NPCs Learn Skills and Spells
⚪ Last updated 2022⚠️ Install Order · 6 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
- 👍 0.7% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #2 of 13 Skills and Leveling mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Intro
This mod is a continuation of my earlier idea of "natural" perks distribution in Adamant with Vanilla Perks, but this time it covers both skills and spells.
It was limited by SPID 5, but now with SPID 6 it can be implemented to its full potential.
Overview
NPCs Learn Skills and Spells distributes perks and spells in a way that simulates natural learning process for NPCs.
The main idea is that NPCs who are invested into certain skills will focus on perks and spells from these skills as well as pursuit advanced knowledge.
Here are some examples that better convey the idea:
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[]Warriors prioritize One-Handed and use Archery as a secondary skill, so it would be natural for them to get basic perks "as soon as they can" and reach higher perks in One-Handed while still getting a few lower perks in Archery to keep up with their level.
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[]And for Mages this also extends to Spells, so for example, Destruction Mages will be learning primarily Destruction Skill and corresponding Spells, as such they'll always have a variety of destruction magic and be good at it.
To fully experience NPCs Learn Skills and Spells you should have SPID 6 or greater.
This will enable the actual learning for NPCs as they level up with you.
If you haven't updated yet, I strongly advise you to do so :)
Details
To make this happen we need to figure out what NPCs are willing to learn and what they're capable of learning.
NPCs Predisposition (a.k.a. "willing to learn")
The first step here is to determine what an NPC would like to learn. Luckily, the game already provides that information in form of Skill Weights. These Weights basically tell us what are NPC's favorite skills and what they're good at... So I hit Google Sheets :)
After some time there I analyzed all Skill Weights for all NPCs and built a fancy spreadsheet. Then, using this data for each skill I labeled each NPC with one of four tiers (that you'll find familiar):
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NPCs Learn Skills and Spells simulates natural progression for NPCs, allowing them to learn new skills and spells as they level up alongside the player. Powered by SPID 6, this mod enhances the RPG feel by making the world's inhabitants grow in ability. With 1,462 endorsements and 201,047 downloads, it's a popular choice for Skyrim players seeking dynamic NPC development.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 1,462 endorsements and over 200k downloads.
- Adds meaningful depth by making NPCs grow alongside the player.
- Uses SPID 6, a well-known framework, for reliable distribution.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2022, so may not be compatible with the latest Skyrim updates.
- Requires SPID 6, which adds a dependency that must be installed separately.
- Potential conflicts with other mods that alter NPC leveling or spell lists.
For Skyrim players who want a living world where NPCs become more powerful over time. Perfect for those who enjoy immersive progression and have SPID 6 already installed. Skip if you prefer static NPCs or don't want to manage extra dependencies.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Ensure you have SPID 6 installed and properly configured before adding this mod.
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to handle the installation and load order.
- Check the mod's compatibility with other NPC overhauls you use to avoid conflicts.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- sasnikol
- Version
- 1.2.0
- Downloads
- 201,047
- Endorsements
- 1,462
- Category
- Skills and Leveling
- Created
- 10/27/2022
- Updated
- 12/1/2022
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