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Intro

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

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 and will be dropped from the SSE Guide.
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.

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

Disease Descriptions for the Immersive Adventurer: Currently not ported. Unknown if works in SSE. William will be porting the mod. Included in the STEP Compilation.
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

Smaller Cursor: Currently not ported. Work in SSE (confirmed by Tech). No word from the author. Included in the STEP Compilation.
SkyUI: Currently not ported. Requires SKSE. Version 2.2 is reported to work with SSE, minus some of the newer features and an annoying error message.
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. Unknown if it works with SSE. No word from CaBaL whether a port will be made or not. Possible replacement: HQ Towns and Villages
aMidianBorn Solstheim Landscape: Currently not ported. Unknown if it 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) am currently in the process of porting this mod.

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. Possible replacement: HQ Towns and Villages
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
Bellyaches HD Dragon Replacer Pack (SE) - 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.
Brows: Currently not ported. Unknown if it works with SSE. Author is planning to port it. 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 - users can skip the patches included in the main file if they use the STEP SSE Patch.
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.

Bowlegged jump animation fix - included in the STEP Compilation.

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.

No Spinning Death Animation - included in the STEP Compilation.

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.

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: Is currently ported, but is likely to have some issues with bright textures and compatibility with Book Covers Skyrim.
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: There is a port, but unknown if it's legit. No word from the original 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.

Ruins Clutter Improved - included in STEP Compilation
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. CC's HQ Septims is a possible replacement.
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
SSE High Quality Music - worth testing, though I don't even think it needs it...just accept it!

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 - users should still download the "Cutting Room Floor - Hearthfire Extended Patch" because it contains assets which would require STEP to have permission to incorporate the patch.

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

No NPC Greetings (Special Edition) - included in the STEP Compilation.

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.

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 - users can skip the patches if the use the STEP SSE Patch. Users should still download the "Dark Brotherhood Forever to Misc Quests - Addon" file.

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.

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 has been used because it is a straightforward mod that fixes bookshelves; thus, should have no issues being accepted into STEP.
Cinematic Fire Effects 2 HD SSE edition has been used over Ultimate Fire Effects due to it actually being ported over and the other not, yet.
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

Better Circlets
Better Shadowmarks: has been fixed in USLEEP so this mod is no longer needed.

Bowlegged jump animation fix

Detailed Rugs: Currently not ported. Unknown if it works in SSE. Author is likely to port.
Disease Descriptions: Currently not ported. Unknown if works in SSE. William will be porting the mod. Included in the STEP Compilation.
Distant Decal Fix
Dragon Glyphs-Fixed
Enchantment Effect Replacer
Finer Dust
Frost Atronach HD
HD Sacks
HiRes Legible Road Signs
Improved Foot Wraps for Females
Intricate Spider Webs: is being replaced by Webs Extended
Natural Eyes

Realistic Smoke and Embers
Realistic Wolf Howls

Ruins Clutter Improved

Serious HD: This is likely to be replaced by SRO.
Skyrim Performance Plus: This is really no longer needed. It'll likely be dropped.
Smaller Cursor
The Beauty of Skyrim-Dungeons: Currently not ported. Unknown if it works in SSE. Author is likely to port.
The Ruffled Feather: This will eventually be converted...as soon as we can talk Sparrow into letting us do it! ^_^
Visible Windows

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!
Remove Small Rocks - 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.

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