Tricks of the Trade
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.7% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #240 of 308 Gameplay Effects and Changes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Adds more benefits to the mercantile skill. Can find hidden loot, get discounts on services, and other merchants will like you more based on your mercantile skill. Includes settings file.
Tricks of the Trade expands the mercantile skill in Skyrim with hidden loot, service discounts, and improved merchant disposition. Includes a settings file for customization. A solid gameplay enhancement for traders and thieves, with 126 endorsements and 17,905 downloads.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-tested with 126 endorsements and nearly 18k downloads.
- Fills a niche for players who want more depth from the mercantile skill.
- Settings file lets you tweak the mod to your liking.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in January 2023 — may need compatibility checks with newer Skyrim versions.
- Requires manual configuration if you want to adjust the settings file.
For Skyrim players who enjoy trading and want their mercantile skill to feel more impactful. Also great for thief or merchant roleplay builds. Skip if you prefer combat-focused overhauls.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to install and manage the mod easily.
- Check the settings file after installation to adjust the benefits to your preference.
- Make sure your Skyrim is up to date, as the mod was last updated in 2023.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Oblivion Mods
- Author
- Ortorin
- Version
- 1.2.1
- Downloads
- 17,905
- Endorsements
- 126
- Category
- Gameplay Effects and Changes
- Created
- 1/10/2023
- Updated
- 1/18/2023
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