Gold Is Souls
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ Install Order · 5 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
- 👍 2.8% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #18 of 19 Skills and Leveling mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Skills are no longer increased through use or training. Instead, pay gold every time you want to increase a skill.
Gold Is Souls overhauls Skyrim's skill progression by removing experience from use and training, requiring gold payments for each skill increase. A niche economy-driven mod for players seeking a gold sink and different progression loop, with 147 endorsements and 5,227 downloads.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Turns gold into a meaningful resource for progression (147 endorsements).
- Simple concept that changes the entire leveling dynamic.
- Decent download count (5,227) shows some community interest.
⚠️ Cons
- May conflict with other mods that alter skill progression or add perk overhauls.
- Could make early game tough if gold is scarce.
- Not updated since December 2023, so may have compatibility issues with newer Skyrim versions.
For Skyrim players who want a fresh, economy-driven progression system and enjoy role-playing as a mercenary who buys their skills. Skip if you prefer traditional experience-based leveling or want a more passive progression.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to check if this mod is compatible with your Skyrim version (SE/AE) before installing.
- Consider pairing with mods that add more gold sinks or increase gold rewards to balance the economy.
- If using a mod manager, load this mod after other skill-related mods to avoid conflicts.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- eeeickythump
- Version
- 1.5
- Downloads
- 5,227
- Endorsements
- 147
- Category
- Skills and Leveling
- Created
- 6/19/2022
- Updated
- 12/1/2023
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