Instant Tooltips

witcher-3 — Mods & Enhancements

Instant Tooltips is a lightweight UI mod for Skyrim that removes the delay before tooltips appear, making them open instantly when you hover over items. With 1,777 endorsements and 193,535 downloads, it's a popular quality-of-life improvement for players who find the default tooltip lag annoying. Last updated in 2020, it remains a simple, effective fix.

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Syntax

User Interface

Example

Downloads: 193,535 | Endorsements: 1,777

💡 Notes

By DJ_Kovrik | v1.31.1 | 1,777 endorsements

🎯 Tips & Tricks

Install with your mod manager (Vortex or MO2) and place it a

Install with your mod manager (Vortex or MO2) and place it after any UI overhauls in your load order to ensure it takes effect.

If you use SkyUI, test tooltips in-game – if they still lag,

If you use SkyUI, test tooltips in-game – if they still lag, try moving Instant Tooltips lower in the load order.

Since it's a simple

Since it's a simple .esp, you can safely remove it anytime without breaking saves.

🔧 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 – 1,777 endorsements and nearly 200k downloads show this mod is a proven fix.
Zero hassle – just install and tooltips respond instantly, no settings to fiddle with.
Tiny footprint – doesn't touch gameplay or visuals, just the UI responsiveness.

👎 Cons

Last updated in 2020 – might not be compatible with the latest Skyrim version or other UI mods.
No documentation on compatibility with popular UI overhauls like SkyUI – you'll have to test it yourself.
Doesn't add any new features – if you want tooltip customization, this isn't it.

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