Settlement Keywords Expanded
⚪ Last updated 2018⚠️ 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
- 👍 2.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #2 of 15 Modders Resources and Tutorials mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Settlement Keywords Expanded vs Settlement Keywords
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Settlement Keywords Expanded is a continuation of Stuyk's framework. SKE is a mod authors resource and provides an alternative to adding items to the Bethesda vanilla menus. With SKE mod authors have more choices for their settlement items. More choices means less clutter in settlement menus.
The file provided, SettlementKeywords.esm, will work with some SK mods. This mod doesn't alter any of the vanilla menus so it will not conflict with any DLC. Missing vanilla menus are only caused by outdated menu patches or outdated SK mods that have not been updated. A list of mods that should not be used with SKE is provided below.
Requires Fallout 4 patch 1. 6. 3 or greater!
Update Notes:
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As of SKE 1. 46 I now offer a scripted menu option. Chose either the version that alters the settlement record directly as with previous versions of SKE, or choose the version that adds the SKE menu with a Papyrus script. If you choose the scripted menu option and you plan to uninstall SKE, remember to craft and use the uninstall chem to remove the scripted menu properties from your save game.
As of SKE 1. 51 the scripted menu option now offers Menu Restore chems. They will add a single SKE menu like previous version offered, and a multi menu option similar to what DOOMBASED offered with SKI.
DLC Compatibility
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SKE is compatible with all DLC including Nuka-World.
Mod Authors
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Styuk made a Google Document on how to use this in your mods. Like Stuyk, I also recommend that you do not create new Form Lists, FormIDs, Keywords, or alter the menus.
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SKE may be required as a resource for the mod you are using. Check the authors description page to see if a patch is needed or available. If no patch is available you will need to create one with FO4Edit. To see how to create patches that resolve and override conflicts you can download the xEdit (meaning all versions) Training Manual here. It says rough draft and it was initially intended for FO3/FNV however, the FO4Edit UI is the same so you can still use it for creating patches. How to resolve conflicts is discussed in Section 4.
Installation
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SKE doesn't require any DLC content. SKE is a totally independent mod and does not require users to install SK by Stuyk. SKE patches require the original mod to be installed. Download and install the original mod and overwrite the old ESM or ESP file with the one I provide. The original mod will provide all
Settlement Keywords Expanded is a modder's resource for Fallout 4 that adds more categories to the Settlement Menu system, giving mod authors additional options for organizing their mods. With 36,003 endorsements and 1.6 million downloads, it's a widely used tool for the modding community.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Massive community trust – 36,003 endorsements and 1.6 million downloads prove this is a staple for Fallout 4 modding.
- Essential for mod authors who want to organize settlement items into more specific categories.
- Last updated in 2018, but still widely used, showing it's stable and reliable.
⚠️ Cons
- Not for regular players – this is purely a resource for mod authors, so if you're not making mods, you don't need it.
- Last updated in 2018 – might not be compatible with the latest Fallout 4 updates or newer mods that rely on different frameworks.
- No detailed documentation provided in the description, so you'll need to figure out how to integrate it into your mods on your own.
For Fallout 4 mod authors who want to expand the Settlement Menu with more categories for their mods. If you're a player just looking to build settlements, this mod isn't for you – it's a behind-the-scenes tool. Skip if you're not into modding.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're a mod author, make sure to load Settlement Keywords Expanded before your mod in the load order so the categories are available.
- Check the mod's forum posts or comments for community-made guides on how to use the new keywords in your own mods.
- Since it's a resource, you don't need to install it if you're just playing – only mod authors need it.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 4 Mods
- Author
- Sharlikran
- Version
- v1.60
- Downloads
- 1,648,198
- Endorsements
- 36,003
- Category
- Modders Resources and Tutorials
- Created
- 4/21/2016
- Updated
- 10/1/2018
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