Lower XP thresholds (easier XP curve) - MrRW
⚪ Last updated 2015⚠️ Install Order · 2 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
- 👍 3.8% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #34 of 46 Skills and Leveling mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Update added for patch 1. 03. Let me know how it goes for you/any suggestions.
Experimental file 1. 03a changes the values to this set here: http://i.imgur.com/yTxlrkT.png In my opinion this is a better scale up to the level 20 mark. Go ahead and try it! If you find a bug, submit a bug report so I can fix :D
Hey everyone, First of all, this is a constant work in progress and I take no responsibility for any crazy stuff you do with this or anything that happens to you as a result of your use of it. Typical disclaimer, you know the deal :) With that out of the way... This is my first TW3 mod which changes the XP curve for the first 21 levels so that you rank up slightly faster than normal (but not too fast). Here are the original CDPR values: http://i.imgur.com/lSRqi7n.png As you can see, by level 21 you've fallen back into line with CDPR's values. If you guys want mods to do things like give you more than 1 skillpoint per level, I can do that too.
IMPORTANT NOTE: as far as I can tell, this mod will not work on games that have already started. By this, I mean that I think you have to create a new savegame for this mod to actually do anything whatsoever. Using this mod with an old save, I've seen no effects so far. This also means that if you start a new save with these XP values, and then want to change to some other XP values later on, you'll have to start a new save again and load those new values. The XP thresholds are persistently saved inside the save file, it seems.
INSTALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THE README.
Let me know if you have problems. I don't know how a patch will affect this mod. Nobody is forcing you to install it, so if you would rather have an experience that will work no matter what with future patches then I advise you wait a while for proper mod support from CDPR.
Ultimately it's very early days, but even just getting used to the game file layouts and how everything functions together will bring us 1 step closer to better mods further down the road :)
This mod adjusts the XP curve in Skyrim to require less experience for early level-ups, making progression faster at the start. It's a simple quality-of-life tweak for players who find the vanilla early game too grindy. With 318 endorsements and 8,363 downloads, it has a modest but active user base, though it hasn't been updated since 2015.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-tested with 318 endorsements and over 8,000 downloads.
- Directly addresses a common complaint about slow early leveling.
- Lightweight and focused—does exactly what it says without bloat.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2015—may be incompatible with current Skyrim versions or mod setups.
- No detailed instructions or compatibility notes provided by the author.
- Only affects early game; later progression remains unchanged, so it's not a full overhaul.
For Skyrim players who find the early leveling too slow and want a quicker start without overhauling the whole game. Skip if you're looking for a comprehensive leveling rework or play with mods that already adjust XP curves.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since this mod is from 2015, check if your Skyrim version is compatible—if you're on Special Edition, you may need to convert the mod or find an alternative.
- If you use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2, install it through that to keep your load order clean.
- Pair this with other gameplay mods that affect leveling, but be aware they might conflict—test early to see if the XP curve feels right.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Witcher 3 Mods
- Author
- MrRoflWaffles
- Version
- 1.03a
- Downloads
- 8,363
- Endorsements
- 318
- Category
- Skills and Leveling
- Created
- 5/21/2015
- Updated
- 5/23/2015
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