Faster Master Spells
⚪ Last updated 2018⚠️ Install Order · 6 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
- 👍 3.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #2 of 19 Magic - Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
I. General
The only thing this mod does is change the casting time of almost all Master Rank spells in Skyrim to one second. The one Master Rank spell that has been changed differently is Lightning Storm which has no cast time since said spell already has a short animation playing at the beginning.
The change was made since Master level spells are, quite frankly, underpowered when compared with similar Expert Rank spells while being dual cast and, while this doesn't completely fix that, it makes Master Rank spells much less of an annoyance to cast.
II. Requirements
The only requirement for this to work is the USSEP.
III. Installation
If using Vortex simply download, install and enable.
If downloading manually, extract the FasterMasterSpells.esp file into your "Skyrim Special Edition\Data" folder.
IV. Compatibility/Incompatibility
This mod edits all Master Rank spells in Skyrim and is most likely incompatible with anything that modifies them.
If you use Better Dead Thralls, use the version compatible with it.
Faster Master Spells reduces the casting time of almost all Master Rank spells in Skyrim Special Edition to one second, with Lightning Storm unchanged due to its existing animation. It aims to make Master spells less tedious to cast, though it doesn't fully address their power gap. Requires USSEP and is incompatible with mods that alter Master spells.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-trusted with 333 endorsements and over 9,000 downloads
- Directly addresses the annoyance of Master spell casting without overhauling balance
- Lightweight and simple—just one ESP file, no complex setup
⚠️ Cons
- Incompatible with any mod that edits Master Rank spells, which could conflict with popular magic overhauls
- Doesn't fix the underlying power imbalance between Master and Expert spells, so you might still feel underpowered
- Last updated in 2018, so it may not be actively maintained for newer game versions
For Skyrim players who want to use Master spells in combat without the long cast times that make them impractical. It's perfect for mage builds that rely on spells like Blizzard or Fire Storm but find the casting delay frustrating. Skip if you're looking for a full magic overhaul or if you use mods that already tweak Master spells.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're using Vortex, just download and enable—no extra steps needed.
- For manual install, drop the FasterMasterSpells.esp into your Data folder and make sure it's checked in your load order.
- If you use Better Dead Thralls, grab the compatible version from the mod page to avoid conflicts.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Thazon
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 9,027
- Endorsements
- 333
- Category
- Magic - Gameplay
- Created
- 11/27/2018
- Updated
- 11/27/2018
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