Skyrim New Master Spells
⚪ Last updated 2017⚠️ 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
- 👍 3.8% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #25 of 44 Magic - Spells & Enchantments mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This mod is also available for Skyrim Legendary Edition, which can be found here. Were you also disappointed when you finally got to level 100 with a school of magic only to find the Master Level spells were rubbish? Especially Destruction and Restoration Magic’s Master spells? Did you also find that although it looked cool, the Master Destruction spells were practically useless with the long charge up animation and 4. 5 second casting time duration that was easily interruptible with any hit you received?
Thinking back on it, the Destruction spells I enjoyed using most were the first three spells you learned, namely Flames, Frostbite and Sparks. When used these spells were cast instantly and issued a continuous stream of destruction magic that was not interruptible.
Too bad that you out-leveled them, in that they did too little damage for practical use at higher levels. Another aspect that disappointed me about destruction magic is that you could not use it amongst friendlies without also harming them (thinking about the civil war and town's folk battling vampires and such).
What this mod does?
This mod adds new Master Level Spells to the game. Destruction, Restoration, Illusion and Alteration spells.
1. New Master Destruction Spells
This mod adds three new Destruction spells to the game:
Master Flames
Issues a torrent of instant fire that is not interruptible and which that does high fire damage per second to the target. The flame can pass through targets and damage multiple enemies simultaneously, in you frontal arc.
Targets are also set on fire, which does extra fire damage. There is a 50% chance to incinerate the target. Additionally it harms hostile targets only. Cannot affect companions or friendlies, so feel free to use it to roast vampires, and such, right amongst the town people, without the flames harming friendlies.
Master Frost
Issues an instant blast of frost that is not interruptible and which that does high frost damage per second to the target. It slows enemies down and will damage multiple front-facing enemies at once. It has a chance to paralyse-freeze targets. Also it harms hostile targets only. Cannot affect companions or friendlies, so feel free to use it to use it amongst friendlies.
Master Lightning
Issues a torrent of instant fire that is not interruptible and which that does high shock damage per second to the target. Lightning damages Health and Magicka. Th
Adds new Master Level spells to Skyrim, including destructive spells that won't harm followers or friendlies, plus utility spells. A well-received magic expansion with 807 endorsements, last updated in 2017.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 807 endorsements and over 21k downloads.
- Friendly-fire protection on destructive spells is a huge QoL win for mage builds.
- Adds both offensive and utility spells, so it's not just another damage pack.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2017, so it may not be compatible with the latest Skyrim versions or mods.
- No mention of compatibility with popular magic overhauls like Ordinator or Apocalypse.
- Only adds Master-level spells, so lower-level mages won't see much until late game.
For Skyrim mage players who want more endgame spell options without the hassle of friendly fire. If you're a stealth archer or warrior, this mod won't change your game. Skip if you're looking for early-game spells or a complete magic overhaul.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're using a mod manager like Vortex or MO2, just download and install; load order rarely matters for spell additions.
- Test the friendly-fire protection in a town before relying on it in combat—some mods can override it.
- Since it's from 2017, check the mod page for any patches if you're using the Special Edition or Anniversary Edition.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Avengarth
- Version
- 1.1
- Downloads
- 21,067
- Endorsements
- 807
- Category
- Magic - Spells & Enchantments
- Created
- 8/30/2017
- Updated
- 8/30/2017
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