Project:Skyrim Special Edition

WARNING

THIS IS NOT A GUIDE!

This is not a guide. It is only a storehouse for information. It may or may not be outdated!

Intro

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

Staff Discussion Forum | User Discussion Forum

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

Tools

Mod Organizer 2 is the recommended mod manager to use for this guide.

Wrye Bash is used for Bashed Patching.

Bethesda Archive Extractor is used to extract SSE archives.

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.

SSE NIF Optimizer is a tool which will convert meshes to the new SE format while cleaning and fixing various issues found on the mesh.

WARNING:

Using NIF Optimizer is a one way trip for the meshes. This means the new meshes from using the tool can no longer be used in Skyrim LE. They will only work in SE. Authors maintaining two versions of their mods for each platform, may want to try NifModify before using NIF Optimizer. If NifModify allows the meshes to render properly in SSE, then some maintenance work can be saved as the SE version of the mod will work in Skyrim LE. If not, then the author will have to maintain two separate versions of files for their mods. After converting many mods to SE, there's been very little reason to use NIF Optimizer.

LOOT is now available for Skyrim SE.

BethINI - just use it and save yourself some headache.

Known Issues

Certain older texture formats will cause CTD with the DirectX 11 version included with Windows 7: https://forums.nexusmods.com/index.php?/topic/5077930-skyrim-se-texture-formats-question/?p=44708080

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. Maybe someone needs Skyrim particle patch for ENB.

• Template:SSE - Third party replacement.

Skyrim Script Extender 64

Has been released for SSE as a open alpha, a stable is eventually expected.

• Template:SSE - Author's port.

2.D Fixes

• Template:SSE

STEP Optimized Vanilla Textures

Temporary replacement: Template:SSE, Template:SSE.

Appropriately Attired Jarls

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

• Template:SSE - Author's replacement. Requires Template:SSE.

Clothing and Clutter Fixes

Combined with Weapons and Armor Fixes.

• Template:SSE - Author's port.
• Template:SSE - Author's port.
• Template:SSE - New replacement. The first port of Template:SSE has been removed.

Weapons and Armor Fixes

Combined with Clothing and Clutter Fixes.

• Template:SSE - Author's replacement. Not included in the STEP Patch yet!
• Template:SSE - New replacement.
• Template:SSE - Author's port.
• Template:SSE - Author's port.
• Template:SSE - Author's port.
• Template:SSE - Author's port.
• Template:SSE - New replacement.
• Template:SSE - Author's port.
• Template:SSE - Third party port.
• Template:SSE - Third party port.
• Template:SSE - Author's port.
• Template:SSE - Third party port.

Smart Souls

Currently not ported. Requires SKSE.

• Template:SSE - Author's port. Requires SKSE.
• Template:SSE - Author's port. - should be tested and included as a fix for the vanilla bookshelves.

Wiseman303's Flora Fixes

Currently not ported. Possible replacement: Template:SSE

Complete Crafting Overhaul Remade

Currently not ported. Requires SKSE. Can be ported manually: Template:SSE

• Template:SSE - Author's port.
• Template:SSE - Author's port.

2.E Interface

• Template:SSE - Author's port.
• Template:SSE - Author's port.

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.

• Template:SSE - Author's port.

KenMOD - Time on loading screen

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

• Template:SSE - Author's port.

Main Font Replacement

Be ported below. Has been reported to work fine with SSE. Template:SSE is a very nice font overhaul and has the default font that STEP currently recommends for the UI. This could be a replacement.

• Template:SSE - Third party port.
• Template:SSE - Author's port.
• Template:SSE - Author's port.

RaceMenu

Need vanilla and skse64plugins.

• Template:SSE - Author's port.
• Template:SSE - Author's port.

Smaller Cursor

Be ported below. Works in SSE (confirmed by Tech). No word from the author. Included in the STEP Compilation.

• Template:SSE - Third party port. Deleted. Template:SSE is a possible replacement.
• Template:SSE - Author's port.

2.F Conflicting Graphics

Ultimate HD Fire Effects (included in the STEP Compilation)

• Template:SSE Reported to work. Author has given someone else permission to port.

SkyFalls and SkyMills

Currently not ported. Author is working on a port. Not really needed anymore with DynDOLOD. However, larger windmill sails are possible (needs testing) with Template:SSE.

• Template:SSE - Author's port.
• Skyrim Realistic Overhaul - Author's port.

HD Misc

Currently not ported. Author is MIA. Has been reported to work in SSE. Template:SSE seems to be a possible replacement.

