Skill of Sneaking
⚪ Last updated 2024⚠️ Install Order · 6 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.3% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #16 of 104 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Skill of Sneaking
SKSE plugin that grants a configurable amount of Sneak XP (or Security XP if Hand to Hand is installed) when the player steals an object undetected while sneaking. Applies to objects in containers (chests, NPCs, etc.) as well as loose objects that are not owned by the player. The amount of Sneak XP gained is calculated by multiplying the value of the stolen object with a user-defined multiplier (0. 05 by default). The fXPGainMult setting in SkillOfSneaking.ini can be used to configure the multiplier.
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Source code: GitHub
Built with CommonLibSSE NG. Should work for all versions of Skyrim (SE, AE, and VR).
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Skill of Sneaking is an SKSE plugin for Skyrim that awards configurable Sneak XP when the player steals items undetected while sneaking. It's a focused gameplay tweak for stealth-oriented players, with 759 endorsements and recent updates as of July 2024.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 759 endorsements and 228k downloads
- Fills a niche gap by rewarding stealth theft, which vanilla Skyrim ignores
- Configurable XP means you can balance it to your playstyle
⚠️ Cons
- Requires SKSE, so you need to set that up first
- No mention of compatibility with other sneak overhauls, so test before adding to a modded load order
- Only affects stealing while undetected—doesn't change other sneak XP sources
For stealth-focused Skyrim players who want to level Sneak through thievery without grinding. Skip if you prefer vanilla progression or don't use SKSE.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure SKSE is installed and launched via skse_loader.exe, not the default launcher.
- Use a mod manager like MO2 or Vortex to handle the plugin file placement.
- Adjust the XP value in the config file to match your desired leveling speed.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- ThirdEyeSqueegee
- Version
- 1.1.2
- Downloads
- 228,284
- Endorsements
- 759
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 6/30/2023
- Updated
- 7/6/2024
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