Custom Skills Framework
skyrimspecialedition — Mods & Enhancements
Custom Skills Framework lets mod authors add unlimited new skills with their own perk trees to Skyrim. It's a foundational tool for modders, not a gameplay mod itself. With 18,885 endorsements and 4.2M downloads, it's a proven, widely-used framework that expands character progression possibilities.
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Skills and LevelingExample
Downloads: 4,174,305💡 Notes
By meh321 and Parapets
🎯 Tips & Tricks
If you're a mod author, check the documentation on the mod page for API details.
For players, install mods that use this framework—they'll usually list it as a requirement.
Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to handle installation and load order.
🔧 Troubleshooting
Mod conflicts
Check load order. Disable conflicting mods one by one.
⚠️ Common Mistakes
- Installing without checking requirements
👍 Pros
- Massive community trust: 18,885 endorsements and 4.2M downloads.
- Enables deep customization for mod authors, leading to diverse skill mods.
- Actively maintained (last updated May 2026).
👎 Cons
- Not for casual players—requires mod author knowledge to utilize.
- No end-user features out of the box; you need compatible mods.
- Potential compatibility issues with other frameworks or mods that alter skill systems.