Lighting The 7000 Steps
⚪ Last updated 2022⚠️ Install Order · 5 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
- 👍 0.7% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #8 of 25 Locations - Vanilla mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This mod adds a small bowl of flaming embers to each of the shrines along the 7000 steps to High Hrothgar.
As I'm taking the path up, especially in the dark, I tend to walk past 1 or 2 of the shrines without realising. Then I don't get my buff when I reach the top.
It's also nice to see a glow in the distance on the cold mountain otherwise devoid of light.
LE Port
Thank you to vsmods97 for porting for me: Lighting The 7000 Steps LE
ESL
I've been into xEdit and flagged my file as ESL. This is my first attempt, so I'm hoping all went well with it. Please let me know if there's any issues.
Compatibility
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[]Legacy of The Dragonborn - does not interfere with objects placed at the shrines.
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]Lux/Lux Orbis/Lux Via - Lux does not place any lights at the shrines.[]Should be compatible with any other mods that don't place objects at the shrines.
[]JK's High Hrothgar - candles are placed on the 10th shrine - patch available in optional files (my first ever patch using xEdit, please let me know of any issues)
[]Should be compatible with survival mods for warmth (such as Frostfall) as I used vanilla assets.
This is my first mod, and my first time really making anything in the Creation Kit. I'm surprised I actually managed to do it. For this reason, if any patches are required for any other mods, I'm not sure if I would be able to solve them, depending on what the problem is. But please, do let me know if you come across any problems.Patches
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Console
- []Xbox One
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[]Pleasing Polygon Increase - High Hrothgar Braziers - for smoother bowls
This small mod adds braziers to each shrine along the 7000 Steps to High Hrothgar, improving visibility and atmosphere during pilgrimages. With 891 endorsements and 119,030 downloads, it's a popular, lightweight enhancement for Skyrim players who frequent this iconic path.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 891 endorsements and over 119k downloads
- Simple, focused improvement that makes the pilgrimage more immersive
- No heavy scripts or textures—just a clean visual touch
⚠️ Cons
- Only affects the 7000 Steps area, so impact is limited to that region
- May conflict with other mods that overhaul the same shrines or path
- Last updated in 2022, so it might not be compatible with the latest Skyrim versions
For Skyrim players who frequently climb the 7000 Steps and want a bit more light and life on the journey. If you're a completionist who appreciates small atmospheric touches, this is a nice addition. Skip if you're looking for major overhauls or gameplay changes—this is purely cosmetic.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're using a mod manager like Vortex or MO2, just download and install—it's a simple plugin.
- Check your load order to ensure it doesn't conflict with other shrine overhaul mods.
- For Skyrim Special Edition, make sure you grab the correct version if available.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Teknikah
- Version
- 1.2
- Downloads
- 119,030
- Endorsements
- 891
- Category
- Locations - Vanilla
- Created
- 11/1/2022
- Updated
- 11/2/2022
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