Visible Skills Descriptions

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Visible Skills Descriptions is a UI mod for Path of Exile that lets you view locked skill descriptions directly in the passive tree without opening the levelling screen. It removes the need to spend points to see what a skill does, streamlining build planning. With 4,731 endorsements and 194,001 downloads, it's a popular quality-of-life tool for players who want to theorycraft efficiently.

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Syntax

User Interface

Example

Downloads: 194,001 | Endorsements: 4,731

💡 Notes

By TheLastPioneer | v1.2 | 4,731 endorsements

🎯 Tips & Tricks

Since it's a UI mod, make sure to place it in the correct mo

Since it's a UI mod, make sure to place it in the correct mod folder for Path of Exile, typically 'mods' in your game directory.

Check the mod's last update date against your game version—i

Check the mod's last update date against your game version—if the game has patched since September 2023, test the mod in a safe area first.

If you use a mod manager, enable this mod after other UI mod

If you use a mod manager, enable this mod after other UI mods to avoid conflicts.

🔧 Troubleshooting

Mod not working

Check load order and required dependencies. Read the full mod description.

⚠️ Common Mistakes

Installing multiple mods that modify the same files without checking compatibility

👍 Pros

Huge community trust with 4,731 endorsements and 194k downloads.
Solves a real annoyance—no more guessing what a locked skill does.
Lightweight UI tweak that doesn't alter gameplay balance.

👎 Cons

Last updated in September 2023—may not work with the latest game patches.
No install instructions or compatibility notes provided by the author.
Only affects skill descriptions; doesn't add other UI improvements.

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