User:DrPharmDawg/SkyRem Guide Section2

SkyRem Guide

Skyrim Roleplay Enhancement Modding Guide for Special Edition

Release Date: September 20, 2019
Current Version: 6.3.0
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

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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 Step 1 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

Before beginning installation of the tools and mods, setup a folder structure to keep things organized. Currently, you have a Steam folder that contains Steam and Skyrim SE. In the same folder in which Steam is located, create three more folders:

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

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

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

Modding Tools

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SSE CreationKit Fixes

• Download: Nexus
• Author: Nukem
• Version: 3.2
• TOOL

MAIN FILE: CK64Fixes Release 3.2

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

Mod Organizer 2

• Download: Nexus
• Author: Tannin-MO2 Team
• Version: 2.4.2
• TOOL
  UPDATE

MAIN FILE: Mod Organizer 2

Install: Manually download and run the executable, installing to the Mod Organizer folder. Run MO2, selecting [Portable] and [Skyrim Special Edition] when prompted.

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 [Mod List], 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).
       4. Under [Paths], change the Downloads if you want downloads going to a different drive/folder.
       5. Under [Nexus], click the Associate with "Download with manager" links button, and update your Nexus Connection info if needed.
       6. Under [Workarounds], update your Steam info if needed.
       7. Click the [Configure Profiles] icon (ID Card).
       8. [Create] two new profiles naming them Vanilla and SkyRem. Exit the [Configure Profiles] function.
       9. Change the current [Profile] by selecting Vanilla in the drop-down box (next to [Profile]. [Remove] 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 if already installed.
       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

• Download: GitHub
• Author: deorder
• Version: ---
• TOOL

MAIN FILE: Merge Plugins Hide

Note: No longer a requirement but a useful tool for Merging Plugins.

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

Install: Extract the file into the Mod Organizer/plugins/data folder. The option will be added to the [Tools] >> [Tools Plugins] menu.

LOOT

• Download: GitHub
• Author: WrinklyRobot
• Version: 0.16.1
• TOOL
  UPDATE

MAIN FILE: LOOT.Installer.exe

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

SSEEdit

• Download: GitHub
• 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.

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

Executable: Add SSEEdit QuickAutoClean as an executable to MO2.
       Binary = [SSEEditQuackAutoClean.EXE]
       Argument = [-dontcache]

Automation Tools for TES5Edit

• Download: Nexus
• 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

• Download: Nexus
• Author: Mator
• Version: 1.1.0
• TOOL

MAIN FILE: MXPF-a

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

Wrye Bash

• Download: Nexus
• Author: Wrye Bash Team
• Version: 309.1
• TOOL
  UPDATE

MAIN FILE: Wrye Bash 309.1 - Standalone Executable

Note: No longer a requirement but a useful tool for Bash Patches.

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

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

Unofficial Mator Smash Updated

• Download: Nexus
• Author: matortheeternal (Uploaded by chuckseven1)
• Version: 1.2-beta9
• TOOL

MAIN FILE: Unofficial Mator Smash Updated Beta

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

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

Mator Smash Rules

• Download: Nexus
• 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 (not place the folder, but the files within the extracted folder).

Cathedral Assets Optimizer

• Download: Nexus
• Author: G_k
• Version: 5.2.0
• TOOL
  UPDATE

MAIN FILE: Cathedral Assets Optimizer 64

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

DLL Plugin Loader

• Download: Nexus
• 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

• Download: GitHub
• Author: matortheeternal
• Version: 0.6.5
• TOOL

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

Note: No longer a requirement but a useful tool for Merging Plugins and Patching.

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

Synthesis

• Download: GitHub
• Author: Noggog
• Version: 0.19.1
• TOOL
  UPDATE

MAIN FILE: Synthesis.zip

Note: After installing, run Synthesis through MO2 to ensure you have the required files. Download and install as required using the provided links in the pop-ups.

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

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

xLODGen

• Download: STEP
• Author: Sheson
• Version: beta 82
• TOOL
  UPDATE

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

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

Install: Create a folder in your MO's Mods folder named SSE-Terrian-Tamriel and move the Optional File there. Do not activate it (use only 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

• Download: Nexus
• Author: Sheson
• Version: 2.96
• 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)

• Download: SilverLock
• 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

• ENB Dev
• Author: Boris Vorontsov
• Version: 0.454
• TOOL
  UPDATE

MAIN FILE: v0.454

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

BethINI

• Download: Nexus
• 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 it and allow BethINI to reload.

