ENB Lights For Effect Shaders
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⚠️ Install Order · 6 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.3% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #31 of 108 Visuals and Graphics mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
ENB LIGHTS FOR EFFECT SHADERS
Requirements
Skyrim SE 1. 5. 39 onwards
meh's Address Library for SKSE Plugins
powerofthree's Tweaks
ENB with EnableComplexParticleLights enabled OR Light Limit Fix
Description
SKSE plugin that adds enb lights to all particle based effect shaders. Supports effect shaders from all mods, no patches or conflict resolving needed.
effect shaders must be emitting particles. Blood/smoke/dirt/fluid effect shaders are skipped since they shouldn't have enb lights? (if you do need your blood to glow, please let me know).
ENB lights can be performance intensive so you can control what actors receive ENB lights in po3_ENBLightsForEffectShaders.ini (found in Data/SKSE/Plugins). Valid types are player only/player and teammates only/everyone.
Blacklist/Override
Blacklist and overrides should be written to an .ini file containing the suffix "_ENBL", in the Data folder (for example, MyMod_ENBL.ini).
These configs can be shared among users, just like SPID _DISTR files.
Blacklist certain effect shaders or all effect shaders from an entire mod.
EffectShader = MyEffectShaderEditorID
EffectShader = 0x123
EffectShader = 0x123~MyMod.esp
EffectShader = MyMod.esp
Poison and RASS effect shaders are blacklisted by default.
You can also override automatic color selection by specifying your own effectshader | color type combination.
List of override color types
None (same as blacklisting it)
Telekinesis
Detect Life
Turn Undead
EffectShader = MyEffectShaderEditorID|Reanimate
EffectShader = 0x123|Shock
EffectShader = 0x123~MyMod.esp|Fire
Installation
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[]Install as normal with a mod manager. [/]
Compatibility
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[]Other ENB light mods that add lights to effect shaders using addon models - no conflict but redundant.[/]
Credits
Source
[]Ryan (SniffleMan) for CommonLibSSE[/] <
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[]Other ENB light mods that add lights to effect shaders using addon models - no conflict but redundant.[/]
This SKSE plugin adds ENB light sources to all effect shaders in Skyrim, enhancing visual depth and immersion. With 6,949 endorsements and 2.7 million downloads, it's a widely adopted utility for modders and players seeking better lighting integration.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust: 6,949 endorsements and 2.7 million downloads show it's a go-to for lighting mods.
- Simple purpose: makes ENB lights work with effect shaders, which is a game-changer for visual consistency.
- Active maintenance: last updated in October 2024, so it's current with Skyrim's modding scene.
⚠️ Cons
- Requires SKSE, so you're locked into that dependency and need to keep it updated.
- If you don't use ENB, this mod is useless—it's purely for ENB users.
For Skyrim modders who use ENB and want every effect shader to emit light properly, enhancing realism. Skip if you don't use ENB or prefer simpler lighting overhauls.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have the latest SKSE64 installed and that your game version matches, or the plugin won't load.
- Use a mod manager like MO2 or Vortex to install and manage the plugin, and check for conflicts with other lighting mods.
- If you're new to ENB, get a preset first and test this mod in a few areas to see the difference in effect shaders.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- powerofthree
- Version
- 2.2.0
- Downloads
- 2,697,205
- Endorsements
- 6,949
- Category
- Visuals and Graphics
- Created
- 9/30/2021
- Updated
- 10/9/2024
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