Magic Leveling Fix

⭐ ⭐ (313 endorsements) 📥 94,925 downloads 📌 v1.0.1 📅 4/23/2022
🟡 Updated this year

By Tossapon · Bug Fixes

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 8/30/2026 📅 Created: 4/23/2022
⚠️ 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

  • 👍 0.3% endorsement rate
  • ✅ Updated 10 days after the latest game patch — actively maintained
  • 🏆 #96 of 115 Bug Fixes mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Custom spells with manual cost will now give the same amount of EXP as vanilla spell with similar cost instead of none at all.

When creating a custom spell with a custom magicka cost, the game will give the skill EXP based on the spell's auto-calculated magicka cost. Many of the spells from magic mods do not set the magic effect cost correctly and using manually set magicka cost instead. This causes the spell to reward too little amount of EXP most of the time, while some of the spells do not give any EXP at all.

This mod will fix the problem by giving the amount of EXP based on the base cost of a spell when it is not created with auto-calculated cost on. The amount of EXP given is equals to the magicka cost of the spell multiply by the costliest spell effect's skill use multiplier.

Features

- The EXP reward of the spell which has its magicka cost manually set is now corrected. (Auto-calc spells are not affected)

- Report the amount of EXP rewarded in the console. (Default = ON, can be disabled in the INI)

- Optional option to ignore skill use multiplier and use the magicka cost directly. (Default = OFF)

Credits

SKSE - SKSE team

CommonLibSSE - Ryan and powerofthree

Address Library - meh321

Source code example - powerofthree

Plugin source

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Magic Leveling Fix is a small bug fix mod for Skyrim that corrects incorrect skill experience awarded when using spells with manually set magicka costs instead of auto-calculated ones. It has 311 endorsements and 93,943 downloads, last updated in October 2022.

✨ Key Features

Fixes incorrect skill EXP gain for spells with manually set magicka costs.
Targets spells that use manual magicka cost instead of auto-calculated values.
Simple bug fix mod with no additional features.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-approved with 311 endorsements and nearly 94k downloads.
  • Fixes a specific, annoying bug that affects spell leveling.
  • Lightweight and focused—does exactly what it says.

⚠️ Cons

  • Only addresses one specific bug; no broader improvements.
  • Last updated in 2022, so may not be compatible with the latest Skyrim patches.
  • Potential conflicts with other mods that alter spell costs or skill gain.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who use mods that manually set magicka costs and want accurate skill progression. If you're a mage build enthusiast, this is a must-have. Skip if you don't use such spells or prefer gameplay overhauls.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • If you're using a mod manager like Vortex or MO2, install this mod and let it overwrite any conflicting files.
  • Check your load order—place this mod after any mods that modify spell costs to ensure it takes effect.
  • Test with a spell that has a manually set cost to verify the fix works in your game.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
Tossapon
Version
1.0.1
Downloads
94,925
Endorsements
313
Category
Bug Fixes
Created
4/23/2022
Updated
8/30/2026

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