Andrealletius' Harder Quests
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.1% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #18 of 46 Overhauls mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Description
This mod changes several quests, giving them higher requirements for objectives to be fullfilled.
Mara Quests
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[]Swaps the Temple of Mara quests (The Book of Love and Spread the Love): You first need to deliver pamphlets to the people of Riften , before you can go on the pilgrimage. (Book of love quest)
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]Increased the amount of pamphlets you need to deliver: 20 -> 30.Nirnroot Quest
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[]A Return to your Roots: Increases the amount of Nirnroot you have to gather for the Return to Your Roots quest to 40 (from 30). There are 43 in total in Blackreach, so it's still doable.
Solstheim Quests
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Note: as Solstheim is, in most cases, higher tier content, just paying 1,000 septims felt kinda low. So, with it set to 100,000, it will have more of an impact.You can change this amount by using the following console commands:
set DLC2TT1bMogrulDebt to X
X is the full price to pay Mogrul. Default value is 100000.
set DLC2TT1bMogrulDebthalf to X
X is half the price to pay Mogrul (by intimidating) Default value is 50000.
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[]It's All In The Taste: increased amount of drinks to distribute: 10 -> 13
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]Fetch the Netch: increased amount of Netch Jelly needed: 5 -> 10-
[]You no longer get auto-thaned by Balgruuf after killing Mirmulnir in the main quest Dragon Rising. You now actually need to earn the people's trust to earn your thaneship in Whiterun.
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]Increased the people you need to befriend in order to become a thane:-
[] Minor Hold (Falkreath, Hjaalmarch, the Pale, and Winterhold): 3 -> 12
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] Major Hold (Eastmarch, Haafingar, the Reach, the Rift, and Whiterun): 5 -> 20More information about befriending people for Thaneships can be found here.
If you're having trouble finding enough people to please for Thaneship, I made this mod. I'd recommend that together with mods that add more people to the cities.
If you're using Skyrim Unbound Reborn (Alternate Start) Or you still want to get auto-thaned after killing Mirmulnir in the main quest Dragon Rising, please use the Harder Thaneships - Only Globals file. (Do not use this together with the other harder Thaneships file.)
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[] Minor Hold (Falkreath, Hjaalmarch, the Pale, and Winterhold): 3 -> 12
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[]You no longer get auto-thaned by Balgruuf after killing Mirmulnir in the main quest Dragon Rising. You now actually need to earn the people's trust to earn your thaneship in Whiterun.
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[]A Return to your Roots: Increases the amount of Nirnroot you have to gather for the Return to Your Roots quest to 40 (from 30). There are 43 in total in Blackreach, so it's still doable.
Andrealletius' Harder Quests is an overhaul mod that increases the requirements for completing several quests, making them more challenging. With 2,776 endorsements and 2.2 million downloads, it's a popular choice for players seeking a tougher Skyrim experience. Last updated in July 2026, it remains actively maintained.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge player base with 2.2 million downloads and 2,776 endorsements.
- Simple concept that directly addresses players wanting harder quests.
- Recent update shows the mod is still supported.
⚠️ Cons
- Only affects several quests, not a comprehensive overhaul.
- May conflict with other quest mods that alter the same objectives.
For Skyrim players who find the base game's quest requirements too easy and want a bit more grind. If you're a completionist looking for extra challenge, this mod is for you. Skip if you prefer a more casual experience or want a full quest overhaul.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check the mod's description for a list of affected quests to know what to expect.
- Consider pairing with difficulty mods for a more cohesive challenge.
- If you're using other quest mods, test for conflicts early.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- AndrealletiusVIII
- Version
- 1.4
- Downloads
- 2,221,858
- Endorsements
- 2,776
- Category
- Overhauls
- Created
- 8/4/2019
- Updated
- 7/3/2026
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