Perk Adjuster
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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
- 🏆 #17 of 34 Utilities mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Perk Adjuster is a framework for changing the description of perks, and even adding them on perk trees based on config files. Think of Heavy Armory tweaks for Ordinator - In order to change the description of the perk, you have to edit the perk itself. This creates version incompatibilities, and makes it automatically incompatible with patches that might also need to edit the perks for functionality. This is where the renaming part of the framework comes in. By editing JUST the description, every headache is removed, both for the author and the user.
The other part of the framework is more of a "proof of concept" mod that allows you to place new perks on existing trees. Fewer use cases for that, though, but think of Pilgrim - A Religion Overhaul. It adds 2 new perks to conjuration and restoration, and perk overhauls not named "Adamant" need a patch. In theory, this framework addresses that issue.
Requirements and runtimes:
1. Skyrim SE version 1. 6. 1130+
2. Skyrim Script Extender
3. Address Library for SKSE Plugins
A note on the Address Library:
This mod needs the All in one Address Library (Anniversary Edition) version, regardless of whether or not you have purchased the AE DLC.
A note on runtime:
As stated above, this requires Skyrim SE version 1. 6. 1130+, sometimes called Skyrim AE. Please do not ask me to support older versions, I
don't want to have multiple Skyrim installations. The mod is licensed under MIT, meaning that you are more than free to port it.
Getting Started
"descriptions": [
"plugins": [ //Plugins that MUST be enabled in the load order for the
//changes to occur.
"Plugin1.esm" //Plugin name, array of strings.
"changes": [ //The actual changes. Array of objects.
"perk": "0xFormID|PluginSource.esp", //Target perk. usual format is "0x123|coolmod.esp", but
//can be just "PerkEditorID" if powerofthree's tweaks are on.
"newDescription": "..." //New description, string.
"additions": [ //Additions adds a perk to a specified tree. Array of objects.
"perk": "0xFormID|PluginSource.esp", //Perk to add. See changes perk for specifications.
"skill": "0xFormID|PluginSource.esp", //Skill to add to, see perk for format
Perk Adjuster is an SKSE framework for Skyrim that lets you manipulate perk descriptions, positions, and add new perks to trees without conflicts. With 316 endorsements and 191,374 downloads, it's a popular utility for modders and players seeking deeper perk customization.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid community trust with 316 endorsements and over 191k downloads.
- Framework approach means it's built to avoid conflicts, a big plus for modded setups.
- Actively maintained—last updated October 2025, so it's current with Skyrim modding.
⚠️ Cons
- Requires SKSE, so you're locked into that dependency—if you don't have it, this won't work.
- As a framework, it's more for mod authors or tinkerers; casual players might find it overkill.
- Potential compatibility risk with other perk overhaul mods that modify the same trees—test carefully.
For Skyrim modders and players who want to tweak perk trees beyond vanilla limits, like repositioning perks or adding custom ones. If you're a casual player who just wants a few new perks, this might be too technical—skip if you prefer plug-and-play mods.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure SKSE is installed and launched via skse_loader.exe, or the framework won't load.
- Use a mod manager like MO2 to keep Perk Adjuster's files separate and manage load order easily.
- If you're adding perks, test in a new save or with a backup to avoid breaking existing perk trees.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- SeaSparrow
- Version
- 2.1.1
- Downloads
- 191,374
- Endorsements
- 316
- Category
- Utilities
- Created
- 8/30/2024
- Updated
- 10/23/2025
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