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SkyRem Guide

Skyrim Roleplay Enhancement Modding Guide for Special Edition

Release Date: September 20, 2019
Current Version: 6.0.3
Created and maintained by DrPharmDawg

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SkyRem Guide Pages

==== Home Page
==== Section I <-----
==== Section II
==== Section III
==== Section IV
==== Final Steps
==== Changelog

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==== Trello: See guide development progress on Trello.

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Section I

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SETUP

Start Fresh

The SkyRem Guide assumes a freshly installed, never modified Skyrim Special Edition Version 1.5.97.

Always start with a clean setup when starting or restarting any guide. Sometimes this is the only way to ensure there are no remnants from a previous modding experience gone awry, or left overs that will result in issues later. Unintended changes can happen to your base game files, no matter what you do to keep them untouched. If ever in doubt, start from scratch by removing, re-downloading, and re-installing. While this is a hassle to say the least, the last action prior to Part C below is to create a Backup in anticipation of needing to start over. I strongly discourage skipping this task.

Make sure Steam is not in your Program Files directory. If it is, install it elsewhere. The ideal scenario is on a separate drive from your OS, preferably on a SSD drive. Having Steam installed in your Program Files can lead to issues during the modding process.

With a clean setup, create your INI files, turn off the Steam Overlay, and disable Automatic Updates in Steam as follows:

1. [Launch] Skyrim through Steam to complete setup of INI files, then [Exit] the Skyrim Launcher (but keep Steam open).
2. Click [Steam] and [Settings] in the tool bar.
3. Select the [In-Game] tab and uncheck the [Enable the Steam Overlay while in-game], and click [OK].
4. Navigate to your [Library], right-click [Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition] and select [Properties].
5. Navigate to the [Updates] tab, and under [Automatic Updates], change the drop-down to [Only update this game when I launch it].
6. [Exit] Steam.

For the purpose of this guide, the Creation Kit (CK) will be needed to properly port mods from Legendary Edition (LE) to Special Edition (SE). The CK can also be used to modify plugins and create new mods, though we will not be using it for these functions (out of scope of this guide). If you do not have the CK, or if you are starting with a fresh install:

1. Download and install==== Bethesda.net Launcher.
2. [Launch] Bethesda.net and click the [CK Icon] on the side bar.
3. [Launch] the CK - when asked to Extract scripts (or unpack), click [YES]. This may take a few minutes. When done, exit CK.
4. Navigate to the Skyrim Folder - you should see the CreationKit.exe now. Create a new text file and name it CreationKitCustom.ini.
5. Copy and paste the lines in the following box into this file, save, and exit.

[General]
bAllowMultipleMasterFiles=1
bAllowMultipleMasterLoads=1

[MESSAGES]
bBlockMessageBoxes=1

Until the Creation Kit Fixes mod is updated to the newest CK release, download and replace the CreationKit.exe with this one:==== Creation Kit EXE

Modding Tools

SSE CreationKit Fixes

• Download
• Author: Nukem
• Version: 3.1
• TOOL

MAIN FILE: CK64Fixes Release 3.1

Install: Manually download and extract the files into the Skyrim folder.

Currently, you have a Steam folder that contains Steam and Skyrim SE. In preparation for the next part, complete the following to finish your folder structure.

1. Navigate to the folder in which your Steam folder is located.
2. Create three new folders and name them Tools, Mod Organizer 2, and Backup.

You should have a folder (root) that looks something like this:

This PC > Game (E:)
  Backup
  Mod Organizer 2
  Steam
  Tools

Mod Organizer 2

• Author: Tannin-MO2 Team
• Version: 2.3.2
• TOOL

MAIN FILE: Mod Organizer 2 (Archive)

Install: Manually download and extract to the Mod Organizer 2 folder. Run MO2, selecting [Portable] when prompted. Choose [Skyrim Special Edition] and [Yes] to allowing MO2 to handle Nexus links.

Setup: Once in MO2, complete the following:
  1. Click the [Configure settings and workarounds] icon (last icon in tool bar; wrench + driver).
  2. Under [General], untick Check for updates.
  3. Under [Paths], change the Downloads if you want downloads going to a different drive/folder.
  4. Under [Workarounds], you can untick Display mods installed outside MO to remove the DLCs if you prefer (I do this as there is no reason to keep them in the left pane).
  5. Enter your login information under the [Nexus] and [Steam] tabs and click [OK]. Allow MO2 to restart if it asks.
  6. Click the [Configure Profiles] icon (ID Card).
  7. Click [Create] and name the new profile Vanilla.
  8. Create a second profile, naming it SkyRem, and exit the [Configure Profiles] function.
  9. Change the current [Profile] by selecting Vanilla in the adjacent drop-down box. You can now delete the Default profile.

Executables: As you setup the tools below, those with an Executable note need to be set up to run through MO2 (and utilize MO2s VFS).
  1. Click the [Configure the executables that can be started through Mod Organizer] icon (two gears).
  2. Click the [+] to add a new executable. Note: LOOT and Creation Kit should already be setup as executables.
  3. Enter the name of the tool in the [Title] field.
  4. Use the [...] to find the tool's executable file for the [Binary] field.
  5. Note any text that should be included in the [Arguments] field.
  6. Click [OK] to add and exit the window, or [Apply] to add and keep the window open to add more executables.

