Thief Experience (Experience Add-on)

⭐ ⭐ (561 endorsements) 📥 363,755 downloads 📌 v0.3 📅 1/13/2022
⚪ Last updated 2024

By Noxcrab · Skills and Leveling

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 7/26/2024 📅 Created: 1/13/2022
⚠️ Install Order · 6 steps
1🛠️ SKSE64 — Skyrim Script Extender 64 Download ↗
2🔧 USSEP — Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch Download ↗
3🖥️ SkyUI — SkyUI (MCM framework) Download ↗
4🧩 Address Library — Address Library for SKSE Plugins Download ↗
5🔧 SSE Engine Fixes — SSE Engine Fixes Download ↗
6📦 Experience Find it →

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 0.2% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #3 of 7 Skills and Leveling mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Thief Experience
by. Noxcrab

Descriptions

Thief Experience is a small add-on mod for Experience mod, which allows you to get experience from Lockpicking and Pickpocketing. XP gain values are set/calculated with global variables, so you can customize the values in-game (set command) or using xedit.

[ Lockpicking ]

Below Global Variables determine xp gained from unlocking locks of each level, from Novice (XP1) to Master (XP5).

  • []Nox_Global_TE_Lockpicking_XP1 : 2. 0

    []Nox_Global_TE_Lockpicking_XP2 : 4. 0

    []Nox_Global_TE_Lockpicking_XP3 : 8. 0

    []Nox_Global_TE_Lockpicking_XP4 : 16. 0

    []Nox_Global_TE_Lockpicking_XP5 : 32. 0

[ Pickpocket ]

The amount of gold or base value of the pickpocketed item divided by below Global Variable is the xp gained (e.g. 60 golds or an item worth that much give you 60/25 --> 2 XP).

  • []Nox_Global_TE_Pickpocket_Threshold : 25. 0

    Limitations

    Lockpicking xp is gained by using Lockpicking UI open/close event and crosshair check. When the Lockpicking UI opens, the object in your crosshair will be recognized, and when Lockpicking UI closes, it checks if the object is still locked or not. If unlocked, you get the XP. While it should work in normal situations, if there are any case where Lockpicking UI is not used or objects are unlocked without directly activating it while it's not in the crosshair, you get no xp.

    Pickpocket can only give you xp for single item when you pickpocket items in a batch (like 6+ same item at once). This is because Add Item Story Manager cannot receive how many instances of the item you picked up. You'll need to pick items one by one. Also, it checks base value of the item pickpocketed, which means you get xp for value of non-enchanted base item when pickpocketing enchanted items.

    Pickpocket can easily be abused by reverse pickpocketing and pickpocketing the item back. But it was a thing in vanilla too.

    Requirements

    • []Experience
      • []zaz (z4x) for Experience mod
🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Thief Experience is an add-on for the Experience mod that grants XP from Pickpocket and Lockpicking activities. It's for Skyrim players using the Experience overhaul who want thief skills to contribute to character progression. With 561 endorsements and 363,755 downloads, it's a popular companion mod, last updated in July 2024.

✨ Key Features

Adds XP gains from Pickpocket and Lockpicking actions.
Requires the Experience mod as a base.
Popular add-on with 561 endorsements and 363,755 downloads.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-approved with 561 endorsements and a massive 363k downloads.
  • Fills a real gap for thief builds—pickpocket and lockpicking finally give XP.
  • Lightweight add-on that integrates seamlessly with the Experience mod.

⚠️ Cons

  • Requires the Experience mod—no standalone functionality.
  • Last updated in July 2024—may need checking for compatibility with latest game patches.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who use the Experience mod and want thief skills to matter for leveling. If you're a stealthy character who loves picking locks and pockets, this is a must-have. Skip if you don't use Experience or prefer vanilla leveling.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure you have the Experience mod installed first—this add-on won't work without it.
  • Load this mod after Experience in your mod manager to ensure proper integration.
  • Test with a quick lockpick to confirm XP gains appear in your skill progression.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
Noxcrab
Version
0.3
Downloads
363,755
Endorsements
561
Category
Skills and Leveling
Created
1/13/2022
Updated
7/26/2024

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