Skyshards
⚪ Last updated 2021⚠️ 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
- 👍 0.7% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #3 of 5 Collectables, Treasure Hunts, and Puzzles mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Skyshards
Knowledge Through Absorption
Skyshards v1. 6. 0
HEADS UP! This is for the SSE version of Skyrim.
For standard/legendary version click here!
Description
Greetings, Adventurer, and thank you for stopping by! Curious as to what Skyshards is all about? Well then, let's begin shall we?
This mod was born out of the desire to bring about the Skyshard hunting experience that The Elder Scrolls Online brought us.
Never played ESO before? No problem! This mod adds 108 Skyshards, which are objects containing a magical essence that can be absorbed, throughout the 9 holds. After 3 (configurable) Skyshards are absorbed, you will gain 1 (configurable) perk point that you can invest as you please.
In ESO the Skyshards would emit a beacon of light as well as emit a specific sound, making finding them somewhat trivial if you had a keen eye/sense of hearing. So with the help from developer videos as a reference, I had new sounds created, along with adding Skyshard beacons based off of in-game assets.
Skyshards now emit an ambience sound when you are near them which increases in volume as you get closer, allowing you to pinpoint them accurately with sound alone. Custom Sound Output Models allow for fine-tuning of the audio to ensure a perfect experience for headphones and standard speakers.
The Skyshards and their beacons (if enabled) are dynamically affected by light so you will get a varied and exciting experience each and every time, based on the time of day as well as the weather and several other factors.
Furthermore, thanks to pointers from DSAMG - Dragon Soul Absorb More Glorious, I have implemented an animation sequence that plays when you absorb a Skyshard, much like the original from ESO.
The result? Hopefully a rather epic Skyshard experience, similar to the original from ESO! But don't take my word for it, see for yourself down below.
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Requirements
None for now, except the base game; Skyrim, of course.
Installation
I thoroughly recommend using Mod Organizer to help installing mods and managing your load order.
For NMM users, simply hit the "Download With Manager" button and enable the mod once the download completes.
For those of you who still prefer a manual approach the instructions are as follows:
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Skyshards adds 30 collectible Skyshards to Skyrim, inspired by ESO. Absorbing every 3 (default) grants a perk point, offering a new progression path for exploration-focused players. With 9,319 endorsements and 1.3M downloads, it's a popular, lightweight addition.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust: 9,319 endorsements and 1.3M downloads.
- Adds a meaningful exploration reward without overhauling gameplay.
- Configurable interval (default 3) lets you adjust perk point gain.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2021 — may have compatibility issues with the latest Skyrim versions.
- Perk point rewards might unbalance the game for players who prefer a challenge.
For Skyrim players who love exploration and want a reason to scour every corner of the map. Also great for those who enjoy ESO's Skyshard hunting and want that experience in Skyrim. Skip if you're looking for combat or quest mods — this is purely a collectible and progression tweak.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to install and manage Skyshards easily.
- Check the mod's page for any patches if you're using other mods that alter perk points or leveling.
- If you want a slower progression, you can adjust the number of Skyshards needed per perk point via the mod's config file.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Deadmano
- Version
- 1.6.0
- Downloads
- 1,288,051
- Endorsements
- 9,319
- Category
- Collectables, Treasure Hunts, and Puzzles
- Created
- 12/25/2021
- Updated
- 12/25/2021
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