Custom Keyboard Mods Tier List: Which Upgrades Are Worth It?

As I’m making a lot of tier lists now, I decided to make one about custom keyboards, which in my opinion was one of the hardest tier lists to make since I don’t have most of them so I had to look very carefully and study a lot about some of them.

I used several criteria, many of them simple, others more used by the community, such as performance design, and even its appearance on your keyboard.

What Is a Custom Keyboard Mod?

Custom keyboards mods are basically upgrades to your keyboards. They can be better for the sound, look, performance and in some cases they can completely change the design of your keyboard.

Most people just put a custom mod, while some have the entire keyboard as a custom keyboard mod.

S-Tier Mods (Best Mods)

These mods for me are the best options and bring everything that I believe is a true highlight for these mods.

1. Switch Lubing

Ilubing switches is great in the keyboard world. It takes time, but it’s important.

• What it does: Reduces noise
• Why it matters: Your keyboard looks like new again.
• Personal tip: Use Krytox 205g0—it’s the best option.

Check out this related post: How Mechanical Keyboards Help Reduce Hand Fatigue

2. Stabilizer Mods

One of the best mods is to stabilize keys and seriously, it exists and they are great.

• What it does: Feel more consistent.
• Why it matters: Very good even for keyboard sounds.

👉 Learn more here: 10 Mechanical Keyboard Mods to Improve Your Typing Experience

3. Foam Mods

Much better for sound, adding a quieter version of the keyboard.

• What it does: Good for those who don’t like noise.
• Why it matters: Your keyboard will be much better in terms of sound.

✅ Bonus: These mods are easy to use so anyone can do it

⚙️ A-Tier Mods (Amazing Options)

These mods are good, but honestly they are dispensable, and the best thing is that you don’t need them that much.

4. Switch Swapping

Changing switches is good for those who want to test new switches.

• What it does: Good for testing different tactile.
• Why it matters: Customize your keyboard according to your preferences.

5. Keycap Upgrades

Keycaps are more for design, but can make your keyboard look like a more expensive or even prettier keyboard.

• What it does: Good for typing experience.
• Why it matters: Good for your customization

Curious about more keycaps, i have a article about it: Why Keyboard Enthusiasts Love Artisan Keycaps

B-Tier Mods (Not so Good not so Bad)

They are cool mods, but not that important, in fact I don’t use most of them.

6. Tape Mod

You literally put tape on the back of your PCB for a deeper sound.

• What it does: Good sound.
• Why it matters: If you are having problems with keyboard noise, this may be the solution.
• Caution: Might not work well on all boards.

🤷‍♂️ C-Tier Mods (Bad Mods)

7. Case Weights

Just for looks, I don’t recommend them much, they don’t serve many purposes and are completely dispensable mods..

• What it does: Makes the board heavier.
• Why it matters: Only relevant if you really care about looks.

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Final Thoughts

Mods are good, but not all mods are mandatory for your keyboard, in fact I don’t have most of them, so my tip is for you to see what you need to apply to your keyboard.

And don’t forget to test it too, because it may be that some of the mods I mentioned in tier s aren’t the best for you, that’s important to say.

📌 Other Posts You’ll Like

• The Most Overrated Keyboards of 2025
• How to Build a Custom Mechanical Keyboard for Under $100
• Do Expensive Keyboards Really Make a Difference?

🌐 Related Resources from the Web

• Wikipedia: Mechanical Keyboard
• Tom’s Hardware – Best Mechanical Keyboard Mods

Let’s Chat!

I wanna hear from You. What’s your favorite keyboard mod? Have you tried any of the ones I mentioned? Drop a comment below, and let’s geek out about it. Seriously, I love this stuff.

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