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Changelogs
Version 4.2.1
[Fix] Fixed BSA. File paths were completely broken in the last update. Please update to this version!
Version 4.2.0
[Enhancement] All spell tomes are now integrated into vendor spell tome leveled lists. You should be able to buy Magic Evolved spell tomes from vendors throughout Skyrim.
[Fix] All summon spells now have absorption/reflection flag checked. Solves issues of player character failing to summon creatures under certain circumstances.
Version 4.1.0
Renamed all spell tomes and spells added by this mod to make them fit in with the vanilla game significantly better.
The mod is now more lore-friendly and intended to fit in well with Wabbajack lists and mod packs / lists.
Removed cheat manipulate type spells. (check out Project Proteus if you want these types of spells)
Version 4.0.0
The spells added by Magic Evolved are equivalent to the spells added by Magic World.
This is a massive update to the old version of Magic Evolved.
A complete overhaul of visuals, effects, spells, projectiles, and more of essentially every spell added by Magic Evolved.
New elemental interaction system that encourages using spells from multiple elemental archetypes.
Mod checked for errors in SSEEdit. (confirmed to have 0)
Fully functioning MCM menu to allow for customization of some aspects of the mod.
Magic Evolved is now fully integrated with the mod Spell Research. Support is baked in - no need for a patch.
Removal: All Host Conjuration spells. They will be released as a separate mod soon.
Removal: All changes related to perks.
Removal: 2 Shadow Shroud spells. (These were buggy and caused game crashes)
Removal: "Fortify - Conjuration", "Fortify - Alteration", "Fortify - Destruction", "Fortify - Illusion", and "Fortify - Restoration to be replaced with "Divine - Fortify Magic".
Removal: "Fortify - Alchemy", "Fortify - Enchanting", "Fortify - Smithing", and "Fortify - Speech" to be replaced with "Divine - Fortify Creativity".
Removal: "Fortify - Archery", "Fortify - Stamina", "Fortify - Lockpicking", and "Fortify - Sneak" to be replaced with "Divine - Fortify Dexterity"
Removal: "Fortify - Block", "Fortify - One Handed", "Fortify - Two Handed", "Fortify - Light Armor", "Fortify - Heavy Armor", and "Fortify - Carry Weight" to be replaced with "Divine - Fortify Strength"
Misc: Renamed potent spells and assigned them to Fire, Frost, and Lightning archetype categories.
Misc: Many minor changes to spells added by this mod.
Misc: The magic content added by this mod matches that added by Magic World v.3.0.0.
Version 2.00
Complete overhaul of damage and costs associated with spells. (Now done via formula and much more balanced)
Some spells have longer cast charge times.
Most offensive spells scale with perks and items that affect magic damage.
Significant improvements in spell descriptions.
Spirit summons consume magicka only.
Host spells now require two hands to cast.
Most spells can now be properly dual cast.
Added "Manipulate - Unlearn Spell", apprentice level, should be able to buy at start of game
Added "Summon - Dispel" (PC and XB1 users can still interact with summons to dismiss them)
Added "Fire - Concussive Strike", "Frost - Concussive Strike", "Lightning - Concussive Strike", "Magnetism - Coin"
Added "Frost - Walk". Allows for walking over water, ascending vertically, stopping free fall, and going literally anywhere you want.
Added and overhauled a few other spells!
Version 1.50
Added Restore archetype. (6 new spells)
Dragons can be summoned indoors.
Fixed dragon soul bug.
Static Discharge renamed Static Barrage.
Various other improvements.
Version 1.40
Added Divine - Resurrection.
Added Summon Dwarven Sphere, Snow Troll.
Added Summon Werewolf, Host - Werewolf.
Dragon summons are now more functional.
Various other improvements.
Version 1.30
Increased compatibility with perks.
Added 8 new Draugr summons.
Added Fire - Slasher (Greater).
Changes to archetype structures.
Various other improvements.
Version 1.20
Fixed spells not providing experience.
Added 7 bear spells.
Added 2 invisibility spells.
Weakness spells moved to Destruction.
Various other corrections and improvements.
Version 1.10
Fixed Telekinetic and Touch spells.
Fixed Teleport spells.
Fixed Ghost Warrior.
New Host spells: Giant Mudcrab & Nature Friends.
Various other corrections and improvements.
Version 1.00
Phenderix Magic Evolved released for Skyrim Special Edition.
