Dynamic Tooltips
🟡 Updated this year⚠️ Install Order · 7 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
- 👍 0.2% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #20 of 165 User Interface mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
About
Dynamic Tooltips is a simple SKSE plugin that adds brief hover tooltips to menus with information that can change per item instance.
It utilizes the powerful LoreBox, which allows displaying static, predefined tooltip text for every instance of an item.
This mod, on the other hand, can display different text for different instances of the same item (or show nothing when not applicable), thanks to Dynamic Translation Framework.
Current Modules
(Feel free to request new features; I am happy to add them.)
Spell Book Spell Info
Shows the current magicka cost and the level of the spell that the spell book teaches.
The mod takes your perks and relevant effects into account when calculating the former.
If the cost exceeds the player's maximum Magicka, the number text will be tinted/pink-ish.
Quest Item's Quest
Shows the name of the quest that marks it as a quest item.
Item's Owner
Shows the name of the owner of owned items.
Item's Mod (Disabled by default)
Shows the name of the mods that define/edit the item.
Customization
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[]Every module can be individually enabled/disabled.
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]Module titles can be changed/removed via the translation files shipped with this mod.[]Title colors can be changed.
[]Settings can be adjusted via INI or through SKSE Menu Framework's Mod Control Panel (MCM-equivalent) in-game.
Disallow EditorIDs
There is a setting called "Disallow EditorIDs".If enabled, EditorIDs will not be shown when an in-game name is missing, and the EditorID would otherwise be used as a fallback.
Example: Misc quests do not have display names.
Installation/Uninstallation
The mod can be installed/uninstalled at any time.
Special Thanks
Thanks to Shazdeh for LoreBox and the idea for the Spell Book Magicka Cost module!
Cannot thank our Patreon supporters enough!
Glühwurm
DarkPhoenix
john f kennedy
Thewyrmking95
MathieuTheDunmer
aBadHotDog
We truly appreciate your support, guys!
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Dynamic Tooltips enhances Skyrim's UI by showing context-sensitive pop-ups when hovering over items, such as the quest an item belongs to, its owner, or a spell book's current magicka cost. It relies on LoreBox and Dynamic Translation Framework. With 279 endorsements and 137,695 downloads, it's a popular UI utility for players who want more info at a glance.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Massive download count (137,695) shows it's widely used.
- Adds genuinely useful info without cluttering the screen.
- Active development (last updated December 2025).
⚠️ Cons
- Requires LoreBox and Dynamic Translation Framework, so extra setup.
- Potential compatibility issues with other UI mods that alter tooltips.
- Only 279 endorsements relative to downloads, so some users may have issues.
For Skyrim players who want more context when looting or browsing inventory—like knowing which quest an item belongs to or who owns it. If you're a completionist or roleplayer, this is a must-have. Skip if you prefer a minimal UI and don't need extra info.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to install LoreBox and Dynamic Translation Framework first, as Dynamic Tooltips won't work without them.
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to handle the dependencies and load order automatically.
- If you use other UI mods, check for patches or load order tweaks to avoid tooltip conflicts.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Quantumyilmaz
- Version
- 1.0.2
- Downloads
- 137,695
- Endorsements
- 279
- Category
- User Interface
- Created
- 12/20/2025
- Updated
- 12/21/2025
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