E.S.L.A. - Elder Scrolls Levelling and Attributes
⚪ Last updated 2024⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #9 of 14 Skills and Leveling mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Overview
Past Elder Scrolls Games had an Attribute system, leaving Skyrim with the first one, that does not, and giving it only perks. With attributes, you could advance your character.
This mod is about the Level, Attribute, Birthsign, and Class System from past Elder Scrolls games, focusing mainly on the System from Morrowind, and Oblivion, and some Optional stuff inspired by those two games.
So E. S. L. A. builds a bridge between the Perk system from Skyrim, and the Attributes from the Past games.
For this, I adjusted some of the Vanilla Perks to make room for the Attributes, so your Character can only be as strong as in the Vanilla game.
But even if you do not want to use the Vanilla Perk system, you can use any perk mod, as long as it is Patched and Adjusted for this mod.
Or if you do not want to have Perks at all, you can try out the "Mastery Perk" Add-on, which rebuilds Oblivions "Perk" System into the game.
This mod has some "Add-ons", which you can ignore if you do not want to use them.
Feedback is always Welcome, and if you find things that can be changed, tweaked, or even made better, you are free to tell me.
But please put all requests here: Requests
Features
Current Features
E. S. L. A.
The mod starts as soon as the Character Creation Menu is closed, and your race picked.
After the Decision if you want to go with Ralof, or Hadvar, you will choose your Class, and your Birthsign.
At the end of Helgen, there is another chance to change your choice, the so-called "Shrine of Memory, but after that there is no further chance to change anything. The Shrine of Memory later functions as another normal Shrine, the blessing will give you 10 Endurance and 5% more Skill EP, but is only existing in the end of Helgen.
If you want to use an Alternate Start mod, then you can choose between, Realm of Lorkhan, Alternate Perspective, and Alternate Start by Arthmoor. These are the only patched Alternate Start mods at the moment.
In all of the above mods, you can now find a "Shrine of Memory" in it location, after choosing your Birthsign and Class, the Locations will open its Exits, and you are free to leave. After you left the location, there is no further option to change your choice.
The "Shrine of Memory" will still be available at the end of Helgen, in case you want to gain the blessing.
! Important note !
You can not change your Race, Gender, Birthsign, and Class after the Opt
E.S.L.A. brings the classic Elder Scrolls leveling, attribute, birthsign, and class systems from Morrowind and Oblivion into Skyrim. It's a substantial overhaul for players who miss the old-school RPG mechanics. With 380 endorsements and 28,371 downloads, it has a solid following.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 380 endorsements and 28,371 downloads.
- Brings back the classic Morrowind/Oblivion leveling and attribute system, a favorite among old-school fans.
- Includes optional features inspired by the classic games, adding flexibility.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in January 2024, so it may not be compatible with the latest Skyrim updates or mods.
- Overhauling core mechanics like leveling and attributes can conflict with other gameplay overhauls.
- The mod's scope is niche—if you prefer Skyrim's vanilla system, this isn't for you.
For Skyrim players who miss the depth of Morrowind and Oblivion's character progression. If you want a more traditional RPG feel with attributes and birthsigns, this is your mod. Skip if you're happy with Skyrim's streamlined leveling or use other major gameplay overhauls.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check the mod's compatibility with other gameplay overhauls you use, as it touches core systems.
- If you're using a mod manager, install it like any other mod and let it overwrite as needed.
- Consider pairing with a UI mod that displays attributes and birthsigns clearly.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Fallen01135
- Version
- 2.03-wpfix
- Downloads
- 28,371
- Endorsements
- 380
- Category
- Skills and Leveling
- Created
- 11/13/2022
- Updated
- 1/17/2024
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