Enchantment Art Extender
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.3% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #7 of 33 Magic - Spells & Enchantments mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Enchantment Art Extender is an SKSE plugin that allows enchantments to have unique visual effects depending on what weapon they are attached to.
For Mod Authors
Interested in making a mod that relies on this framework? Take a look at the wiki for up-to-date information.
Looking for a quick start config? See here:
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[]Create a json file in SKSE/Plugins/EnchantmentArtExtender. You can do that by changing the extension of a text file from .txt to .json.[/]
[]Paste this in:[/]
"WeaponArt": "Skyrim.esm|0x10A045",
"WeaponKeywords": "WeapTypeSword",
"EnchantmentKeywords": "MagicDamageFrost"
}You're done! Now all swords enchanted with a frost enchantment will use the chillrend effect.
Requirements and runtimes:
1. Skyrim SE version 1. 6. 1130+. If you are still on 1. 5. 97, you can use the port by Fuzzless (still requires this mod).
2. Skyrim Script Extender - For installation instructions, refer to this video by GamerPoets.
3. Address Library for SKSE Plugins - Install with your mod manager of choice.
Acknowledgements
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[]Jg1
Author of Vibrant Weapons (and several other cool mods you should definitely be checking out). The implementation of this is heavily inspired by Vibrant Weapons.[/
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[]Parapets
Help with V2 of the mod.[/
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[]Komegaki
Mod image.[/
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[]Doodlez
Author of... well. A ton of great stuff. I used the meshes found in Player Spell Lighting to attach the light (no longer used past 2. 0).[/
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Plugin Source - Github
Note - Actions have been set up for this repository. The links under each action actually produce the mod itself, and can be used as a mirror if you so feel inclined.
Note - As of version 3. 0. 0, this mod is licensed under GPLv3. Existing forks (including ports) may choose to continue using whatever license they want.
Enchantment Art Extender is an SKSE plugin that distributes new enchantment effects on weapons using config files. It has 2,283 endorsements and nearly 900,000 downloads, indicating strong community trust. Last updated June 2026, it remains actively maintained. Ideal for modders and players seeking customizable weapon enchantments.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge download count (890k) shows it's a staple for many load orders.
- Config-driven design means you can tweak enchantment distribution to your liking.
- Recent update (June 2026) suggests the author is still supporting it.
⚠️ Cons
- Requires SKSE, so console players or those avoiding script extenders are out of luck.
- Config files might be intimidating if you're not comfortable editing text files.
For Skyrim modders who want to add variety to weapon enchantments without manually editing every item. Also great for players who enjoy tweaking mods via config files. Skip if you prefer plug-and-play mods with no setup.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have the latest SKSE64 installed and that your game version matches.
- Check the mod's config files in the Data folder to see how enchantment effects are distributed—you can customize them.
- Use a mod manager like MO2 or Vortex to keep track of the plugin and configs.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- SeaSparrow
- Version
- 1
- Downloads
- 890,346
- Endorsements
- 2,283
- Category
- Magic - Spells & Enchantments
- Created
- 2/11/2024
- Updated
- 6/16/2026
🔗 Required By 1 Mod
These mods list this mod as a dependency.
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