Magic Improvements for Skyrim VR
⚪ 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
- 👍 0.5% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #2 of 9 VR mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This mod currently does 4 things:
1. Improved dual casting.
The dual-casting spell effect is moved in between your hands while dual-casting, instead of being stuck to your offhand in the base game. The effect is also scaled up in size based on how far your hands are from each other - the farther apart, the larger the effect. The effects from each hand come together and merge when you start dual-casting, and then separate back to each hand when you finish dual-casting.
In addition, aiming a dual-casted spell is now done by combining the direction of both hands, instead of just using the offhand to aim. You can now fine-tune your aim by moving either hand, and in general dual casting should feel much better.
Min/max spell scale while dual casting and the between-hand distance over which to scale them can be adjusted in this mod's ini file. You can also choose whether to use both hands to aim dual-casted spells, or choose a specific hand to aim them instead.
2. In-hand spell effects scale based on your current magicka percentage
You can now immersively get a general idea of how much magicka you have remaining, just by the size of the particle effects in your hands. This updates in real time, even while casting spells. Spell damage / etc. is unaffected, this is purely visual.
Min/max spell scale can be adjusted in this mod's ini file.
3. Spell aiming (the spell direction and crosshair positioning) is smoothed depending on the spell level (Novice, Apprentice, Adept, Expert, Master).
This should make aiming spells at longer ranges easier, as well as make higher level spells feel "weightier", especially Master spells, which have a significant amount of smoothing compared to all other levels. Smoothing is also increased slightly while dual casting, to make dual casting feel a bit more weighty compared to regular casting.
Smoothing amounts for each spell level, as well as the increase while dual-casting, can be adjusted in the ini file.
4. You can now edit the yaw/roll of spell aiming instead of just being able to edit the pitch as in the base game. This means that if you want to, you can now aim spells with your palm instead of the more gun-like aiming of the base game.
The base game's ini provides a single option, fMagicRotationPitch, to edit the pitch. This mod's ini file provides MagicRotationYaw and MagicRotationRoll to also adjust the yaw/roll.
This mod consists of two files, a .dll and a .ini file. Both files end up your skyrim's Data\SKSE\Plugins folder. The ini file is called misvr.ini.
If you would like to support future development, consider supporting me on patreon.
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Big thanks to Cangar for the video!
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Magic Improvements for Skyrim VR enhances spellcasting with vastly improved dual casting, smoother spell aiming, and spell effect size scaling based on magicka percentage. It also offers additional aiming options for VR, making it a must-have for VR mages. With 2,144 endorsements and 473,780 downloads, it's a proven community favorite.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 2,144 endorsements and nearly half a million downloads — clearly a go-to for VR mages.
- Directly tackles VR-specific pain points: dual casting and aiming feel much more natural.
- Scaling spell effects with magicka adds a cool visual cue that ties into gameplay.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in August 2022 — may not be fully compatible with the latest Skyrim VR updates or mods.
- No detailed documentation provided, so you'll need to experiment to find the right aiming options.
- Requires Skyrim VR specifically — no benefit for flat-screen players.
For Skyrim VR players who rely on magic and want a more fluid, immersive casting experience. If you're tired of clunky dual casting or imprecise aiming, this mod is a must-try. Skip if you play the non-VR version or prefer melee/archery builds.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have Skyrim VR and the latest SKSE VR installed, as many VR mods depend on it.
- Check your mod manager's load order — place this mod after other magic overhauls to avoid conflicts.
- Test the aiming options in a safe area first to find the sensitivity that feels right for your playstyle.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- FlyingParticle
- Version
- 1.2.0
- Downloads
- 473,780
- Endorsements
- 2,144
- Category
- VR
- Created
- 9/18/2021
- Updated
- 8/25/2022
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