Wearable Lanterns
⚪ Last updated 2016⚠️ 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
- 🏆 #1 of 17 Items and Objects - Player mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Wearable Lanterns is the definitive worn lantern mod for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.
Adds a craftable, wearable travel lantern that can be hooked onto your belt, or carried in your hand. Catch a torchbug in an empty torchbug lantern and let it light the way in dark dungeons while you keep your hands free during combat and adventuring. If Dragonborn is installed, you can craft a paper lantern as well.
If Campfire is installed, you can craft travel and paper lanterns from Survival Skills: Create Item, and use lantern oil as tinder for your campfire.
The lantern’s placement on the belt was inspired by Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess. It also heralds the visual style of Dragon’s Dogma. The way you use and toggle your lantern (held or worn) can be changed using the SkyUI Mod Configuration Menu.
Wearable Lanterns supports both keyboard and gamepad control. Press a hotkey, or hold a control down for a second or more (Use, Sprint, or Ready Weapon) to toggle your lantern on or off and check your remaining lantern fuel.
Featured in PC Gamer's 50 Best Skyrim Mods.
See here for a full change log and patch notes.
Wearable Lanterns by Chesko adds a craftable Travel Lantern that can be hooked onto your belt or held in your hand, plus Torchbug Lanterns and follower support. With over 113k endorsements and 2.8M downloads, it's a highly popular quality-of-life mod for Skyrim players who want hands-free lighting.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Massive community trust with 113,794 endorsements and 2.8M downloads.
- Hands-free lighting means you can fight and loot without dropping your torch.
- Follower support lets your whole party light up the dungeon.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2016 — may need compatibility patches for newer Skyrim versions or mods.
- Requires Skyrim base game; not for Special Edition unless you use a conversion.
For Skyrim players who are tired of juggling torches during combat or exploration. Perfect for stealth archers, mages, or anyone who wants immersive lighting without the hassle. Skip if you prefer gameplay overhauls — this is a pure utility mod.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to install — it's a simple drag-and-drop.
- If you're on Skyrim Special Edition, look for a port or use the original with compatibility patches.
- Craft the lantern at a forge under the Misc section — you'll need a few common materials like iron and leather.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- Chesko
- Version
- 4.0.2
- Downloads
- 2,843,968
- Endorsements
- 113,794
- Category
- Items and Objects - Player
- Created
- 5/20/2012
- Updated
- 6/19/2016
🔗 Required By 16 Mods
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