Racemenu Rotation with Gamepad Support NG
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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
- 👍 3.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #28 of 46 Utilities mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
A fork of Racemenu Rotation with Gamepad Support by thewyrmking95.
While using this, i had a crash pointing to the original mod. Looking as the source, I found and addressed the following issues:
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[]Game crash fix: The mod was doing unnecessary work every frame that could corrupt game memory, causing crashes especially in dungeons and during combat. [/]
[]Gamepad rotation stuck on: Once you rotated with the thumbstick, the game thought you were still rotating even after letting go. Now it correctly stops when you release the stick.[/]
[]Rotation persisting after closing menu: After closing the character creation screen, the rotation state wasn't being cleaned up. This could cause unexpected behaviour when switching back to normal gameplay. Now resets properly on close.[/]
[]Gamepad rotation never actually worked: The thumbstick input was being stored in the wrong variable, meaning gamepad rotation was actually being driven by mouse data. Now correctly uses thumbstick input.[/]
[]Missing null check: The mod could crash if the player character wasn't fully loaded when the menu opened. Added a safety check to prevent this.[/]
I've tested with both a new game as well as with an existing save and didn't get any issues. If you hit an issue/incompatibility feel free to reach out :)
All credit goes to thewyrmking95 and DarkMatterValkyrie for the original mod Another RaceMenu Rotation Mod.
AI Disclaimer: I used AI for the Nexus images and to assist with bug hunting and fixing, I'm a tester by trade :).
Source (right repo now!)
Racemenu Rotation with Gamepad Support NG is a utility mod for Skyrim that enables smooth rotation of the player character in the race menu using mouse, keyboard, or gamepad. It aims to fix bugs from earlier versions, making it a reliable choice for players who want better control during character creation. With over 2,000 endorsements and 64,000 downloads, it's a proven community favorite.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 2,123 endorsements and 64,748 downloads—clearly a go-to for many players.
- Smooth rotation makes character creation way less fiddly, especially with a controller.
- Actively maintained (last updated June 2026) so it's likely compatible with current setups.
⚠️ Cons
- As a utility mod, it only affects the race menu—if you're looking for gameplay changes, this isn't it.
- Potential conflicts with other mods that alter the race menu or character creation UI.
- The description is vague about specific bug fixes, so you might encounter issues depending on your mod list.
For Skyrim players who spend ages in the character creator and want smoother camera control, especially if you use a gamepad. Also great for mod authors who want a more polished race menu experience. Skip if you're fine with vanilla rotation or don't care about character creation.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're using a mod manager like Vortex or MO2, just download and install—no extra steps needed.
- Make sure to load this mod after any other mods that modify the race menu to avoid conflicts.
- Test the rotation with both mouse and gamepad to see which feels best for you.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- KezC
- Version
- 1.1.0
- Downloads
- 64,748
- Endorsements
- 2,123
- Category
- Utilities
- Created
- 4/14/2026
- Updated
- 6/17/2026
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