Truly Balanced Destruction Magic

⭐ ⭐⭐ (1,672 endorsements) 📥 27,041 downloads 📌 v4 📅 2/17/2012
⚪ Last updated 2012

By 1LastShot · Magic - Gameplay

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 4/22/2012 📅 Created: 2/17/2012
⚠️ Install Order · 3 steps
1🛠️ SKSE — Skyrim Script Extender Download ↗
2🔧 USLEEP — Unofficial Skyrim Legendary Edition Patch Download ↗
3🖥️ SkyUI — SkyUI (MCM framework) Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 6.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #3 of 20 Magic - Gameplay mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

This mod balances the Destruction magic system. If you have ever played as a mage you will find that your spells quickly become underpowered. While on the other hand the \"Impact\" perk is overpowered and lets you juggle your enemies to death without the need for real skill. (I won\'t be changing dual casting, people complain it doesn\'t improve the damage of spells, but it allows you to use the \"Impact\" perk which is more than enough. Increasing the damage to cost ratio would be overpowered.) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Impact stagger chance poll! Even though update 4 is out, I will still take poll results for future updates: http://www.yourfreepoll.com/uwtjmmdjsp.html (It says 66% is the current value, but it\'s not, it\'s 60% now) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- UPDATE4: Most importantly first, I fixed this mod from affecting enchantments! No longer will enchanted weapons be rape-overpowered. Upgraded the impact chance to 60% from 50%, because poll is between 50% and 66%. Removed the damage addition of 0. 1 to make up for up\'d impact chance (also the spells don\'t need to be any more powerful than what the original multiplyer does). UPDATE3: Minor fixes UPDATE2: Changed impact chance from 66% to 50%, due to poll results. \" Destruction\" perk % increases only affect the level of skill (Novice Destruction only affects only Novice spells, not all spells). Changed \" Destruction\" perk multipliers. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - Spell damage is now multiplied by your Destruction level divided by 100, plus 1. (ex. Level 69 = 1. 69) - Stagger chance of the \"Impact\" perk is decreased from 100% to 50% to prevent juggling. - All the \" Destruction\" perks now multiply damage. (In addition to their existing effect of decreasing magicka cost by 1/2 for each level.): Novice Destruction - Changes 1 and 2 come into effect (Above ^) Novice Spell damage increased by 5% Apprentice Destruction - Apprentice Spell damage increased by 4% Adept Destruction - Adept Spell damage increased by 3% Expert Destruction - Expert Spell damage increased by 2% Master Destruction - Master Spell damage increased by 1% For example, say you are level 69, with the \"Apprentice Destruction\" perk casting Firebolt. (Firebolt\'s base damage is 25). Here is the formula: 251. 69*1. 04 = 43 (Skyrim will always round downwards) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For those who believe this mod is overpowered or underpowered, just change your game difficulty. For a reference, I play on expert. If you unsubscribe, plea

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A compact gameplay mod that adjusts Destruction magic damage to improve balance in Skyrim. With 1,672 endorsements and 27,041 downloads, it's a community-trusted tweak for mage players. Last updated in 2012, so it targets the original game and may need compatibility checks with newer versions.

✨ Key Features

Adjusts Destruction magic damage for better balance.
Simple gameplay tweak focused on magic scaling.
Community-approved with 1,672 endorsements.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-approved (1,672 endorsements) — clearly fills a need for mage players.
  • Lightweight and focused: just tweaks damage numbers, no bloat.
  • Decent download count (27,041) shows real usage.

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2012 — likely outdated for Skyrim Special Edition or Anniversary Edition.
  • Only adjusts damage — doesn't address other Destruction magic issues like cost or perk scaling.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim mage players who feel Destruction magic falls off in damage and want a straightforward fix. Skip if you're on Special Edition or want a more comprehensive magic overhaul.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • If you're on Skyrim Special Edition, this mod may not work — check for a port or use a similar mod from the SE Nexus.
  • Load this mod after other magic overhauls to ensure its damage changes take priority.
  • Test damage on a low-level enemy first to see if the balance feels right for your playthrough.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim LE Mods
Author
1LastShot
Version
4
Downloads
27,041
Endorsements
1,672
Category
Magic - Gameplay
Created
2/17/2012
Updated
4/22/2012

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