Project:Skyrim Special Edition

Intro

This will be the storehouse for information regarding STEP and Skyrim:Special Edition (SSE).

Staff Discussion Forum

Do NOT use the included archiving tools that come with the new CK! They do not work properly. Follow these procedures for properly archiving mods for use with SSE: via Nexus Forums.

Tools

Wrye Bash is currently the best mod manager to use for SSE. It can come with a heavier learning curve than new users are used to.

Bethesda Archive Extractor is used to extract SSE archives. Currently Wrye Bash requires the String files to be extracted so users will need this.

NifModify is a tool which will fix missing tangent and bitangent data in meshes. This can be valuable to modders porting meshes over to SSE, but also to users who may experience rendering issues with meshes from mods they port for their personal use. It's only available in command line.

LOOT is now available for SSE.

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Converted STEP Mods

Below is a list of mods from the STEP Guide which have been converted to SSE or their current status for a port.

2.C. Extenders

ENBoost

ENBSeries has been ported (limited) to SSE; however, ENBoost is not needed with SSE.

Skyrim Script Extender

Has not been released for SSE. Authors are working on it. As of December, the authors are estimating a mid-March beta release.

PapyrusUtil - Modders Scripting Utility Functions

Currently not ported. Requires SKSE.

2.D Fixes

• Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch

Appropriately Attired Jarls

Currently not ported. Author will port when he/she has time.

Clothing and Clutter Fixes

Currently not ported. Author is working on the port.

• Consistent Older People
• Cutting Room Floor

Dead Body Collision Fix

Currently not ported. The author has been banned from Nexus so it's not likely to be ported due to permissions.

Enchantment Reload Fix

Currently no ported. Requires SKSE.

• Enhanced Lighting for ENB (ELE) - Special Edition

Fuz Ro D-oh - Silent Voice

Currently not ported. Requires SKSE.

Guard Dialogue Overhaul

Currently not ported. Author is MIA.

• Improved closefaced helmets

Invisibility Glitch - Eyes Fix

Currently not ported. Requires SKSE.

NARC - No Animals Report Crimes

Currently not ported. Author will port if the mod is still needed in SSE.

• Modern Brawl Bug Fix

Ragdoll Paralysis

Currently not ported. Author is MIA. There are no permissions for porting. Nexus might allow a port.

• Relighting Skyrim

Skyrim Project Optimization

Currently not ported. Author isn't around much.

Smart Souls

Currently not ported. Requires SKSE.

Trade and Barter

Currently not ported. Requires SKSE.

• Unlimited Bookshelves - should be tested and included as a fix for the vanilla bookshelves.

Weapons and Armor Fixes

Currently not ported. Author is working on porting it.

Complete Crafting Overhaul Remade

Currently not ported. Requires SKSE.

• Realistic Ragdolls and Force

XP32 Maximum Skeleton Extended - XPMSE

Currently not ported. Requires SKSE.

2.E Interface

• Better Dialogue Controls
• Better MessageBox Controls

Disease Descriptions for the Immersive Adventurer

Currently not ported. Unknown if works in SSE. William will be porting the mod.

EASIER LOCKPICKING - Without Cheating - Nordic Retexture

Currently not ported. Gamwich will be porting.

High Quality 3D Map

Currently not ported. Author isn't active much so no word on a port or not.

Immersive HUD - iHUD

Currently not ported. Requires SKSE.

KenMOD - Time on loading screen

Currently not ported. No word if there will be one or not.

• Lore-Based Loading Screens

Main Font Replacement

Currently not ported. Has been reported to work fine with SSE. Font Overhaul - Realistic Typefaces for Skyrim is a very nice font overhaul and has the default font that STEP currently recommends for the UI. This could be a replacement.

• Main Menu Spinning Skyrim Emblem

RaceMenu

Currently not ported. Requires SKSE.

• Skyrim SE Skill Interface Re-Texture

SkyUI

Currently not ported. Requires SKSE. Version 2.2 is reported to work with SSE, minus some of the newer features.

Viewable Faction Ranks

Currently not ported. Requires SKSE.

2.F Conflicting Graphics

Ultimate HD Fire Effects (included in the STEP Compilation)

Currently not ported. Reported to work, but likely doesn't look the same as it did in Skyrim due to shader changes. Author doesn't have time to port and doesn't own SSE. Cinematic Fire Effects 2 HD SSE edition is a possible replacement.