Merge Plugins Hide

• Author: deorder
• Version: ---
• TOOL

MAIN FILE: Merge Plugins Hide

Note: Merge Plugins is no longer needed since the guide no longer has Merging as a function, but if you do need to merge plugins this is a useful tool to have.

Download: Download by clicking the green button and selecting Download Zip.

Install: Copy all files except LICENSE and README.md into the Mod Organizer 2/plugins/data/deorder folder. The plugin will be added to the Tools (icon with puzzle pieces) menu.

LOOT

• Author: WrinklyRobot
• Version: 0.16.0
• TOOL

MAIN FILE: LOOT.Installer.exe

Install: Manually download and run the installer. Install to the Tools folder.

SSEEdit

• Author: ElminsterAU and the xEdit team
• Version: 4.0.3
• TOOL

MAIN FILE: SSEEdit

Install: Manually download and extract the file into the Tools folder under SSEEdit.

Automation Tools for TES5Edit

• Author: Mator
• Version: 1.5c
• TOOL

MAIN FILE: Automation Tools

Install: Manually download and extract to the Tools/SSEEdit/Edit Scripts folder.

MXPF - Mator's xEdit Patching Framework

• Author: Mator
• Version: 1.1.0
• TOOL

MAIN FILE: MXPF-a

Install: Manually download and extract the file into the SSEEdit folder in your Tools folder.

Wrye Bash

• Author: Wrye Bash Team
• Version: 307
• TOOL

MAIN FILE: Wrye Bash 307 - Standalone Executable

Install: Manually download and extract the file into the Tools folder under Wrye Bash.

Unofficial Mator Smash Updated

• Author: matortheeternal (Uploaded by chuckseven1)
• Version: 1.0.2-beta9
• TOOL
  UPDATE

MAIN FILE: Unofficial Mator Smash Updated Beta

Install: Manually download and extract the file into the Tools folder under Mator Smash.

Mator Smash Rules

• Author: alazymodder
• Version: .11
• TOOL

MAIN FILE: Mator Smash Rules

Install: Manually download and extract the files into the Tools/Mator Smash/settings/Skyrim folder (do not place the entire folder, but the files within the extracted folder).

Cathedral Assets Optimizer

• Author: G_k
• Version: 5.0.15
• TOOL

MAIN FILE: Cathedral Assets Optimizer

Install: Manually download and extract the file into the Tools folder under Asset Optimizer.

DLL Plugin Loader

• Author: meh321
• Version: 1
• TOOL

MAIN FILE: DLL Plugin Loader v1

Install: Follow the instructions on the Description page (How to install and How to check everything is working correctly) sections.

zEdit

• Author: matortheeternal
• Version: 0.6.5
• TOOL

MAIN FILE: zEdit_v0.6.5_-_Portable_x64.7z

Install: Manually download and extract the file into the Tools folder under zEdit.

Executable: Add zEdit as an executable to MO2.
       Binary = [zEdit.EXE]
       Argument = Leave Blank

Setup: Run zEdit through MO2, select zMerge in the drop-down box, and click [Start Session].
  - Click on the [Edit Settings] (gear) in the upper-right of the tool bar.
  - Click [Integration Settings] and set Mod manager to Mod Organizer 2, MO2 instance to Portable, and set the paths fields.
  - Click [Merge Settings] and set the output path to the MO2 [mods] folder. Leave the Integrations options unchecked.
  - Click [Archive Creation Settings] and enter 999999 in the Minimum files per archive field and make sure both advanced options are unchecked.
  - Click [OK] and exit zEdit.

Synthesis

• Author: Noggog
• Version: 0.13.2
• TOOL

MAIN FILE: Synthesis.exe

Install: Manually download and place the file into the Tools folder under Synthesis.

Executable: Add Synthesis as an executable to MO2.
    Binary = [Synthesis.exe]
    Argument = Leave Blank

Note: Run Synthesis through MO2 to initialize it and ensure you have the required files. Download and install any requirements using the links in the pop-ups (DotNet SDKs, etc.)

xLODGen

• Author: Sheson
• Version: beta 70
• TOOL

MAIN FILE: xLODGen
OPT FILE: SSE-Terrain-Tamriel.esm (Located further down the page under Recommended Optionals)

Install: Manually download and extract to the Tools folder under xLODGen.

Install: Install the optional file SSE-Terrain-Tamriel.ESM as a mod in MO2. You can do this by creating a folder in your MO's Mods folder named SSE-Terrain-Tamriel and moving the downloaded ESM file to this folder. Do not activate it at this time. It should only be active when using xLODGen to generate LODs.

Executable: Add xLODGen as an executable to MO2.
       Binary = [xLODGenx64.EXE]
       Argument = [-sse -o"X:\Mod Organizer\Mods\xLODGen Output"]

Executable: Add xLODGen Occlusion as an executable to MO2.
       Binary = [xLODGenx64.EXE]
       Argument = [-sse -o"X:\Mod Organizer\Mods\xLODGen Occlusion Output"]

Dynamic Distant Objects LOD - DynDOLOD

• Author: Sheson
• Version: 2.88
• TOOL
  UPDATE

MAIN FILE: DynDOLOD

Install: Manually download and extract to the Tools folder under DynDOLOD.

