Skyrim and the Wizarding World from the Harry Potter franchise share a surprising number of similarities in themes and content. In Skyrim Special Edition, players can make a magic-wielding character that has a plethora of fantastic spells at their disposal, much the witches and wizards from Harry Potter. Skyrim even has its own magical school.
Despite the number of similarities, many players may find themselves wanting to bring more elements of the Wizarding World into Skyrim. Thanks to a number of excellent mods, players will be able to do so and create Skyrim into a part of the Wizarding World.
8 Phendrix Magic World By Phendrix
The Phendrix Magic World mod by Phendrix is 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, including Harry 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 vanilla Skyrim. 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 area via a wardrobe in Dragonsreach in Whiterun, right next to the keep's entrance. This detail is a nod to the Chronicles of Narnia.
7 Magic Duel - Reborn By Seb263
There are several moments in both the Harry Potter books and movies when two characters engage in epic magical duels. Players can attempt to replicate those duels in Skyrim; however, they lack the effects that the duels in Harry Potter have. The Magic Duel - Reborn mod by Seb263 adds a system into the game which allows players to engage in magical duels with NPCs using Destruction spells.
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.
6 Flyable Broomstick By J3X
In Harry Potter, characters have used flying broomsticks both as a means of travel, and in the wizarding sport Quidditch In Skyrim, players do not have the ability to fly. The Dragonborn DLC 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.
The Flyable Broomstick mod by J3X adds a broomstick, similar to those in Harry 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 broom using 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.
5 Obscure's College Of Winterhold By SomethingObscure
While Harry Potter and 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 for the 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.
4 Fulcimentum - More Staves & Wands of Skyrim By Tak_oz
In Harry Potter, wands are a key item that is used to cast spells and perform magic in general. While Skyrim has staves, most of the spell casting is done without the aid of any item, using only the caster's hand. In order to turn Skyrim into Harry Potter, players will need wands such as the ones added by Fulcimentum - 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 fit Skyrim's theme, some wands can fit the Harry Potter theme, namely the Wooden and Ebony wands.
3 Spell Mods
In Skyrim, players can learn spells by purchasing spell books and 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 in Harry Potter. Spell Research by IronDusk33 aims to rectify that problem by adding a new system to research and discover spells from the vanilla game or any supported spell mod.
Players now have to spend time and effort studying a spell before they 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 as Apocalypse - Magic of Skyrim by Enai Siaion, which adds more than 150 spells to the game. Forgotten Magic Redone SE by 3jiou and Sward66 is 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.
2 Deathly Hallows SE By RashadDracula
The Deathly Hallows SE by RashadDracula is a comprehensive mod that adds a wealth of content from the Harry Potter series into the world of Skyrim. The mod adds a new bar in The Midden with seven 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 the Harry Potter series.
To make sure 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.
1 Keeping Warm And Wizard Hats
In the Harry Potter universe, witches and wizards wear distinct robes and hats that set them apart from non-magical folk. While Skyrim allows players to put on robes, players may find themselves wanting a few other items to complete their look. Wizard Hats by Sirwho adds 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 complete Harry Potter look, players will also need the Keeping Warm - Scarves and Mufflers mod by Netrve and CyborgArmGun which 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.