Requiem - Minor Arcana

⭐ ⭐ (640 endorsements) 📥 589,716 downloads 📌 v2.8.0 📅 1/7/2022
🟠 Updated over a year ago

By Axonis et al · Overhauls

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 3/15/2025 📅 Created: 1/7/2022
⚠️ Install Order · 6 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 ↗
6📦 Requiem Find it →

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
  • 🏆 #18 of 22 Overhauls mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

This mod is an update of Minor Arcana by Axonis to Requiem SE. As a bonus this version is split into several modules so that you can choose which parts of Minor Arcana you want in your game. In particular it's now possible to use the various roleplaying improvements without the somewhat notorious Forsworn overhaul. I also fixed the few remaining bugs and tweaked some details where I felt it was appropriate. For a full list of changes compared to the original Minor Arcana, check out the changelog. The most important changes are:

  • [] Removed Meteoric Reflexes from the Thief encounter. It's a highly problematic perk that arguably shouldn't be in Requiem, yet alone distributed to NPCs.

    [] Reverted level requirement for Dawnguard and A Daedra's Best Friend. The values were so high that many characters were effectively looked out of these quests.

    Requires Requiem 6. 0. 2. Older versions are not supported.

    A new game is strongly recommended as many changes will not properly appear otherwise.

    As a rule of thumb, I'd recommend loading Minor Arcana before other mods for Requiem. If in doubt, ask me or the respective mod authors.

    Civil War

    All Civil War related actors are updated with perks, tempered equipment, classes and combat styles to stop falling like flies. These aren't just NPC edits, but a complete and comprehensive Civil War overhaul for Requiem.

    Example 1: In a Civil War quest that involves draugr crypt exploration, all faction archers are now equipped with silver arrows.

    Example 2: In the beginning of the game, General Tullius is heard shouting: "Someone get the battlemages out here!". A string of issues were causing those battlemages to never actually look or act like battlemages, despite Requiem presenting the concept with the dead battlemage next to Gunjar in the Helgen Keep entrance. All of these issues have been dealt with and you'll now see real battlemages not only in Helgen but, occasionally, in Imperial patrols as well.

    Example 3: Upon joining a faction, the player character will receive a high-grade tempered outfit. Furthermore, all civil war soldiers, including the player once she joins up, make better use of their armor due to training, enjoying a bonus for any faction item they wear, as long as they are wearing their faction cuirass. For Stormcloaks, iron boots, gauntlets and basic shields are included in the bonus. Combined with the low level armor weight reductions, this additional protection should allow you to retain your beautifully designed faction armor as a viable option without sacrificing too much "roll-playing".

    Forsworn

    The Forsworn are overhauled to be the fearsome guerrillas everyone in the Reach is talking about. Trained to endure hardships while

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Requiem - Minor Arcana is an overhaul mod for Skyrim Special Edition that updates the Minor Arcana content to work with Requiem. It features a modular installation, allowing players to customize their experience. With 640 endorsements and nearly 590,000 downloads, it's a well-established addition for Requiem players.

✨ Key Features

Updates Minor Arcana content to be compatible with Requiem SE.
Modular installation allows players to choose which components to install.
Active development with a recent update in March 2025.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Huge download count (589,716) shows it's a go-to for Requiem players.
  • Modular install means you can tailor it to your load order without bloat.
  • Still being updated (March 2025) — nice to see an overhaul mod kept alive.

⚠️ Cons

  • Description is bare-bones — no details on what Minor Arcana actually changes.
  • Requires Requiem as a base, so it's useless if you don't run that overhaul.
  • 640 endorsements is decent but low compared to downloads — maybe not everyone's cup of tea.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who already run Requiem and want to expand its content with Minor Arcana. If you're not using Requiem, skip this — it's a dependency-heavy mod. If you're a Requiem veteran looking for more depth, this is worth a look.
📦 Install:Medium· 5-10 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure you have Requiem installed and properly set up before adding this mod.
  • Use a mod manager like MO2 or Vortex to handle the modular install — it'll save you headaches.
  • Check the mod's forum or comments for load order advice, since Requiem mods can be picky.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
Axonis et al
Version
2.8.0
Downloads
589,716
Endorsements
640
Category
Overhauls
Created
1/7/2022
Updated
3/15/2025

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