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XSkills
XSkills is an implementation for skills and abilities that uses XLib . You gather experience for different skills by doing certain actions. And if you have collected enough experience you will get an additional ability point that you can use to increase the t
Quick answer
Which XSkills release matches 1.20.4-rc.4?
XSkills 0.8.14 targets 1.20.4-rc.3, 1.20.4-rc.4. It must be installed on the client. Installation on the dedicated server is optional. 1 required mod needs a matching file.
Where it goes
Is XSkills required on the client, server, or both?
It must be installed on the client. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.
This release supports both sides, but the source does not require it on the server.
What else does XSkills 0.8.14 need?
0.8.14 on 1.20.4-rc.4. Every mod below is checked against that same setup.
Install XLib first, but 1 required mod has no matching file for this setup. Do not mix loader builds to force a match.
We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.
Before you install it
Add XSkills without breaking your instance.
Built for XSkills 0.8.14 on 1.20.4-rc.4. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use 0.8.14. It targets 1.20.4-rc.3, 1.20.4-rc.4; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
Install XLib first, but 1 required mod has no matching file for this setup. Do not mix loader builds to force a match.
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Put it on the correct side
It must be installed on the client. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside 0.8.14. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does XSkills add?
XSkills is an implementation for skills and abilities that uses XLib . You gather experience for different skills by doing certain actions. And if you have collected enough experience you will get an additional ability point that you can use to increase the tier of an ability. For more information please visit the mods forum post here.
For CO users:
Here is a list of which weapon type currently benefits from which ability:
Sword, Club, Mace, Warhammer: Swordsman
Spear, Javelin, Pike, Poleaxe, Halberd, Polearm, Staff: Spearman
Bow, Sling, Crossbow, Firearm: Archer
Knife, Pickaxe, Chisel, Saw, Axe, Hammer, Wrench, Hoe, Sickle, Scythe, Rolling Pin: Tool Mastery
Project description from Vintage Story Mod DB.
Pick your setup
XSkills releases for each Vintage Story version.
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
1.21.0
1 loader build1.20.7
1 loader build1.20.4-rc.4
1 loader build1.20.4-rc.3
1 loader build1.20.4
1 loader build1.20.3
1 loader build1.20.2
1 loader build1.20.1
1 loader build1.20.0-rc.8
1 loader build1.20.0
1 loader build1.19.8
1 loader build1.19.4
1 loader buildShowing the newest 12 of 35 game versions. Older files are in the list below.
Check the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
XSkills versions and loaders
0.8.14
xskills_v0.8.14.zip
12 Feb 2025
Looking for an older file? The official Vintage Story Mod DB project page is in Resources.