Skyrim: How To Power Level Smithing

A powerful Dragonborn can only get more powerful with powerful equipment, which makes Skyrim's Smithing talent crucial for early power leveling. Smithing, one of the game's three crafting-focused talents, gives players access to a completely new range of products. For the purpose of enhancing your skills or padding your bank account, you can craft anything, including sets of armor made of dragon bone, pricey jewelry, and potent weaponry. Fortunately, Smithing is a skill that even new players can easily power level. If you're prepared to put in the work, read on for a quick recap of how Smithing leveling works as well as all the top advice for effective power leveling.

How Leveling Smithing Works in Skyrim

When the Xbox 360/PS3 first came out, you could maximize your Smithing levels by using the time-honored "Iron Dagger method." A Dragonborn might reach level 100 by simply producing countless numbers of Iron Daggers, one of the easiest items to produce. Unfortunately, the exploit was later fixed, which altered how Smithing leveling operates. Smithing will no longer grant experience based on a fixed quantity for each item, but rather on the value of the item created. You will receive more experience in making more expensive items, similar to pickpocketing. In this instance, it is, therefore, advisable to prioritize quality above quantity. By enhancing a weapon at a grindstone or enhancing armor/shields at a workbench, you can also obtain Smithing experience. The degree of progress you make determines how much experience you get for both processes!

Easiest Ways To Power Level Smithing – Rings Upon Rings

Because an item's value determines a smith's level, making Gold Rings is the fastest way to reach the skill's maximum level. Gold Rings are unexpectedly the easiest item to create, while not having the highest worth in the game. You may swiftly construct these in large quantities at the forge by using a single Gold Ingot to create two Gold Rings (as opposed to a single Gold necklace). Even better, you may add whatever gems you have to these gold rings to raise their value even higher. Pickpocketing NPCs or robbing stores in Skyrim will net your gems. You should now have a Smithing skill of 100 and a ton of pricey jewelry to sell because your pockets should be stuffed with gold rings.

You'll need the Transmute Mineral Ore spell tome to obtain gold ingots quickly. It is located in the Halted Stream Camp, which is north of Whiterun. You can change any iron ore into silver and any silver ore into gold using this alteration spell. Once you master the spell, you may quickly turn all the iron and silver in Skyrim's shops into gold by purchasing them all. You could also mine the ore yourself in the caves, but that would take much longer. If you choose your Perks correctly, you can apply a 25% cost reduction to four things. This is an added advantage for those of you who are already at level 100 in enchantment. By doing this, your spell will have no cost, enabling you to transmute mineral ore as much as you choose.

Additional Potions and Spells To Use For Bonus XP

Making use of potions is another way to increase Smithing power. Drinks like the Blacksmith's Potion or Elixir will boost your weapon and armor improvement by 20–50% for 30 seconds. This will enable you to forge greater improvements for your gear, which will improve your smithing abilities. Making these potions by hand can also greatly improve your alchemy skill if you choose to do so.

These potions might be a bit pricey (unless you've already powered up your Sneak for stealthily stealing), but they'll provide you some extra experience when you're working the grind. Most Apothecary vendors will sell you these potions. The Fortify Smithing enchantment is another option if you're seeking a more magical fix. Disenchanting an item with Fortify Smithing already applied will teach you how to use this enchantment. These magical goods can probably be found looted from foes or at blacksmith shops. You can stack the Fortify Smithing effect by enchanting jewelry or armor after you are aware of it. This will boost your bonus for item improvement at a grindstone, but it won't have an impact on forge crafting.