Pre Guide Work
There are a few things that need to be completed before starting this guide. Most of these things should already be completed, but if they are not, please do so.
Game Setup
If it is not, Steam should be installed to a location not affected by User Account Control (UAC). This is typically a place outside of C:\Program Files\
or C:\Program Files (x86)\
. A separate hard drive, preferably a SSD, is recommended. If a separate drive is not available, a separate partition on a single hard drive is the second best option. If neither options are available, using the root of the system drive is recommended: C:\Steam\
. If Steam is already installed to a UAC controlled area, users can move the install by following the instructions here: How do I move my existing Steam Installation?.
Once the game is installed, users will need to complete an initial setup:
- Launch Skyrim Special Edition from within Steam
- Accept any default settings and click [Play] to launch the game
- Once at the main menu, exit the game to desktop.
- The game is now set up for modding.
Mod Manager
There are two viable choices for a mod manager at this time for SSE. Those are Nexus Mod Manager (NMM) and Wrye Bash (WB). Mod Organizer 2 is not included because it's not what I would consider a stable mod manager in its current state. For the completion of this guide either NMM or WB is recommended. Even though Wrye Bash has a high learning curve that many may find daunting, I will be focusing my efforts around modding with this manager. Nexus Mod Manager is simply not a good tool for advanced modding.
Wrye Bash
Download: Nexus
Installation
- Download the "Wrye Bash 307 beta1 - Standalone Executable" file from Nexus.
- Open the archive.
- Click and drag the Mopy folder into the root SSE folder (
...Steam\steamapps\common\Skyrim Special Edition\
) to extract the files into to the game's root directory.
Wrye Bash Setup
- Launch Wrye Bash by opening "Wrye Bash.exe".
- Click on the Installers tab at the top and let it run it's scan.
- Right-click in the left pane and choose [Open...].
- A folder structure is automatically created which WB will use for its mod management:
...Steam\steamapps\common\Skyrim Special Edition Mods\
- It is recommended to create a shortcut on the desktop to the "Bash Installers" folder.
- Right-click the "Bash Installers" folder.
- Hover over [Send to].
- Choose [Desktop (create shortcut)].
- A folder structure is automatically created which WB will use for its mod management:
Wrye Bash Markers
Markers are separators in the Installers tab to help users sectionalize or categorize mods. The default marker, which is already set up, is the Last marker. It can not be deleted. Users will set up a new marker for each mod section below. To do this:
- Right-click in the Installers pane.
- Choose [Add Marker].
- Name it Game Fixes and hit [Enter] to accept it.
- All remaining markers created later in this guide are created in the same manner.
Other Utilities
Since some utilities are now able to be used across multiple games, I have started organizing them on my personal system within a centralized location instead of within the game's folder. Users are not required to use my organization and may organize the utilities whichever way works best for them individually. Many of these utilities will already be installed on on the system due to their use for other games. If any of them are already installed, there is no reason to re-install them for this guide unless users wish to use a single copy of the software for each game. I find this wasteful and unnecessary so the instructions below will instruct installation for how I install the utilities. Again, user may install these utilities however they wish.
Utilities Folder
First a centralized folder will be needed to install the utilities to:
- Choose a location outside of UAC control and outside of the game's folder for the new folder and open that location up in an Explorer window.
- I have chosen:
D:\Modding\
- I have chosen:
- Click [New folder] on the menu bar of the window.
- Name the folder and hit [Enter] to accept it.
- I have chosen Programs for my name because it is descriptive of what is housed within.
- (optional) It is recommended to create a shortcut to this folder location for ease of access to these utilities.
- Open the new folder and keep the window open for the utilities installations.
BethINI
Download: Nexus
- Description
- A utility used for setting up and editing game INIs.
Installation
- Download the utility from Nexus
- Extract the contents to the new folder created above:
- On my system this is:
D:\Modding\Programs\BethINI\
.
- On my system this is:
- BethINI will be ran and setup up at the end of the guide.
DynDOLOD
Download: Nexus
- Description
- This is an utility used to create a mod based on the load order, which adds custom, distant LOD for objects to Skyrim.
Installation
- Download the DynDOLOD Standalone main file.
- Extract the contents to the new folder created above:
- On my system this is:
D:\Modding\Programs\DynDOLOD Standalone\
.
- On my system this is:
DynDOLOD Setup
- Open the installed DynDOLOD folder from above.
- Right-click on TexGen64.exe and choose [Create shortcut].
- Right-click on the newly created shortcut and choose [Properties].
- In the Target field after the ending quote, type a space and
-sse
- It should look like:
TexGenx64.exe" -sse
- It should look like:
- Repeat steps 2 through 4 for DynDOLODx64.exe.
JPEXS
Download: Free Decompiler
Download: Java Runtime Environment (x64)
- Description
- A program used to edit SWF files. This is needed to take care of a couple issues with SkyUI v2.2. The Runtime Environment is needed for the program to work.
Java Runtime Environment
- Open the link above for the Runtime Environment.
- Accept the license agreement for Oracle (above the download links).
- Download the "Windows x64 Offline" option and run the installer.
- Install the Environment to the default location.
JPEXS
- Download the JPEXS from the website and run the installer.
- Install JPEXS to the default location and allow it to create a shortcut for easy access later.
- JPEXS will be used after installing SkyUI.
LOOT
Download: Nexus
- Description
- A program used for sorting plugins for load orders.
Installation
- Download the utility from Nexus and run the installer.
- Install LOOT to the new folder created above.
- On my system this is:
D:\Modding\Programs\LOOT\
- On my system this is:
SKSE
Download: [1]
- Description
Installation
- Download the "7z Archive" version.
- Extract the contents to the new folder created above:
- On my system this is:
D:\Modding\Programs\SSEEdit\
. - Install only the following files to the main Skyrim folder:
- skse_1_9_32.dll
- skse_loader.exe
- skse_steam_loader.dll
Do NOT install the script files at this time. These will be installed later.
SSE Edit
Download: Nexus
- Description
- This is an utility used for conflict resolution between mod plugins, among other uses. Users installing mods beyond the scope of this guide are encouraged to learn how to resolve mod conflicts using this tool.
Installation
- Download the utility from Nexus
- Extract the contents to the new folder created above:
- On my system this is:
D:\Modding\Programs\SSEEdit\
.
- On my system this is:
Mod Installation
Below are the mod sections for downloading and installing individual mods. Before that, users should familiarize themselves with how to install mods with WB and some basic information provided about the mod. I will not be explaining everything in detail so reference the Wrye Bash Guide as needed. Mods should also be installed and placed under the newly created markers, in the order which they are listed below. I will go into detail on how to install the first mod below, as well as, provide a basic overview of the mod information. After this initial walk-through, users should use the same process for installing the rest of the mods listed. Detailed instructions will be given where required.
Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch
Download: Nexus
- Description
- The Unofficial Patch provides a vast array of fixes for bugs left in the vanilla game.
Adding the Archive to WB
- Download the mod from Nexus using the download manually link.
- Cut and paste the archive into the Bash Installers folder which should still be open from the instructions above.
- Click on the Wrye Bash window to bring it into focus. WB will automatically detect the newly added archive.
- If WB wasn't already on it, click the Installers tab to see the newly added archive.
- The package name will be the same name as the archive. This can be changed, however, I recommend keeping it. Unless authors are simply careless (or clueless), most will include the Nexus meta data in the file name. This provides users with the Nexus ID and version of the listed mod. This data is needed for functions like the [Open at] option on the right-click context menu to work.
Wrye Bash Mod Information
Before moving on lets review the provide mod and installation information. Users can click on the new archive listing and view the mod information and installation options. I am providing a brief overview of this because this information is very useful for users who wish to venture beyond the scope of this guide.
The main pane on the top right comes with several tabs:
- General
- Provides an overview of the mod which includes a full list of the files which will be added upon install. The list of files is determined by the Sub-Packages selected. Sub-Packages will be covered below during mod installations.
- Matched
- List of files that are identical to current files in the Data directory.
