Expect some Small Minor Tiny Little Bugs, Iam currently sorting them out, nothing Noteworthy or Gamebreaking. Read the Description, Notes and Sticky Posts carefully, before reporting any Bugs
SET CONTROLS INGAME TO DEFAULT - After any Install, Uninstall, Update and Version Switch
Please leave your suggetions here in how to improve this if something feels off. I think it is not 100% fleshed out Already. I may still upload files. I think i covered the most common mods/mod Types that needs special controller setup let me know if i missed something
If you see java-event-stripped somewhere in the description or comments, its because nexusmods changes words and sentences to it, seem to happen with words like "config" and .ini lines, i tried to workaround this by alter those words
To Do List - Mainly for myself, you don't need to read this
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Seperate Bow from Right Hand Key somehow, currently no idea how to achieve this. DKAF and Key Utils may be good starting points.
Find another Activation Key than Y/Triangle without producing visual bugs, L1 is the obvious one but it creates a bug in which L2 is always shown as activation key
More Compatibility with Wheeler and SkyUI Groups System.
More Pre Configurated, configuration files for some Mods that don't have an MCM for Keybinds
More SBE - True Prone System Compatibility
Book of Creed Compatibility - The Assassins Creed, Hidden Blade, Stealth Mod, waiting for public release before uploading any keybinds
General inclusion of new gameplay mechanic adding mods that needs special setup for this controller mapping
Less need of Steam Controller by including Gamepad++ mechanics (got permission last year, told me the mod has open permissions anyway)
Overall Version Cleanup, only few versions will get updated in the future, the rest will be dumped into the misc file section. Makes updating easier.
Overall Description Page Cleanup, it's a mess
Elden Equip and Soulsy HUD user
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Use a version made for souls quick menu, didn't extensively Playtested Soulsy HUD, but it should work with souls and Elden Equip versions
About Elden Equip 1 version
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Only for Playstation Controller Only used it with Playstation 5 Controller, might work for PS4 controllers as well Only Works with THIS steam controller c.onfig steam://controllerconfig/489830/2916936113 Alternatively you can just look for Modern Third Person Controller Controls - Elden Equip, in the Skyrim Steam Controller Community Template Tab You have 7 Free Keys to use for other Mods (i did not count Elden Equip) You need to assign the keys in MCM with your Keyboard while controller is unplugged or disabled in the settings Keys used are the following G/H = Trackpad Left/Right X = L1+R1 C = L1+R2 L1+Left = J L1+Right = L L1+Up = I L1+Down = K Not compatible with Auto Input Switch or any other mod that let you use your keyboard/mouse and controller at the same time (of course mcm keyboard keys will still work while using a controller)
About Simple Keytrace
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Keytrace versions are OBSOLETE now use dTRYs solution instead in Combination with one of the other versions
Notes to Racemenu, Photomode, and similar Mod added Menus SUPER IMPORTANT !!!
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You need to unplug or disable controller in the ingame settings, while or before entering those menus. re enable if you are done with whatever you was doing there.
Notes to MCO Weaponarts and One Click Power Attack IMPORTANT
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OCPA has an MCM now, you'll have to edit it, set Power Attack to Y/Triangle, set Modifier to L1, set Modifier to only during first attack MCO Weaponarts are bound to Dual Power Attack, which won"t trigger if you have a spell in offhand. You can set Dual Power Attack in OCPAs MCM to R2, doesn't work on some Loadorders, in this case, set it to X/Square with Y/Triangle as Modifier.
Elden Equip 1 Version (with the steam config) works fine if you use the right trackpad for toggle. Just set Primary and Secondary Key as R2/L2. Use the Keyboard for configuration keys. If you don't use Elden Equip 1 Version, or don't have a PS5 controller, you will need to create your own Steam Controller config, it's very simple to set up, trust me, should even work with GOG skyrim.
Don't set the Jump Button for Climbing or Disable Ledge over stuff if you want to keep it as jump button, reason is you will exit any crafting Menu (Enchant, Alchemy etc.) if there is a Climb Marker and you press A
Install the Just Jump Patch file install simple air dash Install my Preconfig ... Profit.
