Shield Enchantments Special Edition

⭐ ⭐ (219 endorsements) 📥 8,526 downloads 📌 v1.3 📅 11/7/2016
🟠 Updated over a year ago

By beagle547 · Magic - Spells & Enchantments

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 9/30/2024 📅 Created: 11/7/2016
⚠️ 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

  • 👍 2.6% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #35 of 68 Magic - Spells & Enchantments mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Udate 1. 2   Added a new Amulet which when worn will enhance all shield enchantments (extended only).

Udate 1. 1c Cleaned up an overwrite record

My shield enchantments SE

- Healing Blockade - If an attack is blocked there is a chance that you will receive a healing effect.

- Lightning Blockade - If an attack is blocked your enemy will be shocked and staggers.

- Burning Blockade - If an attack is blocked it will set your enemy on fire and make them flee.

- Chilling Blockade - If you block an attack your enemy will freeze into solid ice increasing his resistance for that time.

-^ these four are the basic enchantments ^--v the following enchantments will only be available in the extended version v-

- Soul Trapping Blockade - If you block an attack and then attack with your shield within a few seconds Soul Trap will be cast on your victim.

each of these effects have a 10% chance to trigger except for the soul trap which will always work :3

the Spell amplifying Amulet will increase the effectiveness of each enchantment as well as increasing the chance to trigger each effect by 10%.

this is a  list with towns each containing one of these shields:

-- basic edition --

- Winterhold.

- Solitude.

- Riften.

- Falkreath.

-- extended --

- Winterhold.

- Markath.

The shields should randomly drop after you reach lvl 5.

You can disenchant it and use it on any other shield.

A quick guide to adjust the hit effect chance:

1. start SSEEdit and double click "Shield Enchantments.esp"

2. go to "Magic Effect"

3. Select any enchantment you want to edit with "Blockade" in its name

4. on the right side panel look for Script / Properties

5. adjust the Property RandomMin / RandomMax as you like (expand and double click the Float value)

6. save your changes

values have to be between 0 and 1

RandomMin: 0 and RandomMax 1 would give it a 100% chance

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Shield Enchantments Special Edition adds four new shield enchantments to Skyrim Special Edition, each with a 10% chance to trigger on block, plus a fifth Soul Trap enchantment in the extended version. An amulet enhances all enchantments. Shields are found in specific towns or as random drops after level 5, and can be disenchanted. Includes an SSEEdit guide for adjusting trigger chances.

✨ Key Features

Adds four basic shield enchantments: Healing Blockade, Lightning Blockade, Burning Blockade, and Chilling Blockade, each with a 10% chance to trigger on block.
Extended version adds Soul Trapping Blockade, which always works when you attack with your shield after blocking.
New Spell Amplifying Amulet increases the effectiveness and trigger chance of all shield enchantments by 10%.
Shields are placed in specific towns (Winterhold, Solitude, Riften, Falkreath for basic; Winterhold and Markarth for extended) and also drop randomly after level 5.
Enchantments can be disenchanted and applied to any other shield.
Includes an SSEEdit guide to adjust the trigger chance via script properties.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-tested with 219 endorsements and over 8.5k downloads—solid niche pick.
  • Four distinct elemental effects give real variety for block-focused builds.
  • Disenchantable, so you can put the effects on your favorite shield instead of being stuck with the placed ones.

⚠️ Cons

  • Only 10% trigger chance base might feel too rare in fast fights, though the amulet helps.
  • The extended version's Soul Trap is locked behind a separate version, so you miss out if you grab the basic one.
  • Compatibility risk with other mods that alter shield enchantments or magic effects—always check your load order.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who love tanky, block-centric builds and want a bit of magical flair on their shields. If you're a completionist who enjoys hunting down unique items in specific towns, this is right up your alley. Skip if you're not into enchantment tweaking or prefer more passive combat styles.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • If you're using a mod manager like Vortex or MO2, just drop the ESP into your mod folder and enable it—no extra steps needed.
  • To find the shields early, head to the listed towns and check the local blacksmith or general goods merchant; they might have one in stock.
  • Use the SSEEdit guide to bump up the trigger chance if 10% feels too unreliable—just be careful not to break the script values.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
beagle547
Version
1.3
Downloads
8,526
Endorsements
219
Category
Magic - Spells & Enchantments
Created
11/7/2016
Updated
9/30/2024

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