Smoking Torches and Candles

skyrimspecialedition — Mods & Enhancements

Smoking Torches and Candles adds realistic smoke particle effects to player-held, NPC-held, and wall-mounted torches, with an optional component for most candles. This visual enhancement mod has 22,756 endorsements and 3.0 million downloads, last updated in March 2021.

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Syntax

Visuals and Graphics

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Downloads: 3,002,700

💡 Notes

By mindflux

🎯 Tips & Tricks

If you're using a mod manager, let it handle the file placem

If you're using a mod manager, let it handle the file placement to avoid overwriting issues.

Test the optional candle component in a small area first to

Test the optional candle component in a small area first to see if the performance impact is acceptable.

Since the mod is from 2021, check the mod's comment section

Since the mod is from 2021, check the mod's comment section for any user-reported compatibility notes with your game version.

🔧 Troubleshooting

Mod conflicts

Check load order. Disable conflicting mods one by one.

⚠️ Common Mistakes

Installing without checking requirements

👍 Pros

Huge community trust with 22,756 endorsements and 3.0 million downloads
Simple, focused visual upgrade that makes torches and candles feel more alive
Optional candle component gives you control over how far the effect goes

👎 Cons

Last updated in March 2021 — may not be compatible with the latest game version
Purely cosmetic, so no gameplay impact if you're looking for more than visuals
Smoke effects might impact performance on lower-end systems, especially with many light sources

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