Stealth Skills Rebalanced - Sneak - Lockpicking - Pickpocket
skyrim — Mods & Enhancements
Stealth Skills Rebalanced by kryptopyr overhauls Skyrim's Sneak, Lockpicking, and Pickpocket skills to increase challenge and immersion. With nearly 9,000 endorsements and 199,000 downloads, it's a popular choice for stealth players seeking a tougher, more realistic experience. Last updated in 2015, it may require compatibility checks.
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StealthExample
Downloads: 199,256 | Endorsements: 8,962💡 Notes
By kryptopyr | v1.5 | 8,962 endorsements
🎯 Tips & Tricks
Since this mod rebalances skills, start a new playthrough to fully experience the changes without breaking your current save.
Check the mod's compatibility with other stealth overhaul mods you use—load order matters in Skyrim.
If you're on Special Edition, look for a port or use the mod with a compatibility patch to avoid crashes.
🔧 Troubleshooting
Mod not working
Check load order and required dependencies. Read the full mod description.
⚠️ Common Mistakes
- Installing multiple mods that modify the same files without checking compatibility
👍 Pros
- Community-approved with nearly 9,000 endorsements—stealth players clearly dig it.
- Massive download count (199k) shows it's been tried and tested by a huge chunk of the playerbase.
- Adds real challenge for stealth builds, making the game more immersive and less god-mode.
👎 Cons
- Last updated in 2015—might be outdated for the Special Edition or Anniversary Edition, so check compatibility.
- No detailed feature list in the description, so you'll have to discover the exact changes in-game.
- Makes stealth harder, which could frustrate players who prefer a more casual sneaky playthrough.