Amy's Replacement Spell Runes
⚪ Last updated 2019⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
🖼️ Gallery (2 images)
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #189 of 352 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
I have been playing around in GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) https://www.gimp.org/ and created replacement spell runes for Skyrim SE, from the original game we have; Fire, Frost and Shock and from the Dragonborn DLC; Ash, Frenzy and Poison.
I like the look of them and they show up in game nicely and they should work for LE too they are all saved in DXT5 compression format.
The Legendary Edition version can be found here https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/99140?
The runes came to be from brushes I got for GIMP from Obsidian Dawn https://www.obsidiandawn.com/ and they are beautiful.
Inside the folder,
Textures/DLC02/effects/
runeash01.dds
runefrenzy01.dds
runepoison01.dds
Textures/effects
runefire01.dds
runefrost01.dds
runeshock01.dds
Added an optional file for the shock rune, this is what I am using in game, removed the central rune and left the bolt through the centre
Txt file with credits back to original creator of the brushes
If you like them please endorse it would mean a lot. Thanks and enjoy.
GIMP 2. 10. 12
Obsidian Dawn brushes
V1 Mod Uploaded
V2 Fixes to size, all now 1024x1024
V2 Optional shock rune
Obsidian Dawn https://www.obsidiandawn.com/
A texture replacer for spell runes in Skyrim, covering both the base game and Dragonborn DLC. With 924 endorsements and 67k downloads, it's a popular cosmetic upgrade for players who want sharper, more detailed rune visuals without changing gameplay.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 924 endorsements and 67k downloads
- Covers both base game and Dragonborn runes in one mod
- Simple texture swap that's easy to install and remove
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2019, so it may not be compatible with the latest Skyrim versions or mods
- No preview images or detailed description, so you can't see the new look before installing
- Potential conflicts with other mods that alter the same rune textures
For Skyrim players who want a fresh look at their spell runes without overhauling the whole game. If you're a mage or use rune spells often, this is a quick visual upgrade. Skip if you're looking for gameplay changes or if you prefer a more comprehensive texture pack.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to easily install and uninstall the mod
- If you're playing Skyrim Special Edition, check if the mod is compatible or if you need to convert the textures
- Load order usually doesn't matter for texture replacers, but place it after other mods that might affect runes
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Spooky Dovah
- Version
- 2
- Downloads
- 67,218
- Endorsements
- 924
- Category
- Models and Textures
- Created
- 8/26/2019
- Updated
- 8/28/2019
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