Smithing XP From Mining - Tanning - Smelting
⚪ Last updated 2024⚠️ 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
- 👍 1.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #1 of 12 Crafting mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Because crafting 60 iron daggers shouldn't be the only way to play the game.
Just includes one esl-flagged plugin and a modified ore mining script.
Smithing XP From Mining - Tanning - Smelting is a Skyrim mod that grants smithing experience when you mine ore, smelt ingots, and tan hides. With 554 endorsements and 37,383 downloads, it's a popular quality-of-life addition for players who want to level smithing through the entire crafting chain.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 554 endorsements and over 37k downloads.
- Fills a gap in vanilla progression—mining and smelting feel rewarding now.
- Simple concept that integrates with the crafting loop without overhauling the skill.
⚠️ Cons
- May make smithing level too fast if you mine a lot, potentially trivializing the skill.
- Could conflict with other mods that alter mining or smelting mechanics.
- No compatibility patches mentioned, so you'll need to test with your mod list.
For Skyrim players who enjoy the crafting loop and want smithing to progress naturally from mining to smelting to tanning. Perfect for survival-style playthroughs where every resource matters. Skip if you prefer smithing to stay tied to forging only.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're using a mod manager like Vortex or MO2, just download and install—no load order tweaks needed.
- Pair this with mods that add more mining nodes or tanning racks to maximize the XP gain.
- Check your smithing skill progression after mining a few veins to see if the rate feels balanced for your playstyle.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Thuldor
- Version
- 1.0.0
- Downloads
- 37,383
- Endorsements
- 554
- Category
- Crafting
- Created
- 4/7/2024
- Updated
- 4/7/2024
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