Better Third Person Selection - BTPS
skyrimspecialedition — Mods & Enhancements
Better Third Person Selection (BTPS) is an SKSE DLL plugin that overhauls Skyrim's third-person object selection, making crosshair targeting work like true third-person RPGs. It eliminates the tedious process of picking up small items like gold coins from the ground, offering a smoother gameplay experience. With 27,188 endorsements and 6.6 million downloads, it's a highly popular quality-of-life mod for Skyrim players.
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Downloads: 6,608,278💡 Notes
By Shrimperator
🎯 Tips & Tricks
Make sure you install SKSE first and launch the game through skse_loader.exe, not the default launcher, or the DLL won't load.
If you use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2, install BTPS through it to keep your load order clean—it's a DLL, so it doesn't need a plugin slot.
Test the mod in a crowded area like Riften's market to see the improved selection—you'll notice the difference immediately when grabbing coins.
🔧 Troubleshooting
Mod conflicts
Check load order. Disable conflicting mods one by one.
⚠️ Common Mistakes
- Installing without checking requirements
👍 Pros
- Massive community trust: 27,188 endorsements and 6.6M downloads
- Directly fixes a common annoyance in Skyrim's third-person mode
- Lightweight DLL plugin—no heavy script load, just drop-in and go
👎 Cons
- Requires SKSE, so you'll need to set that up first if you haven't
- No detailed feature list or changelog in the description—what you see is what you get
- Last updated June 2025—likely fine for current versions, but always check compatibility after updates