Executable: Add TexGen as an executable to MO2.
       Binary = [TexGenx64.EXE]
       Argument = [-sse]

Executable: Add DynDOLOD as an executable to MO2.
       Binary = [DynDOLODx64.EXE]
       Argument = [-sse]

Skyrim Script Extender (SKSE)

• Author: Ian Patterson, Stephen Abel, Paul Connelly, and Brendan Borthwick (ianpatt, behippo, scruggsywuggsy the ferret, and purple lunchbox)
• Version: 2.0.19
• TOOL

MAIN FILE: Current SE build 2.0.19 (runtime 1.5.97)

Install: Extract the files and move the following to your Skyrim folder:
  skse64_1_5_97.dll
  skse64_loader.exe
  skse64_steam_loader.dll

Install: Return to the extracted files and Archive the Data folder. Install this as a new mod through MO2 (second icon in the menu bar). Name the mod SKSE Scripts.

ENB Series Binaries ==== 

• Author: Boris Vorontsov
• Version: 0.452
• TOOL
  UPDATE

MAIN FILE: v0.452

Install: In the WrapperVersion directory, copy the d3d11.DLL and d3dcompiler_46e.DLL files to the Skyrim folder.

Rudy ENB SE for Cathedral Weathers

• Author: Rudy102
• Version: 2.0
• TOOL

MAIN FILE: Rudy ENB SE for Cathedral Weather

Install: Manually download and extract the files into the Tools folder under Rudy ENB.

Setup: Navigate to the !Cathedral Weathers Version >> [Skyrim SE Folder] folder, and copy enbseries.ini, enblocal.ini, and the enbseries folder to the Skyrim folder.
       Navigate to the ADDONS >> !Lighting mods and Night Eye ENB Fix (use only one) >> Normal Game >> If you use Relighting Skyrim folder, and copy the enbseries folder to the Skyrim folder (allow to overwrite the previous files).

BethINI

• Author: DoubleYou
• Version: 3.5
• TOOL

MAIN FILE: BethINI Standalone Version

Install: Install in the Tools folder.

Setup: Do NOT run BethINI inside MO (do not setup an executable). MO should be completely closed before running BethINI. Under the first tab (Setup), make sure the correct profile is selected under INI Path. If not, select the one you want to work on and allow BethINI to reload before moving on to the steps below.

  1. Basic: Click [Default]. After the Default settings load, click [Medium]. After the Medium settings load, select BethINI Presets and check the Recommended Tweaks.
  2. Set the remaining tabs up as pictured below.

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  3. Select the [Custom] tab.
  4. Set [Interface] >> [fBookOpenTime] to 200.0000 and click [Save].
  5. Return to the Basic tab and click [Save and Exit].

With the base Skyrim.INI and SkyrimPrefs.INI set, find the SKSE Scripts in MO2's left pane, right-click, and select [Open in Explorer]. Create a new folder named [SKSE] and open it. Create a file and name it SKSE.INI. Copy and paste the following into the new file, save and close.

[Display]
iTintTextureResolution=2048

[General]
ClearInvalidRegistrations=1

Cleaning The Masters

The following procedure will clean your master files (or other files that require cleaning). This process will be used several times through the modding process. Typically, you will not need to back up anything, but for the purpose of keeping your Skyrim folder as clean (and vanilla) as possible, we will be doing this here.

1. Copy and paste to the desktop the Update.ESM, Dawnguard.ESM, Hearthfire.ESM, and Dragonborn.ESM files in the Skyrim/Data folder (this is temporary).
2. In MO, use the Executables drop-box to select [SSEEdit QuickAutoClean] and and click [Run].
3. Select ONLY the Update.ESM and click [Run].
4. Once you see the message Quick Clean mode finished, you can exit.
5. Restart [SSEEdit QuickAutoClean] and repeat for each of the remaining 3 ESMs above. Complete one at a time.

Complete cleaning of Dawnguard

1. Launch [SSEEdit] (not the QuickAutoClean) and load only Dawnguard.ESM.
2. Navigate in the left pane to: [Cell] >> [Block 5] >> [Sub-Block 3] >> [00016BCF].
3. Remove the [XEZN] record by clicking on it in the right pane and selecting [Remove].
4. Navigate in the left pane to: [Cell] >> [Block 2] >> [Sub-Block 1].
5. Right click [0001FA4C] in the left pane and [Remove] the entire record.
6. Navigate in the left pane to: [Cell] >> [Block 8] >> [Sub-Block 1].
7. Right click [0006C3B6] in the left pane and [Remove] the entire record.
8. Exit SSEEdit, saving Dawnguard.ESM.

Create a Cleaned Masters mod and move the Vanilla files back to the Data folder.

1. Navigate to the Data folder with the files you just cleaned. Select these 4 files and create an archive.
2. In MO2, click [Install a new mod from an archive] icon (second icon), and open the archive you just created. Name the mod Cleaned Masters.
3. Move the backup files back to your Data folder (overwrite), and delete the archive in the Data folder.