- Missing
- List the files that are missing from a current install of the mod. If the mod is not installed, the user will see all the files listed here.
- Mismatched
- List of files that are present in the Data directory, but aren't identical to the mod's version of those files.
- Conflicts
- Lists all the files which are conflicting with the mod's files. Users should keep in mind that WB can not see into archives unless the feature is turned on. This can be turned on by right-clicking the Installer's tab header and checking [Show BSA Conflicts].
- Underridden
- List of files that the mod is providing, but shouldn't be because another mod installed after it should be providing listed files, but is not. Having files listed here is usually undesirable and should result in the mod's background being yellow. This issue is corrected by right-clicking the mod listing and choosing [Anneal].
- Dirty
- List of files that were previously installed, but should be removed or altered due to a change in Sub-Package options without a reinstall of the mod. Having files listed here is usually undesirable and should result in the mod's background being orange. Dirty files can be cleaned by right-clicking the mod listing and choosing [Anneal].
- Skipped
- List any files which were skipped during installation due to them being unusable files. Sometime mods can be packaged with non-standard directories and these directories will be skipped. These directories can be present when an author makes a FOMOD without keeping BAIN users in mind (WB users), this making complex directories which are not BAIN compatible. In such cases, the author should be contacted and asked to make the directory structure BAIN compatible. The other option is for users to create a BCF file which tells BAIN how to install the mod.
Other Panes
- Sub-Packages
- When they exist, this is where the user can select mod install options prior to installation. The mod must be packaged in the BAIN format for sub-packages to be visible. This is the area most used when installing mod options since most mods do not include wizards (Wrye Bash's version of a FOMOD).
- Esp/m Filter
- Any plugins that the mod will install is listed in this pane. Users can option to not install any of the listed plugins be unchecking the box next to it.
- Comments
- This area is for user comments specific to the user's local installation. Users can use this area to make notes about the mod, install options, reviews, issues, etc.
Archive Installation
Once the archive is added to Wrye Bash, users can install it:
- Right-click on the listed archive and choose [Install].
- Wrye Bash installs the mod and it will have a green plus in it's box indicating the mod is installed.
- Click the "Mods" tab.
- Users will see the plugin has been added, but it is not checked meaning it will not load.
- Check the box next to the newly added plugin to active it.
- Now the mod is installed and it's plugin will load in the game.
Game Fixes
These are mods which provide vital fixes to buggy game elements. At this time, users should have already created the marker for this section and installed the first mod of the guide. All mods in this section should be placed under the Game Fixes marker, in the order they are listed, leaving the Unofficial Patch at the top. Unless specific instructions are given, all mods are installed in the same manner as users were shown above. This holds true for all the following mod sections.
Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch
Download: Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to the Bash Installers Folder, than install the mod.
1st Person Candlelight Fix
Download: 1st Person Candlelight Fix
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to the Bash Installers Folder, than install the mod.
Flora Respawn Fix
Download: Nexus
- Description
- Fixes a bug, which causes harvestable flora to not respawn.
Installation
- Download the main file and install the mod.
Simple Auto Unequip Ammo
Download: Simple Auto Unequip Ammo 2.1
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to the Bash Installers Folder, than install the mod.
SSE Fixes
Download: Simple Auto Unequip Ammo 2.1
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to the Bash Installers Folder, than install the mod.
Unlimited Bookshelves
Download: Unlimited Bookshelves
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
WoodElf - MaleHair - Fix
Download: WoodElf - MaleHair - Fix
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to the Bash Installers Folder, than install the mod.
Foundational Graphics
The following mods lay the foundation from which the rest of the graphics will be built upon. Users should now create a new marker for this section.
Ultimate HD Fire Effects = Ultra Version (Skyrim LE)
Download: Ultimate HD Fire Effects -Ultra Version-
- Description
- This mod retextures the fire and fire effects.
Installation
- Download the "Ultimate HD Fire Effects -Ultra Version-" main file and install the mod.
Static Mesh Improvement Mod - SMIM
Download: SMIM SE 2-07
Installation
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Skyrim Realistic Overhaul
Download: Mod DB
- Description
- Skyrim Realistic Overhaul overhauls a ton of the textures in the game while keeping the vanilla style.
- General Note
- SRO has some very large textures including a lot of 4K and 2K. Users with limited VRAM and GPU power may wish to consider constraining the sizes using DDSopt. I will not be doing so for this guide.
Installation
- Download the following files from Mod DB:
- Skyrim Realistic Overhaul Part 1
- Skyrim Realistic Overhaul Part 2
- Skyrim Realistic Overhaul Part 3
- Extract all 4 archives into a single directory and overwrite anything when asked.
- I have named my directory Skyrim Realistic Overhaul SSE.
- Fair warning...there is nearly 10GBs (extracted) of textures for this mod.
- Ensure the textures folder is the only sub-directory and archive the mod.
- Move the new archive to the Bash Installers folder and install.
- During installation WB may appear to hang or stop working. Just let it run for a while until it is done. Depending on the system, it could take several minutes.
Tobes Highres Textures = Main File (Skyrim LE)
Download: Tobes Highres Textures 1_2
- Description
- This mod retextures some small clutter and furniture objects while keeping the vanilla style.
- General Note
- This is a classic Skyrim mod, but it works fine in SSE.
Installation
- Download the Tobes Highres Textures 1_2 main file and the Tobes Highres Textures 1_2b SMIM Patch optional file.
- Extract the archive.
- From the main file, delete the following:
- Textures\clutter\barset\ (the whole folder)
- Textures\clutter\common\dresser01.dds
- Textures\clutter\common\dresser01_n.dds
- Textures\clutter\deadanimals\ (the whole folder)
- Textures\clutter\diningset\diningset01.dds
- Textures\clutter\firewood\ (the whole folder)
- Textures\clutter\barrel01.dds
- Textures\clutter\barrel01_n.dds
- Textures\clutter\barrel02.dds
- Textures\clutter\barrel02_n.dds
- Textures\clutter\furniturewood01.dds
- Textures\clutter\furniturewood01_n.dds
- Textures\furniture\ (the whole folder)
- Ensure the textures folder is the only sub-directory and archive the mod.
- Move the new archive to the Bash Installers folder and install.
High Quality Food and Ingredients SE
Download: High Quality Food and Ingredients SE
- Description
- This mod retextures a lot of the food and ingredients while keeping the vanilla style.
Installation
- Download the main file and move the mod into the Bash Installers folder.
- Select all the sub-packages except the following:
- 02 cabbage01
- 08 chicken
- 10 cooked beef
- 14 cooked venison
- 17 aider cheese02
- 20 goat cheese01
- 35 salmon01
- 40 All Texture
- Install the mod.
A Quality World Map = Vivid with Stone Roads]
Download: 9.0.1 A Quality World Map - Vivid with Stone Roads
- Description
- This mod provides a new set of highly-detailed world map textures, complete with roads! This mod also adds a detailed Solsteim map.
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Clothing & Equipment
The follow mods address armors, weapons, clothing, adornments, and any dealing with wearables. Users should create a new marker for this section.
aMidianBorn Book of Silence = Armors (Skyrim LE)
Download: aMidianBorn book of silence_ARMORS
- Description
Installation
- Move the aMidianBorn book of silence_ARMORS file to the Bash Installers folder.
- Select the following sub-packages:
- Users can choose whatever versions of the armors that are preferred. The selections below are simply my preferences.
- 01 elven dark
- 03 hide
- 04 iron vanilla cut
- 05 steel
- 06 scaled
- 07 orcish
- 08 dwarven
- 09 steel plate
- 10 leather
- 11 ancient nord
- 12 wolf grey
- 13 glass variants
- 14 ebony differently
- 16 falmer armor
- 17 In the Esp/m Filter pane, untick the Glass Varients.esp, AMB Glass Variants Lore.esp, & Differently Ebony.esp.
- Note that the blades armor is skipped. It is bugged for SSE.
