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1Guide made by mnikjom. Base by nordic0cold. With help of zDasF1xer, coledracon, DarkMaster06, and Hilli1.
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4The YASHed Guide is made specifically for people that are just starting their adventure with Skyrim modding.
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6I want the guide to appeal to those who have just started their modded Skyrim experience. I will be offering a range of tutorials, information, and instructions that will hopefully give the user basic modding skills and the ability to fix in-game problems. Another priority is to supply as much information as possible that is relevant to the mod, so that you can make informed decisions in the future. 
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9By following this guide you won't have the ability to add additional mods, or remove the mods that are already included! Simply - there is no choices. Remember this before you start!
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11Also, there is one NSFW mod included in this guide - fully customizable, so there will be no problem to disable NSFW content in game.
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14What you should expect after completing the guide?
15Stability, balance, really hard but fair gameplay, basic knowledge about modding.
16I recommend to check the YASH mod description, to at least know what you can expect.
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20Pic made by FlynnSchwann.
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23PREPARATION
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25Spoiler:  Show
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27To start, let's get the game installed and prepped to mod. Once that is done, I will discuss some key factors of modding and how they relate to the guide. YOU CAN'T SKIP THIS SECTION! Everything is in the form of articles.
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30First steps - game installation, basic programs, information about plug-ins, .ini files, SKSE
31PREPARATION
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34Creation Kit - installation and fixes
35CREATION KIT
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38Mod Organizer 2 - profile setup, and basic changes
39MOD ORGANIZER 2
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42Basic modding tools - xEdit, Wrye Bash, and Mator Smash
43BASIC TOOLS
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46Setup your xEdit for cleaning, cleaning masters, and backup
47CLEANING MASTERS
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50Changing your .ini via BethINI 
51BETH INI
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54How to properly convert mods, and use conversion tools
55CONVERTING MODS
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58How to clean a mod, itms, and udrs
59CLEANING MODS
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64ABOUT THE GUIDE
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66Spoiler:  Show
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68Current game version: 1.5.80
69Current SKSE version: 2.0.16
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73IN THE GUIDE
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75(NEW) - Mod is new in the guide.
76(SKSE) - Mod requires Skyrim Script Extender 64. 
77[1] [1/2] - At the end of each mod are my own notes on an ESP count. It is a good indicator for the number of ESP's associated with that mod.
78[ESPLite = 1] - Mod may have one or more ESL flagged files that don't count towards the 255 mod limit.
79[ESPLite] - You can add the ESL file header to ESP in SSEEdit to save a slot in the 255 ESP limit (guide).
80[ESPLite - C] - You can add the ESL file header to ESP in SSEEdit to save a slot in the 255 ESP limit. C means that it also requires Compacting FormIDs before adding the ESL header (guide).
81[CLEANING] - Mod needs to be cleaned in SSEEdit.
82[OLDRIM] - Mod from Skyrim Legendary Edition. If required, you will find CONVERSION instructions.
83[WATERFLOW] - You need to fix waterflow in xEdit (guide).
84[NAVMESH] - You need to fix deleted NavMesh in CK (guide).
85[44] - Mod from Skyrim Special Edition that has a badly ported esp (form 43). You need to resave this plugin in the Creation Kit.
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89CHOICES
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91OPTIONS: As I said in the introduction - you will have no choices in this guide. EVERYTHING is CORE to this guide and must be downloaded! 
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93Sometimes, I'll write (Optional), but there is only a few mods in the guide with this tag. 
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95If I write OR: between two or more mods, it's a straight choice between them. 
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97If I write AND: between two mods, it means the next mod compliments the previous one, and you need to download both. 
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99If I write Download: it means the you need to download EXACT SAME FILE from mod site in the shown order. Nothing more! Nothing less!
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103FILES
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105Main Files - install as one mod. If there is more then one Main File, you can install them as separate mods.
106Update Files - merge with the Main File.
107Optional Files - depends on you. You can merge it with the Main File or install it as a separate mod.
108Miscellaneous Files - depends on you. You can merge it with the Main File or install it as a separate mod.
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110WHY?: The "Merge" option will merge two downloaded files into one, in your Left Panel.
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112GOOD TO KNOW: The "Replace" option in MO2, as the name suggests, replaces old files with newly installed ones (old files will be removed). Be careful with it!
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116LOAD ORDER
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118Load order is exactly that. It's the order in which the game loads your mods, and it will load the mods at the top of the list first. 
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120MO: The load order for your plugins can be found in the right panel on the main screen. The left panel is your load priority order, and MO will load all the assets from your mods in that order. Match the priority with the guide installation order.
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122NO LOOT? LOOT is an external tool, and its primary function is to sort your load order into one that works. Unfortunately, it doesn't place mods where they should go, and if you were to use it, you would still have to manually move many of them afterwards. It is possible to update its metadata so that it remembers the changes you've made, and there is nothing wrong with this approach to managing your load order, but it isn't the one I took for myself, or for the guide. 
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124THE GUIDES LOAD ORDER: Instead of using LOOT for the guide, I have included information on any changes that you should make to your load order at the end of each section. This way, by the time you have completed installation, your load order will also be correct. So if it doesn't say to move the plugin, it can be left where it is, in the order it was installed. 
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128BEFORE YOU START
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130Other than guides, there really aren't any short cuts in modding, and it can be very time consuming. The more mods, and tools that you use, the longer the process is going to take. 
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132I think it's better to look at it as more of a hobby, but at the very least you should commit to it on some level, and accept that it's a lengthy process. What I'm saying is take your time, and don't try to break any speed records for getting the job done. You won't win any prizes, and you may end up with a broken game. Take time to get familiar with the tools you will use, read a mods description, and double, if not triple check everything you do.
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134It's important to test your game regularly. I've marked good times to do this throughout the guide, but there's no bad time to do it, and the more the better. 
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136I always test my game whilst modding. It's always possible for something to have gone wrong in the download or installation process and mistakes can be made too, even if you are doing something you've done ten times before. Mods also change when they get updated, and some updates bring new bugs or new conflicts with other mods.
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140REMEMBER! DON'T USE LOOT TO SORT YOUR LOAD ORDER!
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145BASE MODS
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147Spoiler:  Show
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149BEFORE YOU START: Create separator named "Base Mods" - [TUTORIAL].
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152SSE ENGINE FIXES
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154(SKSE) SSE Engine Fixes (skse64 plugin) 
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156One of the most essential mods in Skyrim Special Edition. The main purpose of this mod, is to fix an issue the game has concerning plugins. Your game can start losing performance when you have several plugins installed, it doesn't even have to be that many, and it still happens if the plugins are empty. It also fixes a lot of other issues with Skyrim engine, enables achievements when you have mods installed, fixes the false save corruption bug and much more.
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158Download: Manually download Part 1 and install with your mod manager. Part 2 also needs to be manually downloaded, the contents extracted, and the three files need to be placed into your main Skyrim folder.
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160Note: If you have a problem with a corrupted save it means that you installed SSE Engine Fixes incorrectly. Simply download it once more.
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162SKSE VERSION CHECK: Make sure the version you use for either of these matches the version of SKSE that you're using. 
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164EngineFixes.ini: You need to edit some options from EngineFixes.ini.
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171OPTIMIZED TEXTURES
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1731) performance optimized textures for SSE
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175Optimized textures, that will serve us as a base for visuals.
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177Note: Download and install it manually via Mod Organizer.
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179Download: performance textures 1024x1024 v6 (Main Files)
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184SKSE PLUGINS
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1861) (SKSE) PrivateProfileRedirector SE - Faster game start (INI file cacher)
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188Speeds up game start by storing INI files in memory instead of opening, parsing, and closing the file each time some value from it is needed.
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190Download: PrivateProfileRedirector SE 0.4 (Main Files)
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1942) (SKSE) Stay At The System Page - Updated
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196When you press Esc it takes you to the System page, which is the one where you can save the game and configure your mods. You will end up using this page more.
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198Download: StayAtSystemPageSE (Main Files)
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200SKSE VERSION CHECK: Make sure this mod matches the current version of SKSE. 
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2043) (SKSE) More Informative Console
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206An excellent mod which will display a lot more information for whatever you click on whilst in the console.
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208Download: More Informative Console for SKSE 2.16 (Main Files)
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210SKSE VERSION CHECK: Make sure this mod matches the current version of SKSE. 
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2144) (SKSE) Fuz Ro D-oh - Silent Voice
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216It makes the lips move and slows the subtitles down for voiceless NPCs added by mods. 
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218Download: Fuz Ro D'oh (Main Files)
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220WHY?: A lot of mods require it.
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222SKSE VERSION CHECK: Make sure this mod matches the current version of SKSE. 
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2265) (SKSE) Better Jumping SE
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228Allows jumping while sprinting.
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230Download: Better Jumping SE (Main Files)
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232SKSE VERSION CHECK: Make sure this mod matches the current version of SKSE. 
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2366) (SKSE) Glow Be Gone SSE
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238Dynamically removes annoying edge glow from shader effects via an SKSE plugin.
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240Download: GlowBeGoneSSE (Main Files)
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242IMPORTANT: You need to change some values included in GlowBeGoneSSE.json if you want to use Wet and Cold/Frostfall shaders. How to do it? Right-click on Glow Be Gone in your left panel and select "Open in Explorer". Find SKSE/Plugins/GlowBeGoneSSE.json and open it via Notepad or Notepad++.
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244Change these options:
245"disableForActors": false  ->  "disableForActors": true
246"disableForWeapons": false  ->  "disableForWeapons": false
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248SKSE VERSION CHECK: Make sure this mod matches the current version of SKSE. 
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2527) (SKSE) Dynamic Equipment Manager SSE
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254Automatically equips/unequips various gear when applicable.
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256Download: DynamicEquipmentManagerSSE (Main Files)
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258IMPORTANT: If you don't want some feature enabled on Ammo/Helmet/Shield you can change values included in DynamicEquipmentManagerSSE.json from true to false. How to do it? Right-click on Dynamic Equipment Manager in your left panel and select "Open in Explorer". Find SKSE/Plugins/DynamicEquipmentManagerSSE.json and open it via Notepad or Notepad++.
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260Change these options:
261manageHelmet = true  ->  manageHelmet = false [OPTIONAL, I know that some people doesn't like this feature];
262manageShield = true  ->  manageShield = false [OPTIONAL. Sometimes, when this option is enabled, it cause bugs for some people. Test it before you'll disable this option].
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264SKSE VERSION CHECK: Make sure this mod matches the current version of SKSE.
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2688) (SKSE) Keyboard Shortcuts Fix - (Optional)
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270Enables keyboards shortcuts in-game. Alt-F4, volume keys, it just works!
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272Note: It's recommended to download it manually, and then add it to your mod manager.
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274Download: KeyboardShortcutsFix_SKSE64 (Main Files)
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276WARNING: It works, but if you tab out and type out something in your browser it registers all the Keyprompts ingame.
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2809) (SKSE) Remember Lockpick Angle - Updated - (Optional)
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282After breaking a lock-pick, the new lock-pick is placed at the same angle where the last one broke.
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284Download: Remember Lockpick Angle - Updated (Main Files)
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286SKSE VERSION CHECK: Make sure this mod matches the current version of SKSE.
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29010) (SKSE) To Your Face SE and VR
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292NPCs will not speak greetings towards the Dragonborn's back. Jaay!
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294Download: To Your Face SE (Main Files)
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296SKSE VERSION CHECK: Make sure this mod matches the current version of SKSE.
