Modern Controlmap (Gamepad and Keyboard)
⚪ Last updated 2024⚠️ 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
- 👍 0.2% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #87 of 99 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This controlmap modernizes and improves the controls of Skyrim. It features additional functions and includes unbound keys to bind for dodging, blocking, etc.
Compatible with all controllers that work in vanilla Skyrim.
Includes a version for Quick Loot.
Controls: (everything else remains vanilla)
- Back Button: Player Menu (inventory/map/magic/stats)
- D-Pad Up: Favorite Menu
- D-Pad Down: Ready/Sheathe Weapons
- D-Pad Left: Hotkey 1 (Favorites)
- D-Pad Right: Hotkey 2 (Favorites)
- LB+Back: Wait
- LB+Start: Quicksave
- LB+D-Pad Left: Hotkey 3 (Favorites)
- LB+D-Pad Up: Hotkey 4 (Favorites)
- LB+D-Pad Right: Hotkey 5 (Favorites)
- LB+D-Pad Down: Hotkey 6 (Favorites)
- A+D-Pad Left: Quick Magic
- A+D-Pad Up: Quick Skills
- A+D-Pad Right: Quick Inventory
- A+D-Pad Down: Quick Map
- R3 (Hold): Switch Perspective
- R3 (Hold) + Left Stick: Change Camera Zoom in 3rd Person
- B: Unbound (recommended for Dodge)
- X: Unbound (recommended for Dual Wield Block)
With True Directional Movement:
- R3: Lock-On
- Right Stick: Switch Target
Keyboard Changes:
- Shift: Running
- Alt: Unbound (recommended for Dodge)
- Space (Inventory): View Mode (mouse wheel also works)
Installation:
If the new keybinds don't work, go to system/controls and reset to defaults in the in-game menu.
Recommended Mods: (none of them are required)
True Directional Movement
Better Third Person Selection
Dodge mod with bindable keybinds
Dual wield block mod with bindable keybinds
Known Issues: (If anyone knows how to fix these, please dm me on nexus)
Race Menu shows the wrong button to finalize the character (Press "X" to proceed)
The keyboard doesn't show the right keybind for "equip mode" (it's still shift as in vanilla)
No way for controllers to swap between Magic Menu and Inventory
Modern Controlmap overhauls Skyrim's controls with additional functions and unbound keys for dodging, blocking, and more. A popular gameplay mod with 459 endorsements and over 262k downloads, last updated in August 2024.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust with 262k downloads and 459 endorsements.
- Freshly updated in August 2024, so it's likely compatible with current Skyrim versions.
- Gives you extra keybindings for essential combat moves like dodging and blocking.
⚠️ Cons
- May require manual configuration to set up the unbound keys to your liking.
- Potential conflicts with other control mods or custom keybindings.
For Skyrim players who want a more modern and flexible control scheme, especially those who use gamepads or want dedicated keys for dodging and blocking. Skip if you're happy with vanilla controls or don't need extra keybindings.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check your Skyrim version and ensure the mod matches it, as updates can change control files.
- After installing, review the unbound keys in the settings menu and assign them to your preferred actions.
- If you use other control mods, load this one last to avoid conflicts.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Ixion XVII
- Version
- 1.02
- Downloads
- 262,412
- Endorsements
- 459
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 4/20/2023
- Updated
- 8/28/2024
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