Lighter Pickaxes and Woodcutter Axes

⭐ ⭐ (994 endorsements) 📥 19,311 downloads 📌 v1.0 📅 11/5/2016
⚪ Last updated 2016

By StealthFundip · Cheats and God items

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 11/5/2016 📅 Created: 11/5/2016
⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
1🛠️ SKSE64 — Skyrim Script Extender 64 Download ↗
2🔧 USSEP — Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch Download ↗
3🖥️ SkyUI — SkyUI (MCM framework) Download ↗
4🧩 Address Library — Address Library for SKSE Plugins Download ↗
5🔧 SSE Engine Fixes — SSE Engine Fixes Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 5.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #14 of 20 Cheats and God items mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

A huge thanks to chasewj1, who originally created this mod for basic Skyrim.

You know what grinds my Dwemer gears? That's right, utility weapons that weigh too darn much.

A real-life woodcutting axe weighs around 3 pounds.  So why does it weigh 10 in skyrim?!!  I can't answer that question, but I can give you a solution.

The pickaxe too, way too heavy.  BAM! 3 pounds now.  You're welcome.

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Lighter Pickaxes and Woodcutter Axes is a small quality-of-life mod that reduces the weight of pickaxes and woodcutter axes, freeing up carrying capacity for more loot. It's a simple, community-approved tweak for players who find tool weight annoying.

✨ Key Features

Reduces the weight of pickaxes and woodcutter axes.
Frees up 20 lbs of carrying weight by making tools lighter.
Simple, no-frills quality-of-life improvement for mining and woodcutting.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community favorite with 994 endorsements and over 19k downloads.
  • Solves a real annoyance for hoarders and explorers.
  • Lightweight mod that doesn't clutter your load order.

⚠️ Cons

  • Only affects two item types, so it's a narrow fix.
  • No updates since 2016, so it may not be compatible with newer game versions.
  • Could conflict with other mods that alter tool weights or stats.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who hate wasting carry weight on tools and want a simple, no-nonsense fix. If you're a completionist who mines and chops a lot, this is a must-have. Skip if you're looking for gameplay overhauls or visual changes.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Drop the file into your Data folder or use a mod manager for easy installation.
  • Check your load order to ensure no other mods override tool weights.
  • If you're on Special Edition, you may need to convert the mod or find an updated version.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
StealthFundip
Version
1.0
Downloads
19,311
Endorsements
994
Category
Cheats and God items
Created
11/5/2016
Updated
11/5/2016

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