Edmond's Cinematic Dragon Soul Absorption Remastered ESL
⚪ Last updated 2024⚠️ 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
- 👍 1.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #143 of 148 Immersion mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
- Rebuilt and now ESL -
This is a remaster of my original mod "Cinematic Dragon Soul Absorption." As with the original mod with this mod installed when you absorb a dragon soul thematic music will play and the player will perform a animation, leading up to a explosive effect. Everything is customizable and you will be able to choose from male and female vocals or no vocals if you would like. Build music leading up to the animations can be selected or not selected as well.
Additionally your default master level destruction spell animation will be the animation that plays while you absorb a dragon soul. This means this mod will benefit from any animation replacer that you want to use meaning this mod will work with and benefit from every single spell animation mod on nexus out of the box. Additionally, I have also provided a few spell animation replacers of my own that you can choose from which include a kneeling animation and a floating animation. You do Not need to run FINIS or Nemesis for this mod to work either. This mod only requires Skyrim that's it.
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Compared to the original mod this mod has the following:
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[]All of the form IDs have been compressed and the mod itself is flagged ESL.
[]As with the original mod this mod is highly compatible and will not have any conflicts outside of mods overwriting the audio.
[]I have renamed every .esp offered in the mod file to reflect the new version of the mod.
[]This version of the mod now includes two new male shouts that were not previously included in the main file of the original mod.
[]A number of animation choices that were more rigged and made less sense in the original mod have have been removed.
[]I have updated the mod so that high quality mixed instrumental endings following the absorption of a dragon soul is the default.
[]I re-reviewed the ESP's and cleaned out vestigial edits that no longer were needed making the mod file lighter.
[]I have rebuilt the FOMOD from scratch and streamlined the installation process.
[]As with the previous version your default master level destruction spell animation will be the animation that plays while you absorb a dragon soul. This means this mod will benefit from any animation replacer that you want to use meaning this mod will work with and benefit from every single spell animation mod on nexus out of the box. Additionally, I have also provided a few spell animation replacers of my own that you can choose from
Edmond's Cinematic Dragon Soul Absorption Remastered ESL is an immersion mod for Skyrim that replaces the default dragon soul absorption with a valiant shout, epic build music, and a cinematic explosion of power. It offers customizable vocals (male, female, or instrumental) and is flagged ESL for better load order flexibility. With 1,118 endorsements and 86,292 downloads, it's a popular choice for players seeking a more dramatic experience.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 1,118 endorsements and 86k downloads
- Adds a cinematic flair to a core game moment
- Customizable vocals let you tailor the experience
⚠️ Cons
- May conflict with other mods that alter dragon soul absorption
- ESL flag might not be compatible with all mod setups
- Last updated in 2024, so future Skyrim updates could break it
For Skyrim players who want to make dragon soul absorption feel more epic and immersive. If you're tired of the vanilla animation and want a customizable, cinematic overhaul, this is for you. Skip if you prefer minimal changes or use mods that already overhaul this mechanic.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's ESL-flagged, it won't count toward your mod limit, but ensure your mod manager supports ESL files.
- Test the vocals in-game to see which option fits your character's vibe.
- If you use other dragon overhaul mods, check load order to avoid conflicts.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Edmond Noir
- Version
- v1.0
- Downloads
- 86,292
- Endorsements
- 1,118
- Category
- Immersion
- Created
- 9/8/2024
- Updated
- 9/8/2024
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