SkyFalls and SkyMills

currently not ported. Author is working on a port. Not really needed anymore with DynDOLOD.

• Static Mesh Improvement Mod

Skyrim HD

currently not ported. No word from the author if a port will be made. Will likely replace this with Skyrim Realistic Overhaul.

HD Misc

currently not ported. Author is MIA. Has been reported to work in SSE.

Tobes Highres Textures

currently not ported. No word from the author if a port will be made. No reports if this works in SSE or not.

High Quality Food and Ingredients

currently not ported. Has been reported to work in SSE.

• A Quality World Map

2.G. Landscape & Environment

aMidianBorn Caves and Mines

Currently not ported. Issues have been reported with SSE. No word from CaBaL whether a port will be made or not.

aMidianBorn Farmhouse

Currently not ported. No report whether or not this works with SSE. No word from CaBaL whether a port will be made or not.

aMidianBorn Solstheim Landscape

Currently not ported. No report whether or not this works with SSE. No word from CaBaL whether a port will be made or not.

aMidianBorn Whiterun

Currently not ported. Issues have been reported with SSE. No word from CaBaL whether a port will be made or not.

Deathbell HD - All-New Textures (2K-1K)

Currently not ported. Reported to work with SSE, as is. FadingSignal will most likely port.

• Skyrim Flora Overhaul SE - currently only supports the latest version of SFO and not a vanilla. Vanilla Vegetation Overhaul is a possible replacement.

Embers HD

Currently not ported. Mixed bag of results whether or not this works with SSE. No news from the author if an official port is coming.

Farmhouse Chimneys

Currently not ported. Reported to work in SSE. Author has given permission to port with credit given. I (tech) may do this just to update the patches.

• Footprints

HD Dark brotherhood door

Currently not ported. No word if it will be or not. Unknown if it works in SSE or not.

HD Enhanced Terrain

Currently not ported. Report says it doesn't work with SSE. Author said in November he will port it; 3 months, no port.

HD Stone Quarry and Clay Deposit for Hearthfire

Currently not ported. Mainly works in SSE besides the clay mesh. No word from the author.

High Quality LODs

Currently not ported. Reported to work with SSE, as is. No word from the author.

HQ Snow Texture

See Nordic Snow below.

Hybrids HD Plants and Herbs Retexture

Currently not ported. Supposedly works with SSE, as is. No word from the author.

Improved Vanilla Mountains HD

Currently not ported. Unknown if it works with SSE. No word form the author.

• Lanterns of Skyrim SE
• Nordic Snow - aka HQ Snow (its just been renamed)

Northfire's Skidmarks 1K-2K

Currently not ported. Unknown if it works with SSE. No word from the author.

• Point the Way

Real Wood Textures - Farmhouses

Currently not ported. Unknown if it works with SSE. No word from the author.

Re-Defined Dungeons WIP

Currently not ported. Unknown if it works with SSE. No word from the author.

• Realistic Water Two
• Skyrim SE Improved Puddles

TreesHD_Skyrim_Variation

Currently not ported. Unknown if it works with SSE. No word from the author.

Vivid Landscapes - Tundra Moss Revised

Currently not ported. Unknown if it works with SSE. No word from the author.

Whiterun Trellis Redesigned and HQ

Currently not ported. Unknown if it works with SSE. No word from the author.

2.H. Characters & Creatures

• Bellyaches Animal and Creature Pack SSE - included in Compilation
• Beards

Better Beast Races V2

Currently not ported. Unknown if it works with SSE. No word from the author. Open source permissions.

Better Freckles

Currently not ported. Unknown if it works with SSE. No word from the author. [www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/2202/? TRUE BROWS SE] - possible replacement.

Coverkhajiits

Currently not ported. Reported to work with SSE. No word from the author.

• DRAUGR
• Female Vampires Have Fangs
• GIANT
• HAGRAVEN
• Immersive Citizens - AI Overhaul
• MAMMOTH - another mod for testing

More Realistic Hair

Currently not ported. Unknown if it works with SSE. No word from the author. Permissions grant conversion.

new children

Currently not ported. Unknown if it works with SSE. No word from the author.

