LE Ward Spells work like shields

[lordbevan1]

Basically, I'm thinking of a mod which changes the way ward spells work, so that they function as shields, as well as only draining magicka when you are actively blocking an attack, not just holding it up.

[SeraphimKensai]

I have a created a spell effect that is a fire and forget style self ward spell that last for a minute, so you pay the Magicka cost upfront. I also scripted it, so that the effect will summon a shield into your off hand so you can block with that while the ward aspect is blocking magical attacks.

 

Is that kind of what you're looking for?

[lordbevan1]

not quite. I'm thinking it costs no magicka to cast, but when it absorbs damage it uses magicka.