Complete Crafting Overhaul Remade

⭐ ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (62,362 endorsements) 📥 2.2M downloads 📌 v1.7 📅 1/14/2014
⚪ Last updated 2015

By kryptopyr · Crafting

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 11/10/2015 📅 Created: 1/14/2014
⚠️ Install Order · 3 steps
1🛠️ SKSE — Skyrim Script Extender Download ↗
2🔧 USLEEP — Unofficial Skyrim Legendary Edition Patch Download ↗
3🖥️ SkyUI — SkyUI (MCM framework) Download ↗

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

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 2.8% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal

📋 About This Mod

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Complete Crafting Overhaul provides the most comprehensive, consistent, and fully customizable crafting experience in Skyrim. The primary intention of this mod is to correct logical inconsistencies in Skyrim's smithing system and to enhance the functionality and balance of crafting in Skyrim. This mod is also intended to help bridge the gaps between other mods and provide a framework for greater inter-mod consistency and cross-compatibility.

  • []All vanilla and dlc recipes have been reworked for greater consistency.[/]

    []Lore-friendly and designed to enhance the vanilla crafting system.[/]

    []More functional crafting menu with customizable recipe display and decreased clutter.[/]

    []Most features are completely optional through the configuration menu. [/]

    []Breakdown recipes that allow weapons and armor to be smelted into ingots.[/]

    []Adds missing recipes and items.[/]

    []Upgrade unique leveled items. No more penalties for completing certain quests early.[/]

    []Quest conditions allow you to craft faction gears only after you have joined that faction.[/]

    []Adjust the speed of mining and chopping wood, and the number of ores and firewood received.[/]

    []Ingots and other raw materials will now sort into material categories within the Smelter and Tanning Rack menus.[/]

    []Adjust tempering and enchanting effects so that certain items receive stronger benefits than others.[/]

    []Full support and features provided for Dawnguard, Hearthfire, and Dragonborn.[/]

    []Winter is Coming, Cloaks of Skyrim, Bandoliers - Bags & Pouches, Jaysus Swords, and JewelCraft have all been fully integrated, reducing the need for additional plugins and offering new customizable options.[/]

    []Fully compatible with Immersive Armors, Book of Silence, Heavy Armory and many other popular mods.[/]


    I want to thank the following mod authors who have generously allowed for their work to be used in this mod.

    Thank you so much for permitting me to use your work and resources!

    []quixoticynic for allowing me to use his PRUFEI - Protection System.

    []implj for his help in adding the PRUFEI conditions to all the breakdown recipes.

    [*]Mator for his incredibly useful TES5Edit scripts, as well as cust

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Complete Crafting Overhaul Remade fixes logical inconsistencies in Skyrim's vanilla smithing and enhances crafting functionality and balance. With 62,362 endorsements and 2.2M downloads, it's a highly popular overhaul for players seeking a more coherent crafting experience. Last updated in 2015, it remains a staple for many modded setups.

✨ Key Features

Corrects logical inconsistencies in the vanilla smithing system
Enhances functionality and balance of crafting in Skyrim

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Massive community trust with 62,362 endorsements and 2.2M downloads
  • Fixes the vanilla smithing system's logical gaps for a more coherent experience
  • Improves crafting balance, making it more rewarding and sensible

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2015, so may have compatibility issues with newer Skyrim versions or mods
  • Requires careful load order management to avoid conflicts with other crafting mods
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who are bothered by the vanilla smithing system's quirks and want a more logical, balanced crafting experience. Perfect for modded playthroughs where crafting is a core part of the game. Skip if you prefer minimal changes or use other crafting overhauls that might conflict.
📦 Install:Medium· 5-10 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to install and manage load order easily.
  • Place this mod early in your load order, before other mods that alter crafting recipes, to ensure its changes take precedence.
  • Check the mod's compatibility patches if you use popular mods like Ordinator or Frostfall, as they may need patches to work together.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim LE Mods
Author
kryptopyr
Version
1.7
Downloads
2,199,577
Endorsements
62,362
Category
Crafting
Created
1/14/2014
Updated
11/10/2015

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