Which Key

⭐ ⭐ (215 endorsements) 📥 87,714 downloads 📌 v1.1 📅 9/21/2022
⚪ Last updated 2022

By kpvw · Gameplay

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 9/21/2022 📅 Created: 9/21/2022
⚠️ 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

  • 👍 0.2% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #99 of 102 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Replaces the lock level of a locked door or container with the name of the key if the player has the key in their inventory.

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Which Key is a small gameplay utility for Skyrim that replaces the lock level display on locked doors and containers with the key name when the player has the key. It's a quality-of-life mod for players who want immediate clarity on which key opens what. With 215 endorsements and 87,714 downloads, it's a popular lightweight tool.

✨ Key Features

Replaces lock level text with the key name when the player has the key in inventory.
Applies to both locked doors and containers.
Lightweight utility mod with minimal impact on gameplay.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-approved with 215 endorsements and over 87k downloads.
  • Solves the annoying guesswork of which key fits which lock.
  • Tiny mod that doesn't bloat your load order.

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2022, so it may not be compatible with the latest Skyrim updates or mods.
  • Only works if you have the key in your inventory—no help for keys you haven't found yet.
  • Potential conflicts with other UI or lock-related mods that alter the same interface elements.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who are tired of carrying a dozen keys and guessing which one opens a door. It's a must-have for hoarders and completionists who loot everything. Skip if you never bother with locks or if you use a mod that already shows key names.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Place the mod in your load order after any UI overhaul mods to ensure compatibility.
  • If you use a mod manager, let it handle the file placement to avoid overwriting.
  • Test on a locked door early to confirm the key name appears as expected.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
kpvw
Version
1.1
Downloads
87,714
Endorsements
215
Category
Gameplay
Created
9/21/2022
Updated
9/21/2022

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