Training Dummies Provide XP SSE Port
⚪ Last updated 2021⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.8% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #94 of 112 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
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ORIGINAL MOD DESCRIPTION
My sincere thanks to everyone who's endorsed this mod!Version 3. 52 Update, 10 March 2013
Yet another mod that allows practice dummies to provide experience.
THIS MOD REQUIRES SKSE.
iAhora en espanol tambien! http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/mods/29303
ROSSIYA BLYAT! http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/mods/35357/
Kudos to Orchal, sagittarius22, B1gBadDaddy, and anyone else who may also have attacked this problem. The reader is urged to look at their mods to evaluate whether they better suit your playstyle than this mod does. That, after all, is the entire reason I wrote this mod: because I wanted something that fit my own playstyle.
This mod supports:
- Adjustable base and variable experience amount.
- Adjustable minimum distance and long distance bonus for archers.
- Support for both training dummies and most archery targets.
- Support for Destruction magic.
- Experience in Speechcraft at Shrines of Dibella and Zenithar
- Dawnguard.
Version 3. 52 update:
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[]Added optional Block experience for Bashing dummies with a shield.
Version 3. 51 update:
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[]Added additional translation files for MCM. Except for Spanish, all are just copies of the English file for now.
Version 3. 5 update:
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[]Those last eleven, snow covered targets now work!
[]MCM strings moved to an external file to facilitate translations.
[]Shrines of Dibella and Zenithar can now award Speechcraft XP. If the player already has the blessing of that shrine, there will be an option to meditate to gain experience. Meditation consumes one hour of game time.
Version 3. 1 update:
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[]Fixed two dummies at the Helgen ruins that were not working
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]Scripts recompiled and verified with SKSE 1. 6. 6 and SkyUI 3. 1Version 3. 0 update:
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[]Placement of XP enabled targets completely redone and no longer create deleted references.
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]95 more static dummies XP enabled (like the one in Warmaiden's for example)[]Edited in TES5Edit to remove CK induced wild edits.
[]Dawnguard dummies and targets enabled (optional extra ESP file)
[]MCM configuration menu update
[]There are no longer separate versions for with or without SkyUI Version 3. The SkyUI authors have indicated that this is the preferred method.
Version 2. 01 quick fix:
Removes some debugging output that was accid
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[]Placement of XP enabled targets completely redone and no longer create deleted references.
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[]Fixed two dummies at the Helgen ruins that were not working
A straightforward port of a classic mod that lets you train combat and magic skills on dummies with adjustable XP rates. Ideal for Skyrim Special Edition players who want a convenient, configurable way to level up without grinding. With 1,670 endorsements and 59,165 downloads, it's a proven, popular utility.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 1,670 endorsements and 59k downloads
- Simple and effective – just hit a dummy and get XP
- Configurable XP gain means you can tune it to your preferred pace
⚠️ Cons
- No updates since February 2021 – might have compatibility issues with newer game patches
- Limited to dummies – doesn't add new training methods or locations
- Potential conflicts with other mods that alter combat or skill progression
For Skyrim players who want to level up combat and magic skills without the grind. Great for testing builds or just relaxing. Skip if you prefer traditional gameplay or want more complex training mechanics.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Place the mod file in your Data folder or use a mod manager like Vortex for easy installation.
- Check your load order – make sure this mod loads after any mods that change skill progression.
- Test the XP gain settings in-game to find a balance that feels right for your playthrough.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- CarlCorey
- Version
- 1.1.i-guess.cant-remember-tbh
- Downloads
- 59,165
- Endorsements
- 1,670
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 11/29/2017
- Updated
- 2/17/2021
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