--- Foreword ---

Before we get into the details, i'd like to share something
3 Years ago i was only looking into increasing the hit points of the bandits
I didn't plan on  a total/complete/huge overhaul of my mod like this)
But today i'm very excited to release this patch which i'm very proud of)
I know this has taken me more than the average amount of time it usually would have but i'm getting on in years and Skyrim is 10 years old)

This mod introduces a lot of tweaks to arrows, spellbooks, chests, gloves, helms, boots, shields, daggers, swords, war axes, maces, greatswords, battleaxes, war hammers, bows, crafting recipes, drops, containers, vendor items, creatures, potions, spells, ingredients, movement speeds, combat damages, magic effects and a lot more

Added new items

There are many items distributed across the Skyrim and Vendors. Upgraded variants of some armors, weapons and new type of rings and amulets.

Vendors now sells every item available

You are now able to find high tier weapons or armors regardless of your level. but high tier armors and weapons are expensive

Gold is important

As we all know how thoughtless the design of the economy in Skyrim is, especially when it comes to the variety found in the game vendors and this mod is designed to change that You will get lot of gold and still best way to find high tier gear, killing enemies. Volrim provides poor life at the beginning because you can't afford for the better equipment.

Iron and Steel makes difference

And other armors and weapons. Iron is cheapest and weakest one. If you want to better protection, you should but steel but it is expensive. And of course other ones are better than steel and expensive. I've created a disparity between the different types of items that can be found which creates an additional reason when choosing your type of gear. I'm hoping this would create a better gearing system. I've also added all items to be shown in vendors from the very start, so you would be able to plan your journey better

All boots provide movement speed, all gloves provide bonus damage.

My goal here is to create a reason for people to buy gloves and boots even when your personal economy might be low. Every single boot and glove will provide either a movement speed or a bonus damage perk. 

New crafting recipes

New crafting recipes have been added which are harder to craft but can be sold back to the vendor for a relatively good price. I've added more than 100 recipes for leather that uses clothing based items which would help make leather way more accessible

Pelts are heavier and more valuable now

My goal here is create an additional reason for players to enjoy hunting and exploring the beautiful world Skyrim offers and at the same time increasing the value of the pelts/hides that are dropped. All pelts and hides values, weights and crafting recipes changed. They are heavier, more valuable and you will get more leather if you tanned them.

All spell tomes values rebalanced and easy to find now

I've added every spell in the game to the game vendors making the only requisite gold. You can find high tier spells at mage's shops but they are expensive. If you want to be a great mage, you can. But you have to purchase low tier spells and need to earn gold for the better spells. Instead of vanilla skyrim, you can find many spellbooks easily. But they are so expensive. 

Many creatures changed

My goal here was to create a slow climb in difficulty which preserves the excitment without getting you murdered out of no where. For players who enjoy a little more than the basic challenging experience at lower levels, I've increased the hit points, armor values, weapon damage, combat styles and their stats. I've also increased the rewards by tweaking the items they drop. There are many changes on Bandits, Wolves, Bears, Draugrs, Alikr's, Falmers, Forsworns etc etc. Their hit points, items they have, their armors, weapons, combat styles, stats etc etc. Lower level creatures giving challenge and you have to well prepared before go into combat.

No more high tier gear

The high end gear which would usually drop in the open will now be accessible only through crafting and buying from the vendors. You will still find precious materials and gems from the chests)You will no more get high tier materials from chests. At least i can talk about armors and weapons. Still you can find precious materials or gems from chests but for the better gear, you have to craft it or buy it from vendors.

 All drops, chests are rebalanced

Even though i've enjoyed my fair share of Skyrim chest memes, this mod will tweak all 615 chests found in the world so you don't need to go through the heartbreak me and others have gone through. This mod changes the items than you can find from 615 chests across the world. All chests provides better equipment at low rate and no more you will find 2 lockpicks and potatoes when you open the bandit boss chests.

Bounties are higher

The price for commiting a crime is much higher than usual. Even though this might not fix the world's problems but i hope people will think if the crime is really worth it before acting on it. Before you will kill someone or steal something you should think twice. Crime bounties are higher than usual. 

Carriage, inns, hirelings and Horse costs
 
To add a bit of realism, i've increased the costs of using services like the Inn, Carriage, hirelings and horses. They are a bit of expensive now. When the moon appears and you feel tired (of course if you are using realistic needs and dieases) you have to find inn and spent money for the room, drink and food.

Leveled Lists

This mod changes many leveled lists. If you are modding Skyrim, you already know how tedious and difficult task is it. 

Power Attacks

Not all variations staggers enemy for the same amount. This mod prevents (not much) 2 hits + standing instant power attack = stagger before enemy hit (repeat it until enemy dies and your stamina reaches 1 at least)

Respawn Vendor

I've decreased the time it takes for vendors to replenish their stock. It's changed from 48 hours to 24 hours. Vendor stock now replenishes everyday. If you find a good weapon or armor, you have to buy it before 20:00. That makes saving gold is important.

Faster pickaxes 

If you don't want to see animation of pickaxes, simply use it like use as weapon. Pickaxes have high swing speed and you can get the all ores in seconds. 



--- Changelog ---

This mod includes thousands of changes. You can find the changelog as readme file in files tab.

This 4 mods are required actually. Volrim is based on Items and i have configured values of armors and weapons with this mods.

Ordinator - Perks of Skyrim by EnaiSiaion https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/68425
Armor Rating Redux by DaJay42 https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/78419/
Equipment Durability System by Felisky384 https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/89035
Loot and Degradation by isoku(we will use ONLY TEMPERING SERVICES of this mod. You have to disable other features)
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/55677?tab=posts&BH=0

--- WHY I HAVE TO INSTALL THESE MODS? ---

My mod based on items. Equipment Durability System provides durability system for all items. Loot and Degradation is doing the same but it has flaws when it comes to degradation. You have to install both.

Ordinator - Perks of Skyrim I have added, changed some perks on it. I made all adjustments while i am using this mod.

Equipment Durability System degradation rates can be configured easily. Degradation rate is personal choice.

Loot and Degradation have their own unique tempering services feature. You can improve your armor and weapon with it. But you have to DISABLE REST OF FEATURES of this mod. Otherwise it will conflict with Equipment Durability System

Armor Rating Redux is my savior. I have shared my personal settings at the bottom. It was looking good to me. If you don't know how to configure it, copy my settings into yours. Otherwise of course you have to change everything as you will.

--- Ok i understand why we have to install these mods ---


Honestly i can share many mods for the best results but modding is personal taste and i cannot force the people to play like my own playstyle. For the best results, please use this 4 mods because Volrim based on armors and weapons and it requires it's own durability system and armor rating system.

By the way i am sorry about that. It will look unproffessional i know but you have to made this changes for the Armor Rating Redux

Armor Rating Redux settings
I am not telling this is the best settings but i made all adjustments with these settings.

Formula - Hyperbolic
Hyperbolic Divisior - 0.0050

--- Advanced ---

Use Mult For Exp/Hyp modules YES
Exp/Hyp Multiplier 0.70

I can create patches if you need. I know many mods have a compatibility issues. But i can make patches for the major mods.

Currently i have a 2 patches available. For the Immersive Potions and Expanded Towns and Cities but not 100% ready.