Lighter Pickaxes and Woodcutter Axes
⚪ Last updated 2016⚠️ 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
- 👍 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.
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
📊 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.
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.
💡 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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