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30011) (SKSE) Yes Im Sure
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302This mod disables annoying message prompts asking you if you're sure you'd like to craft/improve/exit menus.
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304Download: YesImSure (Main Files)
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306SKSE VERSION CHECK: Make sure this mod matches the current version of SKSE. 
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31012) (SKSE) Scaleform Translation Plus Plus
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312This plugin enables native translation nesting present within SkyUI, as well as English fallbacks.
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314Download: ScaleformTranslationPP (Main Files)
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316SKSE VERSION CHECK: Make sure this mod matches the current version of SKSE.
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32013) (SKSE) Whose Quest Is It Anyway
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322Swaps the "Quest items cannot be removed..." message for a more descriptive message informing you which quest the item belongs to.
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324Download: WhoseQuestIsItAnyway (Main Files)
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326SKSE VERSION CHECK: Make sure this mod matches the current version of SKSE. 
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33014) (SKSE) Hook Share SSE - (Super Optional)
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332This project exists to share hooks to the same functions with multiple projects. Required by Quick Loot. 
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334Download: HookShareSSE (Main Files)
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336SKSE VERSION CHECK: Make sure this mod matches the current version of SKSE.
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338WARNING: Read the Quick Loot warning first. 
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34215) (SKSE) Quick Loot RE - (Super Optional)
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344This mod adds a looting menu akin to the one present in F04.
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346Download: QuickLootRE (Main Files)
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348SKSE VERSION CHECK: Make sure this mod matches the current version of SKSE. 
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350WARNING: I've used it few times, when it was useful for my character (like berserker playthrough, when I just wanted to fight with people and quick loot everything that I want). It still have few problems and it may break some quests - that's why this mod is NOT officially supported by the guide! You will use it on your own risk!
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35416) (SKSE) Experience
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356Gain levels by completing quests and exploring. Skills don't contribute to character's level anymore!
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358Download: Experience (Main Files)
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360SKSE VERSION CHECK: Make sure this mod matches the current version of SKSE. 
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366(NEW) (SKSE) Experience - Custom ini for YASHed
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368Custom .ini for Experience mod.
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370Download: Experience - Custom ini for YASHed (Main Files)
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37417) (SKSE) Alternate Conversation Camera
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376Makes conversation with NPCs more immersive by zooming in to their faces. Fully supports both 1st and 3rd person camera, also supports on sitting and lock-on states. Includes "Witcher 3" camera style.
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378Download: Alternate Conversation Camera (Main Files)
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380IMPORTANT: We want to disable letter box option. Right-click on Alternate Conversation Camera in your left panel and select "Open in Explorer". Find SKSE/Plugins/AlternateConversationCamera.ini and open it via Notepad or Notepad++.
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382Change this option:
383bLetterBox=1  ->  bLetterBox=0
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385SKSE VERSION CHECK: Make sure this mod matches the current version of SKSE. 
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38918) (SKSE) Mum's the Word
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391Removes the stolen tag from worthless items you steal, so long as no one notices.
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393Download: Mum's the Word (Main Files)
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395IMPORTANT: Right-click on Mum's the Word in your left panel and select "Open in Explorer". Find SKSE/Plugins/MumsTheWord.json and open it via Notepad or Notepad++.
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397Change:
398"costThreshold": 500  ->  "costThreshold": 100
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400SKSE VERSION CHECK: Make sure this mod matches the current version of SKSE.
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40419) (NEW) (SKSE) No Lockpick Activate (SKSE) - Updated
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406Stops the inventory menu automatically showing after unlocking a container, also stops doors opening when picked.
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408Download: No Lockpick Activate (SKSE) - Updated (Main Files)
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410SKSE VERSION CHECK: Make sure this mod matches the current version of SKSE. 
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41560+ FPS
416Skyrim's physics engine (HAVOK) is designed to run at 60 fps. If your game runs on higher framerates some bugs can appear (Water splash sounds, water flickering, animals flying, objects moving by themselves, etc...). If you want to have more than 60 FPS, you need to do a few things.
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4181) (SKSE) (SKSE64) Havok Fix - (Optional)
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420Easy and performance-friendly way to play Skyrim above 60 FPS.
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422Download: HavokFix64 (Main Files)
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424WARNING: If you're a user of RivaTuner Statistics Server, check out this mini-guide on how to make Havok Fix and RTSS works together.
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426SKSE VERSION CHECK: Make sure this mod matches the current version of SKSE.
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431UNCAPPER
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4331) (NEW) (SKSE) Skyrim Skill Uncapper
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435This DLL plugin unlocks the skill level caps of 100 and makes some relevant leveling tweaks.
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437Download: Skyrim Skill Uncapper (Main Files)
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439WARNING: We want to use meh's dll loader instead of skse. It's more reliable, at least in my experience. 
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441Spoiler:  Show
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4452) (NEW) (SKSE) Adaptive Leveling for YASHed
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447Preset for Uncapper.
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449Download: Adaptive Leveling for YASHed (Main Files)
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454CORE FILES
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4561) Unofficial High Definition Audio Project (UHDAP) - [ESPLite = 6]
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458This improves the quality of the vanilla music and sounds, especially if you have an ear for such things. 
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460Download: Music - HQ, Voices EN - Part 1, Voices EN - Part 2 (Main Files)
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462Note: Load order of these plugins doesn't matter. 
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464WHY?: These .esp files are used solely for loading the .bsa files (they are empty apart from the file header), and because they are ESL flagged files, they don't count towards the .esp limit - so you don't need to extract the BSA's to avoid hitting the 253 esp limit. All of these files were packed into BSA's to improve loading times (the game will load faster when it needs to load a few BSA's rather than thousands of loose files). 
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4682) Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch (USSEP) - [1]
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470This is a very important mod, because it fixes many of the bugs that Bethesda didn't fix. It also makes tweaks for consistency and adds things that should have been in the base game.
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472Download: Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch (Main Files)
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474SKSE VERSION CHECK: Make sure this mod matches the current version of SKSE. 
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476WHY?: This one is a little funny. It doesn't have .dll, but it's still game version dependent. Why? USSEP incorporates Creation Club keywords. If USSEP can't find CC keywords, the game will suddenly crash. That's why it's impossible to use the newest version of USSEP with an older version of Skyrim.
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4803) Cutting Room Floor (CRF) - [1]
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482It adds back content that was originally intended to be in the game by the developers.
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484Download: Cutting Room Floor (Main Files)
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490Cutting Room Floor - Lighting Overhaul SE - [1] [ESPLite - C]
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492This mod overhauls the lighting of the new buildings added by Cutting Room Floor.
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494Download: Cutting Room Floor - Lighting Overhaul (Main Files)
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496IDIOT CHECK: You want to compact this particular plugin and not the original Cutting Room Floor!
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5004) Guard Dialogue Overhaul SE (GDO) - [1]
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502More dialogue, more realism, and more respect. This mod alters the Guard Dialogue, changing it from something that breaks your immersion in the world of Skyrim, to something that actually increases it. All in the original voices and Fully compliant with Skyrim Lore.
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504Download: Guard Dialogue Overhaul SE (Main Files)
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506WHY?: Mod is based on Injected Records and Keywords systems. Thanks to them, you can make the mod compatible with absolutely everything, without adding GDO as a master for the file. It's very useful, especially for mod authors.
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5105) Weapons Armor Clothing and Clutter Fixes (WACCF) - [1]
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512Fixes bugs and inconsistencies for Skyrim's weapons, armors, clothing, jewelry, and clutter items.
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514Download: Weapons Armor Clothing and Clutter Fixes (Main Files)
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516WARNING: Double click on WACCF in left panel. Go to the Filetree. Right-click on WACCF_BashedPatchLvlListFix.esp and select Delete.
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518Note: You don't need WACCF_BashedPatchLvlListFix.esp. When you're using other mods that alter the Lvl List, this plugin becomes useless (this plugin is an instruction for Wrye Bash to make proper Bashed Patch based on WACCF edits). We have our own Lvl List instructions based on YASH.
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5226) Rustic Clothing
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524An amazing must have mod that re-textures all clothing.
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526Download: RUSTIC CLOTHING - Special Edition - 2K (Main Files)
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528WHY?: "Why 2K and not 4K? I have a great PC!" 4K textures will destroy your performance in cities and towns even with a really good PC. Also, you won't even notice differences between the 2K and the 4K version, because Gamwich textures are insanely good.
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5327) (SKSE) Armor and Clothing Extension (ACE) - [1]
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534It adds more diversity to armour, clothes, and edits NPC's outfits. 
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536Download: Armor and Clothing Extension (Main Files)
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538Note: The 1.0 version of ACE has problems with $ signs in the MCM Menu. HERE you will find a fix. Install it manually as other mods (you can merge it with ACE or install separately). 
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5428) YASH - Yet Another Skyrim Hardcore mod (YASH) - [1]
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544Awesome overhaul. The main goal is to start as a complete nobody, suffer greatly at first and feel a real sense of accomplishment when you level up and increase your skills. YASH is not necessarily harder than vanilla but its gameplay is way, way different. Note that YASH is supposed to be played at Adept difficulty level.
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546Download: YASH2 (Main Files)
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548WARNING: Double-click the mod in your left tab. Now, go to the Filetree tab. Hide YASH2_CustomRaces.esp. You don't need this file.
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554YASH - WACCF Patch - [ESPLite = 1]
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556Conflict resolution patch between YASH and WACCF. 
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558Download: YASH - WACCF Patch 1.1 (Main Files)
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564(NEW) YASH - Skyrim Skill Uncapper Patch - [ESPLite = 1]
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5661 lvl skills at start instead of 0, to make the Uncapper work. Magic!
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568Download: YASH - Skyrim Skill Uncapper Patch (Main Files)
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5729) (SKSE) Complete Crafting Overhaul Remade (CCOR) - [1] [OLDRIM] [WATERFLOW]
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574Complete Crafting Overhaul provides the most comprehensive, consistent, and fully customizable crafting experience in Skyrim. The primary intention of this mod is to correct logical inconsistencies in Skyrim's smithing system and to enhance the functionality and balance of crafting in Skyrim. 
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576Download: Complete Crafting Overhaul (Main Files), CCOR - SSE Updated (somewhere in Main Files), CCOR - SSE Script Fix (install manually).
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578CONVERSION: Re-save ESP in Creation Kit.
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580Note: After re-saving the plug-in, the Creation Kit may create new facegen data in your Overwrite folder. In this particular case they aren't needed, so you can simply delete them.
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586YASH - CCOR Patch - [ESPLite = 1]
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588Conflict resolution patch between YASH and CCOR. 
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590Download: YASH - CCOR Patch (Main Files)
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59410) (SKSE) SkyUI - [1] [ESPLite]
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596It changes the interface for inventory and magic. It also allows SKSE mods to use the MCM. MCM stands for Mod Configuration Menu, and it allows you to customize a mod in game. This is essential when you're using SKSE, because most SKSE mods use MCM. 
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598Note: It's recommended to download it manually, and then add it to your mod manager.
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600Download: SkyUI_5_2_SE (Main Files)
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602WARNING: You need to add Skyrim.esm as a master to fix errors inside the plug-in. 
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604Spoiler:  Show
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610(SKSE) SkyUI SE - Flashing Savegames Fix
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612Fixes the flashing save game entries when trying to save or load a game in the in-game main menu (quest journal).
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614Download: SkyUI SE - Flashing Savegames Fix (Main Files)
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61811) More Immersive Activations (SkyRem - Mia) - [1] [ESPLite - C]
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620A simple mod that changes the activation texts in many scenarios.
