Xyn's Elemental Orbs
⚪ Last updated 2022⚠️ Install Order · 5 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
- 👍 1.6% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #9 of 17 Magic - Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
The orbs and some of the spells/abilities it provides consumes magicka ranging from 25 to 300.
It benefits from perks aswell.
Elemental Orbs features:
-Flame = provides 25% dmg buff to all fire/flame spells
-Frost = provides 25% dmg buff to all ice/frost spells
-Lightning = provides 25% dmg buff to all shock/lightning spells
-Holy = provides 25% healing boost.
-Dark = faster magicka recovery. (new)
-Sideways power attacks launches the orbs and explodes in contact (fireball-like)
-Backward power attacks summons a flame or frost wraith (lightning = teleportation)
-Power bashing transforms the orbs into cloaks. (unlocks another sideways power attack ability while the cloak is active) recommended mod so you can shield/bash even if u have spell on left hand. https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/18264
-Standing power attacks absorbs the orb and enchants your sword for a minute. (unlocks new ability when used together with orbs or cloaks or both: key=powerbash,standingpowerattack,backpowerattack)
Shield Form
-Blocking an attack triggers a charge for the shield and power bashing releases the charge, there are 3 stages of charges
1 block = projectile for fire,frost,lightning and armor buff for holy
3 blocks = summons a corresponding orb
5 blocks = summons a giant orb that deals damage to nearby enemies, holy orb deals damage only to undead but will heal any friendly allies
-Sideways power attacks launches a short range gale of corresponding element (there is non for holy)
-Power Bashing transforms the shield to a Elemental Circle of Protection
Enchantment
-Flame - Burn Damage, Standing Power Attack (Incinerate), Backward Power Attack (Summon Flaming Spear), Power Bashing (Flame Daedric Transformation)
-Frost - Frostbite Damage, Standing Power Attack (Icy Spear), Backward Power Attack (Summon Freezing Greatsword), Power Bashing (Frost Daedric Transformation)
-Lightning - Shock Damage, Standing Power Attack (Thunderbolt), Backward Power Attack (Summon Lightning Bow), Power Bashing (Lightning Daedric Transformation)
-Blue Flame - Combined Burn and Frostbite dmg, Standing Power Attack (X-Slash combination of flame and frost damage)
-Cold Lightning - Combined Frostbite and Shock dmg, Standing Power Attack (Chain Lightning and Ice Rain)
-Over Charged Lightning - Combine
Xyn's Elemental Orbs adds three new spells—Flame, Frost, and Lightning orbs—that float around your character and boost the damage of matching elemental spells when used with unenchanted gear. A compact magic gameplay mod for Skyrim players seeking elemental synergy.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid community backing with 437 endorsements and over 28k downloads.
- Simple concept that adds a new layer to elemental magic builds.
- Lightweight addition—just three spells, no bloat.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2022, so may not be compatible with the latest Skyrim patches or mods.
- Description is vague on exact damage boost numbers and orb behavior.
- Potential conflicts with other magic overhaul mods that alter spell effects or unenchanted gear mechanics.
For Skyrim mages who want a straightforward damage boost for their elemental spells without overhauling the whole magic system. If you're running a pure mage or spellsword build and want a visual flair with mechanical benefit, this fits. Skip if you're looking for deep gameplay changes or if you use heavy magic overhauls that might clash.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure your load order places this mod after any magic overhauls to avoid conflicts.
- Test the orbs with unenchanted gear first to see the damage difference before committing to a build.
- If you're using a mod manager, preview the spell effects in-game to confirm they work as described.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Xynra21
- Version
- v3.0
- Downloads
- 28,107
- Endorsements
- 437
- Category
- Magic - Gameplay
- Created
- 1/20/2022
- Updated
- 6/4/2022
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