Atronach Friendly Fire

⭐ ⭐ (750 endorsements) 📥 431,010 downloads 📌 v3.0.0 📅 7/11/2021
⚪ Last updated 2023

By SeaSparrow · Magic - Gameplay

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 5/12/2023 📅 Created: 7/11/2021
⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
1🛠️ SKSE64 — Skyrim Script Extender 64 Download ↗
2🔧 USSEP — Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch Download ↗
3🖥️ SkyUI — SkyUI (MCM framework) Download ↗
4🧩 Address Library — Address Library for SKSE Plugins Download ↗
5🔧 SSE Engine Fixes — SSE Engine Fixes Download ↗

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

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 0.2% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #2 of 13 Magic - Gameplay mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

What is Atronach Friendly Fire?

Atronach Friendly Fire is a small, simple mod with a HUGE impact on gameplay - Hitting Atronachs with a spell or enchanted weapon that matches their element will now heal them instead of doing nothing. This simple premise will elevate your immersion to heights previously unknown. Plus, it's a really fun take on an Elementalist build!

How to install and where to load?
Atronach Friendly only requires SKSE64 to be installed, and load order does not matter. Install whenever - even in the middle of a running save. Uninstalling is NOT recommended, it might corrupt your save.

Additionally, if you have PO3's excellent Spell Perk Item Distributor installed, the FOMOD contains an option to disable the Cloak Spell in favor of an Ability. Recommended, but not required.

As of V3+, Perk Entry Point Extender is supported. If you have it installed, the mod automatically uses it to calculate your spell's actual magnitude - meaning that the limitation of only using the base magnitude is no more!

What about mod-added Atronachs?

As of version 2. 0, all Atronachs that fall under the Fire, Frost, and Shock categories are supported out of the box, including modded ones, no patches required. In a future 2. 1 update, this will be extended to other Atronachs, such as Poison and Sun Atronachs. For more technical information, if the Atronach has the ActorTypeDaedra keyword and has 100% or more resistance to an element, it will be healed when struck by that element.

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Atronach Friendly Fire is a small gameplay tweak for Skyrim that makes friendly conjured atronachs heal when hit with a spell of the same element. With 750 endorsements and over 431,000 downloads, it's a popular quality-of-life fix for mage players. Last updated in May 2023, it remains a simple, effective addition.

✨ Key Features

Friendly atronachs heal when hit with a spell of the same element.
Works for all elemental atronachs (fire, frost, storm).
Simple gameplay tweak with no new assets or scripts.
Lightweight and compatible with most mod setups.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Huge download count (431k) shows it's a must-have for mage builds.
  • Tiny mod that does exactly what it says—no bloat, no conflicts.
  • Community-approved with 750 endorsements, so it's stable and reliable.

⚠️ Cons

  • Only affects friendly atronachs—if you don't summon them, it's useless.
  • No MCM or config options; it's a one-trick pony.
  • Last updated in 2023, so it might not be patched for the latest Skyrim updates.
🎯 Is This For You?
For mage players who love summoning atronachs and hate accidentally damaging them in the heat of battle. Also great for anyone who wants a small quality-of-life fix without overhauling magic. Skip if you never use conjuration or prefer more comprehensive magic mods.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure to load this mod after any magic overhaul mods to ensure the healing effect applies correctly.
  • If you use a mod manager, let it handle the file placement—it's a simple ESP, so no manual merging needed.
  • Test with a summoned flame atronach and a fire spell to see the healing in action before relying on it in combat.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
SeaSparrow
Version
3.0.0
Downloads
431,010
Endorsements
750
Category
Magic - Gameplay
Created
7/11/2021
Updated
5/12/2023

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