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About this mod
Tweaks the Shadow Spells to be more balanced and fixes some bugs. Optional file for bug fixes only
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Introduction
Shadow Spell Package by TenebKel is one of my favorite mods on the Nexus.As far as I know, it's the only mod out there that allows for shadow mage-based gameplay (something like you'd see in World of Warcraft) (This is no longer the case with Abyss being released by norive. However, I personally prefer the total overhaul version of mods as opposed to the vanilla+ nature of mods like Abyss). However, the spells added by the mod could become extremely powerful, particularly if you were using a perk overhaul like Ordinator. This is compounded by the fact that enemies don't have any natural resistances to shadow spells, meaning spells of other destruction schools could feel useless by comparison. Additionally, the mod had a lot of bugs. That's why I made this mod.
Description
This mod does several things. First, it nerfs most of the shadow spells. I use Ordinator - Perks of Skyrim by EnaiSiaion, so this mod was made with this perk overhaul in mind (however, it does not require Ordinator). Second, it buffs the Shadow Atronach. I felt the atronach was underpowered at lower levels and nearly useless at higher levels, especially if you're using mods that strengthen enemies. Third, it fixes various bugs. Specific changes I made can be found below, with this mod's values being in purple and the original mod's values being in red:
Spell changes:
Bug fixes:
TL;DR: Basically, I nerfed the Shadow spells by 50% and buffed the Shadow Atronach. I also fixed some bugs that plagued the mod and fixed some typos.
Although these may seem like heavy nerfs, I believe they are warranted. With the scaling that Ordinator provides (along with the perks that you can acquire through Shadow Spell Package itself), the shadow spells usually deal just as much, if not more, damage than their elemental counterparts when you've acquired all the perks. This just makes it so your power grows more slowly instead of being insanely overpowered at the start of the game. If, however, you just want the bug fixes, I've added an optional file that does this without any of the nerfs.
Compatibility
This mod should be compatible with any mod that doesn't modify the spells in SSP.
Installation
Simply install the mod at anytime on any playthrough! As this is just a .esp, you can safely install, uninstall, and reinstall at any point.
Future Plans
Maybe some more tweaks or bug fixes if they're required. I'd also be open to feedback on if I've nerfed the spells too much, not enough, or if people want tweaks to some of the other spells in the mod.
Recommended Mods
Black Mage Armor SE - Made by IRekol (Reko) this mod adds craftable black versions of various mage armors for the game. Perfect for any aspiring shadow mage!
FAQ
What mods are you using to make your character look like that? The skin mod I'm using is Realistic Hair Colors (the optional version titled, "Realistic Haircolors and Pale Beauty Merged") by Redprincess79. The beard mods I'm using are Beards of Power by Mharlek1 and Lighter Beards by TheWanderingDunmer. The eye mod I'm using is Starsight Eyes by Artsick. The robes I'm wearing are from Necromaster Robes - Mihail Armors and Clothes (SE-AE Version) ("Necromancer") by Mihail (MihailMods).
Credits
Everything I do here is completely credited to TenebKel. It's because of him that a mod like this is even possible. Thank you, TenebKel!
Shadow Spell Package by TenebKel is one of my favorite mods on the Nexus.
Description
This mod does several things. First, it nerfs most of the shadow spells. I use Ordinator - Perks of Skyrim by EnaiSiaion, so this mod was made with this perk overhaul in mind (however, it does not require Ordinator). Second, it buffs the Shadow Atronach. I felt the atronach was underpowered at lower levels and nearly useless at higher levels, especially if you're using mods that strengthen enemies. Third, it fixes various bugs. Specific changes I made can be found below, with this mod's values being in purple and the original mod's values being in red:
Spell changes:
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Drain Soul (novice): Deals 2 damage and drains 2 health per second (was 6 damage and 2 health)
Drain Soul (apprentice): Deals 4 damage and drains 4 health per second (was 12 damage and 4 health)
Drain Soul (adept): Deals 8 damage and drains 8 health per second (was 24 damage and 8 health)
Drain Soul (expert): Deals 12 damage and drains 12 health per second (was 36 damage and 12 health)
Sear (novice): Deals 2 damage per second (was 3 damage)
Sear (apprentice): Deals 3 damage per second (was 6 damage)
Sear (adept): Deals 6 damage per second (was 12 damage)
Sear (expert): Deals 9 damage per second (was 18 damage)
Shadowbolt (apprentice): Deals 11 damage (was 22 damage)
Shadowbolt (adept): Deals 17 damage (was 35 damage)
Shadowbolt (expert): Deals 26 damage (was 52 damage)
Crushing Darkness (adept): Deals 7 damage every 2 seconds (was 14 damage)
Crushing Darkness (expert): Deals 9 damage every 2 seconds (was 18 damage)
Creeping Terror: Deals 6 damage per second (was 12 damage)
Shadow Rend: Deals 60 damage instantly and 7 damage per second (was 120 damage instantly and 15 damage per second)
