Scroll Wheel Equip
⚪ Last updated 2016⚠️ Install Order · 3 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
- 👍 6.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #24 of 131 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
== DESCRIPTION
Scroll Wheel Equip is a first person shooter-style weapon and equipment switching mod, allowing you to scroll through available gear using your mouse's scroll wheel. It was inspired this post by /u/blastmafia on the /r/skyrimmods subreddit.
== INSTALL
Use a mod manager. DO NOT UNPACK THE BSA ARCHIVE. If you choose to not follow either of these instructions, I will not help you.
== REQUIREMENTS
SkyUI 4. 1+ and SKSE 1. 7. 3+ required. SkyUI-Away is OK.
== HOW TO USE
Open the Mod Configuration Menu and set a hotkey for Enable Equipment Scrolling for the left or right hands (or both). When holding this hotkey, you can use your mouse scroll wheel to quickly switch between your weapons (including unarmed / fists) and magic staves in your inventory.
When scrolling while using the left hand hotkey, you will also switch between available shields, and a torch, if you have one.
You can limit the gear that is switched to when scrolling by enabling "Favorites Only" in the MCM. Only equipment that has been favorited will be switched to.
Two-handed weapons and bows can sometimes cause undesirable behavior (unequipping your off-hand weapon, etc) when scrolling through your gear. If you don't need access to a bow or two-handed weapon, select "Ignore Two-Handed Weapons & Bows" in the MCM. This should prevent things being unexpectedly unequipped from your off-hand.
When holding one of the hotkeys, your camera 1st / 3rd person switch controls will be temporarily disabled. When you release the hotkey, normal camera switch controls will be re-enabled. The hotkey does not prevent camera zooming if you are already in 3rd person view. The intended audience of this mod are players that play primarily in 1st person mode.
== COMPATIBILITY
Wearable Lanterns: If you use the Carried option, it is suggested that you disable "Automatically Drop Lit Lanterns" to prevent dropping your lantern when scrolling the left hand.
Mods that add their own hand-held lights/torches that can be carried in the off-hand: These light items won't be detected and won't be switched to when scrolling the left hand. Only vanilla torches are supported.
Otherwise, the answer is "yes, it's compatible". If you find something that isn't, please report it.
== TROUBLESHOOTING
"I pressed the hotkey and started scrolling, but my camera zoomed out anyway.
Scroll Wheel Equip is a gameplay mod for Skyrim that adds first-person shooter-style weapon and equipment switching via the mouse scroll wheel. It has 606 endorsements and was last updated in 2016, making it a stable but older choice for players seeking faster gear swapping.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 606 endorsements.
- Over 9,000 downloads show it's been tried and tested.
- Solves a real annoyance—fumbling through menus mid-fight.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2016—might have compatibility issues with newer Skyrim versions.
- Requires Skyrim Script Extender (SKSE) and SkyUI, which aren't mentioned in the description.
For Skyrim players who want faster, more fluid gear switching without pausing the game. If you're tired of menu diving during combat, this mod is for you. Skip if you prefer traditional hotkey setups or play on console.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have SKSE and SkyUI installed, as most UI mods require them.
- Check the mod's compatibility with your Skyrim version (Special Edition vs. Legendary) before installing.
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to keep track of the mod and its dependencies.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- Chesko
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 9,334
- Endorsements
- 606
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 7/20/2016
- Updated
- 7/20/2016
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