 3. Version History
=============== 1. INTRODUCTION ===============
When the Snow Elves took Sarthaal, the Eye of Magnus was not the only mythic artifact they found within. They also found a shield with remarkable magical properties: the Shield of Magnus.
When the terrible retaliatory wrath of Ysgramor and his Five Hundred Companions fell upon them, the Snow Elves fled Sarthaal with the Shield, as it was much more portable than the Eye.
As the Snow Elf realm gradually fell to the atmoran invaders, the Shield of Magnus traveled with refugee snow elves into Blackreach, where they were indentured to the Dwemer. The Dwemer were just as fascinated with the Shield as the Snow Elves were.
However, the Dwarves eventually disappeared inexplicably, leaving many of their Skyrim holdings in the possession of the now twisted, feral remnants of the Snow Elf race: the Falmer. One particularly powerful Falmer warrior in Blackreach has found the Shield of Magnus again, and roams underneath the cavern's underground sun.
The shield has a weight of 12 and a base armor rating of 32, and improvement is enhanced by the Dragon Armor perk. It requires a Grand Soul Gem and an Ebony Ingot to improve. The shield gives the wielder a passive 20% Absorb Spell chance effect, occasionally consuming the magical yield of a hostile spell into the magical potentcy of the wielder. When raised to defend, the Shield of Magnus projects a light magical ward. If used to powerbash, it will send out a short-range energy wave that will absorb magicka from whatever foes it hits for a short time.
=============== 2. INSTALLATION =============== This mod requires the Dawnguard DLC due to Auri-el's Shield grip mounts being the most easily adapted to the back of the Shield of Magnus. Additionally, the powerbash spellcast scripting was adapted from the Dawnguard Rune Hammer's.
The mod itself is a simple ESP/BSA combo. Install and activate as normal.
================== 3. VERSION HISTORY ==================
v1: Initial Release.
v1. 0. 1 (Jun 30, 2014): Fixed ARMA form so that FalmerRace was included, so it properly appears in the hands of the Falmer warrior in Blackreach.
Shield of Magnus is a standalone armour mod for Skyrim that adds a shield inspired by Magnus, the God of Magic. With 800 endorsements and over 12,000 downloads, it's a well-received addition for players seeking lore-friendly gear. Last updated in 2014, it remains a stable, classic choice.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 800 endorsements and over 12k downloads—clearly a hit.
- Lore-friendly shield that fits right into Skyrim's world.
- Standalone, so no dependency headaches.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2014, so it might not be compatible with the latest Skyrim versions or mods.
- Only adds one item—if you're looking for a full armor set, this isn't it.
- Potential conflicts with other mods that alter shield meshes or textures.
For Skyrim players who want a lore-friendly, standalone shield to add to their collection. Perfect for mage or battlemage characters who want to honor Magnus. Skip if you're looking for a full armor overhaul or gameplay changes—this is purely a cosmetic item.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's a standalone item, you can find it in-game via console commands or crafting—check the mod page for exact location.
- If you're using a mod manager, let it handle the installation to avoid overwriting other shield textures.
- Make sure to load this mod after any texture overhauls to ensure the shield's appearance isn't overwritten.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- MadCat221
- Version
- 1.0.1
- Downloads
- 12,187
- Endorsements
- 800
- Category
- Armour
- Created
- 3/14/2014
- Updated
- 6/30/2014
🔧 How to Install Skyrim LE Mods
Download from Nexus.
📖 Full step-by-step install guide for Skyrim LE →
Visit the official mod page for specific installation instructions for this mod.
🎮 Need cheat codes or console commands? Check ur gaming wiki for Skyrim LE commands, item IDs, and more.
Keep browsing — more Skyrim LE mods await