User:DrPharmDawg/SkyRem Guide Extended

SkyRem Guide for Special Edition

Created and maintained by DrPharmDawg

Last Update: 13:58:54 20 May 2024 (GMT)

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Preparation: Start here to ensure proper installation, settings, and Tools are setup.
How Tos: Guides for utilizing tools.
Guide: Main Guide for mod installation and setup.
Discord: Discord Channel for all things SkyRem (Guide and Mods).
Patreon: Support SkyRem development via Patreon.
PayPal: Support with a one-time donation via PayPal.
Trello: See guide development progress on Trello.

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MODS

STEP 3: INTERFACE

Part C: Extended Interface

Skyrim SE Skill Interface Re-Texture

• Author: Arndas
• Version: v4.1

MAIN FILE: SSIRT SE v4.1

About: This mod is a collection of new textures that you can pick and choose to replace the vanilla skill interface textures.

Install: In the FOMOD, choose what you like. These are purely aesthetic.

Constellations Retextured SE

• Author: ElSopa
• Version: 1.0

MAIN FILE: Constellations Redrawn

About: I got tired of the original drawings, they lack inspiration and look like made in a rush by a kid with krayons. So here it goes my humble version, clean and nebulous versions, screens inside.

Install: In the FOMOD, choose what you like. These are purely aesthetic.

Constellations Retextured The DLC SE

• Author: ElSopa
• Version: 1.0

MAIN FILE: Constellations Retextured The DLC

About: DLC constellations badass redrawn, also ULTRA-Top-Secret option during installation (well, not so secret)

Install: In the FOMOD, choose what you like. These are purely aesthetic.

STEP 6: QUESTS

Part D: Extended Quests

The Gray Cowl of Nocturnal SSE - HD pack

• Author: Salchichen
• Version: 1.2
• CORE

MAIN FILE: The Grey Cowl of Nocturnal SE - HD Texture pack

About: This mod aims to improve overall visual quality of the Gray Cowl of Nocturnal mod by replacing textures by new ones in 2k resolution and BC7 compression.

VIGILANT

• Author: Vicn
• Version: 1.3.0

OPTIONAL FILE: Vigilant HiResPack

About: Vigilant of Stendarr Quest

STEP 7: OVERHAULS

Part B: Extended Overhauls

Northfire's Castle Volkihar

• Author: sgtpetterzon2
• Version: 1

MAIN FILE: Northfire's Castle Volkihar 2-4K

About: Texture overhaul for Castle Volkihar from the DLC Dawnguard. 2-4K

College of Winterhold HD

• Author: luxor8071
• Version: 1

MAIN FILE: College of Winterhold HD

About: HD Texture Overhaul of the College of Winterhold.

D.E.R.P. - DarShonDo's Eyesore Retex Project

• Author: DarShonDo
• Version: 1.4

MAIN FILE: D.E.R.P.

About: A retex of all the plants, food, ingredients and clutter.

CC's Fort Dawnguard Reborn

• Author: ClearanceClarence
• Version: 4

MAIN FILE: CC's Fort Dawnguard Reborn - 2K - 4.0

About: This is a retexture of fort dawnguard in new colors and new HD textures

Glorious Dwarven Metal

• Author: Wolflord13
• Version: 1.1

MAIN FILE: Glorious Dwarven Metal USSEP Safe

About: Overhaul of all Dwemer metal.

Dwemer Ruins HD

• Author: luxor8071
• Version: 1

MAIN FILE: Dwemer Ruins HD

About: High Quality Textures for the Dwemer Ruins Architecture. Requires Ancient Dwemer Metal by SRW0 or Dwemer Metal Retexture by langley.

High Hrothgar HD

• Author: luxor8071
• Version: 1.2

MAIN FILE: High Hrothgar HD 2k

About: Lore Friendly 4k and 2k Retexture of High Hrothgar.

CC's HQ Luxury Suite Textures

• Author: ClearanceClarence
• Version: 0.1

MAIN FILE: CC's HQ Luxury Suite Textures - 2K - 0.1

About: A retexture of the Luxury Suite. Brand new textures for all surfaces except furniture and clutter

Markarth HD

• Author: luxor8071
• Version: 1.2

MAIN FILE: Markarth HD

About: Complete HD Texture Overhaul of Markarth.

