Salt Mines of Skyrim - SE
⚪ 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
- 👍 4.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #23 of 42 Cities, Towns, Villages, and Hamlets mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Salt Mines of Skyrim - SE Author - UWShocks
Cleaned with TES5Edit; no ITMs, no UDRs, No DelNavmeshes. --Mod does not add scripts, so you can remove without worry of orphaned scripts. ======================================================================================= Normal Skyrim version - http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/55153/ ======================================================================================= Also avail on B.net: https://mods.bethesda.net/#en/workshop/skyrim/mod-detail/3009570 ======================================================================================= Why? --Salt Mines for Salt Piles --I created this mod because I like the idea of Salt Mines, for sake of immersion, and to help alleviate the problem of the player usually being in short supply of "Salt Piles". --I originally used a "Salt Mine" mod on Skyrim Nexus; but it was removed for some unknown reason, and I forgot to create a backup. Thus, that mod was the inspiration for me creating this mod. --There was a "request mod" thread in the STEAM Discussions, which further inspired me to create this mod.
======================================================================================= Locations/Description Mod adds 3 Salt Mines to Skyrim. --First in Falkreath Hold --Second between Dawnstar and Winterhold --Third in Raven Rock
Player can mine "Salt Vein" to obtain "Rock Salt". To refine down to "Salt Pile", player can use a "Cooking Pot" to boil down "Rock Salt" to "Salt Pile".
## 3 Rock Salt ---> 8 Salt Piles ## --So for example: 3 Salt Veins = 9 Rock Salts = 24 Salt Piles
============================================================================================ Concerns/Issues: - You will at times see NPCs mine salt while hovering in the air. This is due to the placement of the Salt Vein, not the mining marker. Meaning I would have to readjust the location of each vein to be the same level, which also makes it appear odd. So either you have hovering NPCs or mono-leveled Salt Veins. ----> For now I left the Vein locations as is and the NPCs will continue to hover.
=============================================================================================== Permissions: Feel free to use my mod for whatever you want. All I ask is credit for my work. DO NOT UPLOAD to Bethesda.net; I will do this myself to establish ownership of the file. Those not respecting my wishes will be reported to Bethesda.net. ======================
This mod adds salt mines to Falkreath Hold, Winterhold Hold, and Raven Rock in Skyrim Special Edition. It's a simple world-building addition for players who want more resource locations. With 986 endorsements and 21,144 downloads, it has a modest following. Last updated in November 2016, it remains a niche but functional mod.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 986 endorsements and over 21k downloads.
- Fills a gap in the game's resource distribution, giving you more salt sources.
- Simple and lightweight—no complex scripts or dependencies.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2016, so it may have compatibility issues with newer mods or game updates.
- Adds only three locations, so it's a minor addition rather than a major overhaul.
- Potential conflicts with other mods that alter the same holds or Raven Rock.
For Skyrim players who enjoy immersive world-building and want more resource nodes for crafting and cooking. It's also for completionists who like exploring new locations. Skip if you're looking for major gameplay changes or visual overhauls—this is a small, functional addition.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's a simple mod, you can install it manually by dropping the files into your Data folder, but using a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 is safer for tracking and uninstalling.
- If you're playing with other mods that edit Falkreath Hold, Winterhold Hold, or Raven Rock, check for conflicts in your load order and use LOOT to sort plugins.
- Make sure you have the Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch installed to avoid potential issues with base game fixes.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- UWShocks
- Version
- 1.1
- Downloads
- 21,144
- Endorsements
- 986
- Category
- Cities, Towns, Villages, and Hamlets
- Created
- 11/1/2016
- Updated
- 11/1/2016
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