No Skill Check Required for Loot (LE1)
masseffectlegendaryedition — Mods & Enhancements
This mod removes the Decryption and Electronic skill checks required to open loot containers in Mass Effect Legendary Edition, allowing any squadmate to open loot without needing a tech specialist. It's a quality-of-life tweak for players who want squad freedom without missing loot.
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Gameplay
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Downloads: 48,334
💡 Notes
By RepugnantPear
🎯 Tips & Tricks
Make sure you have the Legendary Edition (LE1) version, not the original Mass Effect.
Install by placing the file in your game's DLC or Mods folder, depending on your mod manager.
If you use other mods, check load order to avoid conflicts with loot-related tweaks.
🔧 Troubleshooting
Mod conflicts
Check load order. Disable conflicting mods one by one.
⚠️ Common Mistakes
- Installing without checking requirements
👍 Pros
- Huge time-saver for completionists (48k downloads, 2.1k endorsements).
- Frees your squad composition — no more forcing Tali or Garrus along just to open boxes.
- One less thing to worry about when exploring; just grab everything.
👎 Cons
- Removes a gameplay mechanic, which might feel like cheating to purists.
- No options to toggle — it's all or nothing.
- Last updated in 2022, so it may not be compatible with future patches.