Medieval Lanterns of Skyrim
⚪ Last updated 2019⚠️ 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
- 👍 2.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #124 of 401 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
- MLOS greatly increases the variety of the candle lanterns used by the people of Skyrim. Each hold will now have its own candle lantern, in interiors and exteriors, and a matching metal decoration on its light posts.
- MLOS replaces a great portion of the candle lanterns found in Skyrim interiors (around 900/1550) with custom made models of higher detail and quality. It will not modify/add/remove any interior light sources.
- MLOS installs light posts across the main roads of Skyrim. Those come with a single light source per lantern.
- As of 1. 0. 3 all hanging lanterns in exteriors are animated and will react with the wind.
DAYTIME LIGHTS OUT
Optional. Scripted. MCM configurable.
Will turn off the reflecting light of the candle lanterns during day time.
Its never recommended to uninstall scripted mods during a playthrough.
Scripts by tarlazo.
More than 20 models have been used in total, 9 basic candle lanterns, one for each hold, plus some variations and a few special ones. They should all look medieval, realistic and very suitable for the era and place.
As low in your order as possible.
COMPATIBILITY
- Incompatible with LoS , since both mods are practically doing the same thing (in exteriors) and they will conflict
- Incompatible with Blowing in the Wind. The lanterns are already animated. Animated signage here
- Compatibility with interior lighting mods should be fine.
- Compatible with Point the Way.
- Compatible with JK Cities (full version) via patch provided on this page. The patch is not required if using the 'No Lights' version of JK's cities.
- Compatible with BS Bruma via patch provided on this page. This is an optional integration patch.
- Compatible with The Great Cities via patch provided on this page.
- Compatible and fully integrated into Solitude Expansion via patch provided on this page
- Compatible and fully integrated into all Arthmoor's Villages expansions via multi patch provided on this page.
- Compatible and fully integrated into the Settlements Expanded mod via patch provided on this page.
- Compatible with Skyrim Bridges via patch provided in this pages.
- Compatible with RLO Exteriors via patch provided in the page. (RLO Interiors highly recommended, RLO Exteriors not recommended)
Despite what LooT might say, MLoS must load AFTER rlo exteriors (and/or interiors). Correct load order is RLO > MLoS > patch
- Compatible with Dawn of Skyrim (after a quick look in xEDIT) only if MLoS is loaded last. Otherwise, double lanterns will appear.
- Compatible with ReLighting Skyrim (after a quick look in xEDIT).
Check the sticky post for more info related to comp
Medieval Lanterns of Skyrim expands the single candle lantern model in Skyrim to 16 regional variants and adds light posts with candle lanterns along main roads. It also introduces animated lanterns, enhancing visual variety and atmosphere. This mod is for players seeking more immersive and diverse lighting in their game world.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community favorite with 4,684 endorsements and over 209k downloads
- Turns boring repetitive lanterns into 16 distinct regional styles
- Animated lanterns add a subtle but cool touch to roads
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2019, so might not be fully compatible with the latest Skyrim versions or other lighting mods
- Adding light posts along roads could conflict with other mods that alter road layouts or add their own lights
- Animated lanterns might cause a slight performance hit on lower-end systems
For Skyrim players who want more visual variety in the world without overhauling the entire lighting system. If you're into immersion and regional flavor, this is a must-have. Skip if you prefer minimalistic mods or are running heavy lighting overhauls that might conflict.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're using a mod manager, install this mod and let it overwrite any conflicting files for the best results.
- Check your load order: place this mod after other lighting mods to ensure its lanterns appear correctly.
- For the animated lanterns, make sure your game is updated to the version that supports them, or they might not show up.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- mathy79
- Version
- 1.0.5
- Downloads
- 209,501
- Endorsements
- 4,684
- Category
- Models and Textures
- Created
- 7/24/2019
- Updated
- 8/12/2019
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