Change Your Skill Gain
⚪ Last updated 2011⚠️ Install Order · 3 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
- 👍 3.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #24 of 45 Cheats and God items mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Simple File to change your skill gain. THIS WILL ONLY TAKE AFFECT ONCE YOU LEVEL UP THE SKILL ONCE. For example to level from 20-21 one handed will be normal exp 21 onwards will be boosted exp This DOES NOT make the game easier just makes you level faster making enemies stronger therefore unless you are creating gear to match your level it makes the game harder! Installation: Place your chosen file in the \\Data folder, where skyrim.esm is located. ONLY PUT 1 FILE IN THE DATA FOLDER Unless using launcher DATA FILES sub menu Add 0. 25skillgain.esp 0. 5skillgain.esp 2xskillgain.esp 4xskillgain.esp to the end of the text document \"Plugins\" Located in \"C:\\Users\\YOURNAME\\AppData\\Local\\Skyrim Save plugins.txt. Now right-click plugins.txt, go to properties, and check read-only, apply, okay. (You will, of course, have to uncheck this to add any other plugins) Enjoy -Dwink Message me if you are interested in me making any other mods. http://www.cynicalreviews.net/2011/12/04/elder-scrolls-v-skyrim/
Change Your Skill Gain is a lightweight mod for Skyrim that lets players adjust the rate at which skills increase, offering both quicker and slower gain options. With over 1,000 endorsements and 32,000 downloads, it's a popular choice for players who want to tweak progression speed. Last updated in 2011, it may be outdated for current game versions.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 1,042 endorsements
- Simple and effective for tweaking skill progression
- Lightweight mod that doesn't overhaul the game
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2011 — may be incompatible with current Skyrim versions
- Limited to skill gain rate changes — no other gameplay tweaks
For Skyrim players who want to speed up or slow down skill progression without overhauling the game. Perfect for those who find the default rate too grindy or too fast. Skip if you're looking for a comprehensive gameplay overhaul.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since this mod is from 2011, check if it works with your Skyrim version (Special Edition or Anniversary Edition) — it may need a compatibility patch.
- If you're using a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2, install it through that to keep your load order clean.
- Test the skill gain rate on a new character first to see if the changes feel right before committing to a playthrough.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- Dwink
- Version
- Final
- Downloads
- 32,533
- Endorsements
- 1,042
- Category
- Cheats and God items
- Created
- 11/20/2011
- Updated
- 11/22/2011
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