Spell Absorption Rework - A Non-Chance Based System

Mod Overview

This mod removes the randomness of Spell Absorption and reworks it into a more balanced and consistent mechanic. You will always absorb and resist part of a spell.

Vanilla spell absorption is an inconsistent mechanic. It relies on a dice roll, meaning you either fully absorb a spell, taking no damage and restoring magicka, or you get nothing. This makes it a literal hit-or-miss system. If you're lucky, you can take down mages in a breeze. And, if you're not, you just die unceremoniously. An overall very frustrating and inconsistent mechanic.

Enter Spell Absorption Rework – A Non-Chance Based System, my solution to bring consistency and fairness to one of Skyrim’s worst mechanics.

Spell Absorption Rework's implementation is 100% script-free and compatible with all mods.

My Changes

• []Spell Absorption now acts as a resistance against spells. it does not fully negate them. The more Spell Absorption you have, the less damage you take.[/]

  []This resist is independent of the Vanilla Magic Resist system and stacks with it. The damage cap for this resistance is 80%.[/]

  []The amount of Magicka you restore is also tied to your total Spell Absorption, through the following formula below:[/]

By default: The Base Magicka Restored is 5 for concertation spells (e.g. Novice Flames etc.). For all other casting types it is 10.

These values can modified independently from each other in the optional MCM Addon.

Optional Features (Available in the FOMOD)

All of the following features are optional and can be configured during installation via the FOMOD:

• []MCM Customization: An optional MCM addon is included, allowing you to adjust parts of the magicka restoration formula.[/]

  []Spell Absorption Cap: You can set a cap for Spell Absorption (default: 80%).[/]

  []Revert Damage Resistance Changes: You can choose to revert the damage resistance mechanic back to how it works in vanilla, (i.e chance-based). This does not affect the new magicka regeneration mechanic—magicka will always regenerate when hit by a spell, even if full damage is taken.[/]

[]Shock spells (spells with the "MagicDamageShock" keyword).[/]