Empowered Archmage Robes
⚪ Last updated 2017⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #38 of 68 Magic - Spells & Enchantments mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This mod alters the Archmage Robes you are rewarded with at the conclusion of the College of Winterhold questline into a more powerful version. There are multiple versions available, here are the stat changes:
Archmage Robes (default settings)
- []Fortify Alteration, 15 pts
- []Fortify Conjuration, 15 pts
- []Fortify Destruction, 15 pts
- []Fortify Restoration, 15 pts
- []Fortify Illusion, 15 pts
- []Regenerate Magicka, 100 pts
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[]Fortify Magicka, 50 pts (Hooded version only)
Empowered Archmage Robes
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- []Fortify Conjuration, 25 pts
- []Fortify Destruction, 25 pts
- []Fortify Restoration, 25 pts
- []Fortify Illusion, 25 pts
- []Regenerate Magicka, 150 pts
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[]Fortify Magicka, 75 pts
Empowered Archmage Robes (x2 version)
- []Fortify Alteration, 30 pts
- []Fortify Conjuration, 30 pts
- []Fortify Destruction, 30 pts
- []Fortify Restoration, 30 pts
- []Fortify Illusion, 30 pts
- []Regenerate Magicka, 200 pts
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[]Fortify Magicka, 100 pts
Empowered Archmage Robes (x3 plus version)
- [
- []Fortify Conjuration, 50 pts
- []Fortify Destruction, 50 pts
- []Fortify Restoration, 50 pts
- []Fortify Illusion, 50 pts
- []Regenerate Magicka, 300 pts
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[]Fortify Magicka, 150 pts
Notes
Fortify <magic skill> in the listings above mean a reduction in spell casting costs under default settings if you are unsure of what that means. So for example the "30 pts" listing for each magic skill in the x2 version means all spells will have their casting costs reduced by 30% when the robes from that version are equipped.
For the "x3 plus' version listed above, the plus part of the name is due to the fact that 50% spell reduction seemed like a nice round number rather than a 45% reduction which would be the actual value of 3 times the default numbers for the robes. Consider the added 5% reduction a small extra gift due to me liking the number
Empowered Archmage Robes buffs the Archmage Robes from the College of Winterhold questline with multiple balance options, from a modest 25% cost reduction to an overpowered 50% reduction plus massive magicka regen. It's a simple, popular tweak for mage characters who want more power from their endgame reward.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-trusted with 268 endorsements and over 8,400 downloads.
- Multiple balance options let you pick your power level, from a fair boost to god-tier.
- Simple, direct change to a quest reward—no new assets or scripts to worry about.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2017, so it may not be compatible with newer Skyrim versions or mods that also alter Archmage Robes.
- The x3 plus version is absurdly overpowered and will trivialize most magic combat.
- Only affects the Archmage Robes—if you use a replacer mod for that item, expect conflicts.
For Skyrim mage players who feel the vanilla Archmage Robes are underwhelming and want a customizable power boost. Pick the default or empowered version for a balanced endgame reward, or go x3 plus if you just want to feel like a god. Skip if you prefer gameplay overhauls that rebalance all magic items.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Choose the version that fits your playstyle—start with the default or empowered version if you want a fair boost, and save x3 plus for a power fantasy playthrough.
- If you use a mod that changes the Archmage Robes' appearance or stats, load this mod after it to ensure the buffs apply.
- The hooded version adds Fortify Magicka, so pick it if you need extra mana for sustained casting.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Urtho
- Version
- 1.1
- Downloads
- 8,466
- Endorsements
- 268
- Category
- Magic - Spells & Enchantments
- Created
- 5/20/2017
- Updated
- 5/20/2017
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