       1. Under the Basic tab, click the [Default] button to load the Default settings.
       2. Click the [Medium] button to load the Medium settings.
       3. Select BethINI Presets and check the Recommended Tweaks options.
       4. Set the remaining tabs up as pictured below.

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

Additional INI Settings

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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

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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.

Make A Backup

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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 folder and your Tools folder, resulting in 3 backup files in the Backup folder.

STEP 1: BASE

Part A: Base Mods

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SKSE Scripts

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

.NET Script Framework

• Download: Nexus
• Author: meh321
• Version: 14

MAIN FILE: NetScriptFramework SkyrimSE v14

SSE Engine Fixes (skse64 plugin)

• Download: Nexus
• Author: 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

• Download: Nexus
• Author: meh321
• Version: 3
• UPDATE

MAIN FILE: Bug Fixes SSE v3

Cleaned Masters

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

SkyUI

• Download: Nexus
• Author: SkyUI Team
• Version: 5.2SE
• 1 ESP

MAIN FILE: SkyUI_5_2_SE

Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch

• Download: Nexus
• Author: Unofficial Patch Project Team
• Version: 4.2.5a
• CORE
  UPDATE
• 1 ESM

MAIN FILE: Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch

Cleaned Skyrim SE Textures

• Download: Nexus
• Author: kartoffel
• Version: 1.2.3
• UPDATE

MAIN FILE: Kart_CSSET_Overwrite

Note: If you already have v1.2, you only need the two Update Files.

Alternate Start - Live Another Life

• Download: Nexus
• Author: Arthmoor
• Version: 4.1.4
• CORE
• 1 ESP

MAIN FILE: Alternate Start - Live Another Life

Cutting Room Floor

• Download: Nexus
• Author: Arthmoor
• Version: 3.1.9
• 1 ESP

MAIN FILE: Cutting Room Floor

Completionist - Quest Tracker

• Download: Nexus
• Author: Ic0nic0de
• Version: 3.1
• UPDATE
• 1 ESL

MAIN FILE: Completionist Quest tracker (ESPFE)

Legacy of the Dragonborn SSE

• Download: Nexus
• Author: icecreamassassin
• Version: 5.5.1
• CORE
  UPDATE
• 1 ESM

MAIN FILE: Legacy of the Dragonborn

Quest and Reward Delay for Legacy of the Dragonborn

• Download: Nexus
• Author: Kriana
• Version: 1.1
• UPDATE
• 1 ESL

MAIN FILE: Legacy of the Dragonborn Delay Patch

Relic Hunter- Guildmaster Start (Legacy and ASLAL addon)

• Download: Nexus
• Author: Icecreamassassin
• Version: 2.0.3
• 1 ESP

MAIN FILE: Relic Hunter- Guildmaster Start

Part B: SKSE Plugins

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Address Library for SKSE Plugins