Rudy HQ - Nordic Ruins SE

• Author: Rudy102
• Version: 1.02

MAIN FILE: Rudy HQ - Nordic Ruins SE version

About: HQ texture overhaul of Nordic Ruins, with some UV tweaks, plus a new meshes and textures for a candles :)

Raven Rock HD

• Author: luxor8071
• Version: 1

MAIN FILE: Raven Rock HD

About: A complete 2k HD Overhaul of Raven Rock.

Haladoon's Retexture Project

• Author: Haladoon
• Version: 1.2

MAIN FILE: ALL IN ONE 2k Haladoon's Retexture Project.

About: I've decided to compile my latest retextures in this one mod so it's easier for everyone. So far, this includes: Puzzle Doors, some ruins clutter, Puzzle Pillars, Word Walls, Standing Stones and Murals. I will split several downloadable files, to reduce size and allow you to chose.

Riften HD

• Author: luxor8071
• Version: 1

MAIN FILE: Riften HD

About: HD Texture Overhaul of Riften.

Skyrim Textures Redone - SkyHaven

• Author: Gorgulla
• Version: 1

MAIN FILE: STR - SkyHaven 2K

About: Retextures Skyhaven to 4K or 2K with handmade and improved textures. 

Arri's Snow Elf Ruins Retexture Special Edition

• Author: arrioch
• Version: 1.1

MAIN FILE: SSE 2K Textures

About: 2K high quality retexture of Snow Elf architecture, introduced in Dawnguard DLC.

Solitude HD

• Author: luxor8071
• Version: 1

MAIN FILE: Solitude HD

About: HD texture overhaul of Solitude.

Soul Cairn HD

• Author: LoD7995
• Version: 4.4

MAIN FILE: Soul Cairn HD 2K

About: Visual overhaul of the Soul Cairn.

Sovngarde HD

• Author: LoD7995
• Version: 3

MAIN FILE: Sovngarde HD 2K

About: A retexture of Sovngarde.

Tel Mithryn Enhanced

• Author: cunny1975
• Version: 1.1

MAIN FILE: Tel Mithryn Enhanced
OPTIONAL FILE: 2K Mushroom Tree Retexture

About: Retextures Tel Mithryn exterior and interior plus some UV tweaks to make textures look better on certain meshes.

Whiterun HD

• Author: luxor8071
• Version: 1

MAIN FILE: Whiterun HD
OPTIONAL FILE: Whiterun HD alternative street textures granite stones
OPTIONAL FILE: Whiterun HD Red Roofs

About: a lore friendly HD texture overhaul of Whiterun.

Windhelm HD

• Author: luxor8071
• Version: 1.2

MAIN FILE: Windhelm HD

About: Complete lore friendly HD Texture Overhaul of Windhelm.

STEP 8: ENVIRONMENT

Part E: Extended Environment

Dawnguard Landscape Overhaul HD

• Author: luxor8071
• Version: 1.1
• CORE

MAIN FILE: Dawnguard Landscape Overhaul HD

About: HD texture replacer for Dawnguard's landscape.

Solstheim Landscape Overhaul HD

• Author: luxor8071
• Version: 1
• CORE

MAIN FILE: Solstheim Landscape Overhaul HD

About: HD texture replacer for the solstheim landscape.

EEKs Renthal Flora Collection

• Author: Renthal311-Fading Signal-Discovery01-EvilEyedKyo - LucidAp - Mindflux
• Version: 1.2

MAIN FILE: EEKs Renthal Flora Collection v1
OPTIONAL FILE: EEKS Renthal Flora Collection Update v1 - v1.2

About: This is a collection of Renthal311s plant textures, it also includes Fadingsignals Deathbell textures, Discovery01s Reach Fern texture and Glowing mushrooms from LucidAPs HPP. Around 70 plant meshes/textures and their billboards in the main download. There are also some new Aspen tree textures with billboards in the optional downloads.

Install: Select [Merge] for all files.

RUDL - Removing Unpleasant Details from Logs

• Author: Lurihaut
• Version: 1.1.b

MAIN FILE: RUDL - Removing Ugly Details from Logs

About: Remove low-poly/low-res details from logs.

White Water HD

• Author: luxor8071
• Version: 1

MAIN FILE: White Water HD

About: HD texture replacer for the white water effects.

