Better Skill and Quest Books Names SE
⚪ Last updated 2022⚠️ Install Order · 5 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
- 👍 2.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
📋 About This Mod
(if you are looking for the classic Skyrim edition of this mod grab it here)
Yet another rename books mod. I know there are a couple of mods that do the same around the nexus, but I made this for myself and thought I should share. I got annoyed at having to check every book to see if it was a Skill Book, a Quest Book, or a book that adds Map Markers to the game, so I have renamed them to be able to quickly tell if they are important books just by hovering over them with the crosshair.
Supports all the Creation Club content added with the Anniversary Edition. For a list of exactly which CC mods are required see the 'Installation' section.
Plugin is ESPFE (ESP flagged as ESL) so it doesn't take up one of your ESP slots.
Some examples of Skill books:
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[](Alchemy) A Game at Dinner
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](Alteration) Daughter of the Niben[](Archery) The Gold Ribbon of Merit
[](Block) Death Blow of Abernanit
[](Conjuration) The Doors of Oblivion
[](Destruction) Horror of Castle Xyr
[](Enchanting) Enchanter's Primer
[](Heavy Armor) Hallgerd's Tale
[](Illusion) Incident at Necrom
[](Light Armor) The Rear Guard
[](Lockpicking) The Locked Room
[](One-Handed) The Importance of Where
[](Pickpocket) Purloined Shadows
[](Restoration) Withershins
[](Smithing) The Armorer's Challenge
[](Sneak) Three Thieves
[](Speech) A Dance in Fire, Vol. 6
[](Two-Handed) Words and Philosophy
Some examples of Map Marker books/notes/journals:
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[](Map Markers) An Explorer's Guide to Skyrim
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](Map Markers) Daynas Valen's Notes[](Map Marker) Deathbrand
[](Map Marker) Letter from a Friend
[](Map Marker) Note to the Authorities
[](Map Marker) Note from Jaree-Ra
[](Map Marker) Small Note
Some examples of Quest books:
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[](Quest) The Legend of Red Eagle
[](Quest) Lost Legends
[](Quest) Boethiah's Proving
[](Quest) Sinderion's Field Journal
[](Quest) The Aetherium Wars
[](Quest) Ahzidal's Descent
[](Quest) Lusty Argonian Maid Folio
Also renames the four basic bounty notes yo
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[](Quest) The Legend of Red Eagle
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[](Map Markers) An Explorer's Guide to Skyrim
This mod renames skill books and quest books in Skyrim SE so you can identify them by hovering over them with your crosshair, eliminating the need to open every book or check its value. It's a lightweight quality-of-life improvement with over 6,000 endorsements and is ESL-flagged.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community approval with 6,184 endorsements
- Saves time by removing the need to open every book
- Simple and lightweight, ESL-flagged so it won't eat your mod slots
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in January 2022, may not be compatible with the latest Skyrim SE patches
- Renames books, which might break immersion for players who prefer original names
For Skyrim players who hate the tedious process of checking every book to see if it's useful. If you're a completionist or a hoarder, this mod will save you time. Skip if you prefer the original book names or want a more immersive experience.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's ESL-flagged, you can safely add it to your load order without worrying about the 255 plugin limit.
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to install and manage this mod easily.
- If you're using a mod that also changes book names, load this mod after it to ensure its names take priority.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Kevkas
- Version
- 2.1
- Downloads
- 261,617
- Endorsements
- 6,184
- Category
- Items and Objects - Player
- Created
- 11/28/2016
- Updated
- 1/10/2022
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