• Download: Nexus
• Author: meh321
• Version: 2

OPT FILE: Database for 1.5.97.0

Alternate Conversation Camera

• Download: Nexus
• Author: NasiGorengCumi
• Version: 2.4.4
• CUSTOM

MAIN FILE: Alternate Conversation Camera

Animation Motion Revolution

• Download: Nexus
• Author: alexsylex
• Version: 1.3
• NEW

MAIN FILE: Animation Motion Revolution

Better Combat Escape - SSE

• Download: Nexus
• Author: Maxsu
• Version: v0.83

MAIN FILE: Better Combat Escape - SSE V0.83

Better Jumping SE

• Download: Nexus
• Author: meh321 and z65536
• Version: 1.7.1
• CUSTOM

MAIN FILE: Better Jumping SE

ConsoleUtilSSE

• Download: Nexus
• Author: Ryan
• Version: 1.2.0

MAIN FILE: ConsoleUtilSSE

Custom Skills Framework

• Download: Nexus
• Author: meh321
• Version: 1
• NEW

MAIN FILE: Custom Skills Framework v1

SSE Display Tweaks

• Download: Nexus
• Author: SlavicPotato
• Version: 0.4.15
• CUSTOM
  UPDATE

MAIN FILE: SSE Display Tweaks

ENB Helper SE

• Download: Nexus
• Author: aers
• Version: 1.5

MAIN FILE: ENB Helper SE 1.5 for SSE 1.5.97

Encounter Zones Unlocked SE

• Download: Nexus
• Author: underthesky and z65536
• Version: 1.4

MAIN FILE: Encounter Zones Unlocked SE

Experience

• Download: Nexus
• Author: zax
• Version: 1.2.0
• CUSTOM

MAIN FILE: Experience

FileAccess Interface For Skyrim SE Scripts - FISSES

• Download: Nexus
• Author: TerenceYao
• Version: 1.3.7
• 1 ESM

MAIN FILE: FileAccess Interface for Skyrim SE Scripts - FISSES

Fix Note icon for SkyUI (SKSE64 plugin)

• Download: Nexus
• Author: 0xC0000005
• Version: 1.2.1

MAIN FILE: FixNotesForSkyUI SKSE64 2.0.17

SSE FPS Stabilizer

• Download: Nexus
• Author: Shizof
• Version: 1.1.2

MAIN FILE: SSE FPS Stabilizer - MAIN FILE

Fuz Ro D-Oh - Silent Voice

• Download: Nexus
• Author: shadeMe
• Version: 1.7

MAIN FILE: Fuz Ro D'oh

SSE Gameplay Tweaks

• Download: Nexus
• Author: meh321
• Version: 5
• CUSTOM

OPT FILE: GameplayTweaks v5

zxlice hitStop SSE - Script Free

• Download: Nexus
• Author: zxlice
• Version: 0.9.3

MAIN FILE: zxlice hitStop - SSE v0.9.3a

I'm Walkin' Here

• Download: Nexus
• Author: Ryan
• Version: 1.5.0

MAIN FILE: I'm Walkin' Here

Inventory Functions SE

• Download: Nexus
• Author: Quad2Core
• Version: 0.07.00

MAIN FILE: Inventory Functions SE

Item Durability

• Download: Nexus
• Author: meh321
• Version: 3
• CUSTOM

MAIN FILE: Item Durability v3

More Informative Console

• Download: Nexus
• Author: Linthar
• Version: 0.42
• UPDATE

MAIN FILE: More Informative Console 0.42

Mum’s the Word

• Download: Nexus
• Author: Ryan
• Version: 1.2.1
• CUSTOM

MAIN FILE: Mum’s the Word

No Grass In Objects

• Download: Nexus
• Author: meh321
• Version: 6

MAIN FILE: Grass Control v6

NPC AI Process Position Fix - SSE

• Download: Nexus
• Author: Maxsu
• Version: 4.03

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

OnHit Animations Framework - SSE

• Download: Nexus
• Author: Maxsu
• Version: v1.15

MAIN FILE: OnHit Animations Framework SSE- v1.15

Note: Required for Flinching

powerofthree's Papyrus Extender

• Download: Nexus
• Author: powerofthree
• Version: 4.38
• UPDATE

MAIN FILE: Papyrus Extender SSE - 4.3.8

PapyrusUtil SE - Modders Scripting Utility Functions

• Download: Nexus
• Author: exiledviper meh321
• Version: 3.9

MAIN FILE: PapyrusUtil SE - Scripting Utility Functions

Player Rotation in ShowRaceMenu

• Download: Nexus
• Author: Felisky
• Version: 1.0.0

MAIN FILE: Player Rotation in ShowRaceMenu v1.0.0 for SkyrimSE

Skyrim Priority SE - skse plugin

• Download: Nexus
• Author: Boring3
• Version: 2.1.0

MAIN FILE: Skyrim Priority SE 2.1.0

Skyrim Skill Uncapper

• Download: Nexus
• Author: 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