If you open MO2 now, you should see the SKSE Scripts and Cleaned Masters mods in the left pane.

Making A Backup

To prevent having to restart from scratch [again], this is a good time to create a complete backup of everything up to this point. If something goes wrong, this will be your restore point. Backup the entire /Steam/SteamApps/Common/Skyrim Special Edition/ folder, and place the archive in your Backup folder, naming it Skyrim Vanilla Backup. I also recommend doing the same for your Mod Organizer 2 folder and your Tools folder, resulting in 3 backup files in the Backup folder.

STEP 1: BASE

Part A: Base Mods

SKSE Scripts 

Note: Place the SKSE Scripts mod completed earlier here and [Activate] it.

.NET Script Framework

• By: meh321
• Version: 14

MAIN FILE: NetScriptFramework SkyrimSE v14

SSE Engine Fixes (skse64 plugin)

• By: aers - Nukem - Ryan
• Version: 5.6.0
• CUSTOM

MAIN FILE: (Part 1) Engine Fixes
MAIN FILE: (Part 2) Engine Fixes - skse64 Preloader and TBB Lib

Note: Install Part 1 as any other mod. Extract Part 2 to your Skyrim folder.

Bug Fixes SSE

• By: meh321
• Version: 2

MAIN FILE: Bug Fixes SSE

Cleaned Masters 

Note: Place the Cleaned Masters mod completed earlier here and [Activate] it.

Unofficial High Definition Audio Project

• By: sharrken
• Version: 1.0

MAIN FILE: Music HQ
MAIN FILE: Voices EN - Part 1
MAIN FILE: Voices EN - Part 2

Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch

• By: Unofficial Patch Project Team
• Version: 4.2.4b
• CORE

MAIN FILE: Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch

Cleaned Skyrim SE Textures

• By: kartoffel
• Version: 1.2

MAIN FILE: Kart_CSSET_Overwrite

Alternate Start - Live Another Life

• By: Arthmoor
• Version: 4.1.4
• CORE

MAIN FILE: Alternate Start - Live Another Life

Cutting Room Floor

• By: Arthmoor
• Version: 3.1.9
• CORE

MAIN FILE: Cutting Room Floor

Legacy of the Dragonborn SSE

• By: icecreamassassin
• Version: 5.4.5
• CORE

MAIN FILE: Legacy of the Dragonborn

Part B: SKSE Plugins

Address Library for SKSE Plugins

• By: meh321
• Version: 2

OPT FILE: Database for 1.5.97.0

Alternate Conversation Camera

• By: NasiGorengCumi
• Version: 2.4.4
• CUSTOM

MAIN FILE: Alternate Conversation Camera

Better Combat Escape - SSE

• By: Maxsu
• Version: v0.83
• NEW

MAIN FILE: Better Combat Escape - SSE V0.83

Better Jumping SE

• By: meh321 and z65536
• Version: 1.7.1
• CUSTOM

MAIN FILE: Better Jumping SE

ConsoleUtilSSE

• By: Ryan
• Version: 1.2.0

MAIN FILE: ConsoleUtilSSE

SSE Display Tweaks

• By: SlavicPotato
• Version: 0.4.7
• CUSTOM

MAIN FILE: SSE Display Tweaks

ENB Helper SE

• By: aers
• Version: 1.5

MAIN FILE: ENB Helper SE 1.5 for SSE 1.5.97

Encounter Zones Unlocked SE

• By: underthesky and z65536
• Version: 1.4

MAIN FILE: Encounter Zones Unlocked SE

Experience

• By: zax
• Version: 1.2.0
• CUSTOM

MAIN FILE: Experience

FileAccess Interface For Skyrim SE Scripts - FISSES

• By: TerenceYao
• Version: 1.3.7

MAIN FILE: FileAccess Interface for Skyrim SE Scripts - FISSES

SSE FPS Stabilizer

• By: Shizof
• Version: 1.1.2

MAIN FILE: SSE FPS Stabilizer - MAIN FILE

Fuz Ro D-Oh - Silent Voice

• By: shadeMe
• Version: 1.7

MAIN FILE: Fuz Ro D'oh

SSE Gameplay Tweaks

• By: meh321
• Version: 5
• CUSTOM
  NEW

OPT FILE: GameplayTweaks v5

I'm Walkin' Here

• By: Ryan
• Version: 1.5.0

MAIN FILE: I'm Walkin' Here

Inventory Functions SE

• By: Quad2Core
• Version: 0.07.00

MAIN FILE: Inventory Functions SE

Item Durability

• By: meh321
• Version: 3
• CUSTOM

MAIN FILE: Item Durability v3

More Informative Console

• By: Linthar
• Version: 0.34

MAIN FILE: More Informative Console for SKSE

Mum’s the Word

• By: Ryan
• Version: 1.2.1
• CUSTOM

MAIN FILE: Mum’s the Word

No Grass In Objects

• By: meh321
• Version: 6

MAIN FILE: Grass Control v6

NPC AI Process Position Fix - SSE

• By: Maxsu
• Version: 4.03

MAIN FILE: NPC AI Process Pos Fix-SSE-V4.03

PapyrusUtil SE - Modders Scripting Utility Functions

• By: exiledviper meh321
• Version: 3.9

MAIN FILE: PapyrusUtil SE - Scripting Utility Functions

Skyrim Skill Uncapper

• By: Kassent
• Version: V1.1.0

MAIN FILE: Skyrim Skill Uncapper

Note: Change the path for SkyrimUncapper.dll to Data\DLLPlugins\ (default is Data\SKSE\Plugins). You may need to create the DLLPlugins folder.