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622Download: SkyRem - Mia (Main Files)
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62612) Skyrim Unbound - [1]
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628Skyrim Unbound is designed for generic roleplay with more freedom of choice than other alternate start mods. Check THIS F.A.Q. if you want to know more about changes from this mod. REALLY, READ THIS FAQ!
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630Download: Skyrim Unbound SE (Main Files)
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632GOOD TO KNOW: DON'T CLEAN THIS MOD! NEVER! 
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637Load Order and Checking your Game:
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639Check your Game: There is not that much to test in this section. Create new character and visit some locations.
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644USER INTERFACE
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646Spoiler:  Show
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648BEFORE YOU START: Create a separator named "User Interface" - [TUTORIAL].
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6511) A Quality World Map - [1] [44] [ESPLite - C]
652
653Improves the textures of the world map and adds roads.
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655Download: 9.0.1 A Quality World Map - Vivid with Stone Roads (Main Files)
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657CONVERSION: The ESP for the Vivid version is still in Form 43, and will need to be converted in the Creation Kit.
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6612) Dynamic snow For Map - [OLDRIM] 
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663Improves the snow texture in the world map. 
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665Download: Type 2 (Main Files)
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667Note: This mod contain only textures, so there is nothing to convert. Almost all classic textures are working without problems in Special Edition.
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6713) SkyUI Colored Category Icons SE - (Optional)
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673New colours for SkyUI icons.
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675Download: SkyUI Colored Category Icons (Main Files)
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6794) ElSopa - Colored SkyUI Active Effect Icons SE - (Optional)
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681Colored active effect icons.
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683Download: ElSopa - Colored SkyUI Active Effect Icons (Main Files)
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686
6875) Wider MCM Menu for SkyUI
688
689This mod provies wider MCM menu interface of SkyUI to prevent mod titles text clipping and clipping inside MCM menus.
690
691Download: Opt. 2 - Even Wider Rescaled MCM Menu for SkyUI (Main Files)
692
693
694
6956) (SKSE) SkyHUD
696
697It offers alternative HUD presets in its FOMOD, and it's possible to customize them, or create your own. 
698
699Download: SkyHUD v090B v4 (Main Files), Patch - SkyHUD v090B (Update Files)
700
701Note: In the FOMOD select the following options: Loose Files, None, Install iHUD compatibility patch.
702
703Presets: There are a few SkyHUD presets that you can use, if you don't know how to make your own config: T'Skyrim - SkyHUD Preset, Lyrae's skyHUD Preset, TappeiTeiffer's Presets. Use only one of them (load it after SkyHUD).
704
705SKSE VERSION CHECK: Make sure this mod matches the current version of SKSE.
706
707
708
7097) (SKSE) Immersive HUD - iHUD - [1] [ESPLite - C]
710
711It allows the HUD to be toggled on and off with the X key. What shows when the HUD is active can be customized.
712
713Download: Immersive HUD - iHUD (Main Files)
714
715
716
7178) (SKSE) MoreHUD SE - [1] [ESPLite - C]
718
719It provides useful information about items, and enemies when you hover the mouse cursor over them.
720
721Download: moreHUD SE (Main Files)
722
723SKSE VERSION CHECK: Make sure this mod matches the current version of SKSE. 
724
725
726
7279) (SKSE) MoreHUD SE Inventory Edition
728
729This mod brings some features from moreHUD into the inventory menu. From your inventory you can now see if enchantments are known by the player and other features. It also increases the Item Card size for mods that have long effect descriptions. 
730
731Download: moreHUD Inventory Edition Loose Version (Optional Files)
732
733SKSE VERSION CHECK: Make sure this mod matches the current version of SKSE.
734
735
736
73710) Undiscovered Means Unknown - Map Markers
738
739Ever wondered how your character knows that the undiscovered place somewhere ahead - still unseen - is a cave, a shack, or a shipwreck? While knowing the rough location of the major cities makes some sense, for other places it seems the dragonborn has a strange prescience. This mod aims to solve this issue. 
740
741Download: Undiscovered Means Unknown - Compass and Map Markers (Main Files)
742
743Note: In FOMOD choose: Both the compass and the map, yes, yes, Pastel map markers, a question mark, yes, yes.
744
745
746
74711) Sovngarde - Mist's Font Replacer
748
749Really good font replacer.
750
751Download: Sovngarde - Mist's Font Replacer Bold V8.8 (Main Files)
752
753
754AND:
755
756
757No More Laser-Printed Book
758
759Ever thought the books and notes in Skyrim look like they come from some digital printing machine? This mod subtly change the way they look by giving them an aged, handwritten style (or analogue press/whatever).
760
761Download: No More Laser-Printed Book (Main Files)
762
763
764
76512) Immersive Bookreading and Lockpicking
766
767Simple tweak that hides the interface while reading books or picking locks, allowing yourself to become immersed in the act.
768
769Download: Immersive Bookreading (Main Files), Immersive Lockpicking (Main Files)
770
771
772
77313) Skyrim Se Skill Interface Re-Texture
774
775Re-textures the skill interface. It has a range of options included in a FOMOD.
776
777Download: SSIRT SE v4.1 (Main Files)
778
779Note: In FOMOD choose whatever option you like.
780
781
782
78314) Better MessageBox Controls
784
785Allows you to navigate message boxes with the left/right keys, and select using E. It also makes the options easier to select with the mouse. 
786
787Download: Better MessageBox Controls v1_2 (Main Files)
788
789
790
79115) (NEW) EZ2C Dialogue Menu - configurable - better navigation and control
792
793This mod is a replacement for the dialogue menu in Skyrim. It allows you to fully customize the appearance and layout of the menu, implements a much better navigation and control system and also fixes several bugs that are present in the vanilla dialogue menu. Say goodbye to the hard-to-read dialogue text and annoying controls.
794
795Download: EZ2C Dialogue Menu (Main Files)
796
797
798AND:
799
800
801(NEW) EZ2C Dialogue Menu - YASHed Preset
802
803Custom preset for EZ2C.
804
805Download: EZ2C Dialogue Menu - YASHed Preset (Main Files)
806
807
808
80916) Undiscover Skyrim SE - [ESPLite = 1]
810
811This mod removes the "DISCOVERED" part of the text pop-up that shows whenever you discover a new location.
812
813Download: Undiscover Skyrim SE (Main Files)
814
815
816
81717) EASIER LOCKPICKING - Without Cheating - Nordic Retexture - [OLDRIM]
818
819This mod retextures the locks in Skyrim to be more scratched and weathered looking. This gives more visual reference points to remember your lock pick placement. When a pick breaks, it's easier to find the spot you started from. 
820
821Download: Easier Lockpicking 1_2 - Nordic Locks (Main Files)
822
823
824
82518) Favorite Things - Extended Favorites Menu for SkyUI
826
827This mod improves your expirience with Favorites quick menu. Faster scrolling, more entries, longer entry texts etc.
828
829Download: Opt. 3 - Superior Favorites (Main Files)
830
831
832
83319) Smaller Vanilla Cursors SE - (Optional)
834
835Smaller cursor. 
836
837Download: Smaller Vanilla Cursors (Main Files)
838
839Note: In FOMOD choose: Right.
840
841
842
84320) Better Container Controls for SkyUI - [1] [ESPLite]
844
845Do you get annoyed by the quantity prompt or wish you could put all of your ingredients away with a single command? Better Container Controls for SkyUI adds a few new useful features to the container menu.
846
847Download: BCC-SkyUI-v30 (Main Files)
848
849
850
85121) Extended UI - [1] [ESPLite - C]
852
853Extended UI is a project that attempts to fix parts of the user interface. At the moment the intent is for Extended UI to be a complementary mod to SkyUI rather than to replace parts of SkyUI.
854
855Download: Extended UI (Main Files)
856
857CONVERSION: Unpack BSA via Assets Optimizer. Resave plugin in Creation Kit 64. 
858
859WARNING: Double-click the mod in your left tab. Now, go to the Filetree tab. Hide/Delete interface\console.swf and scripts\exui_consolemenu.pex.
860
861
862
86322) Configurable Real Names for SSE - [1] [ESPLite - C]
864
865Automatically assigns a lore-friendly name to anonymous NPCs.
866
867Download: Real Names - SSE Edition (Main Files), Script fix by vabatta
868
869
870
87123) (NEW) Notification Overhaul SE - First (1st) Person Messages - [1] [ESPLite]
872
873Notifications are now more immersive and they will blend in nicely with the game. Some notifications are colored appropriately for urgency, failure, or success.
874
875Download: Notification Overhaul 1.0B - Main File (Main Files)
876
877
878
87924) (NEW) UIExtensions - [1]
880
881Adds various custom menus to Skyrim. Requirement for some mods.
882
883Download: UIExtensions v1-2-0 (Main Files)
884
885
886
88725) Mist's Anthology Menus
888
889Hand-drawn menu replacers for classic Elder Scrolls fans in multiple flavours.
890
891Download: Mist's Anthology Menus - Dragon Aspect (Main Files)
892
893
894
89526) Clean Menu
896
897Elegant UI mod that removes the Bethesda logo, smoke, and unnecessary buttons from the main menu. It also removes the intro video allowing you to skip straight ahead into the beautiful world of Skyrim. The creation club news / button is also disabled by this mod.
898
899Download: Clean Menu -- All in One (30 FPS) (Main Files)
900
901
902
903
904Load Order and Checking your Game:
905
906Check your Game: Again, not that much to test. Create new character and visit some locations. Check all the menus, map, etc.
907
908
909
910
911
912MUSIC AND SOUNDS
913
914Spoiler:  Show
915
916BEFORE YOU START: Create a separator named "Music and Sounds" - [TUTORIAL].
917
918
919MUSIC
920
9211) Still - Skyrim Inspired Music - [ESPLite = 1]
922
923Adds +35 minutes of soundtrack, heavily inspired by the original tracks. 
924
925Download: Still - ESP flagged as ESL (Optional Files)
926
927
928
9292) Hun Lovaas - Skyrim Fan-Made Combat Music - [ESPLite = 1]
930
931Another great music mod by the author of Still (mod above).
932
933Download: Hun - Lovaas - ESP flagged as ESL (Optional Files)
934
935
936
9373) The Northerner Diaries in Skyrim - [1] [CLEANING] [ESPLite - C]
938
939Adds tracks from "The Northerner Diaries Symphonic Sketches" as exploration music. Composed, orchestrated, and performed by Jeremy Soule.
940
941Download: The Northerner Diaries For Skyrim (Main Files)
942
943
944
945
946AUDIO
947
9481) (SKSE) Audio Overhaul for Skyrim SE (AOS) - [1]
949
950AOS is an extensive sound overhaul aiming to make the soundscape more immersive, clear, responsive, impactful, and ultimately fun, while always aiming for maximum compatibility, performance, and coherency with the main game.
951
952Download: Audio Overhaul Skyrim (3.2.0) (Main Files)
953
954WARNING: Double-click the mod in your left tab. Now, go to the Filetree tab. Hide SKSE folder.
955
956
957
9582) Immersive Sounds Compendium - [1]
959
960It changes and adds sound effects, which can be customized in the FOMOD installer.
961
962Download: Immersive Sounds Compendium SSE 2.2 (Main Files)
963
964Note: In FOMOD choose Less Intense + Instant Impact, Semi-Smooth Equip, Realistic - Twangy, Alternate, High Fantasy, Extra Gory Killmove Sounds, Templar, Swooshy, all Creature options, Silent Nirnoot, More Rustling Heavy Armor, TESO Summoning. 