For Archers IMPORTANT
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Stealth Archer no more Use Smooths Rapid Bow v3 otherwise archery will be a Horror with my Controller Setup, Rapid Shot is R2 by Default, set L2 as Hotkey 1 in Rapid Bows MCM.
You Guys will have a Hard Time against Lord Harkon if you dont read the spoiler up ahead
If you use a version that acces Favorites with L1+Select And switch your weapons or magic within the Favorite Menu And Accidentally DMCO dodge at the same Time as you acces your favs and change your Weapon/Spell in the Heat of Battle. Within this very Favorites Menu You wont be able to Attack anymore. (switch weapons again wont help, you are locked) I recommend users who use DMCO with one of the other Dodge Mods together to NOT use an L1+Select Fav Version. And those who only use DMCO, to bind it to B instead of the Sprint Click. Note that DMCO still isnt finished yet it can be different in the Future once out of beta.
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You will still loot things when you fight "the air", can be annoying while testing out new Combat animations, (can be prevent if you uncheck weapon drawn in btps but doing this is not recommended because of reasons) also when you fight "the air" heavy attacks will play those "Activate button sound when nothing got activated" I linked a Mod in the requirements that get rid of them
If you're playing in AE and are struggling to use power attacks, I found Elden Power Attack a good alternative.
Things to keep in mind are;
You can also combo continuously by holding the light attack button
Power attacks can only be triggered by holding a modifier key (configurable in the .ini) while attacking.
eg if your modifier key is LB; 1st power attack= (LB)+Attack, 2nd power attack= Attack+(LB)+Attack, and so on.
So far it works well with moveset mods that require a combination of light and power attacks, however I can't guarantee it with some that require multiple key combinations.
If you're okay with these just download the mod and its requirement, configure its .ini file and you're good to go. Thanks A2zlackz for this gamepad mapping!
Does anyone know why this mod causes my game to crash on startup, when none of it's requirements do? Does it have anything to do with having the most recent Skyrim update? Or is this an incompatibility with another mod I don't know about?
Sorry to sounds like a parrot with the rest of the comment, but sadly the mod doesn't work. I would like to say that is cause a CTD, but it doesn't do that, the game simply can't launch now.
I tried using it with my normal modlist, didn't work. I tried using only the requirements (and the requirements of the requirements) with no success.
I love that the files goes: 1. Here's the file 2. Okay, there is a file for this mod users 3. Okaaaay, there is another file for this another mod users 4. Fck it, original file, no options, screw it ... 5. okay here is original file BUT with few things for this mod users 6. OKAAAY AND FOR THIS ANOTHER MOD USERS TOO xD
If you are finding that R2/RT isn't doing a left handed attack when dual weilding despite proper setup, I solved it by moving ValhallaCombat.esp ahead of Attack_MCO.esp in my load order.
Figured it's worth mentioning this given how long it took me to figure it out!
Hi and thank you for a great mod. I have a few questions.
1. What's a good set up / key for Sky Climb? Would L1 or L2 work (since L1 seems to be a modifier general key now)? 2. I'm using MCO's Dodge mod though not married to it. I dodge when exiting all dialogue and menus (B key). Is there a way around this?
1. I have no idea tbh, i use "quickly double press A" for that tbh but it feels kinda weird, iam still experimenting with a control scheme that has L1 as activation key. 2. Usually happens in combination with skyrim souls unpaused menus, doesn't have this problem with TK and TUDM, though i think a patch might exist.
I unfortunately cannot get this to work. I use MO2. Am I supposed to manually install it somewhere or install it via that? I did everything else the settings asked for, but there's no change in game
Have you looked into compatibility with Rapid bow combo v3 for archers?: https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/89308
with v3 the new melee function works fine when setting a hot key but i think your controller mapping conflicts with the "bow bash" which is needed for the rapid fire, jump shot combos from the v3.