- 02 fur is skipped because Rustic Clothing covers this which will be installed below.
- Install the mod.
aMidianBorn Book of Silence = Unique Items (Skyrim LE)
Download: aMidianBorn book of silence_UNIQUE ITEMS
- Description
Installation
- Move the aMidianBorn book of silence_UNIQUE ITEMS file to the Bash Installers folder.
- Right-click on the mod listing and select [Wizard].
- Select [Install Everything] and click [Next >].
- Check the Apply these selections box and click [Finish].
aMidianBorn Book of Silence = Staff of Magnus Hotfix (Skyrim LE)
Download: Staff of Magnus Hotfix
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
aMidianBorn Book of Silence = Weapons (Skyrim LE)
Download: aMidianBorn book of silence_WEAPONS
- Description
Installation
- Move the aMidianBorn book of silence_WEAPONS file to the Bash Installers folder.
- Select all sub-packages except 03 skyforge.
- Install the mod.
Circlets or Masks with all Robes and Hoods]
Download: Circlets or Masks with all Robes and Hoods
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Dragon Priest Mask Overhaul SSE]
Download: dragonpriestmasks_v2
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Elemental Staffs SE = Main File = 2k-1k = Apocalypse - Magic of Skyrim version
Download: Elemental Staffs SE 2K-1K
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Gemling Queen Jewelry SE]
Download: Gemling Queen Jewelry SE
- Description
Installation
- Download the main file
- Select the following sub-packages:
- 00 - Amulets
- 01b- Gamwich Amulet Textures 1k
- 10 - Circlets
- 20 - Rings
- 21a - Gamwich Ring Textures opt1 1k
- 40 Dawnguard Addon
- Install the mod.
Greatsword Sheaths and Scabbards Redux SE]
Download: Greatsword Sheaths and Scabbards Redux SE
- Description
Installation
- Download the main file
- Select the following sub-packages:
- 00 - Textures default
- 01 - Meshes Thin
- Install the mod.
Dragonbone Mastery - Weapons Retexture
Download: Dragonbone Mastery - WITH Engravings
- Description
- High quality retexture of the dragonbone weapons.
Installation
- Download the Small Resolution - Dragonbone Mastery - WITH Engravings optional file.
- Select the following sub-packages:
- 00
- 01 Main Files Darker
- 02 New Arrow
- 03 Short Scabbard Texture 1
- 04 Required For Short Scabbard - Transparent Meshes
- Install the mod.
Improved Closefaced Helmets
Download: Improved Closefaced Helmets (SSE)
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
LeanWolfs Better-Shaped Weapons SE = Main File]
Download: LeanWolfs Better-Shaped Weapons INSTALLER SE
Installation
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LeanWolfs Better-Shaped Weapons SE = Optional File = Arrow Update]
Download: LeanWolfs Better-Shaped Weapons-Arrow Update
- Description
- Fixes minor dark spots on Orcish, Steel & Skyforge quivers - overwrite main files.
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Nightingale Prime HD = Leather Version (Skyrim LE)
Download: Nightingale Prime HD - Leather Version
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Rustic Clothing SE 2K]
Download: RUSTIC CLOTHING - Special Edition - 2K
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Rustic Forsworn 2K (Skyrim LE)
Download: RUSTIC FORSWORN - 2K
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Ultimate HD Torch = High Res 2K (Skyrim LE)
Download: Ultimate HD Torch - 2048x2048
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Clutter & Miscellaneous
The following mods focus on those that enhance items such as barrels, books, bottles, furniture, food, and more. Users should add a new marker for this section.
Barenziah's Glory SE
Download: Barenziah's Glory SE
- Description
Installation
- Download the main file.
- Selection the following sub-packages:
- 00 - MAIN
- 01b - Crown Texture 1k
- 02b - Gamwich Jewelrybox Texture 1k
- Install the mod.
CC's HQ Septims
Download: HQ Septims - 1.2 - Wrye Bash
- Description
Installation
- Download the main file.
- Select the following sub-packages:
- 01 Style 2
- 02 - Gold to Septims Plugin
- Install the mod.
Chicken Butthurt Minimizer AKA Immersive Eggs = Full Version - Nests and World Models
Download: Full Version - Nests and World Models
- Description
Installation
- Download the main file and install the mod.
Dark Brotherhood Tenets Restored - Standard Edition (Skyrim LE)
Download: Tenets Restored 1_3 - Standard Edition
- Description
Installation
- Download the Tenets Restored 1_3 - Standard Edition main file.
- Select the following sub-packages:
- 2048
- Install the mod.
HD Reworked Baskets
Download: HD Reworked Baskets
- Description
Installation
- Download the main file.
- Select the following sub-packages:
- 00 Both
- 01 Skyrim Special Edition
- Install the mod.
HD Reworked Ores
Download: HD Reworked Ores
- Description
Installation
- Download the main file and install the mod.
Horncandles 4k-2k (Skyrim LE)
Download: [ ]
- Description
Installation
- Download the main file and install the mod.
N-R HD Display Case = Smudged Glass Version (Skyrim LE)
Download: [ ]
- Description
Installation
- Download the main file and install the mod.
Not Really HD Keys = HD Keys With Normal Maps (Skyrim LE)
Download: [ ]
- Description
Installation
- Download the main file and install the mod.
Peltapalooza - Special Edition
Download: PELTAPALOOZA Special Edition - FULL
- Description
Installation
- Download the main file and install the mod.
Pilgrim's Delight - High Hrothgar Shrine Retextures
Download: Pilgrim's Delight
- Description
Installation
- Download the main file and install the mod.
Realistic Instruments - Flute Lute and Drum HQ = Realistic Instruments Pack (Skyrim LE)
Download: [ ]
- Description
Installation
- Download the main file and install the mod.
Rens HD Shrines = Ultimate
Download: Rens HD Shrines = Ultimate
- Description
Installation
- Download the main file.
- Select the following sub-packages:
- 01Akatosh
- 04Arkay
- 05Dibella
- 07Julianos
- 09Kynareth
- 12Mara
- 13Stendarr
- 15Talos
- 18Zenithar
- Install the mod.
High Poly Project
Download: High Poly Project
- Description
Installation
- Download the main file and install the mod.
High Poly Project = HPP - Hotfix
Download: HPP - Hotfix
- Description
Installation
- Download the main file and install the mod.
High Poly Project = HPP - Cabbage
Download: HPP - Cabbage
- Description
Installation
- Download the main file and install the mod.
Retexture for Soup - For SMIM Mesh - Poor Version (Skyrim LE)
Download: Retexture for Soup - For SMIM Mesh - Poor Version
- Description
Installation
- Download the main file and install the mod.
Download: [ ]
- Description
Installation
- Download the main file and install the mod.
Rugnarok - Special Edition
Download: RUGNAROK - Special Edition - 2K
- Description
Installation
- Download the main file and install the mod.
Download: [ ]
- Description
Installation
- Download the main file and install the mod.
Ruins Clutter Improved
Download: Ruins_Clutter_Improved_SE_NMM_v2-9
- Description
Installation
- Download the Ruins_Clutter_Improved_SE_NMM_v2-9 main file.
- Select the following sub-packages:
- 00
- 01
- 02
- 03
- 04
- 05
- 06
- 07
- 08
- Install the mod.
Rustic Clutter Collection SE 2k
Download: RUSTIC CLUTTER COLLECTION - Special Edition - 2K
- Description
Installation
- Download the main file and install the mod.
Rustic Cooking SE 2K
Download: RUSTIC COOKING - Special Edition - 2K
- Description
Installation
- Download the main file and install the mod.
Rustic Dragon Corpse 4K-2K (Skyrim LE)
Download: [ ]
- Description
Installation
- Download the main file and install the mod.
Rustic Elderscroll 2k (Skyrim LE)
Download: [ ]
- Description
Installation
- Download the main file and install the mod.
Rustic Nordic Murals 2K (Skyrim LE)
Download: [ ]
- Description
Installation
- Download the main file and install the mod.