Water HD

• Author: luxor8071
• Version: 1.1

MAIN FILE: Water HD

About: HD Texture Replacer for Realistic Water Two.

STEP 11: CHARACTERS

Part D: Extended Characters

WICO - Windsong Immersive Character Overhaul

• Author: Windsong
• Version: 0.9f
• CORE

MAIN FILE: WICO Special Edition - UNP 0.9f

About: Texture and facegen of all the characters overhaul, including all DLCs.

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FOMOD Instructions WICO - Windsong Immersive Character Overhaul

Options Options Options Options  Custom Next Custom Custom Core Files Core Files  Core files of WICO Patch Files Patch Files  USSEP Compatible Patch Option 01 Option 01  Additional Followers Option 02 Option 02 None Option 03 Option 03 None Option 04 Option 04 None Next Final Step Final Step Inform Inform  Thanks, guys. Install

Metalsabers Beautiful Ladies of Skyrim

• Author: Metalsaber
• Version: 2.1
• CORE

MAIN FILE: Metalsabers Beautiful Ladies of Skyrim (UNPB) 2.9a
OPTIONAL FILE: Metalsabers Beautiful Ladies of Skyrim USSEP CRF Patch

About: This is an NPC replacer of some of the characters not touched by a few of the popular npc replacer mods. The plan is to continue to add to this mod as I find ones not covered by Bijin series. As of 1.2, this is now standalone. It includes Body Meshes/Skins and Hair.

Metalsabers Beautiful Mages of Skyrim

• Author: Metalsaber
• Version: 2
• CORE

OPTIONAL FILE: Metalsabers Beautiful Mages of Skyrim USSEP

About: This mod overhauls 5 of the main female mages of the College of Winterhold. This is an attempt to make them a bit more attractive. I used ECE to create these NPCs.

Metalsabers Beautiful Orcs of Skyrim

• Author: Metalsaber
• Version: 1
• CORE

MAIN FILE: Metalsabers Beautiful Orcs of Skyrim

About: This mod is an overhaul of the Orcs of Skyrim. I didn't touch the ones from the Bijin mod series. This mod includes new facegen/facetint data. It includes hair as well. This mod will use YOUR skin textures. I've also updated a few of the characters outfits to non-hooded versions.

Metalsabers Beautiful Vampires of Skyrim

• Author: Metalsaber
• Version: 4
• CORE

MAIN FILE: Metalsabers Beautiful Vampires of Skyrim

About: This mod overhauls 4 of the main female vampires in the Dawnguard expansion found in Castle Volkihar. This is an attempt to make them a bit more attractive. These are based on a few of my ECE Presets.

Metalsabers Elegant Elves of Skyrim

• Author: Metalsaber
• Version: 1.1
• CORE

MAIN FILE: Metalsabers Elegant Elves of Skyrim

About: This mod is an overhaul of the Elves of Skyrim. I didn't touch the ones from the Bijin mod series. This mod includes new facegen/facetint data. It includes hair as well. This mod will use YOUR skin textures. I've also updated a few of the characters outfits to non-hooded versions.

Bijin NPCs SE

• Author: rxkx22
• Version: 1.2.1
• CORE

MAIN FILE: Bijin NPCs SE 1.2.1
OPTIONAL FILE: High-Res skin for UNP

About: This mod will change the appearance of Vex, Sapphire, Irileth, Rikke, Hulda, Lisette, Carlotta, Karliah, Tonilia, Adrianne, Maven, Ingun, Gerdur and Idgrod the younger.

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FOMOD Instructions Bijin NPCs

Options Options Options Options All IN ONE Next REST REST Adrianne Hairstyle Option Adrianne Hairstyle Option  Hi babe Next REST REST Rikke's face wrinkles option Rikke's face wrinkles option  Non wrinkles Next REST REST Hulda's face wrinkles option Hulda's face wrinkles option  Non wrinkles Next REST REST Maven face wrinkles option Maven face wrinkles option  No wrinkle Next Select Body Type Select Body Type Body Type Body Type  UNP Body Install

Bijin Wives SE

• Author: rxkx22
• Version: 1.1.2
• CORE

MAIN FILE: Bijin Wives SE 1.1.2
OPTIONAL FILE: High-resolution skin textures for UNP

About: This mod will change the appearance of marriable characters(Camilla, Ysolda, Sylgja, Temba, Taarie, Muiri, Senna, Grelka and Morwen).

