Slightly Better Skyrim
🟠 Updated over a year ago⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.3% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #17 of 56 Miscellaneous mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
A collection of small, medium, and a few large changes to various aspects of Skyrim.
Slightly Better Skyrim is a miscellaneous mod by Aerin that tweaks Dwemer automaton loot and Prowler's Profit. It removes gems and arrows from certain drops, increases Dwarven Oil, and makes soul gems more reliable from ruins. It also nerfs Prowler's Profit gem drops but removes its effect from several sources. With 42 endorsements and 12,282 downloads, it's a niche balance mod for players who want adjusted loot tables.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Tweaks Dwemer loot to be more useful—soul gems and Dwarven Oil are more common, which is great for enchanting and alchemy.
- Removes the annoying gem spam from Prowler's Profit on dragons and giants, making those drops feel less bloated.
- Small but active community (42 endorsements) and a solid download count (12,282) show it's got some traction.
⚠️ Cons
- The Prowler's Profit nerf might upset players who relied on that perk for gem income—it's a straight downgrade in that regard.
- Only affects Dwemer ruins and Prowler's Profit, so if you're looking for broader loot changes, this won't cover much else.
- Potential compatibility issues with other mods that alter Dwemer loot tables or Prowler's Profit—you'll need to check your load order.
For Skyrim players who want a more balanced Dwemer ruin experience, especially those who find Dwarven Oil too scarce or soul gems too rare. Also for players who think Prowler's Profit makes gems too common and want a more curated drop system. Skip if you're happy with vanilla loot or want major overhauls—this is a subtle tweak mod.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since this mod edits loot tables, it's best to place it early in your load order to avoid conflicts with other loot mods.
- If you use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2, let it handle the file placement—it's a simple drop-in mod.
- Test the drop rates in a Dwemer ruin early to see if the changes feel right for your playthrough.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Aerin
- Version
- 2.2
- Downloads
- 12,282
- Endorsements
- 42
- Category
- Miscellaneous
- Created
- 8/23/2021
- Updated
- 5/4/2025
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