Skeleton - Skeleton & Human Bones 4k-2k (Skyrim LE)
Download: [ ]
- Description
Installation
- Download the main file and install the mod.
Stalhrim 2k
Download: Stalhrim (2k)
- Description
Installation
- Download the main file and install the mod.
Stalhrim = Optional File = Half Transparency
Download: Stalhrim Half Transparency
- Description
Installation
- Download the main file and install the mod.
Sweet Mother - the Night Mother Improvement (Skyrim LE)
Download: [ ]
- Description
Installation
- Download the main file and install the mod.
White Phial Replacer SE = Main File
Download: White Phial Replacer SE
- Description
Installation
- Download the main file and install the mod.
White Phial Replacer SE = Optional File = 0.5x size
Download: White Phial Replacer 0.5x size
- Description
Installation
- Download the main file and install the mod.
Creatures of Skyrim
The following mods overhaul the creatures found in the game. Users should create a new marker for this section.
Bellyaches Animal and Creature Pack SSE
Download: Bellyaches Animal and Creature Pack SSE
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers.
- Select the following sub-packages:
- 01 Bear - Blue-eyed Polar
- 02 Chaurus - Black
- 03 Chicken - Brown
- 04 Dog - Default
- 05 Dragonfly
- 06 Elk and Caribou
- 07 Fox - Arctic - Default
- 08 Fox - Normal - Red
- 09 Frostbite Spider - Normal - Brown Striped
- 10 Frostbite Spider - Arctic - Frosty
- 11 Goat (Shaggy) - Brown
- 12 Hawk - Common Buzzard
- 13 Highland Cow - Orange
- 14 Horker - Grey
- 15 Horse (All Defaults)
- 16 Default Mane and Tail
- 23 Mudcrab - Grey
- 24 Rabbit
- 27 Skeever - Mangy Grey
- 28 Skeever - Arctic - White
- 29 Werewolf - Dark Grey
- 31 Wolf - Black - Darker Black
- 32 Wolf - Ice - White w Blue Eyes
- 33 Wolf - Red - Brown
- Install the mod.
Bellyaches HD Dragon Replacer Pack (SE)
Download: BellyAches HD Dragon Replacer 1.4
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Dragon Priest 2K
Download: Dragon.Priest.2k
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Draugr 2K
Download: Draugr.2k
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Draugr = Misc File = no male pupil
Download: Draugr.no.male.pupill
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Draugr = Misc File = Reduced FXEyes
Download: Draugr.Reduced.FXEyes
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Falmer 2K (Skyrim LE)
Download: [ ]
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Giant 4k-2k
Download: Giant.4k-2k
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Hagraven 2K
Download: Hagraven.2k
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Mammoth 2K
Download: Mammoth.2k
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
PondFish and Salmon Replacer - texture (Skyrim LE)
Download: [ ]
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Rustic Death Hound 2K = Dark Version (Skyrim LE)
Download: [ ]
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Rustic Gargoyle 2K (Skyrim LE)
Download: [ ]
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Sabrecat 2K
Download: Sabercat.2k
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
The Elder Scrolls V Rewritten - Arvak SE
Download: Dawnguard Rewritten Arvak 1.1.1
- Description
Installation
- Download the main file and move it into the Bash Installers folder.
- Select the following sub-package:
- 00
- 01
- 02
- Users can install the option desired for the textures. I've chosen Soul Cairn.
- Install the mod.
Troll 2K
Download: Troll.2k
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Wispmother 2K-1K
Download: Wispmother.2x1k
- Description
Installation
- Download the Wispmother.2x1k main file.
- Select the following sub-packages:
- 00
- 01
- Install the mod.
Landscape & Environment
The following mods will focus on enhancing the landscape and architectural features of the game. Users should create a new marker for this section.
Arri's Snow Elf Ruins Retexture SE = SSE 2K Textures
Download: SSE 2K Textures
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Better Dynamic Snow SE
Download: Better Dynamic Snow SE v2.6.0
- Description
Installation
- Download the main file and move the mod into the Bash Installers folder.
- Select the following sub-packages:
- 00 - Core
- 01 - SMIM
- 03 - Majestic Mountains Patch
- Install the mod.
Blended Roads
Download: Blended Roads
- Description
Installation
- Download the main file.
- Move the file to the Bash Installers folder.
- Right-click on the mod and choose [Wizard]. WB will run the installation wizard.
- Once the wizard opens, select the Welcome and click [Next >].
- Select Blended Roads and click [Next >].
- Check the SMIM Patch for Blended Roads and click [Next >].
- Check the [Apply these selections] box and click [Finish] to install the mod.
Deathbell HD - All-New Textures 2k
Download: Deathbell HD 2k
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Detailing the Eldrich - Higher-Res Riekling Architecture (Skyrim LE)
Download: [ ]
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Embers HD (Skyrim LE)
Download: [ ]
- Description
Installation
- Select the following sub-packages:
- EHD 2K
- EHDFireplaces
- EHDForges
- EHDLavaCrater
- EHDPatchUHDEF
- Install the mod.
Ethereal Clouds - Special Edition 2k
Download: ETHEREAL CLOUDS - Special Edition - 2K
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Farmhouse Chimneys
Download: Farmhouse Chimneys v3.0.2
- Description
Installation
- Download the main file and copy it to the Bash Installers folder.
- Select the following sub-packages:
- 00 - Thinner Meshes
- 01 - Vanilla
- 04 - LAL + CRF
- Install the mod.
Footprints
Download: Footprints 1.5.3
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
HD Dark Brotherhood Door = No Glowing Eyes Version (Skyrim LE)
Download: [ ]
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
HD Road Signs 2k
Download: HD Road Signs 2K Version
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
HD Road Signs = Patch = Cutting Room Floor
Download: Cutting Room Floor Signs
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
HD Road Signs = Patch = Point the Way - Kynesgrove Sign
Download: Point the Way - Kynesgrove Sign
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
HQ College of Winterhold (Nov 8, 2016)
Download: HQ College of Winterhold
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Hybrids HD Plants and Herbs Retexture
Download: Hybrids HD Plants and Herbs Retexture v4
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Just Ice V2 = Alternative 2K
Download: Just Ice V2 Alternative (2K) v2.3
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Lanterns of Skyrim SE
Download: Lanterns of Skyrim SE
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
No snow under the roof
Download: No snow under the roof 3.2
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Nordic Snow (aka HQ Snow Texture)
Download: Nordic Snow 3.4.1
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Oblivion Gates Remade
Download: Oblivion Gates Remade
- Description
Installation
- Download the main file.
- Select the following sub-packages:
- 00
- 02
- Install the mod.
Point The Way
Download: Point The Way
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Real Wood Textures - Farmhouses = No Green Moss Version Skyrim LE)
Download: [ ]
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Realistic Water Two
Download: Realistic Water Two v1.40
- Description
Installation
- Download the main file.
- Select the following sub-packages:
- 000 Core
- 310 iNeed Patch
- 400 Extended Ambience
- Install the mod.
Majestic Mountains - Lightside
Download: Majestic Mountains Lightside
- Description
Installation
- Download the 3. Majestic Mountains Lightside standalone installer main file
- Select the following sub-packages:
- 00 Majestic Mountains
- 01 Moss
- 21 SMIM Patch Milestone
- Install the mod.
Remove Small Rocks
Download: Remove Small Rocks
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Shadowmarks Improved = Optional File = Improved Shadowmark Textures (Skyrim LE)
Download: [ ]
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Skyrim SE Improved Puddles
Download: Skyrim SE Improved Puddles FOMOD
- Description
Installation
- Download the main file.
- Select the following sub-packages:
- 01 Textures - 1024K
- 10 Skyrim Special Edition Users
- Install the mod.
Terrain LOD redone
Download: Terrain LOD redone
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Vanilla Vegetation Overhaul
Download: Vanilla_Vegetation_Overhaul_v1_05
- Description
Installation
- Download the main files.
