Crafting XP - ESPless
🟡 Updated this year⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.2% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #157 of 441 Gameplay Effects and Changes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Crafting items rewards an XP bonus.
XP bonus can based on the type of recipe crafted or value of output.
Configurable via
MCM Extender:
Enable anti-exploit protection. (Blacklists exploitable recipes)
Set XP calculation to be based on recipe output value or recipe category type
Default Category Values:
> Aid: +3 XP
> Ammo: +0. 5 XP
> Breakdown: +0 XP
> Food: +2 XP
> Weapon: +5 XP
> Misc: +1 XP
Add the CraftingXPBlacklist keyword to any recipe/category to remove the XP bonus.
Automatically supports any mod added recipes.
Integrated Anti Exploit Protection for the following mods:
> Tale of Two Wastelands
> Supplemental Ammo Crafting
> JSawyer Ultimate Edition
> SawyerBatty (TTW/NV)
> Aid Addon
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JIP LN NVSE
JohnnyGuitar NVSE
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MCM Extender
KEYWORDS (Soft Requirement)
Installs like any other mod, manually or using a mod manager.
Crafting XP - ESPless is a lightweight gameplay mod that grants XP bonuses for crafting items, with full customization options. It has 550 endorsements and 247,752 downloads, last updated January 2026. Ideal for players who want to level up through crafting without heavy script overhead.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge download count (247k) shows it's a popular choice for crafting-focused players.
- ESPless means no plugin slot usage, keeping your load order clean.
- Customizable to fit your preferred progression pace.
⚠️ Cons
- Only 550 endorsements compared to downloads, so some users may have issues or moved on.
- Last updated in January 2026 – check for compatibility with the latest game version.
For players who enjoy crafting as a core gameplay loop and want to earn XP for their efforts. Also great for mod authors looking for a lightweight XP framework. Skip if you prefer traditional combat-based leveling.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's ESPless, you can install it manually by dropping files into your Data folder, but using a mod manager like MO2 or Vortex is still recommended for easy uninstallation.
- Check the mod's comments section for any reported conflicts with other crafting overhauls.
- If you're using a mod that changes crafting recipes, test this mod early to ensure XP rewards trigger correctly.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- New Vegas Mods
- Author
- Stentorious
- Version
- 2.1.0
- Downloads
- 247,752
- Endorsements
- 550
- Category
- Gameplay Effects and Changes
- Created
- 3/1/2024
- Updated
- 1/4/2026
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