Better Magic Lights
🟠 Updated over a year ago⚠️ Install Order · 5 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
- 👍 4.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #40 of 51 Magic - Spells & Enchantments mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Changes the color of candle- and magelight. There's also an option for increased duration.
Installation: Choose options in the installer.
Better Magic Lights is a compact cosmetic mod for Skyrim that changes the color of candlelight and magelight spells, with an optional increased duration setting. It has 1,176 endorsements and 28,320 downloads, last updated in March 2025. This is a simple tweak for players who want visual variety in their magic effects.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 1,176 endorsements and over 28k downloads.
- Simple, lightweight tweak that doesn't overhaul magic systems.
- Recently updated (March 2025), so it's likely compatible with current game versions.
⚠️ Cons
- Only affects two spells, so it's a very narrow visual change.
- No mention of compatibility with other magic overhauls, so conflicts are possible.
- Limited to color and duration—no other enhancements like new light sources or effects.
For Skyrim players who want a quick visual refresh for candlelight and magelight without changing gameplay. If you're a completionist who likes tweaking every visual detail, this is a nice touch. Skip if you're looking for new spells or major magic overhauls—this is purely cosmetic.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2, install this mod through the manager to keep your load order clean.
- Test the color change in a dark dungeon to see if the new color fits your preference; you can adjust in the mod's options if available.
- Since this mod only affects two spells, it's safe to use with most other magic mods, but check for conflicts if you have mods that also alter candlelight or magelight.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Mortiganto
- Version
- 1.2
- Downloads
- 28,320
- Endorsements
- 1,176
- Category
- Magic - Spells & Enchantments
- Created
- 11/13/2016
- Updated
- 3/24/2025
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