• Download: Nexus
• Author: powerofthree
• Version: 4.4
• UPDATE

MAIN FILE: Spell Perk Item Distributor - 4.4

Stagger Direction Fix - SSE

• Download: Nexus
• Author: Maxsu
• Version: v2.02a

MAIN FILE: Stagger Direction Fix-SSE V2.02a

Stay At The System Page - Updated

• Download: Nexus
• Author: Ryan - iammitochondrion
• Version: 1.5.0

MAIN FILE: StayAtSystemPageSE

To Your Face SE And VR

• Download: Nexus
• Author: underthesky and xILARTH
• Version: 1.0h

MAIN FILE: To Your Face SE

Uninterrupted Ethereal Form

• Download: Nexus
• Author: meh321
• Version: 2

MAIN FILE: Uninterrupted Ethereal Form v2

Uninterrupted Invisibility

• Download: Nexus
• Author: meh321
• Version: 2

MAIN FILE: Uninterrupted Invisibility v2

STEP 1 CHECK

VERIFY:
- Mods: 50
- Plugins: 14 (ESMs = 8, ESPs = 4, ESMs + ESPs = 12, ESLs = 2)

LOOT:
 - Use LOOT to sort your Load Order.

STEP 2: INTERFACE

Part A: Interface

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Atlas Map Markers SE - Updated with MCM

• Download: Nexus
• Author: Kronixx and kryptopyr
• Version: 2.0
• 1 ESP

MAIN FILE: Atlas Map Markers

Better Container Controls for SkyUI

• Download: Nexus
• Author: CDCooley
• Version: 3.0
• ESL
• 1 ESL

MAIN FILE: BCC-SkyUI-v30

Note: ESL-Flagging the ESP is preferred over the actual ESL file.

Delphine's Map Reveals Dragon Mounds

• Download: Nexus
• Author: AndrealphusVIII
• Version: 1.0
• 1 ESL

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

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

• Download: Nexus
• Author: AndrealphusVIII and Galgana
• Version: 1.01
• 1 ESL

MAIN FILE: AMM DM Patch - kryptopyr

Dear Diary - Paper SkyUI Menus Replacer SE

• Download: Nexus
• Author: uranreactor
• Version: 3.0.4
• CUSTOM
  UPDATE

MAIN FILE: Dear Diary

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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

Better SkyUI Config - Smart sorting by type

• Download: Nexus
• Author: jn64
• Version: 1.0.1
• NEW

OPT FILE: Better SkyUI Config - Dear Diary compatible version

Extended UI

• Download: Nexus
• Author: MrJack
• Version: 1.2d
• BSA
  PORT
• 1 ESP

MAIN FILE: Extended UI

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

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

• Download: Nexus
• Author: not Shia
• Version: 1.3
• 1 ESL

MAIN FILE: Just Do It

No More Laser-Printed Book

• Download: Nexus
• Author: Fhaarkas
• Version: 1.0

MAIN FILE: No More Laser-Printed Book

Quest Markers Restored

• Download: Nexus
• Author: thetrader
• Version: 1.2.0
• 1 ESL

MAIN FILE: Quest Markers Restored

Racemenu

• Download: Nexus
• Author: Expired
• Version: 0.4.16
• 1 ESP

MAIN FILE: RaceMenu Special Edition v0-4-16

Note: Hide RaceMenuPlugin.esp.

SkyHUD

• Download: Nexus
• Author: Fhaarkas
• Version: 0.90.1B
• CUSTOM

MAIN FILE: SkyHUD v090B v4

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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  Loose Files 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

• Download: Nexus
• Author: SkyAmigo
• Version: 3.0alpha4
• COMPACT
• 1 ESL

MAIN FILE: AMatterOfTime

moreHUD SE

• Download: Nexus
• Author: Ahzaab
• Version: 4.0.0.5Beta
• 1 ESL

MAIN FILE: moreHUD SE Light Master

moreHUD Inventory Edition

• Download: Nexus
• Author: Ahzaab
• Version: 1.0.18

MAIN FILE: moreHUD Inventory Edition Loose Version

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

Paper HUD

• Download: Nexus
• Author: 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 Select Nothing Wearable Lanterns Wearable Lanterns Select Nothing Next Thanks Thanks Enjoy Enjoy  Note Install

Sovngarde - Mist's Font Replacer

• Download: Nexus
• Author: Mist
• Version: 8.9

MAIN FILE: Sovngarde - Mist's Font Replacer Bold

UIExtensions

• Download: Nexus
• Author: Expired
• Version: 1.2.0
• BSA
• 1 ESP

MAIN FILE: UIExtensions v1-2-0

Note: Hide interface/messagebox.swf.