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FOMOD Instructions Bijin Wives

Options Options Options Options All IN ONE Next REST REST Delphine face wrinkles option Delphine face wrinkles option  No wrinkles Next Select Body Type Select Body Type Body Type Body Type  UNP Body Install

Bijin Warmaidens SE

• Author: rxkx22
• Version: 3.1.3
• CORE

MAIN FILE: Bijin Warmaidens SE v3.1.3
OPTIONAL FILE: High-res skin textures for UNP

About: This Mod changes the appearances of Lydia, Jordis, Iona, Aela, Mjoll, Uthgerd, Ria, Frea, Rayya, Njada, Annekke, Adelaisa, Jenassa, Illia, Delphine, Ingjard, Aranea, Eola, Borgakh, Brelyna, Beleval and Ugor.

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FOMOD Instructions Bijin Warmaidens

Options Options Options Options All IN ONE Next Select Body Type Select Body Type Body Type Body Type  UNP Body Install

The Ordinary Women SSE

• Author: northtexan95
• Version: 3
• CORE

MAIN FILE: The Ordinary Women SSE 3.0 UNP
OPTIONAL FILE: The Ordinary Women SSE 3.0 USSEP

About: This mod changes the appearances of 60 female NPCs. .

Pandorable's NPCs

• Author: Pandorable
• Version: 1.3
• CORE

MAIN FILE: Pandorable's NPCs SE
OPTIONAL FILE: Pandorable's NPCs SE - USSEP

About: A visual overhaul of 80 female NPCs.

Pandorable's NPCs - Dawnguard

• Author: Pandorable
• Version: 1.2
• CORE

MAIN FILE: Pandorable's NPCs - Dawnguard SE - USSEP

About: Time to make Dawnguard NPCs less ugly.

Fresh Faces

• Author: Plooshy
• Version: 1.2
• CORE

MAIN FILE: Fresh Faces

About: A small NPC overhaul mod.

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FOMOD Instructions Fresh Faces

Hello! Hello! Readme Readme  Click Me! Next Let's get crackin' Let's get crackin' Plugin? Plugin?  USSEP Next Frankincense and Mer Frankincense and Mer Do you use EEO? Do you use EEO?  No Next Warpaint! Warpaint! Warpaint for Aela the Huntress? Warpaint for Aela the Huntress?  Yes Warpaint for Borgakh? Warpaint for Borgakh?  Yes Warpaint for Dravynea? Warpaint for Dravynea?  Yes Warpaint for Eola? Warpaint for Eola?  Yes Warpaint for Mjoll the Lioness? Warpaint for Mjoll the Lioness?  Yes Warpaint for Rayya? Warpaint for Rayya?  Yes Install

Seranaholic by rxkx22 - Ported to SSE by bchick3 and elrizzo

• Author: rxkx22
• Version: 1.82
• CORE

MAIN FILE: Seranaholic SSE 1.8.2
MAIN FILE: Valerica SSE v1.7.2
OPTIONAL FILE: Serana High-res skin texture for v1.8
OPTIONAL FILE: Valerica High-res skin texture option

About: This is a port of the original Skyrim mod to SSE with permission from the original author.

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FOMOD Instructions Seranaholic

Select Body Type Select Body Type Body Type Body Type UNP Body Next Select eye color and weight Select eye color and weight Eye color and Weight Eye color and Weight  [c] Red Eye + Default weight 20 Next Select hermakeup Select hermakeup Makeup Type Makeup Type  Human-style Install

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FOMOD Instructions Valerica

Select Body Type Select Body Type Body Type Body Type UNP Body Next Select eye color Select eye color Eye Color Eye Color  Red Eye Next REST REST Hair Color Hair Color  Black Next Face Wrinkles Option Face Wrinkles Option Face Wrinkles Option Face Wrinkles Option  Non-Wrinkles Install