Tobes Highres Textures

Tobes Highres Textures. Currently not ported. Author claims that no port is needed and that they have tested it themselves in SSE for ~40 hours.

• Template:SSE - Third party port.
• Template:SSE - Third party port.

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.

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.

• Template:SSE - Author's port.
• Template:SSE - Author's port. - currently only supports the latest version of SFO and not a vanilla. Still needs a replacement.
• Template:SSE - Author's port.
• Template:SSE - Third party port.
• Template:SSE - Author's port.

HD Dark brotherhood door

Currently not ported. No word if it will be or not. At least 1 user has reported that it works in SSE as-is.

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. Possible replacement is Template:SSE

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.

• Template:SSE - originally in The Ruffled Feather (Included in the STEP Compilation 2.10).
• Template:SSE - Author's port.
• Template:SSE - originally part of The Ruffled Feather (Included in the STEP Compilation 2.10).
• Template:SSE - Author's port. - aka HQ Snow (its just been renamed)

Northfire's Skidmarks 1K-2K

Currently not ported. I (TechAngel85) have been given permission to port this. Currently in testing.

• Template:SSE - Author's port.

Real Wood Textures - Farmhouses

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

Re-Defined Dungeons WIP

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

• Template:SSE - Author's port.

RUSTIC MONUMENTS and TOMBSTONES

MOUNTAINS has been ported below. Unknown if old one works with SSE. Author will likely port.

• Template:SSE - Author's port.
• Template:SSE - Author's port.
• Template:SSE - Author's port.
• Template:SSE - originally in The Ruffled Feather (Included in the STEP Compilation 2.10).

TreesHD_Skyrim_Variation

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

Vivid Clouds and Fogs

This mod is currently included in the Template:SSE mod below. Unknown if the author plans to do a separate release.

• Template:SSE - Author's replacement.
• Template:SSE - Author's port.

Whiterun Trellis Redesigned and HQ

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

2.H. Characters & Creatures

• Template:SSE - Third party port. - included in Compilation
• Template:SSE - Third party port. - included in Compilation
• Template:SSE - Author's port.
• Template:SSE - Third party port.

Brows

Currently not ported. Unknown if it works with SSE. Author is planning to port it.

Coverkhajiits

Currently not ported. Reported to work with SSE. No word from the author. Possible replacement: Template:SSE, Template:SSE.

• Template:SSE - Author's port.
• Template:SSE - Author's port.
• Template:SSE - Author's port. - worth testing
• Template:SSE - Author's port.
• Template:SSE - Author's port.
• Template:SSE - Author's port.
• Template:SSE - Author's port.

High-Res Dartwing Texture

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

• Template:SSE - Author's port. - users can skip the patches included in the main file if they use the STEP SSE Patch.

Lepidoptera Of Skyrim

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

• Template:SSE - Author's port.

More Realistic Hair

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

• Template:SSE - Author's port.

PAINTERLY

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.

RUSTIC CHILDREN

Currently not ported. Reported to work with SSE. Author will likely port.

RUSTIC DEATH HOUND

Combined with GARGOYLE.

RUSTIC GARGOYLE

Combined with DEATH HOUND.

• Template:SSE - Author's port.
• Template:SSE - Author's port.

Superior Lore-Friendly Hair - HD textures

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

• Template:SSE - Third party port.
• Template:SSE - Author's port.

Wiseman303's Critter Fixes

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

• Template:SSE - Author's port.
• Template:SSE - Author's replacement. - Successor to WSCO; however, this version isn't a good "vanilla" replacement.

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.

• Template:SSE - Author's port.
• Template:SSE - Author's port.

Dragonborn Mages Robes Retexture Pack

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

• Template:SSE - New replacement. - worth testing
• Template:SSE - Author's port.
• Template:SSE - Third party port.

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.

Template:SSE - Author's port.

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.

• Template:SSE - Author's port.

TDN Vampire Armor Retexture

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

2.J. Animations & Effects

• Template:SSE - Third party port.
• Template:SSE - Author's port.

Better Turn Animation only One pose

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

• Template:SSE - Third party port. - 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. Template:SSE as a possible replacement.

• Template:SSE - Author's port.

Dawnguard Rune Weapons FXS Replacer

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

• Template:SSE - Author's port.

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.

• Template:SSE - Author's port.
• Template:SSE - Author's port.
• Template:SSE (aka Lightning during Thunder Storms) - Third party port.
• Template:SSE - Author's port. - included in the STEP Compilation.

NoMaaM Breathing Idles BBB

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

Realistic Boat Bobbing

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

Reworked below by the author. Requires SKSE. No word from the author. Will likely be dropped anyway.

