D13 Skyrim Leveled items can level up Unique upgrade balanced
⚪ Last updated 2016⚠️ Install Order · 3 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
Preview

🔍 Analysis
- 👍 4.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #24 of 43 Overhauls mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
I have updated my mod to be Dragonborn DLC compatible. Please choose only one file.
Also available on SteamWorkshop
skjGMUMswco
4fuF2LlFjyU
Thanks so much to the Awesome TheXcessiveGamer for the voiced review :)
I got sick and tired of the fact that the first quest line I followed was the thieves guild quest and at the end I got a super awesome Nightingale armor and weapons only to find out that they could've been even better but because I picked them up on low level they are now totally pup items.
Well this mod fixes that problem. It adds a Hammer Of Experience into Skyrim. It is pretty easy to create. All you need is: Fire wood Iron Ingot And Full Grand Soul Gem.
You will have to create this Hammer every time you wish to upgrade a Unique Leveled item. That is the cost of Leveling up your favourite weapon or armor. And it also makes it a little bit difficult for all your leveled items to be the highest level unless you are REALLY trying.
These are special recipes and to save a LOT of space in the crafting menu as it is nearly 80 new recipes, they will show them selves to You ONLY if you'll have the leveled item (armor, weapons, clothing) in your inventory and reach required level as per Leveled items list to keep the game balanced. Each time you will level the item using the Hammer of Experience, it will upgrade the item only to the next level so If you for example find Chillrend on level 12 and at level 45 you will decide you would like to have that sword on maximum you will have to Level it up three times before it will be on your maximum. Once you hit level 46 you can level it one more final time :)
The ONLY place where a Leveled items can be upgraded is the Skyforge as that is the place where the Legends are born :)
By pure accident when I was creating these recipes I found out why it is that the Amulet of Articulation in Leveled Items didn't level properly. It is fixed now :)
To do: Hardcore version - To upgrade your item you will need Arcane smithing perk and relating perk. Example for Spellbreaker - Dwarwen smithing, for Chillrend - Glass smithing, Nightingale - advanced armors etc. I am open to suggestions. Also to make No soul gem required option available. Fix any issues if by any miracle will some occur.
Much Love D13 My other mods
D13 Faster Speechcraft Mastery - speech leveling Night Eye Spell potion tweaks for ENB and Project Reality Lost Secrets of Daedric Gods project Jaredschons and D13 Adv Dwarven all Bows Standalone Craftable Amulet Of Articul
This Skyrim overhaul lets you level up unique leveled items that you found early in the game, so they stay useful as you progress. It's a simple quality-of-life improvement for players who hate outgrowing their favorite gear. With 1,557 endorsements and 34,707 downloads, it's a well-received mod from 2016.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 1,557 endorsements and 34k downloads — clearly a lot of players wanted this.
- Solves a real annoyance: finding a cool weapon early and watching it become useless.
- Simple concept, likely easy to understand and use.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2016 — might not be compatible with the latest Skyrim versions or other mods.
- Description is very thin — no details on how leveling works or what items are affected.
For Skyrim players who get attached to their unique gear and hate swapping it out for stat sticks. If you're a completionist who wants to keep using that early Daedric artifact, this is for you. Skip if you want a total overhaul — this is a focused quality-of-life tweak.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since the mod is from 2016, check if your Skyrim version is compatible — if you're on Special Edition, you might need to convert the mod or find an updated version.
- Load order matters: place this mod after other overhauls that affect unique items to avoid conflicts.
- If you use a mod manager, use its preview feature to see which items are affected before installing.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- Darkangel13
- Version
- 1.9
- Downloads
- 34,707
- Endorsements
- 1,557
- Category
- Overhauls
- Created
- 2/2/2012
- Updated
- 8/5/2016
🔧 How to Install Skyrim LE Mods
Download from Nexus.
📖 Full step-by-step install guide for Skyrim LE →
Visit the official mod page for specific installation instructions for this mod.
🎮 Need cheat codes or console commands? Check ur gaming wiki for Skyrim LE commands, item IDs, and more.
Keep browsing — more Skyrim LE mods await