- Select the following sub-packages:
- 00_Trees
- 01_Plants
- 03_HD_LOD
- 03_HD_LOD_Billboards
- Install the mod.
Veydosebrom - Grasses and Groundcover
Download: Veydosebrom - Grasses and Groundcover
- Description
Installation
- This mod is not packaged in a way that is recognized by Wrye Bash. To fix this:
- Download the mod to the Bash Installers folder.
- In Wrye Bash Installers tab, right click the installer and choose unpack to projects. Accept the default name.
- Double click the new project to open it.
- Open 00 BSA Archive > 1k Textures.
- Rename the data folder to, 00 BSA Archive - 1k Textures.
- Move 00 BSA Archive - 1k Textures folder up two Levels.
- Repeat this with the 2K Textures and 512 Textures folders.
- Open 00 BSA Archive > Meshes.
- Rename the data folder to, 00 BSA Archive – Meshes.
- Repeat Step 2 for the 00 Loose Files Folder naming the appropriate folders to:
- 01 Loose Files - 1K Textures.
- 01 Loose Files - 2K Textures.
- 01 Loose Files - 512 Textures.
- 01 Loose Files - Meshes.
- Delete 00 BSA Archive and 00 Loose Files, These folders are now empty.
- Open 01 Default INI Settings.
- Rename the Data folder to, 02 Default INI Settings.
- Move 02 Default INI Settings up one level.
- Repeat step #4 for the 01 Dense INI Settings, 01 M's INI Settings, 01 Performance INI Settings, Renaming the appropriate folders to:
- 02 Dense INI Settings.
- 02 M's INI Settings.
- 02 Performance INI Settings.
- Delete 01 Default INI Settings, 01 Dense INI Settings, 01 M's INI Settings and 01 Performance INI Settings, These folders are now empty.
- Open 02 Vanilla Landscape.
- Rename the Data folder to 03 Vanilla Landscape, Move this folder up one Level.
- Open 03 Dense Landscape, Rename the Data folder to 03 Dense Landscape, Move this folder up one Level.
- Delete 02 Vanilla Landscape and 03 Dense Landscape, These folders are now empty
- In Wrye Bash Installers tab, right click the package and choose pack to archive. When prompted name the file to Veydosebrom - Grasses and Groundcover = Wrye Bash
- Choose options:
- 01 Loose Files - 2K
- 01 Loose Files - Meshes.
- 02 M's INI Settings
- 03 Vanilla Landscape
WEBS SE 2k
Download: WEBS SE x2048
- Description
Installation
- Download the main file and install the mod.
Whiterun Trellis Redesigned and HQ (Skyrim LE)
Download: [ ]
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Wonders of Weather
Download: Wonders of Weather v1_10
- Description
Installation
- Download the main file and move the mod into the Bash Installers folder.
- Select the following sub-packages:
- 00 Core
- Install the mod.
Realistic Aspen Trees SE 2k
Download: Realistic Aspen Trees SE 3.6se
- Description
Installation
- This mod is not packaged in a way that is recognized by Wrye Bash. To fix this:
- Download the mod to the Bash Installers folder
- In Wrye Bash Installers tab, right click the installer and choose unpack to projects. Accept the default name.
- Double click the new project to open it.
- Open the folder 1 - Core
- Choose both folders, 2k and 4k, and move them up one level.
- Delete 1 - Core that is now empty
- Rename the folders:
- 2k -> 10 Core 2k
- 4k -> 11 Core 4k
- 1-1 Vanilla -> 20 LOD Vanilla
- 1-2 SFO -> 21 LOD SFO
- Delete the fomod and images folders
- Install Realistic Aspen Trees using the project. Choose to install 10 Core 2k or 11 Core 4k.
Simply Bigger Trees SE (Realistic Aspen Trees - Loose)
Download: Simply Bigger Trees SE (Realistic Aspen Trees - Loose)
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
HQ Tree Bark
Download: HQ Tree Bark
- Description
Installation
- Download the main file and move the mod into the Bash Installers folder.
- Select the following sub-packages:
- 002 Main (4k)
- 006 Main_Mossy (4K)
- 202 LUSH Skyrim Bigger Trees
- Install the mod.
Player & NPC's
The following mods overhaul the Player and NPCs found in the game. Users should create a new marker for this section.
Beards - 2K Resolution
Download: Beards - 2K Resolution
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Brows = High Resolution (Skyrim LE)
Download: [ ]
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers
- Untick the ESP under Esm/p Filter pane.
- Install the mod.
Consistent Older People
Download: Consistent Older People 41
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Coverkhajiits = Female Version (Skyrim LE)
Download: [ ]
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Coverkhajiits = Male Version (Skyrim LE)
Download: [ ]
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Female Vampires Have Fangs
Download: Female Vampires Have Fangs
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
FemFeet Redesigned = FFR UNP (Skyrim LE)
Download: [ ]
- Description
- General Note
- This is not for screenarchers. There are a few issues with these meshes combined with the vanilla body textures (installed below). Old NPCs will have bad seems. Other NPCs will have a small seem on the inside of the ankle and on the bottom of the feet. This guide is for gameplay, though, not staring at NPCs feet...no foot fetishes here!
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Improved Eyes Skyrim
Download: Improved Eyes Skyrim SSE 1.6
- Description
Installation
- Download/Copy the file to the Bash Installers folder.
- Select the following sub-packages:
- 00 Core - Default Eyes - Human Races
- 00 Core - Default Eyes - Other Races
- 00 Core - New Eyes
- 01 Complete
- 03 Textures - Vamp Standard
- 04 Werewolf
- 05 Dawnguard
- Install the file.
Improved Eyes Skyrim = Alternate Defaults
Download: Improved Eyes Skyrim = Alternate Defaults
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Eye Normal Map Fix SSE
Download: Eye Normal Map Fix SSE
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
More Realistic Hair (Skyrim LE)
Download: [ ]
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Northborn Scars
Download: Northborn Scars
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Tempered Skins for Males = Dressed Version
Download: Tempered Skins for Males - Dressed Version
- Description
Installation
- Download the Tempered Skins for Males - Dressed Version main file.
Until the new archive is uploaded, users will have to repackage the mod. Users will need to install:
- A - Main Files > A0 - Required
- A - Main Files > A1 - Vanilla Underwear
- B - Body diffuse options > B2 - Clean hairy
- C - Body normal options > C2 - Natural
- D - Face diffuse options > d2 - Elder
- E - Face normal options > E2 - Harsh
True Daughters of Skyrim = Vanilla main (Skyrim LE)
Download: [ ]
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Weather & Lighting
These are mod which alter aspects centering around lighting, imagespaces, weather. Users should create a new marker for this section.
Vivid Weathers Special Edition
Download: Nexus
- Description
- Alters the weathers, lighting based around weathers, and weather effects providing a great deal more variety and depth to the weather system.
Installation
- Download the mod from Nexus and move the file to the Bash Installers folder.
- Select the following sub-packages:
- 00 - Core Files
- 01 - Textures1k
- 05 - Rainsounds
- 06 - Extended Snow
- Install the mod.
Enhanced Lighting for ENB (ELE) - Special Edition
Download: Nexus
- Description
- "Normalizes" lighting color throughout the game. Even without an ENB Preset installed, this mod make desired changes to the color tones of the light sources and other effects bringing a more natural (read realism) feel to the lighting. ENB authors who use ELE will find more granular control over the lighting with more consistent results, such as being able to control dungeon lighting separately from other interior lighting.
Installation
- Download the mod from Nexus and install.
Relighting Skyrim - SSE
Download: Nexus
- Description
- Relighting Skyrim will place lights at their light sources, exterior lights will cast light on the landscape, lights values are standardized and more consistent throughout the game, and it stays aligned to the vanilla style.
- General Note
- This mod is the chosen lighting overhaul due to the aim of correcting the lighting and nothing else. Other lighting overhauls like go beyond their scope to achieve the desired results, like editing meshes which causes a lot of compatibility issues.
Installation
- Download the main file and install the mod.
