Dynamic Candles - Blow Them Out and Light Again
🟠 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
- 👍 1.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #122 of 166 Immersion mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This is a continuation of my series of mods focused on interactive items. Enjoy!
The source files are on my GitHub.
Description:
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[]You can extinguish or light candles by activating or casting a spell on them. Optionally, with an animation (see the last gif).
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]Lanterns are not included, check out my other mod for that - LightsBane. It allows to extinguish and destroy all lanterns.[]Removable torches: Dynamic Torches - Base Object Swapper, and for non-community shaders users - Dynamic Torches.
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[]You can also enable the feature that allows to disable unattached to a candle lights upon blowing it out in the MCM.
⚬ Be cautious: if there are too many light sources in a cell or you chose a large radius, there may be delays in model changing.
⚬ May not work for outdoor candles (outside of cities) and some fake light sources due to their position.
⚬ Recommended to use with Light Placer-based mods as an alternative.
- []Most of the meshes are vanilla, so if you notice any small inconsistencies between the lit and unlit models, it means they are original counterparts from the base game.
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[]If you want to experience a little more realism, you can check to install the Eternal Flames patch in FOMOD. It replaces ruins candles with extinguished ones where it makes sense.
[*]Available candles list: Ruins candles, imperial candles, candlesticks, glazed candles, candle horns, chandeliers, candelabras, sconces, Riekling candles, AE CC candles, Diverse Candles' candles, HS Resources candles, Antique Colo
Dynamic Candles lets you blow out and re-light candles of all kinds in Skyrim, adding a simple immersion layer to the game. With 698 endorsements and over 61,000 downloads, it's a popular quality-of-life mod for players who want more interactive lighting.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid community backing (698 endorsements) and a ton of downloads (61k+), so it's proven to work for many players.
- Tiny but meaningful immersion boost—blowing out candles adds a nice touch for roleplayers and stealth fans.
- Lightweight concept that doesn't overhaul anything, so it's easy to fit into most load orders.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in February 2025, so it might not be fully compatible with the latest Skyrim updates or other lighting mods.
- Only affects candles—if you're looking for broader interactivity (torches, lanterns), this won't cover that.
- Potential conflicts with mods that alter candle behavior or lighting systems, so you'll need to test it with your setup.
For Skyrim players who love small immersion details and want to interact with the world more naturally. If you're into roleplaying or stealth gameplay, this is a nice touch. Skip it if you want major gameplay changes—this is purely cosmetic and interactive.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're using a mod manager like Vortex or MO2, just download and install—it's a simple plugin, so no extra steps.
- Test it in a candle-heavy area like a tavern to make sure it works with your other lighting mods.
- Since it's an immersion mod, it pairs well with survival or roleplay mods that make lighting matter.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- kwamagg
- Version
- 1.7
- Downloads
- 61,840
- Endorsements
- 698
- Category
- Immersion
- Created
- 1/19/2025
- Updated
- 2/23/2025
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