PondFish and Salmon Replacer - texture

Currently not ported. Unknown if it works with SSE. No word from the author.

Superior Lore-Friendly Hair - HD textures

Currently not ported. Mixed bag if it works with SSE. No word from the author.

The Elder Scrolls V Rewritten - Arvak

Currently not ported. Unknown if it works with SSE. No word from the author.

• TROLL

Wiseman303's Critter Fixes

Currently not ported. Reported to work with SSE. No word from the author.

• WISPMOTHER

XCE - Xenius Character Enhancement

Currently not ported. Reported to work with SSE as long as warpaints and tintmaps are removed. No word from the author.

XCE - Dawnguard

Currently not ported. Unknown if it works with SSE. No word from the author.

Better males

Currently not ported. Unknown if it works with SSE. No word from the author. Open permissions.

2.I. Clothing & Equipment

aMidianBorn Blade of Woe

Currently not ported. Unknown if it works with SSE. No word from the author.

aMidianBorn Book of Silence

Currently not ported. Unknown if it works with SSE. No word from the author.

aMidianBorn imperial light and studded

Currently not ported. Unknown if it works with SSE. No word from the author.

aMidianBorn stormcloak officer armour

Currently not ported. Unknown if it works with SSE. No word from the author.

Dawnguard Crossbow Explosive Bolts Visualized

Currently not ported. Unknown if it works with SSE. No word from the author.

• Dragon Priest Mask Overhaul SSE - worth testing
• Elemental Staffs SE
• Gemling Queen Jewelry SE
• RUSTIC CLOTHING - Special Edition

Skyrim Weapon De-LARP-ification Project

Currently not ported. Unknown if it works with SSE. No word from the author. It's probably just time to drop this mod. Currently there are only 54 meshes not covered by Better Shaped Weapons.

Greatsword Sheaths and Scabbards Redux SE

Mage Outfit Texture Overhaul - Schools of Magic

Currently not ported. Unknown if it works with SSE. Author seems to think it'll work, but plugins should be ran through the new CK.

New Thinner Torch

Currently not ported. Unknown if it works with SSE. No word from the author.

Nightingale Prime HD

Currently not ported. Unknown if it works with SSE. No word from the author.

Not Really HD Mask of Clavicus Vile

Currently not ported. Unknown if it works with SSE. No word from the author.

RUSTIC FORSWORN

Currently not ported. Unknown if it works with SSE. No word from the author, but Gamwich will likely port.

TDN Vampire Armor Retexture

Currently not ported. Unknown if it works with SSE. No word from the author.

2.J. Animations & Effects

Animated clutter

Currently not ported. Unknown if it works with SSE. No word from the author.

• Animated Weapon Enchants (A.W.E.)

Better Turn Animation only One pose

Currently not ported. Unknown if it works with SSE. No word from the author.

Burn Freeze Shock Effects

Currently not ported. Some report it works (loose files) with SSE while others have issues. No word from the author.

• D13 Faster GET UP STAND UP animation vanilla friendly SSE

Dawnguard Rune Weapons FXS Replacer

Currently not ported. Unknown if it works with SSE. No word from the author.

Deadly Spell Impacts

Currently not ported. Reported to work with SSE assuming some edits. No word from the author.

DROPS

Currently not ported. Unknown if it works with SSE. No word from the author.

Dual Wield Blocking Animations

Currently not ported. Unknown if it works with SSE. No word from the author.

• Enhanced Blood Textures SE

Improved Weapon Impact EFFECTS Correct Metal

Currently not ported. Reported to work with SSE assuming some cleaning. No word from the author.

Lightning during Thunder Storms

Currently not ported. Reported to work with SSE using loose files. No word from the author.

NoMaaM Breathing Idles BBB

Currently not ported. Unknown if it works with SSE. No word from the author.

Running with your Bow Replacer

Currently not ported. Unknown if it works with SSE. No word from the author.

Skyrim - Enhanced Camera

Currently not ported. Requires SKSE. No word from the author. Will likely be dropped anyway.

Smaller Ice Spike and Ice Spear

Currently not ported. Unknown if it works with SSE. No word from the author.

Wonders of Weather

Currently not ported. Requires SKSE. No word from the author.

