Spiderbros - Throwing Spider Overhaul

⭐ ⭐⭐ (1,265 endorsements) 📥 244,144 downloads 📌 v1.0.0 📅 12/16/2021
⚪ Last updated 2022

By Enai Siaion · Gameplay

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 2/12/2022 📅 Created: 12/16/2021
⚠️ Install Order · 5 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 ↗

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

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 0.5% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #3 of 104 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

External links

Discuss this mod on /r/EnaiRim or the Enairim Discord

Features

Throwing spiders are the "smart bomb" of Skyrim: a rare, difficult to replenish resource to inflict burst damage and other effects. However, they are fairly bugged and so rare as to be unusable. Spiderbros makes them more accessible, more effective, and scale better.

This is version 0. 1. 0. Further updates may come based on feedback.

Obtaining your spiders

Spiders are created in the Imbuing Chamber at White Ridge Barrow.

You can also find spiders by using an Egg-Laying Spider on a living target, which generates more random spiders, or occasionally loot them in the place of gems.

For alternate sources of spiders, see the Spider Hunter perk in Vokrii - Minimalistic Perks of Skyrim, or place your Milestones from Odin - Skyrim Magic Overhaul or Apocalypse - Magic of Skyrim near the Imbuing Chamber for easy access.

All spider types

  • []Fix many spiders being incorrectly considered Destruction spells despite gaining no bonuses.

    []Fix inconsistent naming.

    []Fix various incorrect visuals and sounds (frost explosions with fire blur, etc).

    []Fix inconsistent descriptions.

    Modified: Exploding spiders

    Tosses a dead spider which explodes when an enemy gets too close, doing X damage to friend and foe.

    • []Damaged Albino Spider Pod + Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald/Amethyst = 3 Exploding Spiders (6 if Flawless)

      []Level 1-10: 50 elemental damage, or 7 poison damage for 10 seconds.

      []Level 10-20: 100 elemental damage, or 15 poison damage for 10 seconds.

      []Level 20-30: 150 elemental damage, or 22 poison damage for 10 seconds.

      []Level 30-40: 200 elemental damage, or 30 poison damage for 10 seconds.

      []Level 40-50: 250 elemental damage, or 37 poison damage for 10 s

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Spiderbros is a script-free overhaul for throwing spiders in Skyrim, making them more useful, adding new spider types, and fixing numerous bugs. It's a popular gameplay mod with over 1,200 endorsements, ideal for players who want a more viable and varied spider-based combat style.

✨ Key Features

Improves the functionality and usefulness of throwing spiders.
Adds several new spider types to the game.
Fixes a number of bugs related to throwing spiders.
Entirely script-free, reducing performance impact and compatibility issues.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community favorite with 1,265 endorsements and 244k downloads — clearly a well-loved overhaul.
  • Script-free design means it's lightweight and less likely to conflict with other mods.
  • Adds new spider types, giving you more tactical options in combat.

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2022 — might not be fully compatible with the latest Skyrim version or other mods.
  • Focused solely on throwing spiders — if you don't use them, this mod won't matter to you.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who enjoy using throwing spiders and want them to be more effective and varied. Also great for those who appreciate lightweight, script-free mods that enhance niche gameplay elements. Skip if you never touch throwing spiders or prefer major gameplay overhauls.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Since it's script-free, you can safely add or remove it mid-playthrough, but it's still best to install before starting a new game to avoid any potential issues.
  • Check if you have other mods that alter throwing spiders — load order might matter, so place Spiderbros after those to ensure its changes take effect.
  • If you're using a mod manager like Vortex or MO2, let it handle the file placement to keep your Data folder clean.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
Enai Siaion
Version
1.0.0
Downloads
244,144
Endorsements
1,265
Category
Gameplay
Created
12/16/2021
Updated
2/12/2022

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