First Person Paused Menus Light Detachment Fix

⭐ ⭐ (319 endorsements) 📥 70,301 downloads 📌 v1.1.1 📅 2/24/2024
🟡 Updated this year

By Meridiano · Bug Fixes

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 8/8/2026 📅 Created: 2/24/2024
⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
1🛠️ SKSE64 — Skyrim Script Extender 64 Download ↗
2🔧 USSEP — Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch Download ↗
3🖥️ SkyUI — SkyUI (MCM framework) Download ↗
4🧩 Address Library — Address Library for SKSE Plugins Download ↗
5🔧 SSE Engine Fixes — SSE Engine Fixes Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 0.5% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #47 of 92 Bug Fixes mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

This mod fixes torch light that detaches when you open any paused menu in first person. Not only torch light actually but all lights attached to player that use "AttachLight" node. This is a "common" node used in many cases like Candlelight spell, Quick Light mod, etc.

Skyrim SE 1. 5. 97

Skyrim SE/AE 1. 6. 317-1. 6. 1170 (Steam)

Skyrim SE/AE 1. 7. 99 (Steam)

Skyrim SE/AE 1. 6. 659 and 1. 6. 1179 (GOG)

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This small bug fix for Skyrim removes the torch light detachment that occurs when opening paused menus in first person. It's a simple, focused fix for players bothered by this visual glitch, with 319 endorsements and recent updates.

✨ Key Features

Fixes torch light detaching when opening paused menus in first person.
Lightweight bug fix mod with 319 endorsements.
Last updated August 2026, indicating active maintenance.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Solves a specific annoyance that many first-person players notice.
  • Community-approved with 319 endorsements and 70k downloads.
  • Recently updated, so it's likely compatible with current game versions.

⚠️ Cons

  • Niche fix—only affects torch light in paused menus, so if that doesn't bother you, it's pointless.
  • Potential conflicts with other mods that alter lighting or menu behavior.
  • Small scope means it won't address other first-person visual glitches.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who play in first person and find the torch light detaching in menus immersion-breaking. If you rarely use torches or don't notice the glitch, you can skip this—it's purely a visual fix.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Install with your mod manager and place it near the end of your load order to ensure it overrides other lighting mods.
  • If you use a mod that changes menu behavior, test this fix after installing to confirm it works.
  • Since it's a simple fix, you can easily remove it if it causes issues without affecting your save.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
Meridiano
Version
1.1.1
Downloads
70,301
Endorsements
319
Category
Bug Fixes
Created
2/24/2024
Updated
8/8/2026

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