965
966
967
9683) Useless Patches Collection - [ESPLite = 2]
969
970We want only patch for AOS and IS.
971
972Download: Maybe Not That Useless Patches Collection 1.1.5 (Main Files)
973
974Note: In FOMOD pick ONLY Audio Overhaul Skyrim - Immersive Sounds Patch Remade and WACCF - Black Robes CTD Fix.
975
976
977
9784) Sound Hammering Sounds
979
980NPC's hammering on wood no longer sounds like they're hammering metal. 
981
982Download: Sound Hammering Sounds (Main Files)
983
984
985
9865) IHSS - Improved Horse Step Sounds - [1] [ESPLite - C]
987
988This mod improves the "hoovestep" sounds of the horses by adding "sound sets" for different surfaces. 
989
990Download: Improved Horse Step Sounds - Special Edition (Main Files)
991
992
993
994
995
996LOD
997
998Spoiler:  Show
999
1000BEFORE YOU START: Create a separator named "LOD" - [TUTORIAL].
1001
1002
1003LOD stands for level of detail, and refers to the level of detail for 3D objects in the distance. 
1004
1005Most mods include any LOD files that they need. They are required if they have added a new building, or any other object to the world, so that you can see them from a distance. Or if they had significantly changed the shape or look of a model from the vanilla game. A good example for the latter would be a new tree type. Without new LOD files, it would take it's vanilla appearance from a distance. 
1006
1007This section is for mods that improve the LOD's supplied with the vanilla game. 
1008
1009Generating LOD's will affect performance depending on quality choice. 
1010
1011
1012
1013DynDOLOD Performance
1014Spoiler:  Show
1015
1016
1017DynDOLOD Normal
1018Spoiler:  Show
1019
1020
1021DynDOLOD Ultra
1022Spoiler:  Show
1023
1024
1025
1026
1027
1028BASE TEXTURES
1029
1030Spoiler:  Show
1031
1032BEFORE YOU START: Create a separator named "Base Textures" - [TUTORIAL].
1033
1034
1035A NOTE ON TEXTURES
1036
1037It's important that you install a texture quality that is suitable for your computer and the display of your monitor. Using more than you should will lead to fps drops and lag, and using to much will lead to a CTD. There will be times in the game that will put your computer to the test, such as in the civil war battles, and it needs to be able to handle those too.
1038  
1039As a rule, the larger the object, the better it is to have higher quality textures. So for example mountains 4K, and jewelery 1K or 2K max. You can afford to go higher in internal cells such as mines, because it's a smaller world space to calculate.
1040
1041
1042
1043
1044MESHES AND TEXTURES
1045
1046A mesh is the 3D shape of a model, and the texture is the sheet of detail that covers it. If you think about it in terms of a model kit, the model is the mesh and the paint job is the texture.
1047
1048Many different types of mods include meshes and textures, but if a mod only includes textures, then they are generally referred to as texture mods. Even mods that only include meshes tend to be included in this category.
1049
1050Meshes and textures don't conflict as they are two different types of files. Therefore if you install a mod that only improves the meshes of something, it's still worthwhile installing a mod that improves the textures. Let's look at an example.
1051
1052The mod Leanwolf's Better Shaped Weapons includes new meshes for most of the weapons in game. If you only installed that, you would get the improved shape, but the weapons would still have vanilla textures. You could then install a mod like aMidianBorn's Weapons, which only includes textures, and now your weapons would have the improved meshes from Leanwolf's and the improved textures from aMidianBorn.
1053
1054
1055
1056
1057MAIN TEXTURE MODS
1058
1059These mods are a great foundation to build upon, but you should notice a significant improvement in graphics with them alone.
1060
1061
10621) Skyrim Realistic Overhaul (SRO)
1063
1064This is a huge texture mod and is over 10 GB in size. It covers most environmental textures including those found in internal cells and other textures too. Even if you install most of the other texture mods in the guide, you will still be left with many textures from this mod. The textures included are 4K diffuse and 2K normal. 
1065
1066Download: Install parts 1, 2, 3, and then the update. Merge all parts into one mod (Merge in MO2). Make sure it is the update for SSE and not Classic, as both are on the same page.
1067
1068IMPORTANT: We want to pack the mod into BSA to speed up loading times.
1069
1070Spoiler:  Show
1071
1072
1073
10742) Skyrim particle patch for ENB
1075
1076Skyrim has quite a few object meshes that have their shaders or blending properties set incorrectly. As a result, when using ENB many of these objects look buggy or react to an incorrect category in enbseries.ini. This mod fixes that.
1077
1078Download: Particle Patch All-in-One Installation (Special Edition)
1079
1080WARNING: Double-click the mod in your left tab. Now, go to the Filetree tab. Hide meshes/interface folder. Why? Because it will overwrite changes from Clean Menu and you still will be have smoke on main screen.
1081
1082Also, hide/remove Particle Patch for ENB SSE.esp.
1083
1084WHY?: Even if you don't want to use ENB, you still need this mod. It fixes a lot of problems with meshes.
1085
1086
1087
10883) Enhanced Textures Detail UV
1089
1090UV mapping is the 3D modelling process of projecting a 2D image to a 3D model's surface. In the case of this mod, it can improve the texture quality of objects when close. It's compatible with all textures, and doesn't include any of its own. 
1091
1092Download: Enhanced Textures Detail (UV-Tweaks) (Main Files)
1093
1094Choice: In the FOMOD pick the following options:
1095
1096Spoiler:  Show
1097
1098WARNING: Double-click the mod in your left tab. Now, go to the Filetree tab. From meshes/dungeons/caves drag the clutter folder to meshes/dungeons/mines. Before and After.
1099
1100
1101
11024) Static Mesh Improvement Mod (SMIM) - [1] [ESPLite - C]
1103
1104It replaces an huge number of the games meshes and includes some textures. 
1105
1106Download: SMIM SE 2-08 (Main Files)
1107
1108Note: In the FOMOD pick Skyrim 2016 Special Edition: Everything.
1109
1110
1111
11125) Unofficial Material Fix
1113
1114Fixes countless material bugs.
1115
1116Download: Unofficial Material Fix (Main Files)
1117
1118
1119
11206) Real 3D Walls
1121
1122Real 3D Geometry for village walkways walls and stonehuts.
1123
1124Download: Real 3D Walls (Main Files)
1125
1126
1127
11287) Ruins Clutter Improved (RCI)
1129
1130It's similar to SMIM, but mainly covers ruins clutter.
1131
1132Download: Ruins_Clutter_Improved_SE_NMM_v3-1 (Main Files), Falmer Temple Chandelier (Update Files)
1133
1134Note: In FOMOD choose everything.
1135
1136WARNING: Double-click the mod in your left tab. Now, go to the Filetree tab. Hide or Delete meshes/dungeons/imperial/PortcullisSmall01/impportcullissmall01.nif. After.  
1137
1138WHY?: Why you need to hide/remove that file? Simple answer - it's broken.
1139
1140
1141AND:
1142
1143
1144Ruins Clutter Improved - Fixes
1145
1146A patch for Ruins Clutter Improved SE that allows you to install other re-textures for the Enchanting Table and Bloody Rags.
1147
1148Download: Ruins Clutter Improved - Fixes 1.1 (Main Files)
1149
1150
1151
11528) Noble Skyrim Mod HD-2K
1153
1154A fantastic mod that concentrates on architecture, but also includes a lot of landscape and furniture textures.
1155
1156Download: B. Noble Skyrim - FULL PACK_Performance Edition (Main Files), NSM - SMIM Patch (Update Files)
1157
1158
1159
1160
1161ROADS
1162
11631) Blended Roads - [1] [ESPLite]
1164
1165It adds new meshes for roads.
1166
1167Download: Blended Roads (Main Files), Really Blended Roads - Hotfix (Update Files)
1168
1169Note: In FOMOD pick: REALly Blended Roads, SMIM Compatibility Patch REALly Blended Roads.
1170
1171
1172
1173
1174Landscape Texture Mods
1175
11761) Skyrim 3D Ice Floes
1177
1178Improves the meshes for flat ice flows.
1179
1180Download: Skyrim 3D Icefloes (Main Files)
1181
1182
1183
11842) MystiriousDawn's HD Skyrim
1185
1186A lot of quality textures from MystiriousDawn.
1187
1188Download: Landscape Textures - Mid Quality (Optional Files), Tundra and Rift Texture Update (Update Files), Rift and Reach Landscape Textures Update - 7 new textures (Update Files)
1189
1190IMPORTANT: Double-click the mod in your left tab. Now, go to the Filetree tab. Hide textures/landscape/dirt02.dds and textures/landscape/dirt02_n.dds.
1191
1192
1193
11943) HD Lava for Dawnguard
1195
1196Re-texture for lava.
1197
1198Download: HD Lava (4k) (Main Files)
1199
1200
1201
1202
1203The Soul Cairn and Sovngarde
1204
12051) Soul Cairn HD
1206
1207Awesome textures for Soul Cairn.
1208
1209Download: Soul Cairn HD 2K (Main Files), Soul Cairn HD Update (Update Files)
1210
1211
1212
12132) Sovngarde HD
1214
1215Re-textures Sovngarde. 
1216
1217Download: Sovngarde HD 2K (Main Files)
1218
1219
1220
1221
1222Orc Strongholds
1223
12241) Spice of Life - Orc Strongholds SE - [1] [ESPLite - C]
1225
1226A mod that gives Orc Longhouses their own texture sets.
1227
1228Download: Spice of Life - Orc Longhouses (Main Files)
1229
1230Note: In FOMOD pick: 2k textures, LODs 1024.
1231
1232WARNING: You need to manually forward USSEP changes to the plug-in via xEdit.
1233
1234Spoiler:  Show
1235
1236
1237
1238
1239Rieklings and Falmers
1240
12411) Detailing the Eldrich - Higher-Res Riekling Architecture - [OLDRIM]
1242
1243Re-textures Riekling architecture.
1244
1245Download: Detailing the Eldrich - Higher-Res Riekling Architecture (Main Files)
1246
1247IMPORTANT: No game data on top level.
1248
1249Spoiler:  Show
1250
1251
1252
12532) Falmer Clutter Texture Mod - [OLDRIM]
1254
1255Re-textures Falmer clutter. It also includes very good textures for the Chaurus.
1256
1257Download: Falmer Clutter Texture Mod (Main Files)
1258
1259
1260
12613) Falmer Texture Overhaul
1262
1263Re-textures Falmer clutter.
1264
1265Download: 2K Falmer Overhaul (Main Files)
1266
1267
1268
12694) Better Falmer Cave Ceiling Glow
1270
1271When I first saw the cave glow I thought there was something wrong with my game, until I realized I was just looking at vanilla textures. Seriously, I used to avoid having it in screenshots, and now i don't. 
1272
1273Download: BetterFalmerCaveCeilingGlow (Main Files)
1274
1275
1276
1277
1278RUINS, CAVES, AND MINES
1279
12801) Underground - A Dungeon Texture Overhaul
1281
1282An excellent re-texture for Caves, Mines, Forts, Dwemer and Nordic ruins, and the Ratway. 
1283
1284Download: Underground FOMOD (Main Files)
1285
1286Note: In FOMOD choose Install everything default color.
1287
1288WHY?: Why do we choose everything when down BELOW there is another re-texture for ruins? It's because Underground will be overwritten by that mod anyway (because it's BELOW it in the Priority list; REMINDER! Installation order of the guide = Priority list in MO2!), so there is nothing wrong with it. This is actually a normal modding practice. That's why SMIM is always really high on the Priority list, to allow other mods to overwrite it.
