Dragon Shouts Overhaul
⚪ Last updated 2017⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.6% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #6 of 21 Magic - Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This is basically the same file as the one on skyrim nexus. I have no interest in fixing one bug- the dragonborn one where the special word effect you pick won't be applied. Don't know how to fix it, don't care. I just thought I'd reupload the mod.
Shouts are lore-wise supposed to be very powerful and a devastating form of magic. By the time you hit level 30, shouts become worthless. This mod changes that. It balances shouts and even adds some very cool unique effects on the third word. For instance Ice Form will freeze the target forever on the third word, and Soul Tear will create a permanent thrall (until it dies). Frost Breath is no longer a frost version of Fire Breath. They are now two different shouts to be used by different types of players. It's things like this that I think make this mod unique from others.
This mod will completely change the usefulness of shouts in Skyrim. Shout recharge times have all been redone based on their effectiveness and power. Shouts like Clear Skies, Animal Allegiance, and Kyne's Peace have had their charge times reduced significantly, while Clear Skies has had its charge time completely removed. Shouts like Fire Breath have had their charge times reduced also, but it will be less noticeable in game.
- For some reason I missed two of the shouts for the cheat versions. Fixed.
- Added a Cheat Version for all files. See below.
- The first and second words of Unrelenting Force have had their damage reduced. Not by much though and it shouldn't be that noticeable. If anything it lowers the difficulty as Draugr use the first and second words.
- Some shouts that I overlooked have been modified to be more useful.
- Draugr can no longer use Frost Breath because I found it to be annoying. Sick of getting frozen.
- Draugr's Unrelenting Force fixed. They can no longer fling enemies like the player's shout.
- Dragon Aspect sadly now has a 300 second charge time. Too overpowered with stacking effects.
- Cyclone is now a tornado. Use third word for epic fun. Dragonborn file v2. 0
- Unrelenting force finally fixed for good. Skyrim file v2. 2
- Added a combined version. Read the description! v2. 0
- Fixed the third word of Bend Will. Dragonborn file v1. 2
- Fixed a glitch in which the main quest would not progress. Skyrim file v2. 0
- Buffed Unrelenting Force and added some more bug fixes. Skyrim file v1. 2
- Fixed problems with the shout Dragon Aspect for the Dragonborn file. v 1. 1
- Aura Whisper, Elemental Fury, Disarm, Dismay, blah blah blah now have either: increased range/affect enemies at higher levels as compared to vanilla.
- All Shouts with a projectile have had their speed and range increased.
- Become Ethereal has had its duration increased significantly.
- Call of Valo
Dragon Shouts Overhaul is a gameplay mod for Skyrim that rebalances all shouts to make them more effective and viable. With 614 endorsements and 16,903 downloads, it's a community-approved overhaul for players who want shouts to be a more powerful part of their build.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved (614 endorsements) and well-downloaded (16.9k downloads) – clearly a mod people trust.
- Directly addresses a common complaint: shouts feel weak and situational, so this overhaul makes them actually worth using.
- Simple concept, no bloat – just a focused rebalance of shouts.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2017, so it might not be compatible with newer Skyrim versions or mods that also alter shouts.
- No specific details on which shouts are changed or how, so you're going in blind on the exact balance changes.
- Potential conflicts with other shout mods or perk overhauls that touch the same systems – check your load order.
For Skyrim players who love using shouts but feel they fall off in late game. If you're a Dragonborn who wants Fus Ro Dah to actually stagger dragons, this is for you. Skip if you're happy with vanilla shout balance or prefer more comprehensive overhauls that touch other mechanics.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since this mod was last updated in 2017, make sure you're using a mod manager to easily disable it if you encounter issues with other mods.
- If you use other shout-related mods, place this one lower in your load order to ensure its changes take priority.
- Test shouts in a new save or after a clean save to avoid conflicts with existing shout cooldowns.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Dave1029
- Version
- 1
- Downloads
- 16,903
- Endorsements
- 614
- Category
- Magic - Gameplay
- Created
- 6/28/2017
- Updated
- 6/28/2017
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