With this mod I have tried to make wards a viable option when dealing with spellcasters. Here are the changes:

1. All wards will have their cost decreased by 30%
2. Ward absorb perk: absorbtion increased to 33% (was 25%)

I have tried to increase the absorbtion but the result was gamebreaking, making wards too powerful. In my opinion 33% is very balanced.

Want a challenging game? Skyrim is too easy? Check my other balanced changes:  http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/85011/?