Undiscovered Means Unknown - Map Markers

• Download: Nexus
• Author: Brin_aSair
• Version: 2.11

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

• Download: Nexus
• Author: Reath
• Version: 1.1.9
• 1 ESL

MAIN FILE: Viewable Faction Ranks ESL

SkyUI The Adventurer Theme Mod SE

• Download: Nexus
• Author: ElSopa
• Version: 1.0

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  None 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

• Download: Nexus
• Author: Gopher
• Version: 0.2beta
• COMPACT
• 1 ESL

MAIN FILE: Immersive HUD - iHUD

Wood and Paper - SkyUI - Dear Diary Skin

• Download: Nexus
• Author: uranreactor
• Version: 1.0.1
• UPDATE

MAIN FILE: Wood and Paper - A Dear Diary Skin

STEP 2 CHECK

VERIFY: Ensure your counts are as follows:
- Mods: 73
- Plugins: 27 (ESMs = 8, ESPs = 8, ESMs + ESPs = 16, ESLs = 11)

LOOT:
- Use LOOT to sort your Load Order.

STEP 3: FIXES

Part A: Mesh Fixes

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Skyrim Particle Patch for ENB

• Download: ENB Series
• Author: mindflux
• Version: 1.0

MAIN FILE: Special Edition All-In-One Installation

Note: Download manually via the GoogleDrive link. Once installed, hide Particle Patch for ENB SSE.esp.

Static Mesh Improvement Mod - SMIM

• Download: Nexus
• Author: Brumbek
• Version: 2.08
• 1 ESP

MAIN FILE: SMIM SE 2-08

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FOMOD Instructions Static Mesh Improvement Mod

Main Installer Choice Main Installer Choice Skyrim Game Version and Install Choices Skyrim Game Version and Install Choices  Skyrim 2016 Special Edition: Everything Install

Armor Mesh Fixes SE

• Download: Nexus
• Author: RenaPG
• Version: 1.1

MAIN FILE: Armor Mesh Fixes
UPDATE FILE: Steel Armor Fix

Skyrim Landscape and Water Fixes

• Download: Nexus
• Author: WiZkiD - lilebonymace
• Version: v6.2
• PATCH
  UPDATE
• 1 ESL

MAIN FILE: Skyrim Landscape and Water Fixes - FOMOD

Note: Create an empty Skyrim Landscape and Water Fixes - Patches mod. Move all plugins except Landscape and Water Fixes.esp to the new mod. Do not activate the patches yet.

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FOMOD Instructions Skyrim Landscape and Water Fixes

Main Main Main Files Main Files  Main plugin, meshes and scripts Patches Patches  Landscape Fixes for Grass Mods Walkway Wall FIX Walkway Wall FIX  Walkway Wall FIX SMIM Optional Optional Select Nothing Install

Assorted mesh fixes

• Download: Nexus
• Author: wankingSkeever
• Version: 0.16
• UPDATE

MAIN FILE: Assorted mesh fixes

Blackreach Tentacle Mesh Fix

• Download: Nexus
• Author: wankingSkeever
• Version: 0.1

MAIN FILE: Blackreach Tentacle Mesh Fix

First Person Sneak Strafe-Walk Stutter Fix

• Download: Nexus
• Author: UrbanCMC
• Version: 1.0

MAIN FILE: First Person Sneak Strafe-Walk Stutter Fix

No More Swirl Effects From Absorb

• Download: Nexus
• Author: Ashen
• Version: 1.0

MAIN FILE: No More Swirl Effects from Absorb - nif

Skyrim Project Optimization SE

• Download: Nexus
• Author: rgabriel15
• Version: 1.4
• 1 ESL

MAIN FILE: Skyrim SE - Project Optimization - ESL VERSION

Point The Way

• Download: Nexus
• Author: Arthmoor
• Version: 2.0.6
• COMPACT
• 1 ESL

MAIN FILE: Point The Way

Better Dynamic Snow SE

• Download: Nexus
• Author: SparrowPrince TechAngel85 Brumbek
• Version: 3.3
• 1 ESP, 1 ESL