Spell Perk Item Distributor

• By: powerofthree
• Version: 4.1

MAIN FILE: Spell Perk Item Distributor - 4.1

Stagger Direction Fix - SSE

• By: Maxsu
• Version: v0.96
• NEW

MAIN FILE: Stagger Direction Fix-SSE V0.96

Stay At The System Page - Updated

• By: Ryan - iammitochondrion
• Version: 1.5.0

MAIN FILE: StayAtSystemPageSE

To Your Face SE And VR

• By: underthesky and xILARTH
• Version: 1.0h

MAIN FILE: To Your Face SE

Uninterrupted Ethereal Form

• By: meh321
• Version: 2

MAIN FILE: Uninterrupted Ethereal Form v2

Uninterrupted Invisibility

• By: meh321
• Version: 2

MAIN FILE: Uninterrupted Invisibility v2

STEP 1 CHECK 

REMINDER: Double check that all tagged mods have been appropriately extracted (

BSA

), optimized (

CAO

), ESLified (

ESL

), compacted and ESLified (

COMPACT

), ported (

PORT

), and/or cleaned (

CLEAN

).

VERIFY: Ensure your counts are as follows (if following the guide 100%).
- Mods: 39
- Plugins: 16 (ESMs = 8, ESPs = 2, ESMs + ESPs = 10, ESLs = 6)

LOOT: Run LOOT to sort your plugins and test your game.

STEP 2: INTERFACE

Part A: Interface

SkyUI

• By: SkyUI Team
• Version: 5.2SE

MAIN FILE: SkyUI_5_2_SE

Fix Note icon for SkyUI (SKSE64 plugin)

• By: 0xC0000005
• Version: 1.2.1

MAIN FILE: FixNotesForSkyUI SKSE64 2.0.17

Atlas Map Markers SE - Updated with MCM

• By: Kronixx and kryptopyr
• Version: 2.0

MAIN FILE: Atlas Map Markers

Better Container Controls for SkyUI

• By: CDCooley
• Version: 3.0

OPT FILE: BCC-SkyUI-ESL-v30

Better Dialogue Controls

• By: ecirbaf
• Version: 1.2

MAIN FILE: Better Dialogue Controls

Delphine's Map Reveals Dragon Mounds

• Author: AndrealphusVIII
• Version: 1.0

MAIN FILE: Delphine's Map Reveals Dragon Mounds SE v1.0

Delphine's Map Reveals Dragon Mounds - Atlas Map Markers SE Patch

• By: AndrealphusVIII and Galgana
• Version: 1.01

MAIN FILE: AMM DM Patch - kryptopyr

Dear Diary - Paper SkyUI Menus Replacer SE

• By: uranreactor
• Version: 3.0
• CUSTOM

MAIN FILE: Dear Diary

WARNING

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FOMOD Instructions Dear Diary

Welcome Welcome Note about config file Note about config file  Next Next Journal, Stats, System Menu Journal, Stats, System Menu Install Journal, Stats, System Menu? Install Journal, Stats, System Menu?  Yes Next Mod Configuration Menu Mod Configuration Menu Install Mod Configuration Menu? Install Mod Configuration Menu?  Yes Next Map Menu Map Menu Install Map Menu? Install Map Menu?  Yes Install Biege Map Markers Replacer? Install Biege Map Markers Replacer?  No Next Inventory, Magic, Crafting etc Menu Inventory, Magic, Crafting etc Menu Install Inventory etc replacer? Install Inventory etc replacer?  Yes Install MoreHUD I.E. replacer? Install MoreHUD I.E. replacer?  Yes Next Favorites Menu Favorites Menu Install Favorites Menu? Install Favorites Menu?  Yes, extended version Next Book Menu Book Menu Install Book Menu? Install Book Menu?  Yes Next Lockpicking Menu Lockpicking Menu Install Lockpicking Menu? Install Lockpicking Menu?  Yes Next Perks menu - aspect ratio Perks menu - aspect ratio What's your monitor aspect ratio? What's your monitor aspect ratio?  16x9 (normal) Next Perks Menu (16x9) Perks Menu (16x9) Install Player Stats (Perks) Menu replacer? Install Player Stats (Perks) Menu replacer?  Yes, Extended UI and Experience Next Levelup Menu Levelup Menu Install Levelup Menu replacer? Install Levelup Menu replacer?  Yes Next Sleep-Wait Menu Sleep-Wait Menu Install Sleep-Wait Menu replacer? Install Sleep-Wait Menu replacer?  Yes Next Messageboxes Messageboxes Install Messageboxes Replacer? Install Messageboxes Replacer?  Yes Next Tutorials Menu Tutorials Menu Install Tutorials Menu replacer? Install Tutorials Menu replacer?  Yes Next Training Menu Training Menu Install Training Menu replacer? Install Training Menu replacer?  Yes Next Tab Menu Tab Menu Install Tab Menu replacer? Install Tab Menu replacer?  Yes Next Loading Menu Loading Menu Install Loading Menu replacer? Install Loading Menu replacer?  No Next Start Menu Start Menu Install Main Menu frames replacer? Install Main Menu frames replacer?  Yes, cleaned version Install Main Menu background replacer? Install Main Menu background replacer?  Yes Next Cursors Cursors Replace the cursor? Replace the cursor?  Dark red quill (smaller) Next Font Font Replace the main font? Replace the main font?  No Next Miscellaneous Miscellaneous Console Improvements Console Improvements  60 FPS More Informative Console Button Arts Button Arts  Install Button Arts Replacer (RECOMMENDED) Loading Spinner Removal Loading Spinner Removal  Yes Next Finish Installation Finish Installation Thank you! Thank you!  Don't forget to check config.txt Install

