Visual Animated Enchants - VAE

⭐ ⭐⭐⭐ (19,036 endorsements) 📥 2.5M downloads 📌 vV.2 📅 1/3/2017
⚪ Last updated 2017

By L3st4t · Magic - Spells & Enchantments

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 3/15/2017 📅 Created: 1/3/2017
⚠️ Install Order · 5 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 ↗

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

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 0.8% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #7 of 34 Magic - Spells & Enchantments mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Please Check new Version V. A. E. R.

Thank to all that downloaded my mod and let me be in the Hot Files of the month

- If you liked this mod maybe you would like also my new mod Conjure The Five Elements

This is a reprise Work and ported to Skyrim Special Edition  based on the mod of Sinobol for Skyrim Le (Animated enchantment overhaul)

The purpose is to carry on his work adding more visual and more effects also to the other enchantments that has not be touch from his mod, so that every enchantment will have unique color and effect

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Tnx once again to Ultimate Immersion For the video review

Change log version V. 2

- Unique visual Enchantments for almost all daedric artifacts (no staffs, merunes razor,keening blade,wuuthrad)

- Unique visual enchantment for Chaos

- Unique visual enchantment for Sun Damage (beta)

Description:

The mod add  different effects on weapons, as my intention is not to alter the game but just to give some more immersion for now this mod is only a replacement of the Vanilla effect, so it will not touch the power of any enchantment or the effect but just the visual looking on weapon, so everything will be releated as usual to the game "rules" of enchanting. All weapons can be enchanted with the new visual !!

What this mod doesn't do is to modify the power or the enchantments, this mod will not replace any effect on modded weapon that comes with own enchant but can be applied to modded weapon (clean weapons)

Feel Free to send me your best Screenshots !!!

And remember to endorse!!

Check this Album Link thanx to Lopan1111

Installation:

Just install the file archive with your manager or manually

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Visual Unique Effects that has been touch:

Most of all Artifacts have been worked, eccept for staffs, armors and some weapons

Possible issue actually, i don't know if it 's releated to ending a quest some artifacts don't show the effect

even effect is already there

Future work probably staffs if i find the way of doing it

Fire damage (unique)  flames

Health drain (unique) red myst with vampire cross symbol

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🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Visual Animated Enchants (VAE) replaces the visual and animation effects of weapon enchantments in Skyrim, making them more magical and immersive. With 19,036 endorsements and 2.5 million downloads, it's a highly popular cosmetic overhaul for players seeking enhanced visual flair.

✨ Key Features

Replaces the visual and animation of weapon enchantments
Makes enchantments more magical and immersive
High community approval with 19,036 endorsements
Widely downloaded with 2.5 million downloads

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community favorite with 19,036 endorsements and 2.5 million downloads
  • Simple cosmetic replacer that enhances immersion without changing gameplay
  • Lightweight and easy to install for most users

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2017 — may have compatibility issues with newer Skyrim versions or mods
  • Purely cosmetic; does not alter enchantment mechanics or balance
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who want their enchanted weapons to look more magical and visually striking. Perfect for immersion-focused players who enjoy visual overhauls. Skip if you're looking for gameplay changes or enchantment rebalancing.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to install and manage VAE easily.
  • Check for compatibility patches if you use other visual overhaul mods that affect weapon effects.
  • Since the mod is from 2017, test it in-game after installation to ensure it works with your current Skyrim version.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
L3st4t
Version
V.2
Downloads
2,485,419
Endorsements
19,036
Category
Magic - Spells & Enchantments
Created
1/3/2017
Updated
3/15/2017

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