1289
1290
1291
12922) Skyrim 3D High Hrothgar Steps
1293
1294Improves the meshes for the steps leading to High Hrothgar.
1295
1296Download: Skyrim 3D High Hrothgar Steps (Main Files)
1297
1298
1299
13003) Rudy HQ - Nordic Ruins SE
1301
1302The best re-texture for nordic ruins on Nexus.
1303
1304Download: Rudy HQ - Nordic Ruins SE version (Main Files), 4K textures for the ruins chests urns and a wood (Optional Files), Chests addon (Optional Files), Pots addon SE version (Optional Files), Ruin Levers addon SE version (Optional Files)
1305
1306
1307
13084) Arri's Snow Elf Ruins Retexture
1309
1310A lovely re-texture of Snow Elf ruins. 
1311
1312Download: SSE 2K Textures (Main Files)
1313
1314
1315
1316
1317Snow and Ice
1318
13191) Fluffy Snow
1320
1321My favourite snow texture.
1322
1323Download: Fluffy Snow - 2K (Main Files), Fluffy Snow iNeed Patch (Optional Files), Fluffy Snow Windhelm Bridge and Street Fix (Optional Files)
1324
1325WARNING: Fluffy Snow clashes a little bit with Blended Roads. In order to make both mods work together you need to Double-click the mod in your left tab. and go to the Filetree tab. Now, go to Landscape and hide the Roads folder. It should look like THIS. 
1326
1327WHY?: I'm aware that there is a patch for both mods on Fluffy Snow page. We are achieving the same thing by hiding the Roads folder.
1328
1329
1330
13312) Better Dynamic Snow (BDS) - [1]
1332
1333This mod replaces the default snow shader with a more dynamic one. Although this mod largely improves surfaces, it does make the odd one look worse. 
1334
1335Download: Better Dynamic Snow SE v2.8.1 (Old Files)
1336
1337Note: Tick the option for SMIM in FOMOD.
1338
1339
1340
13413) Better Dynamic Ash - [1] [ESPLite]
1342
1343Does for ash in Solstheim what the previous mod does for snow. 
1344
1345Download: Better Dynamic Ash SE (Main Files)
1346
1347
1348
13494) Better Dynamic Snow - Patches - [1]
1350
1351Various patches for Better Dynamic Snow.  
1352
1353Download: Better Dynamic Snow - Patch (Main Files)
1354
1355WARNING: If your snow looks weird on buildings and other structures, install the Experimental shader (Optional Files). Sometimes it can help with snow shader issues.
1356
1357
1358
13595) Ashbound -- Solstheim Enhanced - [1] [ESPLite = 2] [CLEANING - only the main file]
1360
1361It adds ash to a lot of buildings and clutter in Solstheim. 
1362
1363Download: Ashbound 1.1 (Main Files), Better Tel Mithryn Patch (Optional Files), Quaint Raven Rock Patch (Optional Files)
1364
1365
1366
1367
1368TEXTURES FOR CITIES AND TOWNS
1369
13701) (NEW) Skyland Riften
1371
1372Retexture for Riften. 
1373
1374Download: Skyland Riften (Main Files)
1375
1376IMPORTANT: Double-click the mod in your left tab. Now, go to the Filetree tab. Hide:
1377
1378textures\architecture\riften\riftenroofshingles01.dds,
1379textures\architecture\riften\riftenroofshingles01_n.dds,
1380textures\architecture\riften\riftenshinglesalpha01.dds,
1381textures\architecture\riften\riftenshinglesalpha01_n.dds
1382textures\architecture\riften\roof01_n.dds
1383
1384
1385AND:
1386
1387
1388(NEW) Riften in High Definition
1389
1390A highly detailed, comprehensive texture overhaul for Riften. The Ragged Flagon is also covered here.
1391
1392Download: Riften in High Definition 2K (Main Files)
1393
1394IMPORTANT: Double-click the mod in your left tab. Now, go to the Filetree tab. Hide everything EXCEPT these files:
1395
1396textures\architecture\riften\fishingnet01.dds,
1397textures\architecture\riften\fishingnet01_n.dds,
1398textures\architecture\riften\riftencanalplanks01.dds
1399textures\architecture\riften\riftencanalplanks01_n.dds
1400textures\architecture\riften\riftendirt01.dds
1401textures\architecture\riften\riftendirt01_n.dds
1402textures\architecture\riften\riftenlattice01.dds
1403textures\architecture\riften\riftenlattice01_n.dds
1404textures\architecture\riften\riftenplazabrick01.dds
1405textures\architecture\riften\riftenplazabrick01_n.dds
1406textures\architecture\riften\riftenrope01.dds
1407textures\architecture\riften\riftenrope01_n.dds
1408textures\architecture\riften\rtmarketstallroof01.dds
1409textures\architecture\riften\rtmarketstallroof01_n.dds
1410
1411
1412AND:
1413
1414
1415(NEW) Tamriel Retextured - HD Texture Pack
1416
1417Great birch retexture for Riften.
1418
1419Download: Tamriel Retextured - Main File (Main Files)
1420
1421IMPORTANT: Double-click the mod in your left tab. Now, go to the Filetree tab. Hide everything EXCEPT these files:
1422
1423Spoiler:  Show
1424
1425
1426
14272) (NEW) Skyland Markarth
1428
1429Retexture for Markarth. 
1430
1431Download: Skyland Markarth (Main Files)
1432
1433IMPORTANT: Double-click the mod in your left tab. Now, go to the Filetree tab. Hide:
1434
1435textures\architecture\markarth\mrkstonealpha01.dds
1436textures\architecture\markarth\mrkstonealpha01_n.dds
1437
1438
1439AND:
1440
1441
1442(NEW) Frankly HD Markarth - The White City Redux
1443
1444High resolution retexture of Markarth and Dwemer ruins with a much more epic vibe.
1445
1446Download: Frankly HD Markarth - The White City Redux _2K_1.1 (Main Files)
1447
1448Note: In the FOMOD choose Exterior Markarth, Interiors and Dwemer ruins.
1449
1450
1451
14523) (NEW) Skyland - Whiterun
1453
1454Retexture for Whiterun. 
1455
1456Download: Skyland - Whiterun (Main Files)
1457
1458IMPORTANT: Double-click the mod in your left tab. Now, go to the Filetree tab. Hide:
1459
1460Spoiler:  Show
1461
1462
1463AND:
1464
1465
1466(NEW) Believable Skyrim - Whiterun
1467
1468Retexture for Whiterun interiors. 
1469
1470Download: BS-Whiterun 2k-2k (Main Files)
1471
1472IMPORTANT: Double-click the mod in your left tab. Now, go to the Filetree tab. Hide EVERYTHING except:
1473
1474textures\architecture\whiterun\wrcitywall02.dds
1475wrcitywall02_n.dds
1476wrtempletiles01.dds
1477wrtempletiles01_n.dds
1478wrtemplewall01.dds
1479wrtemplewall01_n.dds
1480wrtreealivebark01.dds
1481wrtreealivebark01_n.dds
1482wrtreedeadbark01.dds
1483wrtreedeadbark01_n.dds
1484wrtrellisvines01.dds
1485wrtrellisvines01_n.dds
1486wrvine01.dds
1487wrvine01_n.dds
1488
1489
1490
1491Load Order and Checking your Game
1492
1493Move Skyrim Unbound.esp to the bottom of your load order (right panel in MO2) before loading the game.
1494
1495Check your Game: Make a new character. Use console command to check some locations: coc riverwood and check textures in that area, coc riftenstables and check textures in that area, coc saarthal01 and check textures in that area.
1496
1497
1498
1499
1500STATUES AND STONE OBJECTS
1501
1502Spoiler:  Show
1503
1504BEFORE YOU START: Create separator named "Statues and Stone Objects" - [TUTORIAL].
1505
1506
15071) Rustic Monuments and Tombstones - [OLDRIM]
1508
1509Re-textures monuments and tombstones.
1510
1511Download: RUSTIC MONUMENTS and TOMBSTONES V2.6 (Main Files)
1512
1513Note: In the FOMOD there is a choice of texture quality. Choose the SMIM meshes.
1514
1515
1516
15172) Rustic Nordic Murals - [OLDRIM]
1518
1519Re-textures murals.
1520
1521Download: RUSTIC NORDIC MURALS 2K (Main Files)
1522
1523
1524
15253) Rustic Word Walls - [OLDRIM]
1526
1527Re-textures the word walls.
1528
1529Download: RUSTIC WORD WALLS 2K (Main Files)
1530
1531
1532
15334) Astral Aspect - 4K standing Stones
1534
1535Re-textures the standing stones with a distinctive look.
1536
1537Download: Astral Aspect - 2K - 1.4 (Main Files)
1538
1539
1540
15415) Revamped Assets Skyrim - [OLDRIM]
1542
1543Gives new form, design, and definition to Skyrim's vanilla assets whilst still respecting the original design scheme of the vanilla assets. 
1544
1545Download: Revamped Assets Skyrim - High (FOMOD Package) (Main Files)
1546
1547Note: In FOMOD go to custom install. Select Mystic Tuning Gloves, Bones, Dead Animals, Display Cases, Pelagius Hipbone, Sovngarde, Statues, Weapon Rack, Furniture - Install All, and Traps - Install All.
1548
1549CONVERSION: Fix meshes via Assets Optimizer.
1550
1551WARNING: Hide these files: textures\clutter\statues\statuedibella.dds
1552textures\clutter\statues\statuedibellagold.dds
1553textures\clutter\statues\tg01statuedibella.dds
1554
1555
1556
15576) Stunning Statues of Skyrim 
1558
1559All statues of Skyrim remade in HD.
1560
1561Download: SSoS - Installer Fix (Main Files)
1562
1563Note: In FOMOD select everything except Malacath, Dibella, Falmer, Mara, Talos, and Azura.
1564
1565WHY?: Statues from Revamped Assets Skyrim are higher quality than those from Stunning Statues. That's why we don't want to install everything from SSoS.
1566
1567
1568AND:
1569
1570
1571Unofficial Material Fix - Stunning Statues Patch
1572
1573Fixes material bugs.
1574
1575Download: Unofficial Material Fix - Stunning Statues of Skyrim patch (Optional Files)
1576
1577IDIOT CHECK: Don't Merge or Replace original Unofficial Material Fix! Rename that patch!
1578
1579
1580
15817) True beauty for Dibella (Statues)
1582
1583New meshes for Dibella statue. 
1584
1585Download: TrueDibellaStatue_v1.2-SSE (Main Files)
1586
1587
1588
15898) LeanWolf's Better-Shaped Talos Statue with Greatsword SE
1590
1591New meshes for Talos statue. 
1592
1593Download: LeanWolf's Better-Shaped Talos with Greatsword SSE (Main Files)
1594
1595Note: In FOMOD select High-Poly Statue and Iron Greatsword.
1596
1597
1598
15999) Rens HD Shrines
1600
1601Re-texture of the shrines. Lots of choices for style, pick according to taste. 
1602
1603Download: RensHDShrines_2_4 (Main Files)
1604
1605WARNING: Do not pick the Chrome version of Zenithar Shrine - it's broken.
1606
1607
1608AND:
1609
1610
1611Unofficial Material Fix - Rens HD Shrines Patch
1612
1613Fixes material bugs. 
1614
1615Download: Unofficial Material Fix - Rens HD Shrines patch (Optional Files)
1616
1617Note: In FOMOD choose identical picks to these from Rens HD Shrines.
