Stuck in Saarthal - Use Any Spell to Escape
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ 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
- 👍 0.1% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #69 of 124 Bug Fixes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Description
This mod allows you to use any spell or shout to escape when you're trapped in Saarthal during Under Saarthal quest, not only the ones that can trigger a hit event on the wall. This can be useful if you have a mod that prevents getting Flames from the start. With this mod you can use any spell or shout (including wards, self-healing and buffing spells, light and conjure spells) as long as you look at the wall when casting it. Of course you still need at least one spell or shout, you're in a mage college at the end (most likely you have one since you passed the Faralda test).
Requirements
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[]SKSE
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](Optional) powerofthree's Papyrus Extender - if installed, everything that is not a normal spell or shout (like race powers or mod-added utility powers) will be excluded
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[]This mod is included in Skyrim Unbound Reborn.
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]Compatible with everything that doesn't edit the same vanilla script, including USSEP, Improved College Entry, At Your Own Pace, Not So Fast, Misc College of Winterhold Tweaks.
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This small bug fix for Skyrim lets you escape the Saarthal trap using any spell or shout, not just those that trigger a hit event on the wall. It's especially useful with mods that prevent getting Flames from the start. With 277 endorsements and frequent updates, it's a reliable quality-of-life fix.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 277 endorsements and over 326k downloads.
- Solves a real annoyance for players using mods that alter starting spells.
- Lightweight and focused—does exactly what it says without bloat.
⚠️ Cons
- Only affects one specific quest moment—if you don't use such mods, you may not need it.
- Requires Skyrim's base game and may not be compatible with mods that overhaul Saarthal.
For Skyrim players who use mods that change starting spells or shouts and get stuck in Saarthal. Also for anyone who wants a smoother escape without having to switch spells. Skip if you never modify your starting loadout or don't mind the vanilla restriction.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2, install this mod and enable it—it will automatically overwrite the relevant scripts.
- Make sure this mod is loaded after any mods that alter starting spells to ensure the fix applies.
- If you're stuck in Saarthal already, load a save before the trap and then install the mod.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- lilebonymace
- Version
- 1.2
- Downloads
- 326,528
- Endorsements
- 277
- Category
- Bug Fixes
- Created
- 3/3/2022
- Updated
- 2/4/2023
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