Skooma Drug Effect
⚪ Last updated 2012⚠️ 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
- 👍 4.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #7 of 22 Items and Objects - Player mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Also available at Steam Workshop
This mod is multilingual . The Mod is compatible with any version of Skyrim, inclusive Dawnguard. Please endorse this mod if you like it.
Main Files: 1. 1 Adds 3rd person drinking animation. 1. 0 Adds a drug effect to:
- []Balmora Blue[]Double-Distilled Skooma[]Kordir's Skooma[]Skooma
- []effect only in 1st person view.[]changed "Sleeping Tree Sap" effect also to only 1st person.
- Skooma craftable on Cookpot.
Bugs: None so far, please report if you find some.
Install: Copy the "data" folder from the archive to your Skyrim directory. If asked to overwrite, say yes. Start the Skyrim launcher, go to "Data Files" and make sure the files are activated.
Uninstall: Delete the skoomaeffect.esp (and/or skoomacooking.esp) from your "...\Skyrim\data" directory.
Note: Perhaps not compatible with other mods that change the Skooma effect on something.
And take a look at Alcohol Drunk Effect
Adds a drug effect to Skooma in Skyrim, making the consumable more immersive with a visual and gameplay-altering experience. Multilingual support included. A simple, lightweight mod with strong community backing (1,555 endorsements) despite its age.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 1,555 endorsements and 39,020 downloads.
- Easy to install—just drop the files into your Data folder.
- Adds a fun, immersive twist to a classic Skyrim item.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2012—may have compatibility issues with newer Skyrim versions or mods.
- Limited scope: only affects Skooma, so if you're looking for broader drug mechanics, this isn't it.
For Skyrim players who want a quick, lore-friendly enhancement to Skooma without overhauling the game. Perfect for roleplayers who enjoy immersive drug effects. Skip if you want a comprehensive drug system or modern mod features.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's an old mod, check if you're using Skyrim Legendary Edition or Special Edition—this may only work on the original version.
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to keep track of files and easily disable if issues arise.
- Test the effect on a save before committing—if it conflicts with other mods, you can remove it without breaking your game.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- johnwayne1930
- Version
- 1.1
- Downloads
- 39,020
- Endorsements
- 1,555
- Category
- Items and Objects - Player
- Created
- 2/11/2012
- Updated
- 6/2/2012
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