Immersive Necromancy - Craft and Command skeletons

⭐ ⭐ (179 endorsements) 📥 8,204 downloads 📌 v1.9.2 📅 11/19/2021
⚪ Last updated 2021

By Ramonfg95 · Magic - Gameplay

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 12/31/2021 📅 Created: 11/19/2021
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4🧩 Address Library — Address Library for SKSE Plugins Download ↗
5🔧 SSE Engine Fixes — SSE Engine Fixes Download ↗

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🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 2.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #15 of 19 Magic - Gameplay mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Click the changelog above or the logs tab to see the changes for the current version.Light, darkness the two sides of existence locked in an eternal struggle for the hearts and minds of the living, each side claims its share but what of those caugh in between? which way will they turn?

Assemble permanent skeletons in exchange of items and create your skeleton team.

All Skeletons scale at half your level regenerate health outside of combat and have Lightfoot perk (doesn't activate traps)

Each skeleton has it's own stats to match the role they are

People around you react while you have skeletons walking with you and will comment when assembling skeletons near them.

Watch the video demonstrations at the videos tab of the mod.

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Pay attention to the bandit flying and the epic endingWhere to buy the spells:

Winterhold: Phinis Gestor at the College of Winterhold

Whiterun: Farengar at Dragonsreach

Riverwood: Lucan Valerius at the Riverwood Trader

Spell books locations in the world:

The Ritual Stone

Anise cabin cellar

Brittleshin Pass

Hillgrund's Tomb

Fort Snowhawk

Hob's Fall Cave

Ilinalta's Deep

Kilkreath Ruins

Rannveig's Fast

The Midden Dark, has all items you need to start

Any type of warlock have a small chance to drop a random spell tome

New Spells:

To assemble the skeleton you have to cast the spell with the required items in your inventory, when the skeleton is destroyed they do not drop any items.

Assembled skeletons will periodicaly give you xp until destroyed

Novice - Skeleton - Role: Wildcard

Required items: 3 bone meal and petty soul gem

Perks: None

You are able to give him any weapon or items but if the skeleton dies your items will be lost.

Apprendice - Skeleton Warrior - Role: Tank

Required items: 3 bone meal, petty soul gem, iron sword, and iron shield.

Perks: Armsman, Bladesman, Elemental Protection and ShieldWall

Apprendice - Skeleton Berserker - Role: Melee Physical Damage

Required items: 3 bone meal, petty soul gem and iron battleaxe.

Perks: Barbarian and Limbsplitter

Apprendice - Skeleton Archer - Role: Ranged Physical Damage

Required items: 3 bone meal, petty soul gem and long bow.

Perks: Overdraw and Critical shot

Adept - Skeleton Mage - Role: Ranged Magic damage

Required items: 3 bone meal, petty soul gem, fire salts, frost salts, void salts and iron mac

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Immersive Necromancy lets Skyrim players assemble permanent skeleton companions from items, with spells sold by specific vendors and tomes scattered across the world. Skeletons scale at half your level, regenerate out of combat, and avoid traps, while NPCs react to your undead entourage. A niche gameplay mod with 179 endorsements, last updated in December 2021.

✨ Key Features

Assemble permanent skeletons by casting spells with required items in your inventory
Skeletons scale at half your level, regenerate health outside combat, and have the Lightfoot perk
NPCs react to your skeletons and comment when you assemble them nearby
Spell books can be found at 12+ locations including The Ritual Stone and Anise's cabin
Skeleton companions give XP periodically until destroyed
Novice Skeleton role: Wildcard, requires 3 bone meal and a petty soul gem

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Solid community backing with 179 endorsements and over 8,000 downloads
  • Skeletons scale at half your level, so they stay relevant as you progress
  • NPC reactions add immersion, making your undead entourage feel part of the world

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in December 2021, so it may have compatibility issues with newer Skyrim versions
  • If your skeleton dies, any items you gave it are lost forever—risky for valuable gear
  • Spell tomes are scattered across many locations, so collecting them all takes time and exploration
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who want a necromancer playthrough with permanent undead companions and a bit of roleplay depth. If you're looking for a simple summon-and-forget mod, this one requires item management and spell hunting. Skip if you prefer straightforward combat mods without inventory juggling.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 5 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Check the Midden Dark in Winterhold—it has all the starting items you need
  • Buy spells from Phinis Gestor in Winterhold, Farengar in Whiterun, or Lucan in Riverwood to avoid hunting tomes
  • Be careful what you equip on your skeletons—if they die, you lose those items permanently

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
Ramonfg95
Version
1.9.2
Downloads
8,204
Endorsements
179
Category
Magic - Gameplay
Created
11/19/2021
Updated
12/31/2021

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