Animations & Effects
The following mods will enhance the animations and effects found throughout the game. Users should add a new marker for this section.
Ash Pile Retexture
Download: Ash Pile Retexture Version 1
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Bowlegged jump animation fix
Download: Bowlegged jump animation fix
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
D13 Faster GET UP STAND UP animation vanilla friendly SSE
Download: D13 Faster GET UP STAND UP SSE
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Deadly Spell Impacts
Download: Deadly Spell Impactsv1_70
- Description
Installation
- Download the main file and move it to the Bash Installers folder.
- Select the follow sub-packages:
- 00 Core
- 20 Frost +10% Transparency
Dust Effects by HHaleyy
Download: DustEffectsSSE
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Enhanced Blood Textures SE
Download: Enhanced Blood Textures SE
- Description
Installation
- Download the main file and move it to the Bash Installers folder.
- Right-click the and select [Wizard].
- Select the options for wanted and install the mod.
- I personally only choose to install the core files and the No Screen Blood option.
Until the new archive I created for the author is uploaded, users will need to repack the mod themselves for the options desired. The only thing required is:
- 1 core files
Improved Weapon Impact EFFECTS Correct Metal SE
Download: Sparkles
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Lightning During Storms Sse (Minty lightning)
Download: Lightning During Storms
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
No Spinning Death Animation
Download: No Spinning Death Animation MERGED
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Smaller Ice Spike and Ice Spear = Smaller Ice Spike 50%
Download: [ ]
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
XP32 Maximum Skeleton Special Extended
Download: XP32 Maximum Skeleton Special Extended
- Description
Installation
- Download the main file and place it in the Bash Installers folder.
- Select the following sub-packages:
- 01 Skeleton Rig XPMSSE BBP
- 07 XPMSSE - BFQ
- 07 XPMSSE - BFQ - 1st Person
- 08 BFQ
- 09 (Select all of them)
- 10 XPMSSE
- Install the mod.
Audio
The following mods change or enhance the audio experience of the game. Users should add a new marker for this section.
Better Horse Pain Sounds (Skyrim LE)
Download: [ ]
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Immersive Sounds - Compendium
Download: Immersive Sounds - Compendium 2.1
- Description
Installation
- Download the Immersive Sounds Compendium SSE 2.1 - BAIN Installer main file and move the mod to the Bash Installers folder.
- Select the following sub-packages:
- 00 - Main Files
- 01 - Weapon Impacts - Less Intense + Instant
- 02 - Weapon DrawandSheathe - Equip Semi-Smooth
- 09 - Magic - Restoration - Templar Healing
- 12 - Creature Options - Well-Mannered Wolves
- 13 - Creature Options - Sensible Storm Atronachs
- 14 - Extra Options - Default Nirnroot
- Install the mod.
Lucidity Sound FX SSE = Main File
Download: Lucidity Sound FX v2n
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Lucidity Sound FX SSE = Main File Update
Download: Lucidity Sound FX Update v2o
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
SSE High Quality Music
Download: SSE High Quality Music v1.7
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Thundering Shouts - Loose Files (Skyrim LE)
Download: [ ]
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Ultra Realistic Bow Shoot Sounds
Download: [ ]
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Ultra Realistic Crossbow Shoot Sounds
Download: [ ]
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Game Interfaces
The following mods will enhance various interface elements in the game. Users should create a new marker in WB for this section of mods.
A Matter of Time - A HUD clock widget
Download: AMatterOfTime_v3_0_0_alpha_2
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Better Dialogue Controls
Download: Better Dialogue Controls v1_2
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Better MessageBox Controls
Download: Better MessageBox Controls v1_2
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Better Skill and Quest Books Names SE
Download: Better Skill and Quest Books Names SE v1-0
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Even Better Quest Objectives = Main File
Download: Even Better Quest Objectives - 1.5.8a
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Even Better Quest Objectives = Optional File = Dark Brotherhood Forever to Misc Quests - Addon (Oct 26, 2016)
Download: Dark Brotherhood Forever to Misc Quests - Addon
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Font Overhaul - Natural Typefaces for Skyrim -- FONTS
Download: Font Overhaul
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Immersive HUD - iHUD Special Edition
Download: Immersive HUD - iHUD Special Edition
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Lore-Based Loading Screens
Download: Lore-Based Loading Screens 1.2
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Main Menu Spinning Skyrim Emblem = Average Speed
Download: Main Menu Spinning Skyrim Emblem Average Speed v2-00
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Map Markers Complete with DLC and OCS
Download: Map Markers Complete
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Pastel Map Markers
Download: Pastel Map Markers
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Skyrim SE Skill Interface Re-Texture
Download: SSIRT SE v4.1
- Description
Installation
- Download the main file and move the mod into the Bash Installers folder.
- Right-click on the mod listing and select [Wizard].
- Install the options desired and install the mod.
For reference, I have the follow sub-packages selected:
- 000 - Core
- 100 - Background - HDR Nebula - Irradiant Stars
- 200 - Perk Lines - Option 1
- 300 - Perk Line Color - Grey
- 400 - Constellations - HD Default
- 500 - Perk Stars - HD Default
- 600 - Dawnguard Constellations - HD Default
- 610 - DG Moons - HD Moon
- 620 - DG More Stars
- 630 - DG Background - HDR Vampire 2
SkyUI
Download: SkyUI_5_2_SE
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Smaller Cursor (Skyrim LE)
Download: [ ]
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Your Own Thoughts SE
Download: YOT - Your Own Thoughts SE All-In0One Installer 1.5
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Gameplay
Alternate Beginnings
Alternate Start - Live Another Life]
Download: Alternate Start - Live Another Life
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Alternate Start - New Beginnings SSE]'
Download: Alternate Start -- New Beginnings
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Relic Hunter SSE (Legacy and ASLAL addon)
Download: Relic Hunter for SSE 1.2
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Basic Needs & Survival
Campfire - Complete Camping System
Download: Campfire 1.11 SE Release
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Frostfall - Hypothermia Camping Survival
Download: Frostfall 3.4.1 SE Release
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Hunterborn SE
Download: Hunterborn
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
iNeed - Food Water and Sleep
Download: iNeed v1_83
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Beast & Creature Additions
Diverse Dragons Collection SE
Download: Diverse Dragons Collection SE
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Skyrim Immersive Creatures Special Edition
Download: Skyrim Immersive Creatures v6_6a NMM BAIN
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
'
Download: [ ]
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
'
Download: [ ]
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Combat & Traps
Follower Trap Safety
Download: Follower Trap Safety
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Lethal Traps
Download: Lethal Traps
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
SM Drop Lit Torches
Download: SM Drop Lit Torches 3.1
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Wildcat - Combat of Skyrim
Download: Wildcat v700
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Economy & Food
Alex's Higher Bounty Rewards
Download: Higher Bounty Reward
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Carriage and Ferry Travel Overhaul (Formerly Complete Fast Travel Overhaul)
Download: Carriage and Ferry Travel Overhaul
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Harvest Overhaul Redone - Creatures
Download: Harvest Overhaul Redone Creatures 0.9.1
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Harvest Overhaul Redone - Plants
Download: Harvest Overhaul Redone Plants 0.9.1
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
High-level Loot Rarified = Main File
Download: High-level Loot Rarified
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
High-level Loot Rarified = Misc File = No Leveled Unique Items
Download: No Leveled Unique Items
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
High-level Loot Rarified = Patch = Heavy Armory
Download: High-level Loot Rarified - Heavy Armory patch
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
High-level Loot Rarified = Patch = High Level Enemies
Download: High-level Loot Rarified - High Level Enemies patch
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
High-level Loot Rarified = Patch = OBIS
Download: High-level Loot Rarified - OBIS patch
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Scarcity SE - Less Loot Mod
Download: Scarcity SE - Less Loot Mod
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Trade And Barter - LITE (Skyrim LE)
Download: [ ]
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Followers & Companions
Convenient Horses
Download: Convenient Horses
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Inigo
Download: INIGO_V2.4c SE
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Vilja in Skyrim SE
Download: 1_ViljaInSkyrimSE4_2