Extended UI

• By: MrJack
• Version: 1.2d
• BSA
  PORT

MAIN FILE: Extended UI

Note: Hide interface/console.swf and interface/statsmenu.swf.

Go On Ahead

• Author: NorthHare
• Version: 1.0
• COMPACT

MAIN FILE: Go On Ahead

Just Do It - An inventory-free way to use items

• Author: not Shia
• Version: 1.3

MAIN FILE: Just Do It

No More Laser-Printed Book

• By: Fhaarkas
• Version: 1.0

MAIN FILE: No More Laser-Printed Book

Notification Overhaul SE - First (1st) Person Messages

• By: Supertron
• Version: 2.0

MAIN FILE: Notification Overhaul SE v2.0

Quest Markers Restored

• Author: thetrader
• Version: 1.2.0

MAIN FILE: Quest Markers Restored

Racemenu

• By: Expired
• Version: 0.4.16

MAIN FILE: RaceMenu Special Edition v0-4-16

Note: Hide RaceMenuPlugin.esp.

SkyHUD

• By: Fhaarkas
• Version: 0.90.1B
• CUSTOM
  ESL

MAIN FILE: SkyHUD v090B v4
UPDATE FILE: Patch - SkyHUD v090B

WARNING

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FOMOD Instructions SkyHUD

Check Check What's New What's New  Proceed Next Install Install Please select installation type Please select installation type  ESP Package Next Example Presets Example Presets Choose a preset Choose a preset  SkyHUD Oblivion Next Miscellaneous Miscellaneous Optional Optional  Install iHUD compatibility patch Install

A Matter of Time - A HUD clock widget

• By: SkyAmigo
• Version: 3.0alpha4
• COMPACT

MAIN FILE: AMatterOfTime

moreHUD SE

• By: Ahzaab
• Version: 4.0.0.5Beta
• UPDATE

MAIN FILE: moreHUD SE Light Master

moreHUD Inventory Edition

• By: Ahzaab
• Version: 1.0.18

MAIN FILE: moreHUD Inventory Edition Loose Version

Note: Hide the /Interface/exported/moreHUDIE folder.

Paper HUD

• By: rob18
• Version: 4.0
• CUSTOM

MAIN FILE: Paper HUD V4

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FOMOD Instructions Paper HUD

SkyHUD or LIH SkyHUD or LIH Which do you use? Which do you use?  SkyHUD Next Preset Preset Preset Preset  Small Notepad Next moreHUD moreHUD MoreHUD Compatibility MoreHUD Compatibility  Yes Next Addons Addons QuickLoot Retexture QuickLoot Retexture  None WheelMenu WheelMenu  None Frostfall Frostfall  Yes Wearable Lanterns Wearable Lanterns Select Nothing Next Thanks Thanks Enjoy Enjoy  Note Install

Sovngarde - Mist's Font Replacer

• By: Mist
• Version: 8.9

MAIN FILE: Sovngarde - Mist's Font Replacer Bold

UIExtensions

• By: Expired
• Version: 1.2.0
• BSA

MAIN FILE: UIExtensions v1-2-0

Note: Hide interface/messagebox.swf.

Undiscovered Means Unknown - Map Markers

• By: Brin_aSair
• Version: 2.10

MAIN FILE: Undiscovered Means Unknown - Compass and Map Markers

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FOMOD Instructions Undiscovered Means Unknown

Primary Mod Considerations Primary Mod Considerations Which do you wish to install? Which do you wish to install?  Both the Compass and the Map Player's location to be marked on the map? Player's location to be marked on the map?  Yes Next Primary Installation Considerations Primary Installation Considerations Have you installed SkyUI? Have you installed SkyUI?  Yes Have you installed a HUD-altering mod? Have you installed a HUD-altering mod?  SkyHUD Next Colored Map Markers Colored Map Markers Which colored map marker mod have you installed? Which colored map marker mod have you installed?  Default - Skyrim SE Next Final Options Final Options Do you wish for enemies to be visible in compass? Do you wish for enemies to be visible in compass?  Yes Next Final Step - UMU Variants Final Step - UMU Variants What icon do you wish to use for undiscovered locations? What icon do you wish to use for undiscovered locations?  An Empty Rhombus Next Installation Installation Install Install  Install Install

Viewable Faction Ranks

• By: Reath
• Version: 1.1.9

MAIN FILE: Viewable Faction Ranks ESL

SkyUI The Adventurer Theme Mod SE

• Author: ElSopa
• Version: 1.0

Note: Hide Interface/SkyUI/bottombar.swf.