2.K. Clutter & Miscellaneous

The 418th Step

Currently not ported. Unknown if it works with SSE. No word from the author.

• Barenziah's Glory SE
• Book Covers Skyrim

Dark Brotherhood Tenets Restored

Currently not ported. Unknown if it works with SSE. No word from the author.

Detailing the Eldrich - Higher-Res Riekling Architecture

Currently not ported. Unknown if it works with SSE. No word from the author.

• LeanWolf's Improved Enchanter Candle Meshes SE

Gemling Queen Dragon Claws

Currently not ported. Unknown if it works with SSE. No word from the author.

HD Linens

Currently not ported. Unknown if it works with SSE. No word from the author.

HD Ore And Ingots

Currently not ported. Reported to work with SSE. No word from the author.

HORNCANDLES

Currently not ported. Unknown if it works with SSE. No word from the author.

HQ Paper

Currently not ported. Unknown if it works with SSE. No word from the author.

N-R HD Display Case

Currently not ported. Works with SSE (confirmed by Tech). No word from the author.

Not Really HD Keys

Currently not ported. Reported to work with SSE. No word from the author.

Pilgrims Delight - High Hrothgar Shrine Retextures

Currently not ported. Unknown if it works with SSE. No word from the author.

Radiant and Unique Potions and Poisons HD

Currently not ported. Reported to work with SSE. No word from the author.

Realistic HD Baskets

Currently not ported. Unknown if it works with SSE. No word from the author.

Realistic Instruments - Flute Lute and Drum HQ

Currently not ported. Reported to work with SSE. No word from the author.

Rens HD Shrines

Currently not ported. Reported to work with SSE. No word from the author.

• RUSTIC COOKING - Special Edition - worth testing

RUSTIC DRAGON CORPSE

Currently not ported. Unknown if it works with SSE. No word from the author, but Gamwich is slowly porting his mods over.

RUSTIC ELDERSCROLL

Currently not ported. Unknown if it works with SSE. No word from the author, but Gamwich is slowly porting his mods over.

RUSTIC NORDIC MURALS

Currently not ported. Unknown if it works with SSE. No word from the author, but Gamwich is slowly porting his mods over.

RUSTIC POTIONS and POISONS

Currently not ported. Unknown if it works with SSE. No word from the author, but Gamwich is slowly porting his mods over. His animated version is ported.

• RUSTIC SOULGEMS - Special Edition - in testing now and will likely be accepted.

Septim HD

Currently not ported. Some issues reported with SSE. No word from the author.

Silly Level of Detail - Wine Cellar -- SLOD WC

Currently not ported. Unknown if it works with SSE. No word from the author.

SKELETON

Currently not ported. Unknown if it works with SSE. No word from the author, but he has been porting his mods over.

Skyrim Redesigned WIP

Currently not ported. Unknown if it works with SSE. No word from the author.

Soul Gems Differ - Full and Empty

Currently not ported. Unknown if it works with SSE. No word from the author. We have maintenance permissions for this mod, so we might be able to port it ourselves.

Super Realistic Ore Textures

Currently not ported. Reported to work with SSE. No word from the author.

Sweet Mother - the Night Mother Improvement

Currently not ported. Unknown if it works with SSE. No word from the author.

• WEBS S.E. - previously WEBS extended
• White Phial Replacer SE

2.L. Sound

Only the linked mods below have been converted; however, all sounds should work as is in SSE. Be wary of using the mods listed below as needing some sort of conversion. The effects of using a non-converted plugin are still unknown. If a mod is not listed, then it's only loose files and can be used safely with SSE.

• IHSS - Improved Horse Step Sounds

These mods have archives that require conversion:

• Better Weapon Swing Sounds

These mods have plugins that should be converted:

• Audio Overhaul for Skyrim 2
• Dragons Shout with Voice (loose version works, but he location optional needs converted)
• IHSS - Improved Horse Step Sounds
• Immersive Skyrim Thunder V6
• Improved Combat Sounds
• Smooth blade draw and Sheathe

2.M. Gameplay

Auto Unequip Ammo

Currently not ported. Unknown if it works with SSE. No word from the author. Possible replacement: Simple Auto Unequip Ammo

Better Stealth AI for Followers - No Torch while Sneaking

Currently not ported. Unknown if it works with SSE. Author is planning on porting.