1618
1619IDIOT CHECK: Don't Merge or Replace original Unofficial Material Fix! Rename that patch!
1620
1621
1622
162310) Stalhrim Source
1624
1625Re-textures stalhrim.
1626
1627Download: Stalhrim Source 2K v3.1 (Main Files)
1628
1629
1630
163111) Skyrim Landscape Overhaul - Stone Walls - [OLDRIM]
1632
1633A mesh and texture replacer for the free-standing stone walls in skyrim.
1634
1635Download: Skyrim Landscape Overhaul - Stone Walls (All-In-One FOMOD Installer) (Main Files)
1636
1637Note: In FOMOD choose: New Ivy, New Terrace Stone Walls. The New Farm Walls plug-in has some problems with collision boxes, so don't pick it.
1638
1639
1640
164112) Windhelm - Legendary Kings - [OLDRIM]
1642
1643Replaces the kings monuments around Windhelm.
1644
1645Download: WindhelmLegendaryKings (Main Files)
1646
1647
1648
1649
1650
1651
1652FARMHOUSE TEXTURES, CLUTTER AND FURNITURES
1653
1654Spoiler:  Show
1655
1656BEFORE YOU START: Create separator named "Farmhouse Textures, Clutter and Furnitures" - [TUTORIAL].
1657
1658
1659FARMHOUSE TEXTURES
1660
16611) MystiriousDawn's HD Skyrim - Alternate Farmhouse Textures
1662
1663Amazing retexture for thatch and stonewalls.
1664
1665Download: Alternate Farmhouse Textures (Optional Files)
1666
1667IDIOT CHECK: Don't Merge or Replace original MystiriousDawn's HD Skyrim! Use Rename option!
1668
1669WARNING: Double-click the mod in your left tab. Now, go to the Filetree tab. Hide or Remove EVERYTHING except these files:
1670Spoiler:  Show
1671
1672
1673
16742) Shibui Skyrim - [OLDRIM]
1675
1676One of the best retextures for farmhouses that you can find on Nexus.
1677
1678Download: Shibui Skyrim (Main Files)
1679
1680WARNING: Double-click the mod in your left tab. Now, go to the Filetree tab. Hide or Remove EVERYTHING except these files:
1681textures\architecture\farmhouse\farmhouse01.dds
1682textures\architecture\farmhouse\farmhouse01_n.dds
1683textures\architecture\farmhouse\stonefloor01.dds
1684textures\architecture\farmhouse\stonefloor01_n.dds
1685textures\architecture\farmhouse\woodpost02.dds
1686textures\architecture\farmhouse\woodpost02_n.dds
1687textures\architecture\farmhouse\woodwalkway01.dds
1688textures\architecture\farmhouse\woodwalkway01_n.dds
1689textures\architecture\farmhouse\woodwall01.dds
1690textures\architecture\farmhouse\woodwall01_n.dds
1691
1692
1693
16943) Rustic Windows
1695
1696Gorgeous windows.
1697
1698Download: RUSTIC WINDOWS - Special Edition - 2K (Main Files)
1699
1700
1701
17024) Rugnarok
1703
1704Amazing rugs.
1705
1706Download: RUGNAROK - Special Edition - 2K (Main Files)
1707
1708
1709
17105) Peltapalooza
1711
1712Retexture for pelts.
1713
1714Download: PELTAPALOOZA Special Edition - FULL (Main Files)
1715 
1716
1717
1718
17196) Iconic's Real Hay
1720
1721Retexture for hay.
1722
1723Download: Iconics_Real_Hay_2K (Main Files)
1724
1725
1726
17277) HD Photorealistic Ivy
1728
1729A fantastic re-texture for Ivy.
1730
1731Download: HD Photorealistic Ivy (Main Files)
1732
1733IMPORTANT: Hide meshes/architecture/farmhouse/stonewall. 
1734
1735WHY?: You need to hide them because they are overwriting Skyrim Landscape Overhaul - Stone Walls, that is installed earlier in the guide. Assets that are higher in Priority list, will be always overwriten by these that are placed lower.
1736
1737
1738
1739
1740TEXTURES AND MESHES FOR FURNITURES
1741
17421) Noble Furniture Improved
1743
1744This only includes meshes, and is compatible with any texture mods covering the same items from this. It works great alongside Rustic Furniture.
1745
1746Download: Noble Furniture Improved - Replacer. (Main Files)
1747
1748
1749AND:
1750
1751
1752Rustic Noble Furniture
1753
1754A great looking re-texture for the noble furnitures.
1755
1756Download: RUSTIC FURNITURE - SSE - SMIM - 2K (Main Files)
1757
1758
1759
17602) Skyrim 3D Furniture
1761
1762A skyrim furniture renewal with new custom made models and textures.
1763
1764Download: Skyrim 3D Furniture (Main Files)
1765
1766WARNING: Double-click the mod in your left tab. Now, go to the Filetree tab. Hide or Remove these files:
1767
1768Spoiler:  Show
1769
1770
1771
17723) CC's HQ Barset
1773
1774A great re-texture.
1775
1776Download: CC's HQ Barset - 2K - 1.2 (Main Files)
1777 
1778
1779
17804) Comfy Dwemer Beds
1781
1782Re-texture for dwemer beds.
1783
1784Download: Comfy Beds (Loose Files) (Main Files)
1785
1786
1787
17885) Vampire Coffins 2K-4K
1789
1790Great re-texture for coffins.
1791
1792Download: Vampire Coffins 2k (Optional Files)
1793
1794
1795
17966) Archery Target Retexture
1797
1798Really good retexture.
1799
1800Download: Archery Target Retexture and Mesh file. (Optional Files)
1801
1802
1803
18047) Training Dummies Retexture 4K and 2K
1805
1806A great re-texture.
1807
1808Download: Training Dummies 2k Texture Replacer (Main Files), Rain Barrel Fix and Retexture (Optional Files)
1809
1810
1811
1812
1813TEXTURES FOR CLUTTER
1814
18151) Misc Retexture Project
1816
1817The mod aims to cover textures missing from other mods. High quality.
1818
1819Download: Misc Retexture Project 2.0 (Main Files), Retextured SMIM Ingredients (Main Files), 2K Cave Lamp (Optional Files)
1820
1821IMPORTANT: No game data on top level. Uncheck Optional Brown Horker meat when installing first Main File.
1822
1823Spoiler:  Show
1824
1825
1826
18272) Forgotten Retex Project
1828
1829I choose all the extra options in the FOMOD installer. 
1830
1831Download: Forgotten Retex Project (Main Files), Realistic HD Woodcutter's Axe Remastered - Patches (Miscellaneous Files)
1832
1833
1834
18353) Rustic Clutter
1836
1837It includes the mods Rustic Pottery, Dinnerware, and Silverware. Other items not included in those mods are also re-textured.
1838
1839Download: RUSTIC CLUTTER COLLECTION - Special Edition - 2K (Main Files)
1840
1841
1842
18434) HD Sacks Retexture - [OLDRIM]
1844
1845Sacks retextures.
1846
1847Download: HDSacks14TypeBBig (Main Files), HDSacks14TypeCSmall (Main Files)
1848
1849
1850
18515) Cl's Barrels and Crates - [1] [ESPLite - after doing the WARNING instructions]
1852
1853A great re-texture for chests. 
1854
1855Download: CL's Barrels Crates Chest's (Main Files)
1856
1857Note: In FOMOD choose MidRes Texture.
1858
1859WARNING: We want to remove crates from this mod.
1860
1861Spoiler:  Show
1862
1863
1864
18656) Awesome HD Barrels
1866
1867A great re-texture for barrels. 
1868
1869Download: Barrels (Main Files)
1870
1871
1872
18737) Vanilla Lantern Retexture
1874
1875Vanilla-like retexture for lantern.
1876
1877Download: SMIM Lantern Texture Replacer (Optional Files)
1878
1879
1880
18818) (NEW) Medieval Candlehorns and Sconces
1882
1883Custom made medieval style 3d model replacers for the nordic candlehorns and the imperial sconces.
1884
1885Download: Medieval Candlehorns and Sconces (Main Files)
1886
1887Note: In the FOMOD select No Smoke Effect, Version_2.
1888 
1889
1890
18919) Rudy HQ - Miscellaneous SE
1892
1893HQ meshes for a glazed pottery with new 4K/2K textures. HQ meshes for in-game silverware with new HQ candles. Realistic apples, tomatoes, potatoes, and common bed pillows, plus HQ meshes for common plates.
1894
1895Download: Rudy HQ - Misc SE - Imperial Candles (Main Files), Rudy HQ - Misc SE - Pottery Classic Brown 2K (Main Files), Rudy HQ - Misc SE - Sliverware for Rustic Silverware (Main Files), Rudy HQ - Misc SE - The Rest (Main Files), Rudy HQ - Misc SE - Apple Tomato Potato compatibility patch (Optional Files), Rudy HQ - Misc SE - Lanterns (Optional Files)
1896
1897
1898
189910) (NEW) Renthal's workbench - (Optional)
1900
1901New high poly mesh and texture for the workbench.
1902
1903Download: Workbench (Main Files)
1904
1905
1906
1907
1908TEXTURES FOR BOOKS AND PAPER
1909
19101) Business Ledger HD Retexture - [OLDRIM]
1911
1912Re-texture for ledger.
1913
1914Download: Business Ledger HD Retexture (Main Files)
1915
1916
1917
19182) MAPS - [OLDRIM]
1919
1920Re-texture for maps.
1921
1922Download: MAPS 2K (Main Files)
1923
1924
1925
19263) Retexture for the Scroll - [OLDRIM]
1927
1928Retexture for the scrolls. 1K textures.
1929
1930Download: Retexture for The Scroll FOMOD by -ren- (NMM or MO) (Main Files)
1931
1932Note: It has several designs to choose in a FOMOD installer. I choose single set and default set.
1933
1934
1935
19364) Map of Dragon Burials - [OLDRIM]
1937
1938It re-textures the map for dragon burials.
1939
1940Download: Map of Dragon Burials (Main Files)
1941
1942
1943
1944
1945TEXTURES FOR FOOD
1946
19471) High Quality Food and Ingredients
1948
1949Great textures for most food items and ingredients. Some of the textures are already covered by the Misc Re-texture Project mod.
1950
1951Download: High Quality Food And Ingredients SE (Main Files)
1952
1953IMPORTANT: Hide textures/plants/potato01.dds, textures/plants/potato01_n.dds, textures/clutter/ingredients/mead01.dds, textures/clutter/ingredients/mead01_n.dds, textures/clutter/food/apple01.dds, textures/clutter/food/apple01_n.dds, textures/clutter/food/apple02.dds, textures/clutter/food/apple02_n.dds. 
1954
1955
1956
19572) HD Bowls of Food and Ingredients SE
1958
1959Re-texture. Some of the textures are already covered by the Misc Retexture Project mod. 
1960
1961Download: HD Bowls of Food and Ingredients SE 2K (Main Files)
1962
1963
1964
19653) Rustic Cooking
1966
1967Textures for ovens, and cooking stations. 
1968
1969Download: RUSTIC COOKING - Special Edition - 2K (Main Files)
1970
1971
1972
19734) Boiled Creme Treat Sweet Roll and Pies
1974
1975Re-texture for a pie added by USSEP. 
1976
1977Download: MeatPie (Optional Files)
1978
1979
1980
19815) Honey Pot
1982
1983Gorgeous, and comes with several options. 
1984
1985Download: Honey pot 1.3b Special Edition (Main Files)
1986
1987
1988
19896) Skyrim 3D Misc
1990
1991Great remodels by Mathy. 
