Slower Levelling
⚪ Last updated 2008⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #103 of 420 Gameplay Effects and Changes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
SLOWER LEVELLING versions ------------------------- With this mod you need more XP to gain levels. So you level up much slower, giving the freedom to play slowly and not hit the level cap for a long time. There is also no bonus to XP gained from playing on Hard or V Hard, along with many other XP decreasing tweaks (combat, hacking, disarming mines etc etc). Discovery XP has been increased though to promote exploration and finding more areas to gain XP in and XP increasing opportunities. This mod only touches XP values, nothing else so is safe to use with any mod other than those that deal with XP. Just load this mod after those to make this mod override them. Update: This mod is now totally made within the GECK, so should be no problems. Also increased types of versions to futureproof the mod (and as requested by some folks), as time goes on more and more mods will come that increase the amount of combat and XP increasing opportunities (MMMF3 for example), thus mods that slow levelling will be more of a requirement to some people. This mod now gives lots of choice as to just how slow you want your level ups to be. To install: Place ONE esp in your \'Fallout3/Data\' folder. ONLY use one at a time, you can change them at any time however and are compatible with existing saves. Launch with launcher and tick new esp under Fallout3.esm. Or use a load order programme like FOMM (Fallout Mod Manager by Timeslip). UPDATE: Difference between the mods. The only difference is all use different iXPbumpbase values, all other tweaks are the same accross all mods (except LITE versions they only touch the values listed below). Here is a quick rundown of the stat in question: Super Duper Extreme - iXPbumpbase 600 Super Duper Slow ---- iXPbumpbase 525 Extremely Slow ------ iXPbumpbase 450 Very Slow ----------- iXPbumpbase 375 Slower -------------- iXPbumpbase 300 Slow ---------------- iXPbumpbase 225 normal game ------ iXPbumpbase 150 So Slower Levelling version requires twice as much XP to advance a level etc. Slower Levelling LITE versions --------------------------------- The only attribute touched in LITE version is amount of XP required to advance levels. No decrease in XP gained, just increase in XP required to level up. See above chart for values (ixpbumpbase). Official Forum page: http://www.bethsoft.com/bgsforums/index.php?showtopic=902820&st=0
Slower Levelling is a gameplay mod for Oblivion that increases the XP required to gain levels and reduces XP gained from combat and other activities, resulting in a significantly slower leveling experience. It is designed for players who want to take their time exploring without hitting the level cap too quickly.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 918 endorsements and over 28k downloads.
- Perfect for roleplayers who want to savor every quest without outleveling content.
- Simple concept that does exactly what it says—no bloat, just slower progression.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2008—may have compatibility issues with modern Oblivion versions or mods.
- No detailed documentation or compatibility notes provided by the author.
- Reduced XP might feel tedious for players who enjoy fast progression.
For Oblivion players who find the base game's leveling too fast and want to stretch out their playthrough. Ideal for roleplayers and completionists who want to explore every corner without outleveling the content. Skip if you prefer quick progression or are using mods that overhaul leveling mechanics.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since this mod affects XP gain, pair it with a leveling overhaul mod like Realistic Leveling for a more balanced experience.
- Check if your mod manager (e.g., OBMM or Wrye Bash) can handle the file—manual installation is also straightforward.
- If you're using other gameplay mods, test early to ensure the XP changes don't conflict with your load order.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 3 Mods
- Author
- Koldorn
- Version
- 2.0
- Downloads
- 28,349
- Endorsements
- 918
- Category
- Gameplay Effects and Changes
- Created
- 11/5/2008
- Updated
- 12/19/2008
🔧 How to Install Fallout 3 Mods
Download from Nexus.
📖 Full step-by-step install guide for Fallout 3 →
Visit the official mod page for specific installation instructions for this mod.
🎮 Need cheat codes or console commands? Check ur gaming wiki for Fallout 3 commands, item IDs, and more.
Keep browsing — more Fallout 3 mods await