Menhir - Standing Stones of Skyrim

⭐ ⭐⭐ (1,097 endorsements) 📥 740,624 downloads 📌 vv3.2 📅 12/11/2021
🟡 Updated this year

By Magus80 · Gameplay

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 6/30/2026 📅 Created: 12/11/2021
⚠️ 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
  • 🏆 #39 of 113 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

As a huge fan of Andromeda, Evenstar, and several other standing stone mods, I decided to try my hand at my own version of replacing the standing stones.  The goal I wanted was to make some of the lesser used stones more desirable to use while also changing up the more used stones.

I was never a fan of the vanilla "one-a-day" powers either, so I eliminated those in favor of having passives/multiple passives.  Some are kept towards the lore while others are entirely changed.  This is nowhere close to what authors like Enai and others have done....just me messing around for my personal game.

Standing Stones:

APPRENTICE:  Arcanist's Boon:   Waterbreathing, +50 Magicka, +50% Magicka Regeneration, -50% Weakness to Magicka

ATRONACH:  Ward of the North:   15% Spell Absorb, +50 Magicka, -50% Magicka Regeneration

LADY:  Queen's Blessing:   +10 Speechcraft,  +15% Buying Prices,  +7% Movement Speed

LORD:  Honor & Glory:   +20 Health, +35 Armor Rating, +15% Magic Resistance

LOVER:  Soulmate's Desire:   +15 to Health, Magicka & Stamina, All skills improve 7% faster

MAGE:  Lorekeeper's Grace:   +30 Magicka, All Mage skills improve 8% faster

RITUAL:  Mannimarco's Ambition:   Summon or reanimate an additional minion

SERPENT:  Northern Pride:  +25% Resist Frost, +10% Critical Hit chance, +15% damage to Dragons

SHADOW:  Athrilor's Blessing:   +20% Sneaking, +15% Illusion, Muffle magnitude increased by . 5

STEED:  Steed's Vigor:   +50 Carry Weight, +15% Stamina Regeneration, +5% Movement Speed

THIEF:   Six's Cunning:   +30 Stamina, All Stealth skills improve 8% faster

TOWER:  Tower's Vigil:   +50 Armor Rating, +15% additional damage, +50% Disease Resist

WARRIOR:  Hero's Heart:  +30 Health, All Warrior skills increase 8% faster

INSTALLATION:

Use MO2 to install with manager option, sort using the ACTUAL LOOT PROGRAM, not that "Sort" button! it will place it appropriately.

You can(NOT recommended) also manually install. Use the Manual download option, drag the archive into your Data folder and extract it there, overwrite when asked. Removal is not recommended whatsoever on a save....always start a new game...that's just good modding practices.

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Menhir - Standing Stones of Skyrim overhauls the standing stone powers and abilities, replacing their effects and giving each stone a new model. With 1,097 endorsements and 740,624 downloads, it's a popular gameplay mod for Skyrim players seeking a fresh take on the vanilla stone system.

✨ Key Features

Replaces the powers and abilities of all standing stones.
Adds new models for each standing stone.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community favorite with 1,097 endorsements and over 740k downloads.
  • Gives a fresh twist to the standing stones, making them feel new again.
  • New models add visual variety to the world.

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated June 2026 — could be outdated if the game has received updates since then.
  • No compatibility info mentioned; may conflict with other mods that alter standing stones.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who want to revitalize the standing stone system with new abilities and visuals. If you're tired of the vanilla stones and want a fresh experience without overhauling the whole game, this is for you. Skip if you prefer to keep the original stone effects.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure to read the mod's description on the Nexus page for any specific load order instructions.
  • If you use other mods that affect standing stones, check for compatibility patches or load this mod after them.
  • Consider using a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to easily install and manage this mod.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
Magus80
Version
v3.2
Downloads
740,624
Endorsements
1,097
Category
Gameplay
Created
12/11/2021
Updated
6/30/2026

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