Natural Leveling
⚪ Last updated 2017⚠️ 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
- 👍 4.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #11 of 20 Skills and Attributes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Makes small changes to the leveling system to prevent having to meticulously plan out skill increases in order to boost character attributes.
1. Skill xp gain has been individually increased so that every skill levels up more naturally without having to resort to training. In the list below I put how much the skill's original leveling rate was altered, followed by the amount of xp I got for doing a single action (hitting, getting hit, pickpocketing, making potion, etc.) at skill level 50, with the skill being specialized and majored in for maximum gain so that you can see how things are balanced relative to each other.
Acrobatics x2
Athletics x2
Armorer x4 - 5 xp
Short Blade x2 - 5 xp
Hand-to-hand x2 - 6 xp
Blunt x2 - 6 xp
Long Blade x2 - 6 xp
Spear x2 - 6 xp
Axe x2 - 7 xp
Marksman x3 - 10 xp
Heavy Armor x3 - 10 xp
Medium Armor x3 - 10 xp
Light Armor x3 - 10 xp
Unarmored x3 - 10 xp
Conjuration x3 - 10 xp
Mysticism x3 - 10 xp
Illusion x3 - 10 xp
Alteration x3 - 10 xp
Destruction x3 - 10 xp
Restoration x3 - 10 xp
Alchemy x2 - 13 xp
Speechcraft x4 - 13 xp
Block x2 - 16 xp
Mercantile x2 - 16 xp
Sneak x3 - 16 xp
Security x3 - 19 xp unlock/30 xp trap
Enchant x2 - 33 xp
2. It's now much easier to reach x5 attribute multiplier on level up, not so easy that every attribute gets an automatic +5 though:
No skill increases = no multiplier (1 point)
1 skill increases = 2×
2 skill increases = 3×
3 skill increases = 4×
4 or more skill increases = 5×
3. Governing attributes for many skills have been changed to make more sense. Every character archetype should be able to get the attributes they need more easily.
Strength: All 5 weapon skills
Agility: Armorer, Block, Marksman, Sneak, Security
Intelligence: Alchemy, Conjuration, Enchant, Mysticism
Willpower: Alteration, Destruction, Restoration
Endurance: Unarmored, Light Armor, Medium Armor, Heavy Armor
Speed: Athletics, Acrobatics, Hand-to-hand
Personality: Illusion, Mercantile, Speechcraft
Individual changes:
Short Blade from Speed to Strength
Spear from Endurance to Strength
Armorer from Strength to Agility
Security from Intelligence to Agility
Mysticism from Willpower to Intelligence
Light Armor from Agility to Endurance
Unarmored from Speed to Endurance
Acrobatics from Strength to Speed
Suggested mods - Training Limit and Talrivian's State-Based HP
Natural Leveling tweaks Skyrim's leveling system so you don't have to micromanage skill increases to get the attribute bonuses you want. It's a small, quality-of-life mod for players who find the vanilla system restrictive. With 73 endorsements and last updated in 2017, it's a niche but appreciated fix.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solves a real annoyance for players who hate min-maxing their skill gains.
- Lightweight and focused—doesn't overhaul the whole game, just the leveling.
- Community-approved (73 endorsements) with over 1,600 downloads, so it's been tested by others.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2017—might not be compatible with the latest Skyrim version or mods.
- Small niche mod—might not get updates or support if issues arise.
For Skyrim players who find the vanilla leveling system tedious and want a more relaxed approach to attribute gains. Skip if you enjoy planning your build or if you use mods that overhaul leveling entirely.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's a simple mod, just drop the files into your Data folder or use a mod manager.
- If you're using other leveling mods, check load order to avoid conflicts.
- Test on a new save to see the changes without messing up your current character.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Morrowind Mods
- Author
- wakkoswami
- Version
- 3
- Downloads
- 1,673
- Endorsements
- 73
- Category
- Skills and Attributes
- Created
- 2/6/2017
- Updated
- 2/20/2017
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