Torches Cast Shadows SE
⚪ Last updated 2019⚠️ Install Order · 7 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
- 👍 1.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #6 of 162 Immersion mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Torches Cast Shadows
Change brightness, range or add shadows to your torch or
candlelight/magelight spell with MCM.
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FEATURES
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[]Torches, Candlelight and Magelight cast dynamic shadows if there are less than 4 rendered dynamic lights.
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]Candlelight spell toggle and/or Quick Light by pressing activation key.[]Brightness and range customization.
[]Let NPC's cast dynamic lights (shadows).
[]Patch for Wearable Lanterns by Chesko: Let your front facing lantern cast shadows.
[]ALL above features are toggleable via MCM.
COMPATIBILITY
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[]Wearable Lanterns by Chesko: Compatible (patch available)
[
]Smoking Torches by artem1s: Compatible (patch available)[]Enhanced Lights and FX (ELFX): Compatible (without its custom torch)
[]ELE: Compatible
[]Mods that alter Candlelight/Magelight: Might not be compatible
[]Light overhauls (such as RLO): Compatible as long as they don't add new dynamic light forms.
[]VRIK: Not compatible with holsters, but works as long as you equip it manually or through the favorites menu.
REQUIREMENTS
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[]All Skyrim DLC
[]SKSE64 (or SKSE for Skyrim VR)
[]SkyUI (or SkyUI for Skyrim VR)
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[]All Skyrim DLC
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[]Wearable Lanterns by Chesko: Compatible (patch available)
Torches Cast Shadows SE is a Skyrim Special Edition immersion mod that makes torch, candlelight, and magelight spells cast shadows, with adjustable brightness and range options. It has 7,461 endorsements and 437,155 downloads, last updated in 2019.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust (7,461 endorsements, 437k downloads)
- Simple concept that adds real depth to lighting
- Configurable brightness and range to fit your taste
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2019 — may not work with latest Skyrim SE patches
- Requires SKSE64 and SkyUI for the MCM options
- No official patch for AE or newer versions
For Skyrim players who want more immersive lighting without overhauling the whole game. If you're tired of torches that don't cast shadows, this is a must-have. Skip if you're on the latest AE version without downgrade patcher.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Install with a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to keep track of files.
- Make sure you have SKSE64 and SkyUI installed first, or the MCM options won't show.
- If you're on Skyrim AE, use the downgrade patcher to revert to SE for compatibility.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Weetinte
- Version
- 3.5
- Downloads
- 437,155
- Endorsements
- 7,461
- Category
- Immersion
- Created
- 10/29/2016
- Updated
- 7/18/2019
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