Skyrimand the Wizarding World from theHarry Potterfranchise share a surprising number of similarities in themes and content. InSkyrimSpecial Edition, players can make amagic-wielding character that has a plethora of fantastic spells at their disposal, much the witches and wizards fromHarry Potter. Skyrim even has its own magical school.
RELATED:Skyrim: Total Conversion Mods You Need To Install
Despite the number of similarities, many players may find themselves wanting to bring more elements of the Wizarding World intoSkyrim. Thanks to a number of excellent mods, players will be able to do so and createSkyriminto a part of the Wizarding World.
8Phendrix Magic World By Phendrix
The Phendrix Magic World mod by Phendrixis a comprehensive mod that adds a massive amount of content, including new spells, weapons, bosses, followers, and locations. The content is inspired by multiple franchises, includingHarry Potter.
Players will find a new school for magic, much like Hogwarts, added to a completely new worldspace so as to not interfere with their playthrough, should they choose to return to vanillaSkyrim. A new spell is added to the players' spell list when they install the mod that takes them to this worldspace. Alternatively, they can enter the newly added areavia a wardrobe in Dragonsreach in Whiterun, right next to the keep’s entrance. This detail is a nod to theChronicles of Narnia.
7Magic Duel - Reborn By Seb263
There are several moments in both theHarry Potterbooks and movies when two characters engage in epic magical duels. Players can attempt to replicate those duels inSkyrim;however, they lack the effects that the duels inHarry Potterhave. TheMagic Duel - Reborn mod by Seb263adds a system into the game which allows players toengage in magical duels with NPCs using Destruction spells.
RELATED:Skyrim: Everything You Need To Know About Destruction Magic
To start a duel, players must charge up and cast a destruction spell at their enemy, after which the mod takes over and the duel begins. Players will then have to press the primary and secondary attack keys, alternating between the two, to reflect the enemy’s spell back at them. Once done, the enemy will be knocked back and a finishing move may play out. The mod also allows players to engage in Shouting duels with dragons in a similar manner.
6Flyable Broomstick By J3X
InHarry Potter, characters have used flying broomsticks both as a means of travel, and in the wizarding sport Quidditch InSkyrim, players do not have the ability to fly. TheDragonbornDLC adds a shout that allows players to mount a dragon that hovers around in a limited distance; however, players are unable to engage in proper flight.
TheFlyable Broomstick mod by J3Xadds a broomstick, similar to those inHarry Potter, which players can mount and fly around. To acquire the broom, players must fight a witch at the Alchemist’s Shack and loot it from the location. Alternatively, they can craft the flyable broomusing a vanilla Broom and three Grand Soul gems. In terms of control, the broom functions similar to riding a horse in the vanilla game, where players control their speed and direction of travel via the keyboard and mouse.
5Obscure’s College Of Winterhold By SomethingObscure
WhileHarry Potterand the Wizarding World have schools like Hogwarts and Ilvermony where students can learn about magic,Skyrim’s College of Winterhold serves a similar purpose. However, compared to the institutions of the Wizard World,the College of Winterhold leaves a lot to be desired. The college premises appear to be in a state of disrepair.
Mod creator SomethingObscure presents a solution forthe state of the College with the mod Obscure’s College of Winterhold. This mod cleans up the College, while adding several new features befitting the prestigious institution. These include two new towers, overhauled interiors and exteriors, signage, and notice boards, just to name a few.
4Fulcimentum - More Staves & Wands of Skyrim By Tak_oz
InHarry Potter, wands are a key item that is used to cast spells and perform magic in general. WhileSkyrimhas staves, most of the spell casting is done without the aid of any item, using only the caster’s hand. to turnSkyrimintoHarry Potter, players will need wands such as the ones added byFulcimentum - More Staves and Wands of Skyrim by tak_oz.
As the name suggests, the mod adds a collection of Staves and Wands to the game that are made of different materials,much like the many weapons and armors. While most of the items are designed to fitSkyrim’stheme, some wands can fit theHarry Pottertheme, namely the Wooden and Ebony wands.
3Spell Mods
InSkyrim, players can learn spells bypurchasing spell booksand reading them, Though the method is quick and efficient, it takes away from the roleplay aspect of learning magic and improving one’s skills such as inHarry Potter.Spell Research by IronDusk33aims to rectify that problem by adding a new system to research and discover spells from the vanilla game or any supported spell mod.
Players nowhave to spend time and effort studying a spell beforethey can use it effectively. They can research on their own, or search the world for ancient texts and artifacts which can aid them. The mod works especially well with mods such asApocalypse - Magic of Skyrim by Enai Siaion, which adds more than 150 spells to the game.Forgotten Magic Redone SE by 3jiou and Sward66is also an excellent alternative that adds 39 spells that can be improved across 10 different levels. Combining Spell Research with either or both of these mods will give players a wide variety of spells that they can learn and master on their journey.
2Deathly Hallows SE By RashadDracula
TheDeathly Hallows SE by RashadDraculais a comprehensive mod that adds a wealth of content from theHarry Potterseries into the world ofSkyrim. The mod adds a new bar in The Midden withseven interactive NPCs, a custom bard follower, an epic boss battle with none other than the Dark Lord Voldemort himself, along with several wands and spells from theHarry Potterseries.
RELATED:The Most Powerful Bosses In Skyrim
To verify the mod runs smoothly, players must make sure they are in Whiterun when they install it. They must then enter the Hall of the Dead and find Dumbledore’s tomb, where they will find a note. They must read the note and look for any clues or leads that will continue the quest.
1Keeping Warm And Wizard Hats
In theHarry Potteruniverse, witches and wizards wear distinct robes and hats that set them apart from non-magical folk. WhileSkyrimallows players to put on robes, players may find themselves wanting a few other items to complete their look.Wizard Hats by Sirwhoadds a collection of pointy hats that players can mix and match with their outfits. To acquire them, players only need to craft them at a forge under the Misc section.
For the completeHarry Potterlook, players will also need theKeeping Warm - Scarves and Mufflers mod by Netrve and CyborgArmGunwhich adds a number of different scarves that can be acquired in different color combinations. Players can get a total of 108 scarves and 34 mufflers, which can be crafted at any Tanning Rack.
MORE:Skyrim Special Edition: Mods To Transform It Into A Lord Of The Rings Game