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Vilja In Skyrim SE = Soltheim Add On (Jan 14, 2017)
Download: 2_ViljaInSoltheimAddOn1
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Modified & Expanded Quests
Cutting Room Floor
Download: Cutting Room Floor
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Gildergreen Regrown
Download: Gildergreen Regrown
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Not So Fast - Mage Guild
Download: NotSoFast-MageGuildV14
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Not So Fast - Main Quest
Download: NotSoFast-MainQuestV16
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
The Choice is Yours
Download: The Choice is Yours
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
The Paarthurnax Dilemma
Download: The Paarthurnax Dilemma
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
New Armors, Items & Weapons
Bandolier Bags and Pouches Classic SE
Download: Bandolier - Bags and Pouches Classic SE
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Cloaks of Skyrim SSE
Download: Cloaks of Skyrim SSE - v1.2.1
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Faction Crossbows SE
Download: Faction Crossbows SE
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Heavy Armory SE - New Weapons
Download: Heavy Armory SE
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Hunterborn - Scrimshaw Expanded SSE = Lite Version
Download: Hunterborn - Scrimshaw Expanded SSE = Lite Version
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Immersive Armors
Download: Immersive Armors 8.1 SSE
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Royal Armory - New Artifacts
Download: Royal Armory V2.0
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Tentapalooza for Campfire
Download: Tentapalooza SE 1.3
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Wearable Lanterns
Download: Wearable Lanterns 4.0.3 Release
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Winter Is Coming SSE - Cloaks
Download: WIC Cloaks SSE 2_4
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Winter Is Coming SSE - Cloaks = Patch = Cloaks of Skyrim
Download: WIC Cloaks SSE COS Patch 2_4
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
New Lands & Quests
Legacy of the Dragonborn SSE
Download: Legacy of the Dragonborn SSE
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Legacy of the Dragonborn SSE = Patches
Download: Legacy of the Dragonborn Patches FOMOD
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Falskaar
Download: Falskaar V2_2
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Helgen Reborn
Download: Helgen Reborn SSE Version 106 with loose files
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
The Notice Board
Download: The Notice Board
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
New NPCs & Behavior
Bring Out Your Dead
Download: Bring Out Your Dead
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
High Level Enemies - SIC SE Edition
Download: High Level Enemies - SIC SE Edition
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Immersive Citizens - AI Overhaul
Download: Immersive Citizens - AI Overhaul
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Immersive Patrols SE
Download: Immersive Patrols SE
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
No NPC Greetings SE
Download: No NPC Greetings (Special Edition) - NMM FOMOD Installer
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Organized Bandits In Skyrim Special Edition
Download: OBIS Special Edition
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Organized Bandits In Skyrim Special Edition = Optional = Patrol Addon
Download: OBIS SE Patrols Addon
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Relationship Dialogue Overhaul
Download: Relationship Dialogue Overhaul - RDO Final
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Relationship Dialogue Overhaul = Patch = Cutting Room Floor & Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition
Download: RDO - CRF andUSSEP Patches Finlal
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
SkyTEST - Realistic Animals and Predators
Download: SkyTEST - Realistic Animals and Predators 1_57_1
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Vampires, Werewolves & Bears, Oh my
Better Vampire NPCs 1.5 SE
Download: Better Vampire NPCs 1.5 SE
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Better Vampires SE
Download: [ ]
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Diverse Werewolves Collection SE - Lite
Download: [ ]
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Moonlight Tales Special Edition - Werewolf and Werebear Overhaul
Download: [ ]
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
More Werewolves
Download: [ ]
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Skills, Perks & Leveling
Alchemy
Alchemist Compendium
Download: Alchemist Compendium
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Skyrim Alchemy Fixed = Ordinator Edition
Download: Skyrim Alchemy Fixed - Ordinator
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Attributes
Aurora - Standing Stones of Skyrim
Download: Aurora v307
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Imperious - Races of Skyrim
Download: Imperious v724
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Magic Shouts & Enchantments
Acquisitive Soul Gems Multithreaded
Download: [ ]
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Apocalypse - Magic of Skyrim
Download: [ ]
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Apocalypse - Patch for Ordinator
Download: [ ]
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Spectraverse - Magic of the Magna-Ge
Download: [ ]
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Summermyst - Enchantments of Skyrim
Download: [ ]
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Thunderchild - Epic Shouts and Immersion
Download: [ ]
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Smithing & Crafting
Ars Metallica - Smithing Enhancement
Download: [ ]
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Perks & Leveling
Ordinator - Perks of Skyrim
Download: [ ]
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Ordinator - Thief Skills Rebalance for Ordinator
Download: [ ]
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Reflection - Level Up Messages
Download: [ ]
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
Skyrim Skill Uncapper
Download: [ ]
- Description
Installation
- Download/copy to Bash Installers, than install the mod.
FNIS
Now that all the mods are installed. There are several steps that must be taken to make it all play nicely together. Please review each section below carefully as they are critical for a proper working game! The first of these steps is to run FNIS.
Download: Nexus
- Download the main file and install the mod.
- Activate the newly installed FNIS plugin on the Mods tab.
- Open the Bash Installers folder.
- Extract the tools folder from within FNIS archive to the game's Data folder.
- Users should have the following after extraction:
...Steam\steamapps\common\Skyrim Special Edition\Data\tools\
- Users should have the following after extraction:
- Open the tools folder.
- Open the GenerateFNIS_for_Users folder.
- Right-click on GenerateFNISforUsers.exe and choose [Run as administrator]. Click [Yes] to the prompt, if you get one.
- On the FNIS windows, check the box for [SKELETON Arm Fix].
- Now click the [Update FNIS Behavior] button.
- Once users receive a "x animations for x mods successfully included" message, close the FNIS window by clicking [EXIT].
- Users will notice the icon for the FNIS listing on the Installers tab turn red. This is normal.
Guide Patches
The guide patches have been created by me so users needn't worry about patching this mod list. The following patches are provided:
- Conflict Resolution Patch (CR Patch)
- This Conflict Resolution Patch (CR Patch) is required for this guide unless users are going to be custom patching the plugins themselves. This patch resolves all the record conflicts between mods listed in the guide and allows them to work together without issues. A big shout-out to dreadflopp for creating a very good base for me to build upon when creating the CR Patch.
- Weather and Lighting Patch (Weather Patch)
- For users who have chosen to install the weather and lighting mods above, I have made a patch for the mods in the guide. Users who are opting for different choices for these type of mods will be on their own in regards to patching their installs in regards to those mods.
- Inigo Patch - Nexus
- Though not listed in the guide, I personally use Inigo as my follower. He is great and provides a lot of comical relief while playing. Inigo is probably one of the best follower mods you can have. Since I'm personally using him, I went ahead and provided a patch for him. The patch is specific for use with the mods listed in the guide. Currently, this is very minor patching.
- Lanterns of Skyrim Patch (LoS Light Patch)
- I created this patch to tone down the default orange tint that the lights in Lanterns of Skyrim produce. This is a simple change of the RGB values to add in more yellow and blue tones. The change reduces the harsh orange tint and brings the lights more inline with what a natural candle produces. I actually had a candle lit next to a white wall as a reference for the tint. This isn't exact, but it's closer to a natural tint than it was at default. Lanterns of Skyrim is obviously required to use this patch. I've kept it separate from the CR Patch in case users want to use CLARALUX instead of LoS.
Each of the patches above require various mods to be installed in order to use them. These mods are labeled as followed throughout the guide for user's convenience:
Download: Mega Cloud
- Select Download through your browser to download the mod.
- Move it to the Bash Installers folder.
- Select the sub-packages needed as described above.
- Install the mod.
- Activate the patches on the Mods tab.
Sort the Mods - LOOT
- Click on the Mods tab in WB.
- Tick all plugins to enable them, leaving Bashed Patch, 0.esp unticked for now.
