Harvesting Gives Alchemy Experience
🟡 Updated this year⚠️ 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
- 👍 2.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #22 of 33 Alchemy mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
I couldn't find this mod anywhere, so i made it myself. Enjoy!
Installation
- []Safe to install at any point
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[]ESL Flagged
Compatibility
- []Compatible with everything
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[]Should detect any mod added harvestable asset as long as they are categorized as ObjectType Tree or their editorId starts with "critter"
Notes
- []Default amount of xp gained is 175. You can customize it via console by using the following command: "set _HGAE_ExpGained to XXXX", where x is the new value
Credits and thanks to...
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[]All the people in my life who believe in me and support me, no matter how crazy the idea is—you know who you are
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A small quality-of-life mod for Skyrim that rewards Alchemy experience when harvesting plants, mushrooms, and catching critters. With 138 endorsements and recent updates, it's a lightweight addition for players who want to level Alchemy through gathering rather than potion crafting.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Ties gathering to Alchemy progression, making exploration feel more rewarding.
- Customizable experience gain means you can tune it to your preferred pace.
- Community-approved with 138 endorsements and a solid download count.
⚠️ Cons
- Only affects harvesting and catching, not other Alchemy activities like potion crafting.
- Potential compatibility issues with mods that overhaul harvesting or add new plants.
- May unbalance Alchemy leveling if you gather a lot, since it adds XP on top of normal crafting.
For Skyrim players who enjoy gathering ingredients and want Alchemy to level naturally through exploration. Also great for roleplayers who avoid excessive potion crafting. Skip if you prefer traditional Alchemy leveling or use mods that already overhaul harvesting.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2, install this mod through the manager to keep your load order clean.
- Check the mod's in-game settings (if any) to adjust the experience gain to your liking.
- Since this mod adds XP on harvest, consider pairing it with a mod that slows down Alchemy leveling if you want a balanced progression.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Hydraaawr
- Version
- 1.1.0
- Downloads
- 6,633
- Endorsements
- 138
- Category
- Alchemy
- Created
- 11/24/2025
- Updated
- 11/29/2025
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