Simple Paladin

⭐ ⭐ (495 endorsements) 📥 14,630 downloads 📌 v2.2 📅 12/9/2016
🟠 Updated over a year ago

By Sable17 · Magic - Spells & Enchantments

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 11/7/2024 📅 Created: 12/9/2016
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🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 3.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #38 of 64 Magic - Spells & Enchantments mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

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Lesser Power based Restoration spells for the Paladin on the go!

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PC  |  X1

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I wanted to be able to cast my restoration spells while wielding my badass two-handed hammer.

That's pretty much it. So here we are.

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Features

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☼ Adds Lesser Power versions of Restoration spells. They still cost mana to cast.

☼ Undead-only damaging spells will now damage any enemy.

☼ These spells give you Restoration skill experience.

☼ Their magnitude also scales with your Restoration skill.

☼ The spells have their own spell tomes (ie: "Power Tome: Flash Heal") and are distributed in the leveled lists.

☼ The spells are also affected by Restoration perks.

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Things to Note

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☼ Most spells are weaker/cost more than their vanilla counterparts to compensate for the fact that they are instant cast.

☼ Restoration leveling will be faster (on a per-spell basis only) at lower skill levels with these spells, but at higher skill levels it will be slower. Unless I make multiple ranks of spells, this is how it will have to be. I recommend using a Restoration trainer at high levels. On the bright side, the spells give their XP per cast, regardless of whether they hit a target or heal a wound. This is intentional. I consider it "practicing".

☼ This will conflict with anything that changes the spell tome leveled lists. I'm perfectly happy with making patches.

☼ Compatible with all perk and spell mods in the sense that it doesn't touch vanilla perks/spells. However, because I don't use perk mods, there could be balancing issues I'm unaware of. The worst that would happen is a few spells being stronger than intended.

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🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Simple Paladin adds Lesser Power versions of Restoration spells for Skyrim, letting you cast instant-cast heals and undead-bane spells while wielding two-handed weapons. Spells cost mana, scale with Restoration skill, grant XP, and come with their own tomes distributed in leveled lists. A focused quality-of-life mod for paladin builds.

✨ Key Features

Adds Lesser Power versions of Restoration spells that are instant cast and cost mana.
Undead-only damaging spells now damage any enemy.
Spells grant Restoration skill experience and scale magnitude with Restoration skill.
Spells have their own tomes (e.g., 'Power Tome: Flash Heal') distributed in leveled lists.
Spells are affected by Restoration perks.
Most spells are weaker or cost more than vanilla counterparts to balance instant casting.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Instant-cast Restoration spells are a game-changer for two-handed paladins—no more weapon swapping mid-fight.
  • Scales with your Restoration skill and perks, so it stays relevant as you level up.
  • Solid community trust with 495 endorsements and over 14k downloads.

⚠️ Cons

  • Conflicts with any mod that alters spell tome leveled lists, so you'll need patches if you use those.
  • Restoration leveling is faster at low skill but slower at high skill—might feel grindy without a trainer.
  • Balancing with perk mods isn't guaranteed since the author doesn't use them, so you might see overpowered or underpowered combos.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim paladins who love two-handed weapons but hate swapping to cast heals. Also great for players who want a more action-oriented Restoration playstyle. Skip if you're a pure mage or don't care about instant-cast utility.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Since these are Lesser Powers, they're in the Powers menu—bind them to a hotkey for quick access during combat.
  • If you use mods that change leveled lists (like MorrowLoot Ultimate), grab a patch from the mod page or make one with xEdit.
  • The spells give XP even if they miss or overheal, so you can 'practice' safely in town without wasting mana.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
Sable17
Version
2.2
Downloads
14,630
Endorsements
495
Category
Magic - Spells & Enchantments
Created
12/9/2016
Updated
11/7/2024

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