English Strings for Skyrim SE
⚪ Last updated 2017⚠️ 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
- 👍 4.6% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #18 of 117 User Interface mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This is a localisation mod that changes the in-game text spellings from American English to English (or British English if you prefer). It also attempts to fix most of the text-based errors present in the base vanilla game (subtitle/voice mismatches etc.). It covers the base Skyrim Special Edition game, official patch updates, Dawnguard DLC, Hearthfire DLC, and Dragonborn DLC.
It's not that the version of English that is found in America is wrong, it's just not the same as the English taught in England, Australia, and so on.
This mod is a conversion of my original English Strings for Skyrim mod for the new Skyrim Special Edition.
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What does this mod change?
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This mod changes six String files (Skyrim_English. DLSTRINGS, Skyrim_English. ILSTRINGS, Skyrim_English. STRINGS, Update_English. DLSTRINGS, Update_English. ILSTRINGS, Update_English. STRINGS) located in the "Data\Strings" folder.
It also modifies the "Translate_ENGLISH.txt" file which is located in the "Data\Interface" folder. This file is where the user interface gets most of its text from.
In addition to the English spelling changes there are some secondary changes as well:
Over 700 small errors in the vanilla text have also been fixed. Mostly general typos and spelling mistakes in item names, subtitles, quest text, and books.
Most Dwarven named items are now Dwemer, not Dwarven.
In the Character Generation menu most of the races are listed by their proper names, rather than the common name (i.e. Altmer instead of High Elf).
Orcs are still called Orcs, as are Orcish armours, weapons etc. Only the player's race name has been changed to the proper name of Orsimer.
The generically named "Dark Brotherhood Sanctuary" is now named the "Pine Forest Sanctuary".
The General Stat named "Dragon Souls Collected" has been renamed to "Dragon Souls Absorbed".
The UI inventory category "Misc" has been changed to "Miscellaneous".
Armour enchantment rename: "Dwindling Fire" is now "Dwindling Flames".
Armour enchantment rename: "Flame Suppression" is now "Fire Suppression".
Armour enchantment rename: "Conjuring" is now "Conjuration".
All enchanted light Imperial armour items are now properly identified as being light variants to match their unenchanted counterparts.
Differentiation: Renamed some of the generically named clothes, boots, and shoes (Barkeep, Chef, Hooded, Mage, Merchant, Miner, Monk, Necromancer, Redguard).
Differentiation: All Hooded Robes now properly identified as Hooded Robes (instead of the generic "Robes").
Differentiation: Three of the four variants of "Fur Armour" rena
This localisation mod for Skyrim Special Edition converts American English text to British English and fixes over 700 vanilla text errors, including typos, subtitle mismatches, and naming inconsistencies. It covers the base game, official patches, and all DLCs, making it ideal for players who prefer British spellings and cleaner in-game text.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 588 endorsements and over 12k downloads
- Fixes a ton of vanilla text bugs, not just spelling – subtitle mismatches and typos get cleaned up
- Covers all DLCs and official patches, so you get consistent British English throughout
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2017, so it might not be compatible with the latest Skyrim SE patches or the Anniversary Edition
- Changes race names and other lore terms, which might clash with other mods that alter those same strings
- Since it modifies string files, any mod that also touches those files could conflict – check your load order
For Skyrim SE players who prefer British English spellings and want a more polished vanilla text experience. Also great for lore buffs who appreciate the Dwemer and proper race name changes. Skip if you're fine with American English or use mods that overhaul UI text extensively.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Install with a mod manager to ensure the string files overwrite correctly – manual placement can be tricky.
- If you use other UI or text mods, place this one lower in your load order so its changes take priority.
- Since it's from 2017, test it with your current game version – if you're on Anniversary Edition, it might need a patch.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Seraphiel
- Version
- 1.5.23
- Downloads
- 12,781
- Endorsements
- 588
- Category
- User Interface
- Created
- 10/31/2016
- Updated
- 12/2/2017
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