Arachnomancy - A Spider Scrolls Overhaul
⚪ Last updated 2022⚠️ 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 (3 images)
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.2% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #4 of 13 Magic - Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Arachnomancy is a complete overhaul of Skyrim's spider scrolls crafting system designed to balance existing spiders while adding powerful new ones to the game. The mod fixes a lot of inconsistency through the whole mechanic, and completely removes the need to visit Solstheim to use these cute and now powerful companions, distributing Albino Spiders and the Imbuing Chamber in the Harmugstahl dungeon. It also gives a new tool to alchemists as potency of spiders scales with Alchemy, and crafting them provides a bit of Alchemy experience.
Arachnomancy is designed to work alongside Apothecary, but doesn't require it.
The magnitudes in the following list reflect the strength of a spider created by a character with 100 Alchemy.
Exploding Fire Spider - You throw a dead Spider on the ground that explodes when an enemy gets close, dealing 80 Fire Damage. Targets on fire take extra damage over time.
Jumping Fire Spider - You throw a Spider on the ground that explodes on nearby enemies, dealing 120 Fire Damage. Targets on fire take extra damage over time.
Fire Cloaked Spider - You throw a Spider on the ground that deals 16 Fire Damage per second to nearby enemies. Targets on fire take extra damage over time.
Exploding Frost Spider - You throw a dead Spider on the ground that explodes when an enemy gets close, dealing 80 Frost Damage to Health and Stamina.
Jumping Frost Spider - You throw a Spider on the ground that explodes on nearby enemies, dealing 120 Frost Damage to Health and Stamina.
Frost Cloaked Spider - You throw a Spider on the ground that deals 16 Frost Damage per second to Health and Stamina to nearby enemies.
Exploding Shock Spider - You throw a dead Spider on the ground that explodes when an enemy gets close, dealing 80 Shock Damage to Health and Magicka.
Jumping Shock Spider - You throw a Spider on the ground that explodes on nearby enemies, dealing 120 Shock Damage to Health and Magicka.
Shock Cloaked Spider - You throw a Spider on the ground that deals 16 Shock Damage per second to Health and Magicka to nearby enemies.
Exploding Poison Spider - You throw a dead Spider on the ground that explodes when an enemy gets close, dealing 12 Poison Damage per second per 10 seconds.
Jumping Poison Spider - You throw a Spider on the ground that explodes on nearby enemies, dealing 18 Poison Damage per second 10 seconds.
Arachnomancy is a complete overhaul of Skyrim's spider scrolls crafting system, balancing existing spiders and adding powerful new ones. With 772 endorsements and 375,793 downloads, it's a popular choice for players seeking to enhance their alchemical spider gameplay.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust: 772 endorsements and 375k downloads
- Fills a niche that vanilla Skyrim barely touches
- Adds new toys for alchemy-focused characters
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2022 — may not be compatible with the latest Skyrim version or AE
- Requires the base game's spider scrolls system, which some players may find gimmicky
For Skyrim players who love alchemy and want to turn spider scrolls into a viable combat tool. Also for those who enjoy overhaul mods that expand underused mechanics. Skip if you never touch spider scrolls or prefer gameplay changes outside of crafting.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to read the mod's description page for any compatibility notes with other alchemy overhauls.
- If you're using a mod manager, let it handle the file placement to avoid overwriting issues.
- Test the new spider scrolls in a safe save to see how they fit your build before committing.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Delta
- Version
- 1.0.2
- Downloads
- 375,793
- Endorsements
- 772
- Category
- Magic - Gameplay
- Created
- 5/1/2022
- Updated
- 7/3/2022
🔧 How to Install Skyrim Mods
Download from Nexus.
📖 Full step-by-step install guide for Skyrim →
Visit the official mod page for specific installation instructions for this mod.
🎮 Need cheat codes or console commands? Check ur gaming wiki for Skyrim commands, item IDs, and more.
Keep browsing — more Skyrim mods await


