Smelters for Riften and Solitude
⚪ 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.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 9.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #24 of 38 Cities, Towns, Villages, and Hamlets mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
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Riften and Solitude are my two favorite cities, but unfortunately, neither one has a smelter. This mod simply adds a smelter to these two cities. I tried to pick locations that would require the fewest alterations to the cell while also trying to maintain an unobtrusive appearance.
I've uploaded a combined version with both smelters, as well as separate files for each one, so you can choose to install both cities or only one. Do not use the combined version along with the separate files.
Originally, I was going to include a storage chest along with each smelter, but I ended up expanding on the idea and have released it separately: Blacksmith Storage Chests.
Check out what else I'm doing.
This small mod adds a smelter to Riften and Solitude, letting players smelt ores without traveling to other cities. It's a simple quality-of-life addition for Skyrim players who want convenient smelting in these two holds. With 2,856 endorsements and 31,271 downloads, it's a popular utility mod, though it hasn't been updated since 2019.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 2,856 endorsements and over 31k downloads
- Fills a real gap—no smelters in Riften or Solitude in vanilla
- Lightweight and to the point, no extra clutter
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2019—might have issues with the latest Skyrim version or mod setups
- Only adds two smelters, so if you wanted more coverage, this won't help
For Skyrim players who hate trekking to Whiterun or Markarth just to smelt ore. If you're a crafter or blacksmith who spends time in Riften and Solitude, this is a no-brainer. Skip if you're looking for a major overhaul—this is a tiny convenience mod.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's a simple mod, just drop the files into your Data folder or use a mod manager—no special load order needed.
- If you're using other city overhaul mods, check for conflicts with Riften and Solitude layouts, as they might move things around.
- Make sure your game version is compatible—this mod hasn't been updated since 2019, so if you're on the latest patch, test it early.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- kryptopyr
- Version
- 2.0
- Downloads
- 31,271
- Endorsements
- 2,856
- Category
- Cities, Towns, Villages, and Hamlets
- Created
- 6/1/2012
- Updated
- 1/13/2019
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