MAIN FILE: SkyUI The Adventurer Theme Mod SE

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FOMOD Instructions Adventurer Theme

Step1 Step1 STRONGLY RECOMMENDED STRONGLY RECOMMENDED  Inventory Icons Main Menu Main Menu Select Nothing Next Step2 Step2 Lists Lists  Category Icons Favorites Menu Favorites Menu  None Skills Menu Skills Menu  Background Replacer  Background Replacer Dawnguard Next Step3 Step3 Map Map  None Map Markers Map Markers Select Nothing HUD and Compass HUD and Compass  None Next Step4 Step4 Bottombars Bottombars  Bottombar Frostfall Widescreen Bookmenu Bookmenu  None Lockpicking Lockpicking  None Next Step5 Step5 Tween Menu Tween Menu Select Nothing Item Card Item Card  None Message Boxes Message Boxes Select Nothing Cursors Cursors  None Install

Immersive HUD - iHUD Special Edition

• By: Gopher
• Version: 0.2beta
• COMPACT

MAIN FILE: Immersive HUD - iHUD

Wood and Paper - SkyUI - Dear Diary Skin

• By: uranreactor
• Version: 1.0

MAIN FILE: Wood and Paper - A Dear Diary Skin

SkyRem Guide Custom Settings

• By: DrPharmDawg
• Version: 6.0.0

MAIN FILE: SkyRem Custom Settings

STEP 2 CHECK 

REMINDER: Double check that all tagged mods have been appropriately extracted (

BSA

), optimized (

CAO

), ESLified (

ESL

), compacted and ESLified (

COMPACT

), ported (

PORT

), and/or cleaned (

CLEAN

).

VERIFY: Ensure your counts are as follows (if following the guide 100%).
- Mods: 67
- Plugins: 33 (ESMs = 8, ESPs = 7, ESMs + ESPs = 15, ESLs = 18)

LOOT: Run LOOT to sort your plugins and test your game.

STEP 3: FIXES

Part A: Fixes

Weapons Armor Clothing and Clutter Fixes

• By: kryptopyr
• Version: 2.1
• CORE

MAIN FILE: Weapons Armor Clothing and Clutter Fixes

Note: Hide WACCF_BashedPatchLvlListFix.esp.

Armor and Clothing Extension

• By: kryptopyr and Gamwich
• Version: 1.0
• CORE

MAIN FILE: Armor and Clothing Extension

Fixes for Armor and Clothing Extension

• Author: Tronizen
• Version: 4.0
• NEW

MAIN FILE: Fixes for Armor and Clothing Extension

Armor and Clothing Extension (WACCF) - MCM Menu Fix

• By: Laptoprocker
• Version: 1.0

MAIN FILE: WACCF_MCM_Fix

Assorted mesh fixes

• By: wankingSkeever
• Version: 0.13
• UPDATE

MAIN FILE: Assorted mesh fixes

Bad Service - Tavern Servers Leave You Alone

• Author: Rooker
• Version: 1.0
• PORT
  ESL

MAIN FILE: Bad Service Main

Bard Instrumentals Mostly - Sing Rarely

• Author: BanjoBunny
• Version: 1.0

MAIN FILE: Bard Instrumentals Mostly - Sing Rarely

BlockSteal Papyrus

• By: shumkar
• Version: 1.2

MAIN FILE: BlockSteal Papyrus STANDARD ESP FE

Bugfix Compilation

• Author: LoD
• Version: 1.0.5
• COMPACT

MAIN FILE: Bugfix Compilation

Complete Crafting Overhaul Remastered

• By: kryptopyr
• Version: 2.2
• CORE

MAIN FILE: Complete Crafting Overhaul Remastered
UPDATE FILE: CCOR PRUFEI Chest CTD Hotfix