Drain Soul (apprentice): Deals 4 damage and drains 4 health per second (was 12 damage and 4 health)
Drain Soul (adept): Deals 8 damage and drains 8 health per second (was 24 damage and 8 health)
Drain Soul (expert): Deals 12 damage and drains 12 health per second (was 36 damage and 12 health)
Sear (novice): Deals 2 damage per second (was 3 damage)
Sear (apprentice): Deals 3 damage per second (was 6 damage)
Sear (adept): Deals 6 damage per second (was 12 damage)
Sear (expert): Deals 9 damage per second (was 18 damage)
Shadowbolt (apprentice): Deals 11 damage (was 22 damage)
Shadowbolt (adept): Deals 17 damage (was 35 damage)
Shadowbolt (expert): Deals 26 damage (was 52 damage)
Crushing Darkness (adept): Deals 7 damage every 2 seconds (was 14 damage)
Crushing Darkness (expert): Deals 9 damage every 2 seconds (was 18 damage)
Creeping Terror: Deals 6 damage per second (was 12 damage)
Shadow Rend: Deals 60 damage instantly and 7 damage per second (was 120 damage instantly and 15 damage per second)
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Conjure Shadow Atronach (apprentice): Sends a Shadowbolt that deals 25 damage (was 20 damage)
Conjure Shadow Atronach (adept): Sends a Shadowbolt that deals 40 damage (was 25 damage)
Conjure Shadow Atronach (expert): Send a Shadowbolt that deals 60 damage (was 30 damage)
Conjure Potent Shadow Atronach (apprentice): Sends a Shadowbolt that deals 38 damage (was 20 damage)
Conjure Potent Shadow Atronach (adept): Sends a Shadowbolt that deals 60 damage (was 25 damage)
Conjure Potent Shadow Atronach (expert): Sends a Shadowbolt that deals 90 damage (was 30 damage)
Conjure Shadow Atronach (adept): Sends a Shadowbolt that deals 40 damage (was 25 damage)
Conjure Shadow Atronach (expert): Send a Shadowbolt that deals 60 damage (was 30 damage)
Conjure Potent Shadow Atronach (apprentice): Sends a Shadowbolt that deals 38 damage (was 20 damage)
Conjure Potent Shadow Atronach (adept): Sends a Shadowbolt that deals 60 damage (was 25 damage)
Conjure Potent Shadow Atronach (expert): Sends a Shadowbolt that deals 90 damage (was 30 damage)
Bug fixes:
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Dark Arts tomes: All books now properly award the perk they're supposed to (NOTE: It may take a second or two for the perk to actually apply to your character. After using the book, please exit the pause menu, walk around for a bit, and give it ~30 seconds - 1 minute to give you the perk)
Mind Blast: Targets of Mind Blast no longer erroneously try to get up after having the effect cast on them
All spells: Spells now properly update from novice > apprentice > adept > expert if applicable
Curse spells: Descriptions no longer read "it's" instead of "its"
Shadowform: Little black squares no longer appear in first person
Enchantments: Hex and Drain Soul enchantment now properly execute their effects
Hex Rune: Recognized by Ordinator's Ancient Seals perk (when using the Ordinator patch in the optional section)
Mind Blast: Targets of Mind Blast no longer erroneously try to get up after having the effect cast on them
All spells: Spells now properly update from novice > apprentice > adept > expert if applicable
Curse spells: Descriptions no longer read "it's" instead of "its"
Shadowform: Little black squares no longer appear in first person
Enchantments: Hex and Drain Soul enchantment now properly execute their effects
Hex Rune: Recognized by Ordinator's Ancient Seals perk (when using the Ordinator patch in the optional section)
TL;DR: Basically, I nerfed the Shadow spells by 50% and buffed the Shadow Atronach. I also fixed some bugs that plagued the mod and fixed some typos.
Although these may seem like heavy nerfs, I believe they are warranted. With the scaling that Ordinator provides (along with the perks that you can acquire through Shadow Spell Package itself), the shadow spells usually deal just as much, if not more, damage than their elemental counterparts when you've acquired all the perks. This just makes it so your power grows more slowly instead of being insanely overpowered at the start of the game. If, however, you just want the bug fixes, I've added an optional file that does this without any of the nerfs.
Compatibility
This mod should be compatible with any mod that doesn't modify the spells in SSP.
Installation
Simply install the mod at anytime on any playthrough! As this is just a .esp, you can safely install, uninstall, and reinstall at any point.
Future Plans
Maybe some more tweaks or bug fixes if they're required. I'd also be open to feedback on if I've nerfed the spells too much, not enough, or if people want tweaks to some of the other spells in the mod.
Recommended Mods
Black Mage Armor SE - Made by IRekol (Reko) this mod adds craftable black versions of various mage armors for the game. Perfect for any aspiring shadow mage!
FAQ
What mods are you using to make your character look like that? The skin mod I'm using is Realistic Hair Colors (the optional version titled, "Realistic Haircolors and Pale Beauty Merged") by Redprincess79. The beard mods I'm using are Beards of Power by Mharlek1 and Lighter Beards by TheWanderingDunmer. The eye mod I'm using is Starsight Eyes by Artsick. The robes I'm wearing are from Necromaster Robes - Mihail Armors and Clothes (SE-AE Version) ("Necromancer") by Mihail (MihailMods).
Credits
Everything I do here is completely credited to TenebKel. It's because of him that a mod like this is even possible. Thank you, TenebKel!