Advanced Weapon Skill Leveling

⭐ ⭐ (153 endorsements) 📥 3,294 downloads 📌 v1.2 📅 10/22/2011
⚪ Last updated 2017

By Tossapon · Skills and Leveling

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 2/26/2017 📅 Created: 10/22/2011
⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
1🛠️ OBSE — Oblivion Script Extender Download ↗
2🔧 UOP — Unofficial Oblivion Patch Download ↗

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

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 4.6% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #3 of 7 Skills and Leveling mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

✅ Player gains additional EXP when using more powerful melee weapon.
✅ Slower weapon also net more EXP per hit.
✅ Power attack has 3x EXP bonus compared to normal attack.
✅ Successful sneak attack also has bonus EXP. (Can be configured)
✅ This mod works with a mod that alter skill leveling rates.
✅ Required OBSE 1. 8 or higher.

========================= Introduction =========================

In vanilla oblivion, when player is killing an enemy with uber powerful weapon in a few hit, only little EXP gained for the kill. On the other hand, when player is killing an enemy with uber weak weapon by hitting it like a million time before it finally goes down. The amount of EXP gained is much more than using a powerful weapon. By using this mod, powerful weapon will net more EXP per hit than weak weapon.

========================= What this mod does... =========================

  • Player gains additional EXP when using more powerful melee weapon.
  • Slower weapon also net more EXP per hit.
  • Power attack has 3x EXP bonus compared to normal attack.
  • Successful sneak attack also has bonus EXP. (Can be configured)
  • This mod works with a mod that alter skill leveling rates.
  • Required OBSE 1. 8 or higher.

========================= READ FIRST =========================

- The leveling rates and options can be change by modifying "AdvancedWeaponSkillLeveling.ini" in Oblivion/Data folder.

======================= Installation =======================

  • Extract all files into Oblivion/Data folder
  • Activate AdvancedWeaponSkillLeveling.esp using Oblivion launcher, Oblivion Mod Manager or Wrye Bash.

======================= Uninstallation =======================

- Remove AdvancedWeaponSkillLeveling.esp and AdvancedWeaponSkillLeveling.ini from your Oblivion/Data folder.

======================= Version history ======================= - v1. 2 Added sneak attack bonus EXP. Improved compatibility with mods that change game settings via script.

  • v1. 1
  • Fixed the script silently failed when switching to hand-to-hand.
  • v1. 0
  • Power attack now has 3x EXP bonus compared to normal attack.
  • v0. 1
  • Initial release.
🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Advanced Weapon Skill Leveling rebalances Skyrim's weapon skill progression so stronger weapons grant more experience per hit, eliminating the need to grind with weak weapons. A simple quality-of-life tweak for players who want faster, more intuitive leveling.

✨ Key Features

Stronger weapons grant more EXP per hit than weaker ones.
Removes the need to farm experience with weak weapons.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Solves the tedious grind of leveling weapon skills with weak weapons.
  • Simple, focused change that fits seamlessly into gameplay.
  • Decent community support with 153 endorsements.

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2017 — may be incompatible with the current Skyrim version.
  • No detailed documentation or install instructions provided.
  • Only affects weapon skill EXP gain; no other gameplay changes.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who find weapon skill grinding tedious and want a more rewarding progression curve. Skip if you prefer vanilla balance or want a more comprehensive overhaul.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • If you're using a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2, install via the manager to keep your load order clean.
  • Check for compatibility patches if you use other combat or leveling overhauls.
  • Since the mod is old, test it early in your playthrough to ensure it works with your current setup.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Oblivion Mods
Author
Tossapon
Version
1.2
Downloads
3,294
Endorsements
153
Category
Skills and Leveling
Created
10/22/2011
Updated
2/26/2017

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