Shades Skill Points for Credits or Essence (Buy Skill Points Immersively)
⚪ Last updated 2024⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #12 of 55 Perks and Skills mods in this game by downloads
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]Paypal donations here!Main Features
Visit certain NPCs and you'll have an additional activation you can press to bring up a menu and purchase additional skill points.
This is the 'R' key by default on PC, but it will show you on-screen.
Features:
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[]Grants you an immersive way to utilise your hard-earned credits for meaningful gains
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]Grants an immersive way to spend Quantum Essence for meaningful gains[]Visit certain Kiosks or NPCs to buy your Skill Points though training
[]Cost starts at 5,000, then 10,000, 20,000, 30,000, etc increasing by 10,000 after each purchase to a maximum of 150,000 per skill point. NG+ cost will jump to 60,000 after the first purchase for some balance. There are some basic multipliers to change the cost in the Setting Menu
[]Time (approx 4hrs) also passes with each skill point purchase "training"
[]Quantum Essence from the main story can also be spent - see below for details
[]Settings Menu buttons can be accessed by crouching/sneaking when you interact to open the Training Menu
NPCs you can buy/train from:
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[]Exam Proctor Samuelson in the UC Vanguard training centre, New Atlantis
[]Simulator controls terminal inside the UC Vanguard training simulator, New Atlantis
[]Alex Shadid, The Rock, Akila City
[]Shinya Voss, The Key (Crimson Fleet)
[]Veena Kalra - R&D, Ryugen, Neon
[](I'm open to further suggestions)
Kiosk locations:
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[]UC Vanguard Training & Exam Centre in New Atlantis
[]Freestar Rangers HQ upstairs - inside "The Rock" building in Akila City
[]Crimson Fleet - Delgado's Office at the top of the Operations Centre, The Key
Quantum Essence (main story):
Quantum Essence gained later in the main story can also be spent to acquire Skill Points.
Visit the Lodge and look for the "Quantum Focusser" on the dresser in your room - cost is 10 Quantum Essence by default. If you haven't got any, or haven't progressed far enough in the main story it will not do anything and thus avoid spoilers
This Mod Does not:
[]Does not change your character's level or XP
[]Does not train or rank-up individual skills - it simply adds a Skill Point to spend as if you leveled-up
[*]Does not change anything relating to skills or their unlocking requi
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[]UC Vanguard Training & Exam Centre in New Atlantis
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[]Exam Proctor Samuelson in the UC Vanguard training centre, New Atlantis
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[]Grants you an immersive way to utilise your hard-earned credits for meaningful gains
This mod lets you buy extra Skill Points using credits or Quantum Essence, reducing the grind for leveling up. It's for players who want to progress faster without grinding, offering a straightforward way to spend in-game currency on character progression.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 416 endorsements and over 35k downloads
- Two payment options: credits or Quantum Essence, giving flexibility
- Directly addresses the grind by letting you buy skill points
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated June 2024 — may be outdated for the latest game version
- No details on cost balancing or compatibility with other mods
For players who find leveling too slow and want to spend their accumulated credits or essence on skill points. Skip if you prefer a pure vanilla experience or want gameplay overhauls rather than convenience.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check if the mod requires a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 for easier installation
- Verify the mod is compatible with your game version before installing
- Consider backing up your save before using the mod to avoid issues
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Starfield Mods
- Author
- Shadedness
- Version
- 1.4.2
- Downloads
- 35,521
- Endorsements
- 416
- Category
- Perks and Skills
- Created
- 1/3/2024
- Updated
- 6/10/2024
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