Gamepad Button Freer
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ Install Order · 6 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
- 👍 1.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #21 of 39 Utilities mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
SKSE plugin to unbind the gamepad's right/left hand attack buttons from unsheating the player's weapon/spells allowing for mod added functionalities like Use or take or QuickLoot EE to be assigned to one of these buttons.
ONLY the unsheating weapon function is being unhooked, if your weapons are out the left and right buttons will work as usual.
Check the .ini file to configure which of the two buttons to unbind.
Original idea by coffeeandcereals
Gamepad Button Freer is an SKSE plugin for Skyrim that stops attack buttons from unsheathing weapons or spells when using a gamepad. With 251 endorsements and 23,164 downloads, it's a niche utility for players who want to prevent accidental unsheathing. Last updated in May 2023, it remains a simple, focused fix.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-tested with 251 endorsements and over 23k downloads
- Solves a specific annoyance for gamepad players
- Lightweight SKSE plugin that doesn't bloat your load order
⚠️ Cons
- Only affects gamepad controls, so keyboard/mouse players get nothing
- Requires SKSE, which adds a dependency for mod managers
- Potential compatibility issues with other mods that alter input or unsheathing behavior
For Skyrim players who use a gamepad and are tired of accidentally unsheathing weapons when pressing attack. If you play with keyboard and mouse, this mod isn't for you. It's a quality-of-life fix, not a gameplay overhaul.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have SKSE installed and launch the game through SKSE's loader, not the default launcher.
- If you use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2, install the mod through it to ensure proper file placement.
- Test the mod in a safe area first to confirm the unsheathing behavior is disabled as expected.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- bosn
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 23,164
- Endorsements
- 251
- Category
- Utilities
- Created
- 5/21/2023
- Updated
- 5/21/2023
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