Staff of Shalidor Enhancement Patch
⚪ Last updated 2019⚠️ Install Order · 6 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #28 of 207 Patches mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
I love the creativity of the mod Staff of Shalidor by Haem Projects. This is just a simple patch with some minor tweaking based on the comments / requests on the mod page.
The Staff of Shalidor is no longer immediately given to the player and instead the home is now attached to the Staff of Magnus which must be earned during the College of Winterhold quest line. Additions to the mod are as follows:-
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[]Custom Dwemer Smelter with flowing lava added to the workshop
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]Custom Dwemer Oven with baking animation added in the living area[]Added magical heat source for Cooking Pot (this is just personal preference)
[]Added Dragonborn Staff Enchanting station that will only enable once the Tel Mithryn quest Reluctant Steward is complete (position replaces static crates)
[]Added heat markers for Frostfall functionality (Frostfall isn't required as a master)
[]Rotated chest that was facing the wrong way
- Patch is .esp / ESL flagged file and won't take up a spot in your load order
It is recommended to use this patch from the start of a new save, or at least at the same time as you enable the Staff of Shalidor, since the staff is given to the player when the game initialises.
An Optional File is available that adds the new furniture and heat markers but doesn't change the home to the Staff of Magnus. Use this version if you are adding the patch to an existing game since the player has already been given the Staff of Shalidor.
This patch for the Staff of Shalidor mod by Haem Projects delays the staff's acquisition, tying it to the Staff of Magnus during the College of Winterhold questline. It adds custom Dwemer smelter, oven, cooking heat source, Dragonborn enchanting station, and Frostfall heat markers. ESL-flagged, it won't consume a load order slot, with an optional file for existing saves.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 468 endorsements and over 12,000 downloads, so it's a well-tested patch.
- ESL-flagged, so it won't take up a load order slot—great for mod-heavy setups.
- Adds meaningful content like a Dwemer smelter and oven, plus Frostfall support, making the home more immersive.
⚠️ Cons
- Requires the original Staff of Shalidor mod, so you need to install that first.
- Recommended for new saves or when enabling the original mod, which might be inconvenient for existing playthroughs.
- The optional file for existing saves doesn't include the Staff of Magnus change, so you miss out on that feature if you use it.
For Skyrim players who use the Staff of Shalidor mod and want a more balanced acquisition tied to the College questline. Also great for Frostfall users who want heat sources in their home. Skip if you prefer the original mod's immediate access to the staff or don't want extra furniture.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Install this patch at the same time as the Staff of Shalidor mod, ideally on a new save, to get the full experience.
- If you're adding it to an existing game, grab the optional file that doesn't change the staff acquisition to avoid conflicts.
- Since it's ESL-flagged, you can place it anywhere in your load order, but keep it after the original mod.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Teabag86
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 12,771
- Endorsements
- 468
- Category
- Patches
- Created
- 6/18/2019
- Updated
- 7/8/2019
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