Need assistance with Skyrim SE mods? I can help with finding, installing, or troubleshooting them.
Need assistance with Skyrim SE mods? I can help with finding, installing, or troubleshooting them.
I'm someone who hasn't enjoyed the game much over time, yet I recently decided to try it again. I played and modified the original version, but it was quite unreliable—mods often didn't work as expected. A small advantage of getting back into the game now is that I haven't run into major problems with stability or installation, making it more consistent than when I first tried. The main frustration remains the limited combat system. By default, you're restricted to assigning weapons to your left and right hands, and magic or shouts are handled with just one hotkey. I was hoping for a mod that would expand this functionality. With SkyUI installed, I've managed to navigate by favoriting items like spells and weapons, then using the Q button to view favorites, but I'd like more options for assigning actions via hotkeys. I favor melee weapons and want the flexibility to use various spells or shouts without changing settings or removing gear. Regarding hotkeys, my Corsair K95 has six macro keys (G1 through G6) on the left side; anyone know how to make them work in games like Skyrim? They don't seem to register when I try to set them up.
The game includes a feature called Extended Hotkey System which lets you map your preferred spells and weapons to any key on your keyboard. I'm uncertain about the behavior with the G keys. If needed, simply assign a standard key such as 'U' for 'G1' in your keyboard settings, then link the spell to 'U' in the game. You might also utilize the Hotkey Groups option in SkyUI. This tool enables you to group two weapons or spells under one hotkey, preventing accidental double presses—like assigning a single key for fireball and sword, or lightning and sword. Personally, I favor a melee + bow approach, so I rarely rely heavily on the hotkey system beyond switching between my weapon and bow in my main hand, using torches or shields offhand. Magic feels inconsistent in this game, often appearing either too weak or overly powerful, and no mod has resolved that issue yet. Most magic-enhancing mods tend to disrupt balance significantly. The Ordinator mod seems to handle playstyle variety well while introducing new elements. For new modders, the key advice is to use Mod Organizer 2. Avoid manually placing mod files in your game directory (except for ENB) and steer clear of Vortex. Mod Organizer 2 operates by loading mods through a virtual folder instead of altering game files, ensuring no corruption during installation or removal. Always verify dependencies on the mod's website after installation. When you click Sort, it checks for conflicts or issues and suggests fixes. If you have further questions about Skyrim modding, feel free to ask. I've never built mods from scratch, but I'm skilled at managing large mod collections without major problems. There have been instances with hundreds of mods active without crashing the game—mostly because half were graphics-related, which is less likely to cause trouble. Generally, issues are rare and usually stem from installation mistakes.