Crafting Skill Leveling Overhaul
⚪ Last updated 2020⚠️ Install Order · 6 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
- 👍 4.6% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #6 of 14 Crafting mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Changes the formulas for crafting skill level up to make more sense.
Crafting Skill Leveling Overhaul replaces Skyrim's vanilla crafting XP formulas for Smithing, Tempering, Enchanting, Disenchanting, and Alchemy. It rewards crafting expensive items and using rare materials, eliminating the need to grind cheap items like iron daggers. Requires .NET Script Framework and installs as a DLL plugin.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 404 endorsements and over 8.7k downloads
- Kills the boring iron dagger grind—now you actually get rewarded for using ebony and rare ingredients
- Formulas are transparent and explained in detail, so you know exactly how XP is calculated
⚠️ Cons
- Requires .NET Script Framework, which adds an extra dependency and potential compatibility headaches
- Last updated in January 2020, so it may not be compatible with the latest Skyrim versions or other mods
- The new formulas might make leveling too slow if you don't have access to high-tier materials early on
For Skyrim players who hate grinding iron daggers and want a more rewarding crafting progression. Also for modders who want a more balanced, material-based XP system. Skip if you prefer the vanilla grind or don't want to deal with .NET Script Framework dependencies.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure .NET Script Framework is installed first, then drop the DLL into Data/NetScriptFramework/Plugins/
- Use a mod manager to keep track of the DLL and avoid overwriting other plugin files
- If you're using other crafting overhauls, check load order to ensure this mod's formulas take effect
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- meh321
- Version
- 3
- Downloads
- 8,761
- Endorsements
- 404
- Category
- Crafting
- Created
- 12/9/2018
- Updated
- 1/31/2020
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