Item Level Scaled Upgrade Cost

⭐ ⭐⭐ (1,498 endorsements) 📥 163,117 downloads 📌 v0.3 📅 6/29/2021
⚪ Last updated 2022

By DeS3InY · Crafting

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 2/17/2022 📅 Created: 6/29/2021
⚠️ Install Order · 6 steps
1🛠️ Cyber Engine Tweaks — Cyber Engine Tweaks (CET) Download ↗
2🛠️ RED4ext — RED4ext (native plugin loader) Download ↗
3🛠️ redscript — redscript (scripting framework) Download ↗
4🧩 ArchiveXL — ArchiveXL (archive loader) Download ↗
5🧩 TweakXL — TweakXL (tweak framework) Download ↗
6🧩 Codeware — Codeware (UI framework) Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 0.9% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #7 of 10 Crafting mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Does not work on the new 2. 0+ patch

Mod is probably no longer necessary

Insipired by Melonface and their Constand Upgrade Cost mod.

It always bugged me that the early Legendaries I found cost a zillion to be upgraded to max level where you can create a new levelled item for a fraction of that cost. So I made this to be a bit more realistic, it now uses the current item level for the calculation instead of the number of times upgraded.

You should be able to spend much less fully upgrading that low level Legendary item you like, all the while spending more on upgrading your higher level gear.

You need only one of the files (Linear, Exponential or Combination), choose one that fits your needs.

Linear: Current cost progression is linear with step increase approximately every 5 item levels (game has a weird calculation of item level so I

found a simple calculation that works for this purpose).

Exponential: Cost progression is exponential where early levels are really cheap to upgrade and later ones jump... exponentially :D

Combination: The cost progression is exponential up until level 35 where it switches to a linear progression where every level will be more expensive than the last one.

WARNING: Incompatible with mods that modify GetItemFinalUpgradeCost function in CraftingSystem

Tested, works on v1. 61 of the game

Mod requires redscript 0. 3. 4 to work (mod version 0. 3 works with redscript 0. 5. 8).

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Item Level Scaled Upgrade Cost reworks Skyrim's crafting upgrade pricing to scale with item level rather than upgrade count. With 1,498 endorsements and 163,117 downloads, it's a popular quality-of-life tweak for players who find the default system punishing. Last updated in 2022, it remains a stable choice for crafting-focused playthroughs.

✨ Key Features

Upgrade costs scale by item level instead of number of upgrades
Simple crafting overhaul with no new items or mechanics
Widely adopted with over 163,000 downloads

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Huge download count (163k) shows it's a proven, trusted mod
  • 1,498 endorsements indicate strong community approval
  • Directly addresses a common annoyance with Skyrim's upgrade pricing

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2022, so may not be compatible with the latest Skyrim patches or mods
  • Only affects upgrade costs—no other crafting changes, so it's a narrow fix
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who craft and upgrade gear regularly and find the default cost scaling frustrating. If you're a completionist or roleplayer who likes to keep equipment upgraded, this mod smooths out the economy. Skip if you want a broader crafting overhaul—this is a focused tweak.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • If you use other crafting overhauls, check load order to ensure this mod's changes apply correctly.
  • Test upgrading a low-level item first to see the new cost scaling in action.
  • Since it's a simple script-free tweak, it should be safe to add mid-playthrough.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Cyberpunk 2077 Mods
Author
DeS3InY
Version
0.3
Downloads
163,117
Endorsements
1,498
Category
Crafting
Created
6/29/2021
Updated
2/17/2022

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