Weapon buff by Loop - SSE

⭐ ⭐ (859 endorsements) 📥 411,466 downloads 📌 v4.6 📅 8/9/2020
⚪ Last updated 2021

By Loop · Magic - Spells & Enchantments

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 10/22/2021 📅 Created: 8/9/2020
⚠️ 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

  • 👍 0.2% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #7 of 41 Magic - Spells & Enchantments mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Are you a Dark Souls fan?Finding soul-like mod?Want to use different elements enchantment deal with different enemy just using one weapon?Hating vanilla enchantment effect shaders always cover your fancy weapon 50%+ visibility after

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Weapon buff by Loop - SSE adds Dark Souls-style temporary weapon enchantments to Skyrim Special Edition, letting you apply different elemental buffs to a single weapon without permanent enchantments. It also removes the vanilla shader effect that obscures your weapon's appearance. With 859 endorsements and 411k downloads, it's a popular utility for combat-focused players.

✨ Key Features

Apply temporary elemental enchantments to any weapon, similar to Dark Souls weapon buffs.
Use different elemental effects on the same weapon to counter different enemy types.
Eliminates the vanilla enchantment shader that covers 50%+ of your weapon's visibility.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Huge download count (411k) and solid endorsement ratio (859) show it's widely used and trusted.
  • Solves a real annoyance: vanilla enchantment shaders hide your fancy weapon's look.
  • Adds Dark Souls-style tactical depth to combat without permanent enchantment commitment.

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2021, so it may not be compatible with the latest Skyrim SE updates or mods.
  • Only affects visual shaders and temporary buffs—no new enchantment types or gameplay mechanics beyond that.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Dark Souls fans who want that weapon-buff mechanic in Skyrim, and for players who hate how vanilla enchantment shaders ruin their weapon's appearance. Skip if you're looking for new permanent enchantments or deeper magic overhauls—this is a focused utility mod.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Since it's a magic mod, make sure you have the appropriate spells or items to trigger the buffs—check the mod's in-game descriptions for how to apply them.
  • If you're using other mods that alter enchantment visuals, test this mod's shader removal to ensure they don't conflict visually.
  • For best results, pair this with a weapon you really like the look of—the whole point is to see it clearly while buffed.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
Loop
Version
4.6
Downloads
411,466
Endorsements
859
Category
Magic - Spells & Enchantments
Created
8/9/2020
Updated
10/22/2021

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