Locked Empty Container Activate Text Fix
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ Install Order · 6 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.3% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #57 of 124 Bug Fixes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Locked Empty Container Activate Text Fix
SKSE plugin that fixes a vanilla bug wherein if a container is both locked and empty, the activation prompt only displays "empty" and not "locked". The sActivateText ini setting can be used to customize the activation text for containers that are both locked and empty ("Empty (Locked)" by default)
Source code: GitHub
Built with CommonLibSSE NG. Should work for all versions of Skyrim (SE, AE, and VR).
Compatibility
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]Always safe to install/update/uninstallCheck out my other mods
- []Slugmonster for the idea
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]CharmedBaryon, fudgyduff, and everyone involved in Skyrim reverse engineering[]colinswrath for fielding my dumbass questions about SKSE development
[]Skyrim RE Discord server for helping with all sorts of stuff
- []Slugmonster for the idea
This SKSE plugin fixes a vanilla Skyrim bug where locked empty containers only show 'Empty' instead of 'Locked' in the activation prompt. A small, focused fix for players who want accurate UI feedback. With 852 endorsements and 334,137 downloads, it's a popular utility for modded playthroughs.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 852 endorsements and over 334k downloads
- Tiny fix that improves immersion and UI clarity
- Simple install—just drop the DLL into your SKSE plugins folder
⚠️ Cons
- Requires SKSE64, so it's not for console players or those avoiding SKSE
- Only affects the activation text—no other changes
- Last updated in 2023, so it may not be compatible with the latest Skyrim updates (check for patches)
For Skyrim players who notice the small UI inconsistency and want it fixed. Perfect for modded playthroughs where you're already using SKSE. Skip if you're on console or don't care about minor text prompts.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have SKSE64 installed and launch the game through skse64_loader.exe, not the default launcher.
- Place the DLL in your Data/SKSE/Plugins folder—if you use a mod manager, let it handle the installation.
- If the mod doesn't work, check that your Skyrim version matches the SKSE version you have.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- ThirdEyeSqueegee
- Version
- 1.0.0
- Downloads
- 334,137
- Endorsements
- 852
- Category
- Bug Fixes
- Created
- 8/28/2023
- Updated
- 8/28/2023
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