MAIN FILE: Better Dynamic Snow SE

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FOMOD Instructions Better Dynamic Snow

Better Dynamic Snow SE - Plugins Better Dynamic Snow SE - Plugins Plugin Installation Plugin Installation  Brighter Snow Materials Next Better Dynamic Snow SE - Options Better Dynamic Snow SE - Options Projected Diffuse Texture Projected Diffuse Texture  None Optional Addons Optional Addons  No Glacier Snow Install

Better Dynamic Ash SE

• Download: Nexus
• Author: Arlekin
• Version: 2.0
• 1 ESP

MAIN FILE: Better Dynamic Ash SE

Unofficial Material Fix

• Download: Nexus
• Author: Elzee
• Version: 1.17
• PATCH

MAIN FILE: Unofficial Material Fix
OPT FILE: Unofficial Material Fix - High Poly Project patch

Note: Hide meshes/traps/pedestaltrap/trapnorpedestal01.nif.
Note: Install the Optional File(s) as a separate mod and name it Unofficial Material Fix - Patches. Do not activate this mod yet.

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FOMOD Instructions Unofficial Material Fix - Stunning Statues of Skyrim

Wakened Winterhold Wakened Winterhold Winterhold Meshes Winterhold Meshes  ENB HD Meshe (reduce glow Install

Dlizzio's Mesh Fixes

• Download: Nexus
• Author: Dlizzio
• Version: 2.0
• 1 ESL

MAIN FILE: Dlizzio's Mesh Fixes
OPT FILE: HD LODs Textures SE Mesh Fix

Word Wall Transparency Fix for ENB

• Download: Nexus
• Author: wankingSkeever
• Version: 0.2

MAIN FILE: Word Wall Transparency Fix for ENB

Part B: Gameplay Fixes

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Weapons Armor Clothing and Clutter Fixes

• Download: Nexus
• Author: kryptopyr
• Version: 2.3
• CORE
  UPDATE
• 1 ESP

MAIN FILE: Weapons Armor Clothing and Clutter Fixes

Note: Hide WACCF_BashedPatchLvlListFix.esp.

Armor and Clothing Extension

• Download: Nexus
• Author: kryptopyr and Gamwich
• Version: 1.2
• CORE
• 1 ESP

MAIN FILE: Armor and Clothing Extension

AI Overhaul SSE

• Download: Nexus
• Author: mnikjom SpiderAkiraC
• Version: 1.6.4
• 1 ESP

MAIN FILE: AI Overhaul

Bad Service - Tavern Servers Leave You Alone

• Download: Nexus
• Author: Rooker
• Version: 1.0
• PORT
  ESL
• 1 ESL

MAIN FILE: Bad Service Main

BlockSteal Papyrus

• Download: Nexus
• Author: shumkar
• Version: 1.2
• 1 ESL

MAIN FILE: BlockSteal Papyrus STANDARD ESP FE

Complete Crafting Overhaul Remastered

• Download: Nexus
• Author: kryptopyr
• Version: 2.2
• CORE
• 1 ESP

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

Disarming Traps Is Dangerous

• Download: Nexus
• Author: Skepmanmods
• Version: 1.0
• 1 ESL

MAIN FILE: Disarming Traps Is Dangerous ESL Version

Fixed Dragon Stalking Fix

• Download: Nexus
• Author: tarlazo
• Version: 2.0.1
• UPDATE

MAIN FILE: Fixed Dragon Stalking Fix

Gildergreen Regrown

• Download: Nexus
• Author: Arthmoor
• Version: 2.0.1
• 1 ESP

MAIN FILE: Gildergreen Regrown

Grind stuff

• Download: Nexus
• Author: Axhoff
• Version: 1.0alpha
• COMPACT
• 1 ESL

MAIN FILE: Grind Stuff SE Edition v1.0a

HearthFires Display Case Fix SE

• Download: Nexus
• Author: RealPuPpEt
• Version: 1.0
• COMPACT
• 1 ESL

MAIN FILE: HearthFires Display Case Fix SE

Hearthfires Houses Building Fix

• Download: Nexus
• Author: Ice885
• Version: 0.1
• 1 ESL

MAIN FILE: Hearthfires Houses Building Fix

PTC's Hearthfire Mods

• Download: Nexus
• Author: PatchesTheClown
• Version: 1.0
• COMPACT
• 3 ESL

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

Note: Compact and ESL all plugins.

