Smart Cast SSE Patch

⭐ ⭐⭐ (2,485 endorsements) 📥 285,361 downloads 📌 v1.0 📅 2/20/2020
⚪ Last updated 2020

By sugoidogo · Magic - Gameplay

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 2/20/2020 📅 Created: 2/20/2020
⚠️ 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📦 SkyUI Find it →

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 0.9% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #10 of 13 Magic - Gameplay mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

This mod replaces the .bsa from Smart Cast by putting it through Cathedral Assets Optimizer. The original mod is required.

DISCLAIMER

Below is most of the original description. All the following pictures are missing. This description may be incomplete.

Many thanks to Brodual for featuring my mod in his youtube channel,

he explains in great detail each feature of this mod.

You can follow him on facebook or twitter.

Thanks to novajam for making another illustrative video, and to Gruntlock for making a video going nuts with my mod.

In a fight Skyrim's magic casting mechanic makes the caster a human loop, repeating all the steps over and over, switching spells back and forth. I feel that some spells should have different mechanics, for example, it would be nice that protective spells could be cast just by selecting them on the menu, instead of been equipped, charge and release.

This mod gives you the possibility to improve your magic casting gameplay with the following three alternatives:

You can assign a set of rules to a spell to be cast automatically

You can customize these special rings to cast spells when you wear them. You don't have to worry about your gear, the biped slot was not assigned to these rings, meaning that no item will be unequipped from your character

Cast more spells with just one hand, you can select up to 3 spells to be cast at the same time

You don't have to be a magic caster to benefit from this mod, if you are a warrior or a thief, you can create Smart Spells or Spell Rings to cast minor spells like Oakflesh or Fast Healing without switching your weapons, now you can use your magicka pool more often, even if it is very small.

Before installing this mod, make sure you have SkyUI 4. 1 and SKSE 1. 6. 16 installed, you can try using a lower version, but I programmed the scripts using those versions.

I recommend installing this mod with Nexus Mod Manager, but if you are installing it manually, just extract into your skyrim/data folder.

After a successful installation, wait around 20 seconds for the initialization message to appear and the MCM to announce the registration of 2 mod configuration pages, after that, you will be ready to go.

The mod revolves around the weapons and spell cache menus to help you customize your spell casting options. It is a little odd to use them, but the limitations of Papyrus gave me no other choice, here is the explication:

1. To get some spells or weapons up and running with the mod you have to equi

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Smart Cast SSE Patch is a Skyrim Special Edition mod that adds a Smart Cast system via SkyUI, letting you automatically cast spells when customizable rules are met. It also includes Spell Rings and Spell Combos for more efficient casting. With 2,485 endorsements and 285,361 downloads, it's a popular magic QoL mod, last updated in 2020.

✨ Key Features

Adds Smart Spells: automatically cast any spell when customizable rules are met.
Includes Spell Rings and Spell Combos to assist efficient casting.
Integrates with SkyUI for configuration.
Popular with 2,485 endorsements and 285,361 downloads.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community favorite with 2,485 endorsements and a huge download count (285k).
  • Automates spellcasting, freeing you to focus on combat and movement.
  • Spell Rings and Combos add depth for creative mage builds.

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2020 — may have compatibility issues with newer Skyrim SE updates or mods.
  • Requires SkyUI, so you're locked into that UI framework.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim mages who want to streamline casting and reduce menu fiddling. Perfect for players who love automation and customizing their spell loadout. Skip if you prefer manual casting or don't use SkyUI.
📦 Install:Medium· 5-10 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure SkyUI is installed and up to date before adding this mod.
  • Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to handle the install and load order.
  • Check the mod's posts section for user-made compatibility patches if you run other magic overhauls.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
sugoidogo
Version
1.0
Downloads
285,361
Endorsements
2,485
Category
Magic - Gameplay
Created
2/20/2020
Updated
2/20/2020

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