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Simple Perk Overhaul

Simple Vanilla plus Perk overhaul of Skyrim's skill trees. Very lightweight, simple and script free. And doesn't change every tree since I feel other mods improve those gameplay aspects more.


(A small video I made on this mod)

(If updating to version 1.3 or above from previous version you need new game because 1.3 is ESPFE)

Alteration

Perks removed from tree
Mage Armor vanilla versions

New Perks
Mage Armor :- Armor spells are 2/2.5/3 times stronger when not wearing cuirass.
Super Strength :- Do 15/30 points of unarmed damage when you are under the effect of armor spell.

Changed Perks
Novice Alteration:- Now also makes alteration skill increase faster.

Conjuration

New Perks
Empowered Binding:- Bound Weapons do more damage.

Changed Perks
Novice Conjuration:- Now also makes conjuration skill increase faster.

Destruction

New Perks
Destructive Fingers:-When not wearing gauntlets. Destruction spells do 30% more damage.

Changed Perks
Novice Destruction:- Now also makes destruction skill increase faster.

Restoration

New Perks
Nirn Channel:- When not wearing boots. Restoration spells are 50% stronger and magicka regenerates 25% faster.
Ward Shield:- 25% damage resist when using a ward.
Wards expertise:- Wards cost half magicka.

Changed Perks
Novice Restoration:- Now also makes restoration skill increase faster.

BTW no compatibility issues with Wards Functionality extended mod.

Illusion

New Perks
Open Mind:- When not wearing a helmet. Illusion spells are 50% stronger and all spells cost 25% less.

Changed Perks
Novice Illusion:- Now also makes illusion skill increase faster.

Enchanting

Perks removed from tree
Fire Enchanter, Frost Enchanter, Shock enchanter

New Perks
Elemental Enchanter:- Elemental enchantments placed on items are improved.(Combines fire, frost, shock enchanter perks)
Scribbled Word:- Scrolls are 50% stronger.
Protective Runes:- Damage and stagger resistance when using a staff.
Powered Mana:- Improved Magicka Regen when using a staff.
Smart Charge:- Enchantments charge cost is halved.

Changed Perks
Enchanter First Rank:- Now also makes enchanting skill increase faster.

Archery

New Perks
Trick Shot:- Arrows have a chance to disarm opponent.

Heavy Armor

New Perks
Cushioned Second Rank:- Completely negates fall damage when wearing heavy armor in chest, feet, hands slot. Helmet not needed.

Changed Perks
Cushioned:-Helmet not needed now.
Well Fitted:-Helmet not needed now.
Matching Set:- only three pieces of the set required.
Reflect Blows:-Helmet not needed now.

Smithing

Changed Perks
Steel Smithing:-Now also makes Smithing skill increase faster.

Alchemy

Changed Perks
Alchemist first rank:- Now also makes alchemy increase faster.

Light Armor

Changed Perks
Custom Fit:-Helmet not needed now.
Matching Set:- only three pieces of the set required.
Wind Walker:-Helmet not needed now.
Deft Movement:-Helmet not needed now.

Speech

Changed Perks
Haggling Rank 1:-Now also makes Speech increase faster.
Allure:-10% better prices when not diseased.

I felt magic and crafting skills(and speech) level slower, so I changed the first perk in those trees to address that. I didn't change anything for one handed or two handed cause I think they're fine the way they are in vanilla Skyrim. I recommend combat mods instead of perk overhauls if you want to change combat gameplay. I didn't make any sneak mage perks cause Magic Sneak Attack by Power of Three exists. Realistic AI detection and Sneak tools mod improve stealth gameplay more than any perk overhaul can. If you want enchanted items recharging on their own feature try this mod Passive Weapon Enchantment recharging and the Scrambled Bugs mod allow exp gain from using staves.

Compatibility

Other Perk overhauls won't be compatible without a patch.

Installation

Install with Mod manager or manually extract to the data folder. 

Thank you and let me know if there are any issues.

My Other mods

Enhanced Races

Enhanced Standing Stones

Adamant - Elemental Destruction Patch

Stronger Companions Giant

Mysticism Wards Functionality Extended Patch


Credits

Bethesda for making Skyrim and providing the creation kit.
Arcane University and Skyrim Modding hub for teaching me things.