Training Dummies Provide XP
⚪ Last updated 2013⚠️ 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
- 👍 6.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #115 of 121 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
My sincere thanks to everyone who\'s endorsed this mod!
- []Added optional Block experience for Bashing dummies with a shield.
- []Updated the amount of XP awarded at shrines. The amount of computed XP (base + variable) is now multiplied by 3/4 of your current Speechcraft level. []Added additional translation files for MCM. Except for Spanish, all are just copies of the English file for now.
- []Those last eleven, snow covered targets now work! []MCM strings moved to an external file to facilitate translations. []Shrines of Dibella and Zenithar can now award Speechcraft XP. If the player already has the blessing of that shrine, there will be an option to meditate to gain experience. Meditation consumes one hour of game time.
- []Fixed two dummies at the Helgen ruins that were not working []Scripts recompiled and verified with SKSE 1. 6. 6 and SkyUI 3. 1
- []Placement of XP enabled targets completely redone and no longer create deleted references. []95 more static dummies XP enabled (like the one in Warmaiden\'s for example) []Edited in TES5Edit to remove CK induced wild edits. []Dawnguard dummies and targets enabled (optional extra ESP file) []MCM configuration menu update []There are no longer separate versions for with or without SkyUI Version 3. The SkyUI authors have indicated that this is the preferred method.
Training Dummies Provide XP is a lightweight gameplay mod that makes practice dummies grant combat and magical experience in Skyrim. With over 5,000 endorsements and 85,000 downloads, it's a popular quality-of-life addition for players who want to level skills without grinding enemies. Last updated in 2013, it remains a simple, effective solution for passive training.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 5,117 endorsements and 85,391 downloads — clearly a well-loved mod.
- Perfect for leveling combat and magic skills without the hassle of hunting down enemies.
- Lightweight and straightforward — no bloat, just the feature you want.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2013 — may not be compatible with the latest Skyrim Special Edition or Anniversary Edition without patches.
- Only affects practice dummies — if you wanted XP from other training objects, this mod won't cover that.
For Skyrim players who want to level combat and magic skills efficiently without constant fighting. Perfect for role-players who want their characters to train in a guild hall or home. Skip if you're on the latest Skyrim version and don't want to deal with potential compatibility issues.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're using Skyrim Special Edition, check if the mod has an SE version or use a compatibility patch — the original was made for Oldrim.
- Place the mod in your Data folder or use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 for easy uninstallation.
- Test the mod on a dummy in Riverwood first to confirm XP gain works before relying on it for leveling.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- CarlCorey
- Version
- 3.52
- Downloads
- 85,391
- Endorsements
- 5,117
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 11/4/2012
- Updated
- 3/11/2013
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