Dynamic Activation Key
⚪ Last updated 2024⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.8% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #42 of 49 Utilities mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
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[]Binding a hotkey to the mouse, keyboard and controller via the MCM
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]Defining new functionalities that happen on key press via Papyrus or the Creation Kit[]Translatable MCM
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[]Alternative Activation Prompts - Adds various prompts to conveniently interact with items and NPCs: Trade, equip, consume and more!
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[]This mod is based on Dynamic Activation Key by SaySerpa
Usage for Modders
Reading the state of the keys
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Creating new prompts
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[]Create a new perk with the Creation Kit
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]Create a new perk entry in that perk[]Select the entry point "Activate" (Top right) and choose "Add Activate Choice" as the function
[]Choose the shown text of the prompt by editing "Button Label" (Interface strings are also valid - Those with a "$" prefix)
[]Edit the perk to your liking - Conditions, scripts, etc.
[]Add the perk to the player - For example, with the "DynamicActivationKey:Templates:PerkMap" script
Do I need this mod?
Only if you have another mod which relies on it.
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[]This mod is based on Dynamic Activation Key by SaySerpa
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[]Alternative Activation Prompts - Adds various prompts to conveniently interact with items and NPCs: Trade, equip, consume and more!
Dynamic Activation Key is a utility mod by SoleVaultBoy that lets you define new functionalities triggered by pressing a hotkey. With over 1,500 endorsements and 200k downloads, it's a popular tool for players seeking customizable keybind actions. Last updated in May 2024.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust (1,547 endorsements) — this mod is proven.
- Over 200k downloads means it's widely used and tested.
- Simple concept: hotkey-triggered actions — easy to grasp.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated May 2024 — may not be compatible with the latest game version.
For players who want to streamline repetitive actions with custom hotkeys. If you're into automation or quality-of-life tweaks, this is for you. Skip if you prefer vanilla gameplay without extra keybind complexity.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check the mod's forum posts or comments for user-made examples of hotkey setups.
- Test the hotkey in a safe area first to avoid accidental triggers during combat.
- If the game has a mod manager, use it to install and manage this mod easily.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 4 Mods
- Author
- SoleVaultBoy
- Version
- 1.5.0
- Downloads
- 203,853
- Endorsements
- 1,547
- Category
- Utilities
- Created
- 10/28/2023
- Updated
- 5/7/2024
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