Spells Will Give Off Light
⚪ Last updated 2012⚠️ Install Order · 3 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #6 of 21 Magic - Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
I DID IT!!!!!!! well, kind of. I fixed the shadows not being lit up. it is a simple ini tweak, go to skyrimPrefs.ini and under change \"bDeferredShadows=1 to 0. now spells will light up shadows. Also, this mod i have found is EXTREMELY incompatible with more dynamic shadows, lights will randomly go off in the environment from shadowed light overload. When you equip a spell, your hands will give off light like they should. Mod has been rebuilt from the ground up for less of a footprint in the spells. All spells should be covered. Mod does cause an fps hit depending on the strength of your cpu and the quality level of your shadows in your game. ATTENTION!!! Temporary ini fix for shadow striping: Go to your SkyrimPrefs.ini and edit the following lines to these values: iShadowMapResolution=2048 iShadowMaskQuarter=5 iBlurDeferredShadowMask=6 fShadowDistance=2500 Also get this mod: http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=8043 it will help with more shadow striping problems. All credit goes to JookyThingy for the ini edit, and Miral for the striping fix mod v4- Mod updated (finally) with fix for spells not working indoors. v3. 5- Mod rebuilt from the ground up, now that I have a better idea of what I\'m doing. Should be more compatible with magic mods now, as it doesn\'t edit spells, just the light they use. v3- all spells should be good now... let me know if there are any missing v2. 5- Healing and Ward spells added, flame light adjusted, thanks for the tip greenjam v2- Fire, shock, and frost v1- initial release, only fire Smaller Spell Radius Added! Radius reduced 20%, so torches are useful again. EVEN SMALLER Spell Radius Added! Radius reduced 50%, just a small glow now. EVEN SMALLER Spell Radius- 35% Reduction Added, Smaller glow than small, but still visible. All Optionals are standalone, do not mix with main file. Spells Will Give Off Light-Torch Radius Added! spells now give off DOUBLE the light the main file does. This version will likely have bugs with it, but it was a request. Install info: Simply unzip and put in */Skyrim/Data KNOWN ISSUES: In third person, you will see giant shadows of your hands, I can\'t think of a way to fix that, let me know if you think of one. Spell must cast shadows, or else the light does not leave the player. I cannot find a solution for this as of yet, since it is an engine bug, so you will have to make due with it for the time being. Spell light will sometimes go off indoors, it is another engine bug i cannot fix at the moment, but i will keep attempting to. This if my first mod, so be kind please :)
Spells Will Give Off Light makes all spells emit light when equipped and readied, eliminating the need to fumble in dark dungeons. With multiple intensity options, it brightens shadows and enhances visibility. This simple quality-of-life mod has earned 7,376 endorsements and remains a popular choice for Skyrim players.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 7,376 endorsements and 227k downloads
- No more fumbling in the dark—practical for dungeon crawling
- Multiple intensity settings let you dial in the perfect glow
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2012—may have compatibility issues with newer Skyrim versions or DLC
- Only affects equipped and readied spells, so you'll still need a torch for non-spell moments
For mage players who hate carrying torches and want immersive spell lighting. Perfect for stealth archers who dabble in magic and want to see in dark caves. Skip if you prefer gameplay overhauls—this is a pure QoL tweak.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's an older mod, use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to ensure proper load order and avoid conflicts.
- Test the intensity settings in a dark area like a cave to find the right balance for your playstyle.
- If you're playing Skyrim Special Edition, check if the mod needs a conversion or if a compatible version exists.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- Moredekai
- Version
- 4.0
- Downloads
- 227,426
- Endorsements
- 7,376
- Category
- Magic - Gameplay
- Created
- 2/9/2012
- Updated
- 5/22/2012
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