Bijin Family - Salt and Wind Textures SE

• Author: Shiva182
• Version: 1.1

MAIN FILE: Bijin Family - Salt and Wind Textures SE

About: Rough hair re-texture for on all mods made by rxkx22

The Ordinary Women - Salt and Wind Textures SE

• Author: Shiva182
• Version: 1

MAIN FILE: The Ordinary Women - Salt and Wind Textures SE

About: Rough hair re-texture for on The Ordinary Women

Pandorable's NPCs SE - Salt and Wind Textures

• Author: Shiva182
• Version: 1.2

MAIN FILE: Pandorable's NPCs SE - Salt and Wind Textures

About: Adds Salt and Wind textures for Pandorable's NPCs

Pandorable's NPCs Dawnguard SE - Salt and Wind Textures

• Author: Shiva182
• Version: 1

MAIN FILE: Pandorable's NPCs Dawnguard SE - Salt and Wind Textures

About: Adds Salt and Wind textures for Pandorable's NPCs Dawnguard

Feminine Argonian Textures (Chameleon and Lizard)

• Author: MONSTERaider
• Version: 2

MAIN FILE: Feminine Argonian Textures (Chameleon and Lizard) UNP

About: This is a retexture for the Argonian female, it will make your Argonian looks more feminine.

Masculine Argonian Textures (Chameleon and Lizard)

• Author: MONSTERaider
• Version: 1

MAIN FILE: Chameleon and Lizard Vanilla v1.0 - 2K Res Pack

About: The Argonian male version of my previous mod, for the people who asked for this a lot! :D

Feminine Khajiit Textures (Grey Cat and Leopard)

• Author: MONSTERaider
• Version: 2

MAIN FILE: Feminine Khajiit Textures (Grey Cat and Leopard) UNP

About: This is a retexture for the Khajiit female, it will make your Khajiit looks more feminine.

Masculine Khajiit Textures (Grey Cat and Leopard)

• Author: MONSTERaider
• Version: 1

MAIN FILE: Grey Cat and Leopard Vanilla v1.0 - 2K Res Pack

About: The Khajiit male version of my previous mod, for the people who asked for this a lot! ;)

Seductive Lips HD SE Edition

• Author: EcthelionOtW
• Version: 1

MAIN FILE: Seductive Lips HD SE Edition

About: Skyrim Special Edition version of my popular lip mod. Enjoy! 

Underworld Awakening - Hybrid Vampire Eyes - SSE

• Author: Achintyagk
• Version: 1.4SSE

MAIN FILE: 2K Underworld Hybrid Eyes - Glow Version

About: My take on the Underworld Awakening Hybrid Eyes. 4K, 2K and 1K Resolutions. Glowing and Non-glowing versions available. Now optimized for SSE.

Argonian Improvements SSE - Horns

• Author: Nivea
• Version: 1

MAIN FILE: Argonian Improvements Horns SSE 2048 1 _0

About: This mod adds brand new horn and adornment textures for both male and females, they are 100% new textures along with brand new normals.

Better Teeth for Human Races SSE

• Author: xrayy
• Version: 3

MAIN FILE: better teeth textures only

About: a high res texture replacer for the race mouthhuman texture including vampires

HD Khajiit Mouth

• Author: Blackwolf24
• Version: 0.99

MAIN FILE: HD Khajiit Mouth and teeth

About: New HD Khajiit mouth and teeth for both sexes

A dentist for Orsimers - HD teeth retexture

• Author: redtox
• Version: ---

MAIN FILE: HD teeth for orcimers

About: HD retexture for orc's teeth

PAINTERLY - a High Res Vanilla Warpaint Retexture

• Author: gobbldygook
• Version: 1

MAIN FILE: Painterly_HighResVanillaWarpaint

About: Retextures the vanilla warpaint designs in a painterly style, 2k high res. Best when used with RaceMenu.

SSE Character Specular Lighting Fix

• Author: aers
• Version: 1

MAIN FILE: SSE Character Specular Lighting Fix - Patched Shader Loose File

About: Fixes the bug where all character lighting other than diffuse breaks unless you are facing due north in game.

STEP 13: COMBAT & MAGIC

Part D: Extended Combat & Magic

Alternate Summoning Visuals

• Author: TheGreyLight
• Version: 0
• CORE

MAIN FILE: Alternate Summoning Visuals ESP

About: This is a small mod which replaces the large purple ball effect that occurs when a creature is summoned, with an effect that looks a lot more subtle and arcane. There is a video int he description to see the effect in action.

The Elder Scrolls - Tomebound

• Author: Elyem
• Version: 1.2.2
• CORE

MAIN FILE: The Elder Scrolls - Tomebound

About: Expand your magical arsenal with spells, staves, scrolls and more straight from the Elder Scrolls lore!