Skyrim - Crafting Stations
Crafting stations are the fixed pieces of furniture that turn one thing into another. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim has six that matter to a smith or an enchanter, and they divide cleanly into two groups: the ones that prepare materials and the ones that make and improve gear.
The distinction is worth learning because only one group raises a skill. A smelter and a tanning rack grant no experience at all, however many hours you spend at them. A forge, a grindstone and a workbench all raise Smithing, and an arcane enchanter raises Enchanting.
Most settlements of any size keep the smithing stations together beside the local blacksmith, so a single stop covers the whole chain. Arcane enchanters are scarcer, and outside the College of Winterhold they tend to sit in mage towers and player homes.
All Stations
| Station | Turns | Skill | Experience |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smelter | Ore into ingots | Smithing | None |
| Tanning Rack | Hides into leather | Smithing | None |
| Forge | Materials into gear | Smithing | Yes |
| Grindstone | Improves weapons | Smithing | Yes |
| Workbench | Improves armour | Smithing | Yes |
| Arcane Enchanter | Enchants and recharges | Enchanting | Yes |
What Each One Costs You
| Station | Consumes | Perk Needed |
|---|---|---|
| Smelter | Ore or Dwemer Scrap Metal | None |
| Tanning Rack | Hides, pelts, Leather | None |
| Forge | Ingots and Leather Strips | One per material |
| Grindstone | One unit of the weapon's material | Doubles the gain |
| Workbench | One unit of the armour's material | Doubles the gain |
| Arcane Enchanter | A filled Soul Gem | None to use |
Pages in category "Skyrim - Crafting Stations"
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