• Bring Out Your Dead

ClamsDropPearls

Currently not ported. Unknown if it works with SSE. No word from the author.

Come together N Out of the way - Nausicaa-S Tweaker

Currently not ported. Unknown if it works with SSE. No word from the author.

Convenient Horses

Currently not ported. Requires SKSE. Author is working on porting it.

Dual Wield Parrying

Currently not ported. Requires SKSE. No word from the author. Dual Wield Blocking for Idiots - Skyrim Special Edition is a possible replacement.

• Follower Trap Safety
• Gildergreen Regrown
• Hearthfire Extended

Lock Overhaul

Currently not ported. Unknown if it works with SSE. No word from the author.

Non-Essential Children

Currently not ported. Unknown if it works with SSE. No word from the author.

• Not So Fast - Mage Guild - in testing now.
• Not So Fast - Main Quest

Oblivion Gates

Currently not ported. Unknown if it works with SSE. Author has been banned and someone is working to recreate it.

• SM Drop Lit Torches

Skyrim Coin Replacer Redux

Currently not ported. Unknown if it works with SSE. Author is planning on porting.

Skyrim -Community- Uncapper

Currently not ported. Requires SKSE. Author has no plans to port the mod, but as opened permissions to allow someone to port it when SKSE64 is released.

• The Choice is Yours
• The Paarthurnax Dilemma

Thieves Guild Requirements

Currently not ported. Unknown if it works with SSE. Author is planning on porting it.

Timing is Everything - Quest Delay and Timing Control

Currently not ported. Unknown if it works with SSE. Author is planning on porting it.

Traps Make Noise - More Dangerous Traps

Currently not ported. Unknown if it works with SSE. Author is planning on porting it.

• Wet and Cold

Wiseman303's Trap Fixes

Currently not ported. Unknown if it works with SSE. No word from the author.

• Even Better Quest Objectives - EBQO

2.N. Patches

STEP Compilation

This will be available when the SSE Guide is available.

STEP SSE Patch - This patch can be used as long as the user follows the advice provided below.

Bashed Patch

WB works for SSE and this will be available when the SSE Guide is available.

Dual Sheath Redux

Currently not ported. Requires SKSE. Author is planning on porting.

• LeanWolf's Better-Shaped Weapons
• Fore's New Idles in Skyrim Special Edition

Dynamic Distant Objects LOD - DynDOLOD

Currently not ported. Requires SKSE. Author is planning on porting.

Using the STEP SSE Patch

First this patch has only been made for the current list of ported mods provided above. This means if the mod isn't linked to a SSE Nexus page above, then it hasn't been included within this SSE Patch. Users can skip all patches provided by the mods because they have been included in the STEP SSE Patch, unless otherwise stated within the list above. Mods in testing have NOT been included in the patch with the following exceptions. Users should have these mods installed, as well, if they are going to use the patch:

• Unlimited Bookshelves
• Cinematic Fire Effects 2 HD SSE edition
• Vanilla Vegetation Overhaul has been used over SFO, for now, to maintain STEP's mandate of staying as close to vanilla as possible.

I've made this setup as simple as possible. Simply load LOOT, add the following meta rule, and sort: Template:Loot Rule

STEP Compilation Mods

• Bellyaches HD Dragon Replacer Pack (SE)
• Bowlegged jump animation fix
• No NPC Greetings (Special Edition)
• No Spinning Death Animation
• Ruins Clutter Improved

Potential Mods

This is a list of mods that could have potential in a STEP:SSE.

• Acquisitive Soul Gems Multithreaded - potential replacement for Smart Souls.
• DRAGON PRIEST - currently in testing.
• ETHEREAL CLOUDS - Special Edition - vanilla-friendly, cloud replacer.
• HD Road Signs - 2K and 4K - a nice HD, vanilla-friendly replacer.
• SABERCAT - because....pretty kitties!
• Skyrim Pebble - less Edition - removes the annoying pebbles that are set as a grass which are seen along the roads. We already have a mod that does this, but this one is for SSE.
• WICO - Windsong Immersive Character Overhaul SE - I've been a fan of WICO for a long time. The changes made are lore-friendly (for the most part) and, best of all, everything is designed around vanilla assets. It's a possible option for STEP on SSE, if the others are never ported.