The Dark Arts plus CACO

⭐ ⭐ (302 endorsements) 📥 357,826 downloads 📌 v1 📅 12/23/2020
⚪ Last updated 2020

By Gio · Patches

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 12/23/2020 📅 Created: 12/23/2020
⚠️ Install Order · 7 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 ↗
6📦 The Dark Arts Find it →
7📦 Complete Alchemy and Cooking Overhaul (CACO) Find it →

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

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 0.1% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #116 of 250 Patches mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Dark arts allows you to loot hearts and skin from npcs,

this changes it so u get caco skin and not vanilla skin

Dark arts also allows you to buff ur army but one buff requires vanilla skin

and this mod changes this also so you can actually get that buff

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

A small patch for The Dark Arts that removes the human flesh drop and requires raw hominid flesh for its buff. Designed for Skyrim players using both The Dark Arts and CACO. With 302 endorsements and over 357k downloads, it's a niche but popular compatibility fix.

✨ Key Features

Removes human flesh drop from The Dark Arts
Requires raw hominid flesh for the buff
Compatibility patch for The Dark Arts and CACO

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-approved with 302 endorsements and 357k downloads
  • Fixes a specific balance issue for CACO users
  • Simple, focused patch that does exactly what it says

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in December 2020 — may be outdated for current Skyrim versions
  • Requires both The Dark Arts and CACO to be useful, so it's not for everyone
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who use both The Dark Arts and CACO and want a more balanced experience. Skip if you don't use those mods or if you prefer the original human flesh drop.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Load this patch after both The Dark Arts and CACO in your load order to ensure the changes apply correctly.
  • Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to install and manage the patch easily.
  • Check the mod's posts section for any user-reported compatibility issues with other mods.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
Gio
Version
1
Downloads
357,826
Endorsements
302
Category
Patches
Created
12/23/2020
Updated
12/23/2020

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