Train and Study
⚪ Last updated 2018⚠️ 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
- 👍 1.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #4 of 13 Skills and Leveling mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Description Like every other training dummy mod, you can simply hit training dummies and shoot archery targets to slowly train your skills. In addition to being able to train your skill with weapons, you can also cast spells at training dummies and archery targets to train your skill in the schools of magic.
Simply striking these dummies is a very slow process, and likely won't allow you to level up at a significant rate without it feeling unbalanced. So, as another option, you can activate training dummies and targets with a weapon or spell equipped to have your character train extensively for several in-game hours at a time. This training will cause your character to fatigue quickly, lowering their Stamina or Magicka depending on what skill you were training. Sleeping for several hours will allow your character to recover and continue training.
To add yet another option, if you find any skill books in your travels, your character can study them for several in-game hours to slowly train in the associated skill. Simply read the book in your inventory, and you will be given the option to study it. Like intensive training, studying will cause some fatigue, lowering your character's maximum Magicka. Again, simply sleep for several hours to allow your character to recover.
Compatibility This mod will be compatible with almost every other mod. The only possible compatibility issue is if another mod replaces vanilla training dummies, if that's the case, simply load this mod after the conflicting one.
The rate at which you train might be unbalanced if you are using an overhaul mod like Requiem or SkyRe. If that's the case, simply use this console command:
Set _TS_GlobalMult to XXX
Where XXX is the new rate you want to raise your skills through training. Its default value is 1. 0
Train and Study lets you use training dummies, archery targets, and skill books to advance your skills. It's a simple, popular utility mod for Skyrim with over 2,200 endorsements, though it hasn't been updated since 2018.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 2,220 endorsements and nearly 200k downloads.
- Adds a natural way to level skills without grinding combat.
- Simple concept that fits seamlessly into vanilla gameplay.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2018, so it may have compatibility issues with newer Skyrim versions or mods.
- Potential conflicts with other mods that alter training dummies or skill books.
- No support for newer content like Survival Mode or Creation Club items.
For Skyrim players who want a more immersive way to train skills without relying on combat or trainers. If you're a roleplayer or a completionist looking to level up efficiently, this is for you. Skip if you prefer hardcore gameplay or want more complex training mechanics.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Place the mod files in your Data folder and enable the .esp in your load order.
- If you use a mod manager, install it like any other mod and activate it.
- Test training dummies in Whiterun to see if the mod works before relying on it.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- IronDusk33
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 199,329
- Endorsements
- 2,220
- Category
- Skills and Leveling
- Created
- 5/27/2018
- Updated
- 5/27/2018
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