Timing is Everything SE

⭐ ⭐⭐⭐ (17,549 endorsements) 📥 3.7M downloads 📌 v2.2 📅 5/2/2019
⚪ Last updated 2021

By kryptopyr · Gameplay

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 9/14/2021 📅 Created: 5/2/2019
⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
1🛠️ SKSE64 — Skyrim Script Extender 64 Download ↗
2🔧 USSEP — Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch Download ↗
3🖥️ SkyUI — SkyUI (MCM framework) Download ↗
4🧩 Address Library — Address Library for SKSE Plugins Download ↗
5🔧 SSE Engine Fixes — SSE Engine Fixes Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 0.5% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #19 of 113 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod



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The primary function of this mod is to adjust the starting requirements for quests that are only triggered once the player reaches a certain level. This serves several purposes. For example, you might want to delay the start of Dragonborn or Dawnguard until later in the game, or perhaps you feel that receiving a letter from a Jarl discussing the "fame of your exploits across Skyrim" is a bit odd for your level 9 character who doesn't yet have a single great deed to their name. On the other hand, maybe you've been eyeing that choice piece of land in the Pale, but you can't purchase it until you complete a quest that doesn't start until you reach level 22. Maybe you want a specific follower, weapon, or reward that only comes from a later quest, or perhaps you're just seeking the challenge of completing higher-level quests at a relatively early level. Or maybe you're planning to use a character past level 50 and simply want to spread the quests out across more levels to add further interest to late-stage gameplay. Earlier or later, whatever your reasons, it's entirely up to you.

  • [] Change the requirements for 19 different quests and 9 world encounters.

    [] Delay or change the start of the Dawnguard, Dragonborn, and Hearthfire quests.

    [] Adjust the level requirements for many of the Daedric quests.

    [] Adjust the requirements necessary to trigger various world encounters.

    [] Adjust the frequency of random dragon encounters.

    [] Adjust the chance of random vampire and cultist attacks.

    [] Allow random werewolf encounters for any character.

    [] Allow vampire attacks on towns and cities.


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EQUIREMENTS

- SKSE and SkyUI

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ECOMMENDATIONS

- Timing is Everything - Settings Loader - Save, load, and import MCM settings from an existing save.

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OMPATIBILITY

- Even Better Quest Objectives - Includes all conflicting changes from Even Better Quest Objectives. This means that a patch isn't necessary as long as Timing is Everything is loaded after Even Better Quest Objectives.


WARNING: THERE ARE SOME MINOR SPOILERS IN THE DESCRIPTION BELOW.

I've tried to keep these very minimal, but it was impossible to describe what this mod does without some reference to quest events.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

You can change the requirements for all 19 includ

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Timing is Everything SE lets you customize when quests start in Skyrim Special Edition. You can delay or reduce level requirements for Dragonborn, Dawnguard, Hearthfire, and other quest events. A popular gameplay tweak with 17,549 endorsements and 3.7M downloads, last updated in 2021.

✨ Key Features

Customize starting conditions for various quests.
Delay the start of Dragonborn, Dawnguard, or Hearthfire quests.
Reduce level requirements to allow earlier quest access.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Huge community trust with 17,549 endorsements and 3.7M downloads.
  • Gives you real control over quest pacing—perfect for roleplay or challenge runs.
  • Simple concept, but it fixes one of Skyrim's biggest annoyances: quests shoving themselves in your face.

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2021—might have issues with the latest Skyrim SE patches.
  • Requires you to tweak settings in-game or via config, which can be fiddly if you're not used to it.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who want to control when major questlines trigger—whether you're a completionist who wants to explore first or a roleplayer who wants a specific order. Skip if you're fine with vanilla quest timing and don't care about pacing.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to install—it's a simple drop-in, but managing load order is easier with a manager.
  • After installing, check the in-game MCM menu (if you have SkyUI) to adjust quest start conditions to your liking.
  • If you're on the latest Skyrim SE version, test the mod early—since it's from 2021, it may need a compatibility patch or a quick LOOT run.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
kryptopyr
Version
2.2
Downloads
3,741,005
Endorsements
17,549
Category
Gameplay
Created
5/2/2019
Updated
9/14/2021

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