Spellbreaker Spell Reflection and Ward Visuals Restored - Cut Content Restoration
⚪ 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
- 👍 2.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #7 of 8 Armour - Shields mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Details
The mod restores Spellbreakers cut Spell Reflection mechanic as well as restore it's ward visual effects and sound.
While blocking Spellbreaker will now correctly display ward visual effects as well as play sound effects for ward hit and break.
The ward now accumulates ward power like the normal ward spell would so you don't need to start and stop blocking all the time just to refresh the shield.
It takes around 2 seconds (affected by perks) to charge up to it's full power of 50 and when you are struck by a spell the ward visually gets weaker. The visual effect will always update to the current strength of the ward, displaying the full ward visuals at 50 ward power. On top of that I restored a vanilla script that allows you to reflect incoming projectile spells by performing a bash attack at the projectile and aiming in the direction you want it delivered. It works flawlessly but takes some getting used to. A real fun mechanic though! It also plays an unused reflect sound effect when executed.
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Features
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[]Updated Ward effect with ward VFX and SFX
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]Ward will accumulate shield strength over time[]Bashing will reflect spell projectiles back in the direction you face
How is this Cut Content?
In the files I found the DA13SpellBreakerEnchScript and saw it wasn't attached to spellbreaker. The script was almost finished but somehow didn't make it. It's responsible for the reflect effect. No I don't see any major reason why it wasn't implemented, it's also a very short and efficient script not like the one on bloodskal blade in vanilla. I also noticed that spellbreakers ward was behaving odd and was also not displaying visuals or playing sound effects correctly. I looked into the effect and fixed that too, looked pretty much like an oversight to me. All in all this should absolutely have been in the base game, it's that much better.But isn't this in vanilla already?
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- []Not compatible with stuff changing spellbreaker, load this mod after conflicting mods. It's not necessary to buff spellbreaker even more beyond this mod
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Restores the spell reflection mechanic to the Spellbreaker shield and brings back its ward visuals and sound. A focused restoration mod for Skyrim players who want the shield's original cut content, with strong community support (1,216 endorsements).
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 1,216 endorsements and over 61k downloads.
- Brings back a cut mechanic that makes Spellbreaker actually reflect spells.
- Restores the visual and audio feedback so you know your ward is working.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2021, so it might not be compatible with the latest Skyrim updates or mods.
- Potential conflicts with other mods that alter Spellbreaker or ward mechanics.
- Only affects Spellbreaker—if you're looking for broader ward changes, this won't help.
For Skyrim players who want the Spellbreaker to actually reflect spells as originally intended, and who appreciate restoring cut content. If you're a completionist or lore enthusiast, this is a must-have. Skip if you're fine with the vanilla shield or want more extensive ward overhauls.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to place this mod after any other mods that modify Spellbreaker in your load order to avoid conflicts.
- If you use a mod manager, let it handle the file placement to keep your data folder clean.
- Test the shield in combat to see the reflection effect and hear the restored sound.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Exalderan
- Version
- 1.0.1
- Downloads
- 61,126
- Endorsements
- 1,216
- Category
- Armour - Shields
- Created
- 10/20/2021
- Updated
- 10/20/2021
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