Fleeting Torches SE

⭐ ⭐ (380 endorsements) 📥 641,196 downloads 📌 v1 📅 7/16/2022
⚪ Last updated 2022

By Mallakite · Immersion

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 7/16/2022 📅 Created: 7/16/2022
⚠️ 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

  • 👍 0.1% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #116 of 179 Immersion mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

LE Version

Mod Description

In vanilla Skyrim the torches last for 4 minutes while equipped, after which they will burn out and the torch is lost. However there is an exploit where you can unequip the torch before the duration runs out and reequip it to reset the timer, and therefore use the torch indefinitely.

This mod aims to prevent this by setting a longer duration on the torch, and remembering how much time has passed since using the torch even if you unequip and reequip. On reaching the torch's duration it will burn out and be removed from your inventory. This encourages players to find more torches, or preferably use a mod which allows you to craft torches.

Features

  • []Remembers how long the torch has been used even on relaunching the game

    []30 minutes or 1 hour (real time) torch duration options are available

    []Notification message saying how long in minutes is left on the torch, upon equipping or unequipping

    []Lightweight mod, a single script that triggers once only when the player equips or unequips a torch

    []Game timescale will not affect duration, it will always be 1 hour or 30 minutes real time

    []ESL flagged

    Compatibility

    Any mod which changes the record of 0001D4EC Torch01 is incompatible, load this mod under any mod which does so, or simply patch it in SSEEdit. However if the mod(s) that are conflicting extends the duration of the torch longer than 1 hour, then it is compatible no matter the load order.

    Recommended Mods

    Any mod which allows you to craft torches.

    • []Campfire

      []Complete Crafting Overhaul

      []Ars Metallica

      []Craftable Torches

      Also mods which darken dungeons making light sources like torches pretty much a necessity.

      • []Enhanced Lights and FX (Enhancer/Hardcore)

        []Dynamic Immersive Seriously Dark Dungeons

      • Darkened Dungeons Lightning

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Fleeting Torches SE is a small immersion mod for Skyrim Special Edition that removes the torch duration reset exploit, making torches burn out naturally. With 380 endorsements and over 641k downloads, it's a popular quality-of-life fix for players who want more realistic torch management.

✨ Key Features

Prevents the torch duration reset exploit by unequipping and reequipping the torch before the timer runs out.
Torches will now burn out and need to be replaced, adding a layer of resource management.
Lightweight mod with no additional dependencies, easy to install and uninstall.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-approved with 380 endorsements and over 641k downloads, showing it's a trusted fix.
  • Simple and effective: directly addresses a common exploit without adding bloat.
  • Enhances immersion for players who want a more survival-like experience.

⚠️ Cons

  • May frustrate players who rely on the exploit for convenience, as torches will now expire.
  • No compatibility notes provided, so it may conflict with other torch-related mods.
  • Last updated in 2022, so it might not be compatible with the latest Skyrim SE patches.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who want a more immersive and challenging torch system, especially those who enjoy survival mechanics. Skip if you prefer the convenience of infinite torches or use mods that alter torch behavior.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Install with a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to keep your load order clean.
  • If you use other torch mods, test for conflicts by placing Fleeting Torches SE after them in your load order.
  • Remember to carry spare torches or a lantern, as your current torch will now burn out.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
Mallakite
Version
1
Downloads
641,196
Endorsements
380
Category
Immersion
Created
7/16/2022
Updated
7/16/2022

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