You can set the Melee Key to L2, doesn't work for now with X/Square without disabling the Vanilla Bow Behavoir, Rapid Fire is R2 by Default, never did a Jump Shot honestly, if i get Time i will Test it. Aiming with Vanilla Bow behavoir is definetly Clunky as it's bound to X/Square. I did a Workaround for that via Steam Controller, it's not a really good solution though i made L1+R1 to Act like X/Square.
i literally haven't downloaded these mappings yet (haven't started my controller playthrough yet) so i have no idea if this is even worth trying but as someone who chronically plays archery focused characters (even when i try not to lmao) do you think switching the functions of the left and right joysticks (i.e. aim is now left joystick and walk is now right joystick) would feel less clunky? obviously you'd have to get used to using right joystick to walk, but could be an okay middle ground for archery if it works this way
So i ended up going for it with the rapid bow combo v3 set up and found that i mainly used the standard X for sniping (True directional moderm combat lock on does a lot of heavy lifting here as it allows you to strafe without crab clawing the controller) and the rapid bow combo functions for more close quarters and was pleasantly surprised how smooth it works. so i'd definitely recommend it.
Hey! Looking at the amount of times you mentioned having to make trade-offs in the configs, I figured I'd leave links to two somewhat new SKSE mods that unbind gamepad buttons - they might be helpful :)
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Expect some Small Minor Tiny Little Bugs, Iam currently sorting them out, nothing Noteworthy or Gamebreaking.
Read the Description, Notes and Sticky Posts carefully, before reporting any Bugs
SET CONTROLS INGAME TO DEFAULT - After any Install, Uninstall, Update and Version Switch
READ EVERYTHING WITH IMPORTANT ON IT
Please leave your suggetions here in how to improve this if something feels off.
I think it is not 100% fleshed out Already.
I may still upload files.
I think i covered the most common mods/mod Types that needs special controller setup
let me know if i missed something
If you see java-event-stripped somewhere in the description or comments, its because nexusmods changes words and sentences to it, seem to happen with words like "config" and .ini lines, i tried to workaround this by alter those words
To Do List - Mainly for myself, you don't need to read this
Seperate Bow from Right Hand Key somehow, currently no idea how to achieve this. DKAF and Key Utils may be good starting points.
Find another Activation Key than Y/Triangle without producing visual bugs, L1 is the obvious one but it creates a bug in which L2 is always shown as activation key
More Compatibility with Wheeler and SkyUI Groups System.
More Pre Configurated, configuration files for some Mods that don't have an MCM for Keybinds
More SBE - True Prone System Compatibility
Book of Creed Compatibility - The Assassins Creed, Hidden Blade, Stealth Mod, waiting for public release before uploading any keybinds
General inclusion of new gameplay mechanic adding mods that needs special setup for this controller mapping
Less need of Steam Controller by including Gamepad++ mechanics (got permission last year, told me the mod has open permissions anyway)
Overall Version Cleanup, only few versions will get updated in the future, the rest will be dumped into the misc file section. Makes updating easier.
Overall Description Page Cleanup, it's a mess
Elden Equip and Soulsy HUD user
Use a version made for souls quick menu, didn't extensively Playtested Soulsy HUD, but it should work with souls and Elden Equip versions
About Elden Equip 1 version
Only for Playstation Controller
Only used it with Playstation 5 Controller, might work for PS4 controllers as well
Only Works with THIS steam controller c.onfig steam://controllerconfig/489830/2916936113
Alternatively you can just look for Modern Third Person Controller Controls - Elden Equip, in the Skyrim Steam Controller Community Template Tab
You have 7 Free Keys to use for other Mods (i did not count Elden Equip)
You need to assign the keys in MCM with your Keyboard while controller is unplugged or disabled in the settings
Keys used are the following
G/H = Trackpad Left/Right
X = L1+R1
C = L1+R2
L1+Left = J
L1+Right = L
L1+Up = I
L1+Down = K
Not compatible with Auto Input Switch or any other mod that let you use your keyboard/mouse and controller at the same time (of course mcm keyboard keys will still work while using a controller)
About Simple Keytrace
Keytrace versions are OBSOLETE now use dTRYs solution instead in Combination with one of the other versions
Notes to Racemenu, Photomode, and similar Mod added Menus SUPER IMPORTANT !!!
You need to unplug or disable controller in the ingame settings, while or before entering those menus. re enable if you are done with whatever you was doing there.
