SLATE Leveling Mod
⚪ Last updated 2018⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 6.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #325 of 402 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This mod slightly alters the way the player levels in the game. Instead of being able to level skills through use, the player can only level skills via paid training with NPCs.
Five of the SLATE.esp files included fix the level-up stat modifier at a given level: x5, x4, x3, x2, and x1. The SLATE_Default.esp mimics default Morrowind stat modifier behavior.
Use this mod if you:
-- Want a challenge. Even if you know the game inside and out, this mod can make things difficult.
-- Want complete and total control over when your character improves and in what. No more random level-ups!
-- Want something to spend the thousands of gold the average character makes in a play-through on.
There are 6 .esp versions, please only use one.
SLATE Leveling Mod changes Skyrim's leveling system so skills only increase through paid NPC training, removing experience from skill use. It's a niche overhaul for players seeking a more structured, gold-dependent progression. With 68 endorsements and last updated in 2018, it's a small but functional mod for classic Skyrim.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Tight design: forces you to plan your gold spending and training sessions carefully.
- Small but dedicated following (68 endorsements) — players who want a slower, more deliberate progression.
- Simple concept that's easy to understand and integrate into a playthrough.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2018 — may not be compatible with Skyrim Special Edition or the latest patches.
- No documentation provided — you'll have to figure out the exact mechanics on your own.
- Can be frustrating if you're not prepared for the grind: training costs add up fast, and you'll need a steady income.
For veteran Skyrim players who want a fresh challenge and enjoy economy-driven progression. If you're tired of grinding skills by swinging swords or casting spells, this mod forces a different approach. Skip if you prefer the vanilla leveling system or want a more casual experience.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you're playing the original Skyrim (Legendary Edition) — this mod predates Special Edition and may not work there.
- Plan your training sessions: save up gold before visiting a trainer, and prioritize skills that are hardest to level naturally.
- Consider pairing with a mod that adds more gold sources (like bounty quests) to offset training costs.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Morrowind Mods
- Author
- Tizzo
- Version
- 1.1
- Downloads
- 1,075
- Endorsements
- 68
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 2/28/2015
- Updated
- 1/5/2018
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