- Navigate to here LOOT was installed in the Utilities section of this guide and run it.
- Add the following LOOT Meta Rules:
- General Note
- The meta rules for the CR Patch are vital! They are necessary for the Bashed Patch to be built correctly. Once they are added, sort the mods and close LOOT.
Building LOD with DynDOLOD
Now it's time to take care of those pesky LODs and make the distance views as pretty as possible. For this, DynDOLOD will be used. It's implementation for SSE is not as robust as it is for classic Skyrim, but it's still far better than vanilla.
Updating DynDOLD
Users who are installing the guide for the first time, please skip this updating process and continue below.
Users who have already generated DynDOLOD and are updating will need to complete the updating process for DynDOLOD. This process is found in the user manual, which is installed with the program. I will summarize it here. Users needing more detail should refer to the manual.
- Travel to any interior.
- Save the game and exit.
- This is the backup save just in case something goes wrong.
- Update to the latest DynDOLOD Standalone version; found in the Utilities section of this guide.
- Uninstall the DynDOLOD Output and TexGen Output mods.
- Don't delete them until new ones are created. These are now the backup files. New ones will be created below.
- Update the DynDOLOD Resources mod, if a newer version is available.
- Load the game to the save completed in step 2. Once loaded, create a new save (don't overwrite) and exit.
- The new save is now clean of the DynDOLOD plugin. This is the save to load after updating.
- Ensure the DynDOLOD_Output and TexGen_Output folders within the DynDOLOD program folder are empty.
- Mine are located at:
..\Modding\Programs\DynDOLOD Standalone v2-26\
- Mine are located at:
- Ensure the cache folder within the DynDOLOD program folder is empty.
- Mine is located at:
..\Modding\Programs\DynDOLOD Standalone v2-26\Edit Scripts\DynDOLOD\cache\
- Mine is located at:
- Users are now ready to generate new LODs. Continue below.
DynDOLOD Resources
Download: Resources via Mega
- General Note
- This file must be downloaded from the link above! It includes resources specifically for SSE.
Installation
- Download the Resources file using the Download through your browser button.
- Move the archive into the Bash Installers folder.
- Select the following sub-packages:
- 00
- 02
- 04
- 05
- 08
- Install the mod.
Indistinguishable Vanilla Tree Billboards
Download: Nexus
Installation
- Download the Vanilla Skyrim and Dragonborn billboards Medium Res 512 main file and install the mod.
- This mod should be placed directly below/after the DynDOLOD Resources file from above.
Run TexGen
- Navigate to the installed DynDOLOD folder from the utilities section
- Mine is at:
D:\Modding\Programs\DynDOLOD Standalone\
- Mine is at:
- Run the TexGen64.exe - Shortcut executable.
- Change the LOD Texture Size to [512].
- Change Diffuse Alpha and Diffuse to [BC3 (DXT5)].
- Click [Start] and wait for the program to finish running.
- After receiving the message Completed successfully, a windows appears. Click [Exit].
- Open the TexGen_Output folder.
- Found in the root DynDOLOD folder:
D:\Modding\Programs\DynDOLOD Standalone\TexGen_Output\
- Found in the root DynDOLOD folder:
- Archive the textures folder and install it in WB.
Run DynDOLOD Standalone
- Navigate to the installed DynDOLOD folder from the utilities section
- Mine is at:
D:\Modding\Programs\DynDOLOD Standalone\
- Mine is at:
- Run the DynDOLODx64.exe - Shortcut executable.
- Click [OK].
- Right-click in the Select Worlds box and choose [Select all].
- Click either [Meduim] or [High] and allow the program to run.
- I chose the High option. The program will likely take a while so just leave it be.
- Once the message, DynDOLOD Worlds completed successfully displays a window will appear. Choose [Save & Exit].
- On the next window, ensure DynDOLOD.esp is checked and click [OK].
- Open the DynDOLOD_Output folder found in the same place as the TexGen_Output folder above.
- Archive the contents of the folder and install the new mod in WB.
- Activate the DynDOLOD plugin on the Mods tab.
- Sort with LOOT.
- Rebuild your Bashed Patch.
Bashed Patch
A Bashed Patch is very important and all users should be running with one. Bashed Patches will "bash" together all the leveled lists in the game to work together without the need for manual patching, eliminate a few plugins by integrating them into the Patch, and allows for some user customization to the game settings. A Bashed Patch is required for this guide.
- On the Mods tab, right-click on Bashed Patch, 0.esp and choose [Rebuild Patch...].
- Click [OK] on the new window.
- Click on the [Tweaks Settings] listing in the left pane (don't untick it!).
- The following adjustments are optional. They are simply my personal preferences for the available tweaks. Right-click the listing to change the setting.
- Set Arrow: Recovery from Actor to [50%]
- I make this tweak because it makes sense that you'd be able to recover more arrows form bodies than the vanilla game allows.
- Set Arrow: Speed to [1.4]
- I make this tweak because the speed at which the arrows fly is too slow to be realistic, imo.
- Set Crime: Alarm Distance to [Custom: 1200]
- This is changed to be in line with the Stealth Skills Rebalanced mod by kryptopyr. This mod isn't included in the guide, but will be when it's ported.
- Set Timescale to [Custom 15]
- This tweak makes the time pass more slowly in-game, which is more realistic imo.
- Click the [Build Patch] button at the bottom.
- Once finished, click OK and Yes to active the patch.
- Reactivate the BetterQuestObjectives.esp plugin.
- Note: all plugins with a plus rather than a checkbox have been integrated into the Bashed Patch and should be left as is.
ENB/ReShade Preset
Now is the time for users to decide if an ENB Preset will be used or not. Those users who installed the weather and lighting mods will need to ensure the ENB is compatible with these mods. ENB for SSE is not as robust and feature rich as it is for classic Skyrim so users will currently see a lot of presets with or centered around ReShade. These are not true "ENBs" as they are using ReShade solely, or to enhance the preset rather than relying solely on ENBSeries to accomplish their goals. I've listed a few presets below that are compatible with Vivid Weathers:
- Nyclix's ENB-Reshade
- PhoenixVivid ENB-Reshade
- Rudy ENB
- Sin Xtreme Realism ENB
- SkyrimSE Re-Engaged ENB (the most popular ENB listed)
- The Truth ENB
Users are free to choose and install the ENB of their choice, or no ENB at all. I've installed The Truth ENB because it is light-weight, simple, and retains a mostly vanilla color palette. Simply follow the instructions on the mod page for installing the Preset. Users should keep in mind any "required" mods listed on the mod pages are not actually required, but rather only recommended by the author.
Finally, users who installed a Preset should run the game launcher and game to the main menu, then exit before continuing to BethINI below.
Running BethINI
The last step in this process to to run BethINI and choose the settings best for the individual system. I have provided recommendations below, but the settings are ultimately up to the user.
- Navigate to the BethINI folder installed earlier in the guide in the utilities section.
- Mine is located at:
D:\Modding\Programs\BethINI\
- Mine is located at:
- Run the BethINI.exe and choose Skyrim Special Edition for the game selection.
Setup Tab
I recommend ticking the Always Select Game and Make INIs Read-Only boxes.
Basic Tab
I recommend the following:
- Windowed Mode
- Borderless
- Vsync
- Recommended Tweaks
Additionally, I use the Ultra Preset.
General Tab
I recommend the following:
- Intro Music
- Disable Tutorials
Gameplay Tab
I recommend the following:
- Always Run by Default
- Over-Encumbered Reminder: 60
- NPC User Ammo
Interface Tab
I recommend the following:
- Fix Map Menu Navigation
Detail Tab
I recommend the following:
- Particles: 6000
- Disable LensFlare
View Distance Tab
I recommend the following:
- Grass Fade: 18000
Visuals Tab
I recommend the following:
- Grass Density: 60 to 75 (required for Veydosebrom)
- Grass Diversity: 15 (required for Veydosebrom)
When finished customizing the selections for BethINI, return to the Basic tab and select [Save & Close].