Keyword Patch Collection
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ 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
- 👍 0.3% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #63 of 172 Patches mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Overview
Keyword Patch Collection (or KPC) is a collection of Keyword Item Distributer INIs (_KID.ini files) that increase compatibility and synergy between mods by adding keywords to items and other forms, and replacing potentially problematic INIs with new INIs utilizing Object Categorization Framework, new KID features, and/or improved syntax.
Animated Armoury
Nexus Modpage
Added support for Animated Armoury's weapon type keywords:
Object Categorization Framework - Added any weapons in mods supported by OCF.
Added support for Animated Armoury's rapier keyword:
Object Categorization Framework - Added any fishing rods in mods supported by OCF. This is provided to mimic the functionality of Fishing Rods are Rapiers.
Auto Bound Weapon
Nexus Modpage
Added support for Auto Bound Weapon's bound spell keyword:
General - Added any spells that have "Bound" in their EditorID, with a casting type of "Fire and Forget" and a delivery type of "Self". This also excludes 'false positives' such as spells with "Oathbound" or "Unbound" in their EditorID.
Bound Daedric Armor - Adds bound weapon and shield spells not covered by general patch.
Complete Archery Overhaul - Adds bound weapon spell not covered by general patch.
Inquisition - Adds bound weapon and shield spells not covered by general patch.
Mihail's Bound Mythic Dawn Armor - Adds bound armor spell not covered by general patch.
Note: This should allow you to automatically cast bound spells from more mods.
Automatic Animations
Nexus Modpage
Added support for Automatic Animations' weapon type keywords:
Object Categorization Framework - Added any weapons in mods supported by OCF.
Keyword Patch Collection by GroundAura is a compilation of patches, fixes, and tweaks for keyword-related issues in Skyrim. It leverages Keyword Item Distributer and Object Categorization Framework to enhance compatibility and functionality. With 5,708 endorsements and 1.8M downloads, it's a popular utility for modders.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust: 5,708 endorsements and 1.8M downloads
- Essential for modders who use keyword-based mods
- Active maintenance: last updated July 2023
⚠️ Cons
- Requires external dependencies (Keyword Item Distributer and Object Categorization Framework) which may not be installed
- May conflict with other mods that alter keywords, so careful load order is needed
For Skyrim modders who rely on keyword-based systems and want a centralized patch collection to fix compatibility issues. Skip if you're a casual player looking for gameplay content—this is a utility mod.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Ensure you have the required dependencies installed and load them before this mod in your mod manager.
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to handle installation and load order automatically.
- Check the mod's posts section for known conflicts and load order recommendations from the author.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- GroundAura
- Version
- 1.0.0
- Downloads
- 1,824,038
- Endorsements
- 5,708
- Category
- Patches
- Created
- 7/16/2023
- Updated
- 7/16/2023
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