Experience
⚪ Last updated 2019⚠️ 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
- 👍 3.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #8 of 16 Skills and Leveling mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
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Description
Ever worried about accidentally advancing the wrong skill that contributed to your level? You don't have to anymore. Now you can gain levels by completing quests and exploring. Skills don't give experience but they are capped relatively to player's level for balancing reasons (see skill caps section below). Feel free to train Lockpicking without actually gimping yourself!
Heavily inspired by Pillars of Eternity leveling and pre 4. 0. 1 World of Warcraft weapon skill progression system.
Features
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[]Full integration with original experience system and experience bar
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]You gain Skyrim's native experience points (there is no secondary XP system)[]No esp file, no scripts, no impact on performance
[]Compatible with custom quests and locations
[]Compatible with HUD replacers
[]Highly customizable (advanced users only)
- Optional "XP from kills" feature
Leveling
The mod uses vanilla leveling formula (XP required for each level is same as in original system).
Leveling curve can be adjusted by modyfing fXPLevelUpBase and fXPLevelUpMult original game settings. Other mods editing these settings are compatible and somewhat recommended for experimenting with different values.
XP Sources
Questing:
Main Quests - 150 XP
College Quests - 100 XP
Thieves Quests - 100 XP
Brotherhood Quests - 100 XP
Companions Quests - 100 XP
Daedric Quests - 150 XP
Side Quests - 75 XP
CivilWar Quests - 150 XP
Dawnguard Quests - 75 XP
Dragonborn Quests - 150 XP
None Quests - 75 XP
Misc Objectives - 0 XP
Exploring:
Military Fort - 15 XP
Nordic Ruin - 15 XP
Dwemer Ruin - 20 XP
Shipwreck - 20 XP
Dragon Lair - 30 XP
Doomstone - 20 XP
Imperial Tower - 15 XP
Orc Stronghold - 15 XP
Giant Camp - 20 XP
Nordic Tower - 20 XP
Nordic Dwelling - 20 XP
Daedric Shirne - 30 XP
Other - 10 XP
Clearing:
Military Fort - 60
Nordic Ruin - 100
Dwemer Ruin - 100
Dragon Lair - 100
Imperial Tower - 50
Giant Camp - 60
Nordic Tower - 50
Killing (optional):
XP from kills feature is disabled by default and can be enabled in INI file.
Racial XP rewards can be changed by editing CSV file located in: \SKSE\Plugins\Experience\Races
Custom races are not supported by default and require compatibility patches
Unlimited number of compatibility patches (files) can b
Experience overhauls Skyrim's leveling by making quest completion and exploration the sole sources of character levels, removing skill-based leveling entirely. With 3,469 endorsements and 113,498 downloads, this popular mod appeals to players seeking a more narrative-driven progression system.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 3,469 endorsements and over 113k downloads.
- Simple, clear design: quests and exploration drive progression.
- Encourages a more adventure-focused playstyle rather than grinding skills.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2019 — may have compatibility issues with current Skyrim versions.
- No detailed documentation or patch notes provided.
- Removing skill-based leveling might feel limiting for players who enjoy traditional progression.
For roleplayers and adventurers who want leveling tied to story and exploration. Skip if you prefer classic skill-based progression or want a more complex overhaul.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to load this mod after any mods that alter leveling or quest rewards.
- Consider pairing with mods that add more quests to keep progression flowing.
- If you're using a mod manager, let it handle the file placement to avoid conflicts.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- zax
- Version
- 0.8.0
- Downloads
- 113,498
- Endorsements
- 3,469
- Category
- Skills and Leveling
- Created
- 3/4/2018
- Updated
- 7/18/2019
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