Dragonborn Empowered Shouts (now a choice of 2 versions)
⚪ Last updated 2018⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 4.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #38 of 113 Immersion mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
While this mod still works, it has been supplanted by my 'Classic RPG Archtypes AND FULL NPC Perks GAME OVERHAUL' mod.
Hi Guys, I share my mods and don't ask for donations. But if you enjoy my work, all I ask is you leave me an Endorsement! Thank you!
*NO Modder currently has permission to include my work in their Mod List/Collections!
V 2. 00 release + ALT release version! Yes, this mod is actually a choice of 2 different mods that have a similar concept, but different execution! Choose whichever best suits your tastes! ..... I personally find the ALT version the most 'realistic/balanced/logical', but to each their own!
Mod Description:
... BY SLAYING A DRAGON, YOU STEAL IT'S POWER!!!
Sounds AMAZINGLY EPIC, right? ......well, in Vanilla Skyrim that means you now have a Dragon Soul that you can use to unlock shouts....kind of 'meh'!
With this mod, you ALSO get a slight reduction in the Shout Cool Down timer for each Dragon Soul you absorb. Slay (and absorb) several Dragons, and you'll be able to shout much more often.
Standard Version Details:
-Each Dragon Soul absorbed reduces the shout cool down timer by 1%. Once you've absorbed 100 Dragon Souls (or more), the Dragon Shout ability has no cool down period!
-The Dragon Shout 'Kyne's Peace' now gives a small healing/restore stamina effect as well. Lvl1 30/30, Lvl2 50/50, Lvl3 70/70.
I added healing + stamina restore because 1) it fits Kyne's lore and 2) some players want to do a no magic play through (except shouts).
Alternative Version Details:
-Each Dragon Soul absorbed reduces the shout cool down timer by 1%....as long as you don't use the Dragon Soul to unlock words of power. Basically, you now have to choose between hoarding Dragon Souls and adding their power to your Thu'um (reduced cooldown) OR using the Dragon Souls to further unlock shouts!
-The Dragon Shout 'Kyne's Peace' now gives a small healing/restore stamina effect as well. Lvl1 30/30, Lvl2 50/50, Lvl3 70/70.
I added healing + stamina restore because 1) it fits Kyne's lore and 2) some players want to do a no magic play through (except shouts).
Additional notes for both mod version:
-All playable races are now affected by this mod.
-The Standard version uses a count check against the GlobalValue Dragon Souls Absorbed to determine % cooldown.
-The Alt version uses an ActorValue (targeting player) count check against 'carried' Dragonsouls # to determine % cooldown.
PLZ NO COMPLAINTS! I did this mod mostly for myself, and am sharing it because some of you expressed interest.
Dragonborn Empowered Shouts reduces shout cooldown timers when you absorb dragon souls, with two versions to choose from. A lightweight immersion tweak for Skyrim players who want faster shout recovery without overhauling the system.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 258 endorsements
- Simple concept that fits immersion mods
- Two versions give flexibility
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2018, so may not be compatible with the latest Skyrim versions
- No details on how much cooldown is reduced, so balance is unknown
- Potential conflicts with other shout overhaul mods
For Skyrim players who want a straightforward way to use shouts more often without a full overhaul. If you're a dragon soul hoarder who hates waiting for cooldowns, this is for you. Skip if you prefer shout mods that add new shouts or complex mechanics.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to download the version that matches your game (e.g., Special Edition vs. Legendary) if applicable.
- If you use other shout mods, load this one after them to ensure its changes apply.
- Test the cooldown reduction early to see if it feels balanced for your playstyle.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Paradoxnrt
- Version
- 2.01
- Downloads
- 5,979
- Endorsements
- 258
- Category
- Immersion
- Created
- 3/22/2017
- Updated
- 3/18/2018
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