1992
1993Download: Skyrim 3D Misc - Buckets v2 (Main Files), Skyrim 3D Misc - Butterchurn (Main Files), Skyrim 3D Misc - Mammoth Cheese (Main Files), Skyrim 3D Misc - Tanning Rack (Main Files), Skyrim 3D Misc - Traps (Main Files), Skyrim 3D Misc - Windhelm Doors (Main Files), Skyrim 3D Misc - Winterhold Gate (Main Files), Skyrim 3D Misc - Wooven Fence (Main Files)
1994
1995
1996
19977) Take Clam Shell
1998
1999Clam re-texture. 
2000
2001Download: 2.0 clam retexture (Optional Files)
2002
2003
2004
20058) (NEW) 2K Dog Meat
2006
2007Retextures the legendary plastic dog meat.
2008
2009Download: Version 2 (Main Files)
2010
2011
2012
20139) (NEW) Forgotten Herbs - [OLDRIM]
2014
2015Forgotten herbs of Nord food you who are named Frost mirriam and Elves Ear.
2016
2017Download: 2k Frost mirriam and Elves Ears (Main Files)
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022TEXTURES FOR BOTTLES
2023
20241) Rustic Animated Potions and Poisons
2025
2026It adds a glowing effect to the textures from Gamwich, which are also included in this mod. 
2027
2028Download: RUSTIC ANIMATED POTIONS and POISONS 2K (Main Files), SSE Meshes (Update Files)
2029
2030
2031
2032
2033TEXTURES FOR INGREDIENTS
2034
20351) Silky Spider Eggs
2036
2037Re-texture for spider eggs with 3 options for style.
2038
2039Download: Silky Spider Eggs SE (Main Files)
2040
2041
2042
20432) HD Hawk Feathers and Beak - Mesh and Texture - [OLDRIM]
2044
2045Re-textures the ingredients.
2046
2047Download: Main File Hawk Replacers (Main Files)
2048
2049
2050
20513) (NEW) Creepy Chaurus Eggs SE
2052
2053HD Textures of the Chaurus Eggs and Egg Sacs.
2054
2055Download: Creepy Chaurus Eggs SE (Main Files)
2056
2057
2058
2059Load Order and Checking your Game
2060
2061Move Skyrim Unbound.esp to the bottom of your load order (right panel in MO2) before loading the game.
2062
2063Check your Game: Make a new character. Use console command coc riverwood. Check the farmhouses, visit interiors. 
2064
2065
2066
2067
2068
2069TEXTURES FOR METAL, BANNERS, SIGNS AND MORE
2070
2071Spoiler:  Show
2072
2073BEFORE YOU START: Create separator named "Textures for Metal, Banners, Signs and More" - [TUTORIAL].
2074
2075
2076SPECIAL LOCATIONS
2077
20781) CC's Fort Dawnguard Reborn
2079
2080CC has kindly given us two re-textures for the fort as separate mods. This is my favourite.
2081
2082Download: CC's Fort Dawnguard Reborn - 2K - 5.0 (Main Files)
2083
2084
2085
20862) CC's Castle Volkihar Reborn
2087
2088Lovely re-texture!
2089
2090Download: CC's Castle Volkihar Reborn - 2K - 2.0 (Main Files)
2091
2092
2093
20943) Skyrim Textures Redone - Sky Haven
2095
2096Gorgeous textures.
2097
2098Download: STR - SkyHaven 2K (Main Files)
2099
2100
2101
21024) The Halls of the Greybeards - A High Hrothgar Retexturing
2103
2104A retexturing of High Hrothgar.
2105
2106Download: The halls of the Greybeards (Main Files)
2107
2108
2109AND:
2110
2111
2112Skyrim Textures Redone - High Hrothgar
2113
2114Fantastic textures.
2115
2116Download: STR - High Hrothgar 2K (Main Files)
2117
2118
2119
21205) Nightingale Circle - [OLDRIM] 
2121
2122A re-texture. 
2123
2124Download: Nightingale circle HD (Main Files)
2125
2126
2127
21286) Dark Brotherhood Tenets Redone
2129
2130A re-texture for the tenets. It has a huge choice for texture quality. Up to 16K. WTF!
2131
2132Download: 4K Dark Brotherhood Tenants (Main Files)
2133
2134
2135
21367) Sweet Mother - The Night Mother Improvement - [OLDRIM]
2137
2138A quality re-texture.
2139
2140Download: Sweet Mother HD (Main Files)
2141
2142
2143
2144
2145METAL
2146
21471) Ancient Dwemer Metal - [OLDRIM]
2148
2149A handpainted retexture of all the dwemer metal and stonework.
2150
2151Download: Ancient Automatons 2K (Main Files), Ancient Dwemer Metal 2K (Main Files)  
2152
2153
2154
21552) CC's Enhanced Ore Veins - [1] [ESPLite]
2156
2157A texture replacement for the ore veins found in mines and around skyrim. This mod also retextures the mined ores and the ingots.
2158
2159Download: Enhanced Ore Veins - 2K - 6.3 (Main Files)
2160
2161Note: In FOMOD choose Grey, Normal Ores, Install New Textures (Ores), Grey, Install New Textures (Ingots).
2162
2163
2164
21653) Windhelm Enhanced - HD 4K Metalwork - [OLDRIM]
2166
2167Re-texture for the metal in Windhelm.
2168
2169Download: Windhelm Enhanced Metalwork 2k (Optional Files)
2170
2171
2172
21734) Dwemer Inchor Barrel 2K
2174
2175Great retexture.
2176
2177Download: 2K Dwemer Ichor Barrel (Main Files) 
2178 
2179
2180
2181
2182BANNERS AND SIGNS
2183
21841) Ennead Banners - The Winds of War
2185
2186I love this mod, but then am a sucker for bright colours on dark backgrounds. It's high quality and it covers every banner in game.
2187
2188Download: Ennead - Banners 2K (Main Files)
2189
2190
2191
21922) Weathered Road Signs Fixed - [1] [ESPLite = 1]
2193
2194It adds clutter and some lighting to the signs. 
2195
2196Download: Weathered Road Signs Fixed 1.1 (Main Files)
2197
2198Note: In FOMOD choose CRF Patch.
2199
2200
2201
22023) CC's HQ Roadsigns SSE
2203
2204This is my favourite roadsigns retexture.
2205
2206Download: CC's HQ Roadsigns SSE - SD - 4.2 (Main Files)
2207
2208Note: In FOMOD choose 2k, Cutting Room Floor.
2209
2210
2211
22124) Skyrim 3D Signs - [1] [ESPLite - C]
2213
2214Unique custom made 3D replacer models for the signs of the inns and the shops of Skyrim.
2215
2216Download: Skyrim 3D Signs (Old Files)
2217
2218Note: We're using 1.2.2 version from Old Files, because it doesn't have the annoying wind animations attached to signs.
2219
2220IMPORTANT: Time for another patch to fix one of the signs.
2221
2222IDIOT CHECK: Compact this mod before you'll make that patch or all patched references will be broken!
2223
2224Spoiler:  Show
2225
2226
2227
22285) Rustic East Empire Company Signage - [OLDRIM]
2229
2230Textures for the East Empire Company sign. 
2231
2232Download: RUSTIC EAST EMPIRE COMPANY SIGNAGE - Dark Version (Main Files)
2233
2234
2235
2236Load Order and Checking your Game
2237
2238Move Weathered Road Signs - CRF Patch.esp below Weathered Road Signs.esp in your load order (right panel in MO2).
2239Move Skyrim Unbound.esp to the bottom of your load order (right panel in MO2) before loading the game.
2240
2241Check your Game: Make a new character. Use console command coc windhelm and check if your patch for sign work as it should.
2242
2243
2244
2245
2246
2247MORE TEXTURES
2248
2249Spoiler:  Show
2250
2251BEFORE YOU START: Create separator named "More Textures" - [TUTORIAL].
2252
2253
2254BOATS
2255
22561) DeviantKaled's Nord Ship Texture Replacers
2257
2258Great textures for ships. 
2259
2260Download: DeviantKaled's Nord Ship Texture Replacers (Main Files)
2261
2262
2263
2264
2265LEATHER AND CAMPING
2266
22671) 4K Hagraven House
2268
2269Great textures.
2270
2271Download: 4K Hagraven House (Main Files), 2K Diffuse and Normal Map (Optional Files)
2272
2273
2274
22752) Fur Tent 4K Retexture 
2276
2277Replaces the vanilla textures for small nord tents.
2278
2279Download: Hunters Fur Tent (Main Files)
2280
2281
2282AND:
2283
2284
2285Nordic Tent upgrade by Pfuscher 
2286
2287Retexture for large nord tents.
2288
2289Download: Nordic tent (Main Files)
2290
2291IMPORTANT: Double-click the mod in your left tab. Now, go to the Filetree tab. Hide meshes folder. 
2292
2293
2294
22953) Iconic WoodFires 
2296
2297A simple retexture of the wood used in campfires and the giants large bonfires, also retextures the ash beneath them. 
2298
2299Download: Iconics_Woodfires_2K (Main Files)
2300
2301
2302
23034) 2K Imperial Tents Re-texture  
2304
2305Great retexture for imperial tents. 
2306
2307Download: 2K Imperial Tents Retextured (Main Files)
2308
2309
2310
2311
2312BLING
2313
23141) Ennead - Septims
2315
2316They look great, and I'm a big fan of the Ennead series. 
2317
2318Download: Ennead - Septims 1K Gold (Miscellaneous Files)
2319
2320
2321
23222) Gemling Queen Jewelry SE - [1] [ESPLite]
2323
2324It replaces all jewelry gemstones with prettier, more realistic artwork.
2325
2326Download: Gemling Queen Jewelry SE (Main Files)
2327
2328Note: In FOMOD choose: Amulets, Circlets, Rings, Dawnguard Addon, Dawnguard Addon - Unobtainable Items, Gamwich Amulet Textures - 1024, Gamwich Ring Textures - Combined 1k, None.
2329
2330
2331
23323) JS Dragon Claws SE
2333
2334Dragon Claws retexture.
2335
2336Download: 2k Textures (Main Files)
2337
2338
2339AND:
2340
2341
2342JS Dragon Claws - Patches
2343
2344Adds the missing amethyst dragon claw to johnskyrim's great mod - JS Dragon Claws.
2345
2346Download: JS Dragon Claws - Amethyst Patch (Main Files)
2347
2348
2349
23504) (NEW) Claws Without Hints For The Hardcore Adventurers (Add-on For JS Dragon Claws) - [OLDRIM]
2351
2352Dragon Claws retexture.
2353
2354Download: 2k Textures (Main Files)
2355
2356
2357
23585) Snazzy Model Ship
2359
2360The only mod that improves it.
2361
2362Download: Snazzy Model Ship (Main Files)
2363
2364
2365
23666) Rustic Elderscroll
2367
2368Re-texture for Elder Scrolls.
2369
2370Download: RUSTIC ELDERSCROLL - Special Edition - 2K (Main Files), ELDERSCROLL SSE - FX - 2K (Optional Files)
2371
2372
2373
23747) HD Better Instruments
2375
2376Great textures for all three instruments.
2377
2378Download: 2K Better Instruments (Update Files)
2379
2380
2381
23828) Pretty Gemstones
2383
2384Improves the vanilla models for gems. 
2385
2386Download: Pretty Gems (Main Files)
2387
2388
2389
23909) The Divine Amulets Re-texture - [OLDRIM]
2391
2392Re-textures the amulets. 
