Survival Mode Patch - Frost Resistance Adds Warmth
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 4.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #106 of 113 Immersion mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
The goal of this mod is to add a bit of realism/logic to how Survival Mode handles warmth!
No Scripts, No Incompatibilities, No Hassles!
Frost Resistance changes:
I understand that Frost Magic is more about magical cold burst damage/effects....and cold weather is a continuous background temperature. But even though the two aren't quite the same, Frost Resistance should still have SOME effect on warmth!
Frost Resistance now adds to Warmth (up to +50 Warmth @ ~90 Frost Resistance). This effect is NOT linear! Each additional point of Frost Resistance gives diminished gains in regards to Warmth.
Flame Cloak changes:
It makes no sense that Flame Cloak protects you from cold water, but not cold air! This mod changes that!
Flame Cloak now provides a solid +200 warmth (in or out of water)!
Ethereal changes:
When you are in the Ethereal state, cold (just like everything else) no longer affects you!
*+1000 Warmth
Compatibility:
Compatible with EVERYTHING!
There are other mods that do something similar to this mod...but those other mods aren't compatible with mods that change potions/enchantments/MagicEffects! This mod, however, uses a custom spell/ability + startquest (addspell) to achieve perfect compatibility!
Enjoy! Please remember to Endorse! :)
This Skyrim mod makes Frost Resistance grant Warmth, up to +50 with diminishing returns, and gives Flame Cloak +200 Warmth while active. Ethereal makes you immune to cold. It's script-free and claims 100% compatibility with everything, making it a lightweight immersion tweak for survival players.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 248 endorsements and over 5,000 downloads.
- No scripts means it's lightweight and unlikely to conflict with other mods.
- Adds meaningful survival depth without overhauling the game.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in May 2023, so it may not be tested with the latest Skyrim patches.
- Diminishing returns might make the Warmth bonus feel weak at high Frost Resistance.
- Compatibility claim is broad, but untested with every mod combination.
For survival-focused Skyrim players who want Frost Resistance to feel more impactful in cold environments. Also great for mages using Flame Cloak or Ethereal. Skip if you prefer pure vanilla mechanics or don't use survival mods.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Install with a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to keep your load order clean.
- If you use survival mods like Frostfall, test the Warmth values in a cold area to see if they feel balanced.
- Since it's script-free, you can safely remove it mid-playthrough without breaking saves.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Paradoxnrt
- Version
- 1
- Downloads
- 5,297
- Endorsements
- 248
- Category
- Immersion
- Created
- 5/16/2023
- Updated
- 5/17/2023
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