Cutting Room Floor – Lighting Overhaul SE

• By: SkyrimFantom
• Version: 1.2
• COMPACT

MAIN FILE: Cutting Room Floor – Lighting Overhaul

Disarming Traps Is Dangerous

• By: Skepmanmods
• Version: 1.0

MAIN FILE: Disarming Traps Is Dangerous ESL Version

Fixed Beggar Clothing Meshes

• By: Phantom
• Version: 2.0

MAIN FILE: Fixed Beggar Clothing Meshes

Fixed Dragon Stalking Fix

• By: tarlazo
• Version: 2.0.0
• NEW

MAIN FILE: Fixed Dragon Stalking Fix

Gildergreen Regrown

• By: Arthmoor
• Version: 2.0.1

MAIN FILE: Gildergreen Regrown

Grind stuff

• By: Axhoff
• Version: 1.0alpha
• COMPACT

MAIN FILE: Grind Stuff SE Edition v1.0a

Harvestable Hanging Taproots

• By: Axhoff
• Version: 1.0
• COMPACT

MAIN FILE: Harvestable Hanging Taproot

Harvestable Mammoth Skulls Replacement ESP compatible with JK Skyrim

• By: Woodtortiose Skinwalker21 chase
• Version: 12345.0
• COMPACT

MAIN FILE: HarvestableMammothSkulls.esp JK's Skyrim compatible

HearthFires Display Case Fix SE

• By: RealPuPpEt
• Version: 1.0
• COMPACT

MAIN FILE: HearthFires Display Case Fix SE

Hearthfires Houses Building Fix

• By: Ice885
• Version: 0.1

MAIN FILE: Hearthfires Houses Building Fix

PTC's Hearthfire Mods

• By: PatchesTheClown
• Version: 1.0
• COMPACT

MAIN FILE: Better Apiaries
MAIN FILE: Functional Butter Churns
MAIN FILE: Hearthfire Cellar Entrances

Note: Compact and ESL all three plugins.

Horns Are Forever (Persistent Argonian Horns)

• By: Chilean Wolf
• Version: 1.1
• BSA

MAIN FILE: Horns Are Forever SE

Note: Hide HornsAreForever.ESP.

Improved Traps

• By: kryptopyr and Wiseman303
• Version: 2.4
• ESL

MAIN FILE: Improved Traps (Dangerous Edition)

Improved Hearthfire Lighting SE

• By: Scrabbulor
• Version: 1.2.1
• COMPACT

MAIN FILE: Improved Hearthfire Lighting SE

Incognito

• By: Arthmoor
• Version: 1.0

MAIN FILE: Incognito

WiZkiD Lootable Firewood Piles SSEEdit script

• By: WiZkiD
• Version: 1.0

MAIN FILE: WiZkiD Lootable FireWood Piles
MAIN FILE: WiZkiD Lootable FireWood Piles SSEEdit Script

Note: Unzip the second MAIN FILE SSEEdit Script file into the Tools/SSE Edit/Edit Scripts folder.

No More Crunchy Death Sounds SSE

• By: Rjinthematrix
• Version: 1.0
• ESL

MAIN FILE: No Crunch Death Sounds SSE

No More Swirl Effects From Absorb

• Author: Ashen
• Version: 1.0

MAIN FILE: No More Swirl Effects from Absorb - nif

No Silly Physics Damage - Carts Pots Bones etc

• Author: Corsafire
• Version: 2

MAIN FILE: No Silly Physics Damage (esl)

No Spinning Death Animation

• By: dDefinder
• Version: 1.31
• ESL

MAIN FILE: No Spinning Death Animation MERGED

QUARK - Qwinn's Ultimate Amulet Restoration Kit

• Author: Qwinn
• Version: 1.3.1

MAIN FILE: QUARK - Amulet Restoration Kit v1_3_1

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FOMOD Instructions QUARK - Qwinn's Ultimate Amulet Restoration Kit

Choose type of plugins to install Choose type of plugins to install Plugin Options Plugin Options  ESPFE plugins Next Normal ESP USSEP and WACCF compatible installation Normal ESP USSEP and WACCF compatible installation Plugin Options Plugin Options  AmuletsShowOnEverything.esp Install

Quest Conflict Fixes

• By: SkyLover264
• Version: 1.1.1

MAIN FILE: Quest Conflict Fixes

Random Encounter Tweaks

• By: AndrealphusVIII
• Version: 1.1
• ESL

MAIN FILE: Random Encounter Tweaks

Run For Your Lives

• By: Arthmoor
• Version: 4.0.3

MAIN FILE: Run For Your Lives

Skyrim Project Optimization SE

• By: rgabriel15
• Version: 1.4

MAIN FILE: Skyrim SE - Project Optimization - ESL VERSION

Sound Hammering Sounds

• By: sialivi
• Version: 1.0

MAIN FILE: Sound Hammering Sounds

Thunderchild - Epic Shouts and Immersion

• By: Enai Siaion
• Version: 4.11SSE
• CORE

MAIN FILE: Thunderchild v411

Thunderchild Upscaled Textures

• By: kartoffel
• Version: 1

MAIN FILE: TUT_4x

Time Passes

• By: IronDusk33
• Version: 2.0
• COMPACT

MAIN FILE: Time Passes SSE

Timing is Everything SE

• By: kryptopyr
• Version: 2.2
• CORE
  COMPACT

MAIN FILE: Timing is Everything SE - FISS version

Trade and Barter

• By: kryptopyr
• Version: 2.0

MAIN FILE: Trade and Barter SE

STEP 3 CHECK 

REMINDER: Double check that all tagged mods have been appropriately extracted (

BSA

), optimized (

CAO

), ESLified (

ESL

), compacted and ESLified (

COMPACT

), ported (

PORT

), and/or cleaned (

CLEAN

).

VERIFY: Ensure your counts are as follows (if following the guide 100%).
- Mods: 108
- Plugins: 67 (ESMs = 8, ESPs = 16, ESMs + ESPs = 24, ESLs = 43)

LOOT: Run LOOT to sort your plugins and test your game.

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