Notes to MCO Weaponarts and One Click Power Attack IMPORTANT
OCPA has an MCM now, you'll have to edit it, set Power Attack to Y/Triangle, set Modifier to L1, set Modifier to only during first attack
MCO Weaponarts are bound to Dual Power Attack, which won"t trigger if you have a spell in offhand. You can set Dual Power Attack in OCPAs MCM to R2, doesn't work on some Loadorders, in this case, set it to X/Square with Y/Triangle as Modifier.
For Wheeler User
Elden Equip 1 Version (with the steam config) works fine if you use the right trackpad for toggle. Just set Primary and Secondary Key as R2/L2. Use the Keyboard for configuration keys.
If you don't use Elden Equip 1 Version, or don't have a PS5 controller, you will need to create your own Steam Controller config, it's very simple to set up, trust me, should even work with GOG skyrim.
Or just wait for me to update some versions
For SkyClimb User - SUPER IMPORTANT !!!
Don't set the Jump Button for Climbing or Disable Ledge over stuff if you want to keep it as jump button, reason is you will exit any crafting Menu (Enchant, Alchemy etc.) if there is a Climb Marker and you press A
For Magic Jump user
Install the Just Jump Patch file
install simple air dash
Install my Preconfig
...
Profit.
For Archers IMPORTANT
Stealth Archer no more
Use Smooths Rapid Bow v3 otherwise archery will be a Horror with my Controller Setup, Rapid Shot is R2 by Default, set L2 as Hotkey 1 in Rapid Bows MCM.
You Guys will have a Hard Time against Lord Harkon if you dont read the spoiler up ahead
I encountered a bug!
If you use a version that acces Favorites with L1+Select
And switch your weapons or magic within the Favorite Menu
And Accidentally DMCO dodge at the same Time as you acces your favs and change your Weapon/Spell in the Heat of Battle.
Within this very Favorites Menu
You wont be able to Attack anymore. (switch weapons again wont help, you are locked)
I recommend users who use DMCO with one of the other Dodge Mods together to NOT use an L1+Select Fav Version.
And those who only use DMCO, to bind it to B instead of the Sprint Click.
Note that DMCO still isnt finished yet it can be different in the Future once out of beta.
Another thing
You will still loot things when you fight "the air", can be annoying while testing out new Combat animations, (can be prevent if you uncheck weapon drawn in btps but doing this is not recommended because of reasons)
also when you fight "the air" heavy attacks will play those "Activate button sound when nothing got activated" I linked a Mod in the requirements that get rid of them
Have a good Day!
Things to keep in mind are;
- You can also combo continuously by holding the light attack button
- Power attacks can only be triggered by holding a modifier key (configurable in the .ini) while attacking.
eg if your modifier key is LB; 1st power attack= (LB)+Attack, 2nd power attack= Attack+(LB)+Attack, and so on.If you're okay with these just download the mod and its requirement, configure its .ini file and you're good to go.
Thanks A2zlackz for this gamepad mapping!
I tried using it with my normal modlist, didn't work. I tried using only the requirements (and the requirements of the requirements) with no success.
1. Here's the file
2. Okay, there is a file for this mod users
3. Okaaaay, there is another file for this another mod users
4. Fck it, original file, no options, screw it
...
5. okay here is original file BUT with few things for this mod users
6. OKAAAY AND FOR THIS ANOTHER MOD USERS TOO
xD
Figured it's worth mentioning this given how long it took me to figure it out!
1. What's a good set up / key for Sky Climb? Would L1 or L2 work (since L1 seems to be a modifier general key now)?
2. I'm using MCO's Dodge mod though not married to it. I dodge when exiting all dialogue and menus (B key). Is there a way around this?
2. Usually happens in combination with skyrim souls unpaused menus, doesn't have this problem with TK and TUDM, though i think a patch might exist.
Rapid bow combo v3 for archers?:
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/89308
with v3 the new melee function works fine when setting a hot key but i think your controller mapping conflicts with the "bow bash" which is needed for the rapid fire, jump shot combos from the v3.
Wait Menu Redirected AE Support
Gamepad Button Freer
Thanks for the work you've been putting into this!