• Template:SSE - Author's replacement.

Smaller Ice Spike and Ice Spear

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

• Template:SSE - Author's port.

2.K. Clutter & Miscellaneous

The 418th Step

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

• Template:SSE - Third party port.
• Template:SSE - Author's port.
• Template:SSE - Author's port.

Dark Brotherhood Tenets Restored

Currently not ported. Unknown if it works with SSE. No word from the author. Possible replacement: Template:SSE

Detailing the Eldrich - Higher-Res Riekling Architecture

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

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.

• Template:SSE - Author's port.
• Template:SSE - Author's port.
• Template:SSE - Author's port. - 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.

Not Really HD Leather Strips

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

Pilgrims Delight - High Hrothgar Shrine Retextures

There is a Template:SSE, 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 Instruments - Flute Lute and Drum HQ

Currently not ported. Reported to work with SSE. No word from the author. Possible replacement: Template:SSE

• Template:SSE - Third party port.

Retexture for Bread - Hearthfire

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

Retexture for Soup

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

• Template:SSE - Author's port. - included in STEP Compilation
• Template:SSE - Author's port.
• Template:SSE - New. 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.

• Template:SSE - Author's port.

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 Template:SSE.

• Template:SSE - Author's port.

Septim HD

Currently not ported. Some issues reported with SSE. No word from the author. Template:SSE is a possible replacement. Possible replacement: Template:SSE

Silly Level of Detail - Wine Cellar -- SLOD WC

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

• Template:SSE - Author's port.

Skyrim Redesigned WIP

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

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.

• Template:SSE - Author's port. - previously WEBS extended
• Template:SSE - Third party port.

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.

• Template:SSE - Author's port.
• Template:SSE - Third party port.
• Template:SSE - Author's port.
• Template:SSE - New. - 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:

• Dragons Shout with Voice (loose version works, but he location optional needs converted)
• 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: Template:SSE

• Template:SSE - Author's port.
• Template:SSE - Author's port.

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.

• Template:SSE - Author's port.

Dual Wield Parrying

Currently not ported. Requires SKSE. No word from the author. Template:SSE is a possible replacement.

Enhanced Skyrim Factions - The Companions Guild

Currently not ported. Requires SKSE. Author will likely port when SKSE64 is available.

• Template:SSE - Author's port.
• Template:SSE - Author's port.
• Template:SSE - Author's port. Hidden file. - 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.
• Template:SSE - Third party port.
• Template:SSE - New replacement. - included in the STEP Compilation.
• Template:SSE - Author's port.
• Template:SSE - Author's port.
• Template:SSE - Author's port.
• Template:SSE - New replacement. - author remade the mod from the original.
• Template:SSE - Author's port.

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.

• Template:SSE - Author's port.
• Template:SSE - Author's port.

Stealth Skills Rebalanced

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

• Template:SSE - Author's port.
• Template:SSE - Author's port.

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

Reworked below by the author. Unknown if old one works with SSE. Author is planning on porting it.

• Template:SSE - Author's replacement.
• Template:SSE - Author's port.

Wiseman303's Trap Fixes

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

• Template:SSE - Author's port. - 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

• Template:SSE - Author's port. - this mod is now included in EBT.

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. Template:SSE here.

Dual Sheath Redux

Currently not ported. Requires SKSE. Author is planning on porting. Possible replacement: Template:SSE

• Template:SSE - Author's port.
• Template:SSE - Author's port.

Dynamic Distant Objects LOD - DynDOLOD

Currently working in a limited fashion.

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:

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

LOOT:

Books Cover Skyrim.esp

Load after:

• UnlimitedBookshelves.esp

STEP Compilation Mods

• Bellyaches Animal and Creature Pack SSE
• Bellyaches HD Dragon Replacer Pack (SE)

Better Circlets

Better Shadowmarks

has been fixed in USLEEP so this mod is no longer needed.

• Bowlegged jump animation fix
• Detailed Rugs

Disease Descriptions

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

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

• Natural Eyes
• No NPC Greetings (Special Edition)
• No Spinning Death Animation

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

This works out of the box from classic Skyrim.

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. Currently Moss Rocks is ported. Decrease Those Plants will not likely be ported. Just Ice and Stalhrim will be ported.

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.
• Blended Roads - looks really good!
• ETHEREAL CLOUDS - Special Edition - vanilla-friendly, cloud replacer.
• HD Road Signs - 2K and 4K - a nice HD, vanilla-friendly replacer.
• 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.
• Circlets or Masks with all Robes and Hoods - why? Because it just makes sense.
• Tempered Skins for Males
• HD Reworked Ores