Smithing Perks Overhaul and Ordinator Mashup
⚪ Last updated 2018⚠️ Install Order · 7 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
- 👍 4.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #149 of 249 Patches mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
UPDATE 1: Fixed perk dependencies - also incorporated the Ordinator_SPO patch so you don't need to separately download it. Updated mod requirement list (added WACCF).
UPDATE 2: Removed an unnecessary perk dependency from Fuel the Inferno.
UPDATE 3: Removed Ordinator_SPO patch as a master.
UPDATE 4:
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[]Moved Smithing Specialization after Flawless Improvement, and changed the required skill from 60 to 70
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]Moved Sandstone Sheath to immediately follow Exquisite Improvement[]Moved Iron Lore after Smithing Specialization on account of the effect being contingent on Smithing Specialization selection
[]Reduced required skill for Arcane Blacksmith from 60 to 40 so that it is in line with Ordinator requirements
[]Added Steel/Basic Smithing as a requirement to Superior Improvement. It felt weird having access to Superior Improvement prior to basic smithing skills.
[]Oh, and I removed Recycled Materials as a condition which satisfied the Fuel the Inferno precursor (allowing you to take the perk by taking Recycled Materials instead of the order displayed in the perk UI)
Note: You do not need to start a new game to update. If you chose a perk which is now gated by a higher skill or different requirement, you can use the console to remove/add the relevant perks.A 30 second video to show off the perk tree shot from my iPhone...
https://imgur.com/gallery/zzKmrW3
Installation:
Grab the following:
Weapons Armor Clothing and Clutter Fixes
Smithing Perks Overhaul
Load this patch after the above 3 mods.
Can be safely merged via Merged Plugins - it is simply an .esp with AV and perk information. You can merge it with other late loading patches, or merge it into your Smash patch (with this patch overriding), or wherever you want as long as it is the last override on av smithing and the corresponding smithing perks - or just turn it into an ESL.
TLDR: This shouldn't take an ESP slot.
Modified Perk Tree:
0 - Smithing Mastery (2) -
+Basic Smithing
20 - Dwarven Autocannon (2)
30 - Advanced Workshop
30 - Meric Smithing (2) -
+Elvish Smithing
+Superior Improvement
40 - Arcane Blacksmith
+Arcane Blacksmith (WACCF approved)
40 - Electrobolt (2)
40 - Recycle Materials
50 - Remote Control
50 - Expert Smithing (2)
+Advanced Smithing
+Exquisite Improvement
60 - Sandstone Sheath
60 - Smithing Speci
This patch merges Smithing Perks Overhaul's alternate smithing tree with Ordinator's flavor perks, letting players use both without choosing. It's for Skyrim players who want the core overhaul plus Ordinator's extras. With 602 endorsements and 14,979 downloads, it's a niche but proven compatibility mod, last updated in 2018.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-tested with 602 endorsements and nearly 15k downloads
- Solves a real dilemma for players who like both perk mods
- Lightweight patch that doesn't overhaul anything else
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2018, so it may not be compatible with the latest versions of the base mods
- Requires both Smithing Perks Overhaul and Ordinator to be installed, adding dependency complexity
- Potential conflicts with other mods that alter the smithing perk tree
For Skyrim players who want the alternate smithing tree from Smithing Perks Overhaul but also enjoy Ordinator's extra perks. If you're already using both mods and wish they worked together, this patch is for you. Skip if you only use one of the two mods or prefer a vanilla smithing experience.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have both Smithing Perks Overhaul and Ordinator installed before adding this patch, and load it after both in your mod order.
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to handle the load order automatically and avoid conflicts.
- If you're playing with the Special Edition, check if the mod has a compatible version or use the Classic version with the appropriate conversion tools.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- BigMagicJerk
- Version
- v1.4
- Downloads
- 14,979
- Endorsements
- 602
- Category
- Patches
- Created
- 10/16/2018
- Updated
- 10/18/2018
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