Improved Traps

• Download: Nexus
• Author: kryptopyr and Wiseman303
• Version: 2.4
• ESL
• 1 ESL

MAIN FILE: Improved Traps (Dangerous Edition)

Incognito

• Download: Nexus
• Author: Arthmoor
• Version: 1.0
• 1 ESL

MAIN FILE: Incognito

No Silly Physics Damage - Carts Pots Bones etc

• Download: Nexus
• Author: Corsafire
• Version: 2
• ESL
• 1 ESL

OLD FILE: No Silly Physics Damage (esp)

Note: ESL-Flagging the ESP is preferred over the actual ESL file.

QUARK - Qwinn's Ultimate Amulet Restoration Kit

• Download: Nexus
• Author: Qwinn
• Version: 1.3.1
• 1 ESL

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

• Download: Nexus
• Author: SkyLover264
• Version: 1.2
• UPDATE
• 1 ESP

MAIN FILE: Quest Conflict Fixes

Random Encounter Tweaks

• Download: Nexus
• Author: AndrealphusVIII
• Version: 1.1
• ESL
• 1 ESL

MAIN FILE: Random Encounter Tweaks

Run For Your Lives

• Download: Nexus
• Author: Arthmoor
• Version: 4.0.3
• 1 ESP

MAIN FILE: Run For Your Lives

Scrambled Bugs

• Download: Nexus
• Author: meh321 and KernalsEgg
• Version: 10
• CUSTOM
  NEW

MAIN FILE: Scrambled Bugs
MAIN FILE: Scrambled Eggchantments

Time Passes

• Download: Nexus
• Author: IronDusk33
• Version: 2.0
• COMPACT
• 1 ESL

MAIN FILE: Time Passes SSE

Part C: Dialogue

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Better Dialogue Controls

• Download: Nexus
• Author: ecirbaf
• Version: 1.2

MAIN FILE: Better Dialogue Controls

Guard Dialogue Overhaul SE

• Download: Nexus
• Author: Eckss
• Version: 2.16
• 1 ESP

MAIN FILE: Guard Dialogue Overhaul SE

Relationship Dialogue Overhaul - RDO SE

• Download: Nexus
• Author: cloudedtruth
• Version: 1.0
• CORE
  ESL
• 1 ESP, 1 ESL

MAIN FILE: Relationship Dialogue Overhaul - RDO Final
OPT FILE: RDO - CRF and USSEP Patches Final

Note: Hide RDO - USSEP Patch.esp.

Note: Use [SSEdit] to add Relationship Dialogue Overhaul.esp as a [Master] for RDO - CRF + USSEP Patch.esp.

Note: Only ESL the RDO - CRF + USSEP Patch.esp plugin.

Relationship Dialogue Overhaul - Update and MCM

• Download: Nexus
• Author: cloudedtruth
• Version: 1.0.3
• CLEAN
• 1 ESL

MAIN FILE: Relationship Dialogue Overhaul - Update and MCM 1.0.2

Misc Dialogue Edits

• Download: Nexus
• By: GOsteW and lilebonymace
• Version: 1.7
• 1 ESL

MAIN FILE: Misc Dialogue Edits

More Dialogue Options

• Download: Nexus
• By: GOsteW and lilebonymace
• Version: 1.3.1
• 1 ESL

MAIN FILE: More Dialogue Options - for Misc Dialogue Edits

Serana Dialogue Edit - Skyrim Special Edition

• Download: Nexus
• By: ThatGuyYeah
• Version: 1.0.2
• 1 ESP

MAIN FILE: SeranaDialogEdit

SkyRem Guide Custom Settings

• Download: Nexus
• Author: DrPharmDawg
• UPDATE
• Version: 6.3.0

MAIN FILE: SkyRem Custom Settings

STEP 3 CHECK

VERIFY:
- Mods: 118
- Plugins: 64 (ESMs = 8, ESPs = 21, ESMs + ESPs = 29, ESLs = 35)

LOOT:
- Edit Metadata for AI Overhaul.esp to [Load After] Cutting Room Floor.esp.
- Use LOOT to sort your Load Order.

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