2393
2394Download: The Divine Amulets Retexture - Final Version (Main Files), Other three Amulets Retexture - Final Version (Optional Files), The Divine Amulets Retexture - Dragonborn Amulets Final Version (Optional Files)
2395
2396
2397
239810) ElSopa HD - Akatosh Amulet SE
2399
2400Re-texture of the Akatosh amulet.
2401
2402Download: ElSopa HD - Akatosh Amulet 1K (Main Files)
2403
2404
2405
240611) JS Barenziah SE - [1] [ESPLite - C]
2407
2408A complete remake of the Stones and Crown of Barenziah.
2409
2410Download: JS Barenziah SE - 2K Textures (Main Files)
2411
2412
2413
241412) JS Circlet Replacer
2415
2416Replacement circlet meshes and textures based on JS Armored Circlets.
2417
2418Download: JS Circlet Replacer (Main Files)
2419
2420
2421
242213) 2K Ring Of Khajit
2423
2424Original texture is 256x256, this is a 2K retexture which didn't take long but improves on the original.
2425
2426Download: 2K Ring Of Khajit (Main Files)
2427
2428
2429
243014) (NEW) Talisman of Treachery HD
2431
2432A HD replacer of the amulet of articulation, with brand new meshes and 2K textures!
2433
2434Download: Talisman of Treachery HD 1.2 - Regular (Main Files)
2435
2436
2437
2438
2439DOORS AND GATES
2440
24411) Magnificent Riften Mistveil Keep Door SE
2442
2443Replaces the door of Mistveil Keep in Riften with a brand-new mesh and high quality textures.
2444
2445Download: Magnificent Riften Mistveil Keep Door SE 2K (Main Files)
2446
2447
2448
24492) (NEW) Magnificent Riften Door Replacer SE
2450
2451Replaces all four Riften doors including the main gate with custom made models and textures.
2452
2453Download: Magnificent Riften Door Replacer 2K (Main Files)
2454
2455
2456
24573) (NEW) Epic Gate of Whiterun SE
2458
2459New epic main gate model and textures for Whiterun.
2460
2461Download: Epic Gate of Whiterun 2K (Main Files)
2462
2463
2464
2465
2466MORE
2467
24681) ElSopa HD - Meridias Beacon SE
2469
2470More raw looking texture for Meridia's Beacon.
2471
2472Download: 2K HD Meridias Beacon (Main Files)
2473
2474
2475
24762) ElSopa HD - Saerek Skull Key SE
2477
2478Retexture of Saerek skull.
2479
2480Download: HD Saerek Skull Key (Main Files)
2481
2482
2483
24843) ElSopa HD - Dragonborn Skull Variants SE
2485
2486No more blurry Dragonborn Skull, 6 color variants.
2487
2488Download: 2K HD Dragonborn Skull Variants (Main Files)
2489
2490
2491
24924) (NEW) HD Saw dust
2493
2494HD retexture of saw dust.
2495
2496Download: Saw dust (Main Files)
2497
2498
2499
2500Load Order and Checking your Game
2501
2502Move Skyrim Unbound.esp to the bottom of your load order (right panel in MO2) before loading the game.
2503
2504Check your Game: We just want to check if there is no CTDs. Make a new character. Use console command to unhide all locations markers - tmm 1. Visit few locations.
2505
2506
2507
2508
2509
2510
2511
2512EFFECTS AND TEXTURES
2513
2514Spoiler:  Show
2515
2516BEFORE YOU START: Create separator named "Effects and Textures" - [TUTORIAL].
2517
2518
25191) Corpse Burned UHD
2520
2521Re-texture for burnt corpses.
2522
2523Download: Burned Corspe (Main Files)
2524
2525
2526
25272) Ennead - Shadowmarks 
2528
2529Creates a burnt affect for the shadowmarks. 
2530
2531Download: Sekmet Shadowmarks 1K (Main Files)
2532
2533
2534
25353) Ultimate HD Fire Effects - [OLDRIM] 
2536
2537Amazing textures. We are using it for magic effects (everything else doesn't work correctly in SE because of different shaders).
2538
2539Download: Ultimate HD Fire Effects -Ultra Version- (Main Files), Ultimate HD Candle Flames (Optional Files)
2540
2541WARNING: Hide meshes folder. From textures folder hide: textures/effects/cloudtile.dds and textures/effects/smokeparticles01.dds.
2542
2543WHY?: I'm aware that there is a SSE version of this mod. There is no sense to use that port, because it's not working correctly. The author of this port doesn't even care if it works properly or not... There is no reason to support someone like him.
2544
2545
2546
25474) Embers HD - [1] [ESPLite - C] 
2548
2549A modification that seeks to improve embers found in various fire sources. 
2550
2551Download: Embers HD (Main Files)
2552
2553Note: In FOMOD pick Embers HD 2K Orange Cast, Fireplaces Add-on + Custom Effect, Forges Add-on, Lava Crater Add-on, Campfire Patch and the Realistic HD Blacksmith Patch.
2554
2555
2556
25575) Unofficial Material Fix - Embers HD Patch 
2558
2559Fixes material bugs. 
2560
2561Download: Unofficial Material Fix - Embers HD compatibility patch (Optional Files)
2562
2563IDIOT CHECK: Don't Merge or Replace original Unofficial Material Fix! Rename that patch!
2564
2565WARNING: Hide meshes/furniture folder.
2566
2567
2568
25696) Burnt Wood 
2570
2571I recommend using this and Iconic Woodfires. That mod, although great, will make the wood embers in Helgen, carriage attacks, and maybe other places, glow extremely brightly, and this mod fixes that. It's an unintentional side effect to do with the game, and not the mod. You want to use this either way, because it looks really good. 
2572
2573Download: Burnt Wood (Main Files)
2574
2575
2576
25777) (NEW) Cozy Campfires 
2578
2579High poly campfire. 
2580
2581Download: High poly campfires (Main Files)
2582
2583
2584AND:
2585
2586
2587(NEW) Cozy Campfires - Non Clippy Meshes 
2588
2589Fixed rock meshes from campfires.
2590
2591Download: Cozy Campfires - Non Clippy Meshes (Main Files)
2592
2593
2594
25958) Voltage  
2596
2597New lightning textures and colour.
2598
2599Download: Voltage 2K (Optional Files)
2600
2601
2602
26039) Remade HD Better Dust Piles SE 
2604
2605Re-texture for the vampire ash pile. 
2606
2607Download: 2K No Skull Ash Piles (Optional Files)
2608
2609
2610
261110) Dust Effects - [1] [ESPLite] 
2612
2613Greatly improved dust particles. 
2614
2615Download: DustEffectsSSE (Main Files)
2616
2617
2618
261911) SOUL - [OLDRIM] 
2620
2621It re-textures the soul absorption effect, and has several options of texture quality. 
2622
2623Download: SOUL v2 x2048 (Main Files)
2624
2625CONVERSION: Fix meshes via Assets Optimizer.
2626
2627
2628
262912) Holy Wards 
2630
2631Re-textures the ward spells. 
2632
2633Download: Holy Wards - a retexture (Main Files)
2634
2635
2636
263713) Refracting Ice Form Debris 
2638
2639Adds a transparent refracting effect to the ice from the Ice Form shout.
2640
2641Download: Refracting Ice Form Debris - SSE - 1.1 (Main Files)
2642
2643
2644
264514) Improved Sparks 
2646
2647Improves the textures of sparks, and has the option to increase them.
2648
2649Download: Grindstones - 10X Sparks (Main Files), Impact Effects - 2X Sparks (Main Files)
2650
2651
2652
265315) Cinematic Dragon Soul Absorption - [1] 
2654
2655Absorb dragon souls with a valiant shout and epic build music followed by a cinematic explosion of power. Everything is customizable - vocals can be male, female, or just instrumental.
2656
2657Download: Cinematic Dragon Soul Absorption All In One FOMOD Installer v8.0 (Main Files)
2658
2659
2660
2661Load Order
2662
2663Move Skyrim Unbound.esp to the bottom of your load order (right panel in MO2) before loading the game.
2664
2665Don't check the game this time (there will be a YASH warning about conflicts - it will be fixed later, thanks to Megapatch).
2666
2667
2668
2669
2670
2671
2672ADDITIONAL QUESTS AND DLC SIZE MODS
2673
2674Spoiler:  Show
2675
2676BEFORE YOU START: Create separator named "Additional Quests and DLC Size Mods" - [TUTORIAL].
2677
2678
26791) Legacy of the Dragonborn - [1]
2680
2681A complex quest line that will lead you to work for the curator of a museum, who will send you off to collect artifacts. You will even get to set up your own explorers guild. Go to the museum in Solitude to start the quest-line. 
2682
2683Download: Legacy of the Dragonborn SSE. (Main Files), Legacy of the Dragonborn Update. (Update Files)
2684
2685
2686AND:
2687
2688
2689Legacy of the Dragonborn - Fate Cards Re-texture
2690
2691Re-textures the Fate cards included in the mod.
2692
2693Download: Fate Cards - Skyrim Concept Art - 01 (Main Files)
2694
2695
2696AND:
2697
2698
2699(NEW) Legacy of the Dragonborn Fine Wood 2K - [OLDRIM] 
2700
2701Retexture of the low resolution fine wood used all around the Gallery and Safehouse.
2702
2703Download: Legacy of the Dragonborn Fine Wood 2K (Main Files)
2704
2705
2706AND:
2707
2708
2709(NEW) Fossil Mining - with Legacy support - [1]
2710
2711Adds fossils that you can find while mining to make mining more profitable and interesting.
2712
2713Download: Fossil Mining V2.1 SSE (Main Files), Fossil Minging (Legacy Display Meshes) (Optional Files)
2714
2715
2716
27172) Moonpath to Elsweyr SSE - [1]
2718
2719A great mod taking you to the lands of the Khajiit. Talk to the Khajiit just outside of Falkreath to start the quest.
2720
2721Download: Moonpath to Elsweyr SSE (Main Files)
2722
2723
2724AND:
2725
2726
2727Unofficial Moonpath to Elsweyr Patch - [1] [ESPLite - C] 
2728
2729It fixes some minor issues, and includes a patch to stop the quest from beginning until you have become the Dragonborn. 
2730
2731Download: Unofficial Moonpath to Elsweyr Patch v1.5.0 (Main Files)
2732
2733
2734AND:
2735
2736
2737(NEW) Moonpath to Elsweyr Navmesh Fix SSE - [1] [ESPLite - C] 
2738
2739Primarily fixes the poor navmeshing in Moonpath to Elsweyr, along with fixes to terrain, bounds, and an updated texture. 
2740
2741Download: Moonpath to Elsweyr Navmesh Fix (Main Files)
2742
2743
2744AND:
2745
2746
2747Moonpath to Elsweyr Sky and Lightning fix - [1]
2748
2749Sky and Lightning fix with Custom Music to Elsweyr.
2750
2751Download: Moonpath Music - Sky and Light fix - Merged (Main Files)
2752 
2753
2754
2755
2756Load Order and Checking your Game
2757
2758Move any masters (.esm) up in your load order (right panel). They need to be right below UHDAP and USSEP plugins.
2759Move Skyrim Unbound.esp to the bottom of your load order (right panel in MO2) before loading the game.
2760
2761Check your Game: Make a new character. Use console command to check new locations and quests: coc solitude and visit the Museum added by LotD. There is no need to check quests - we don't want the spoilers :)
2762
2763
2764
2765
2766
2767GAMEPLAY OVERHAULS
2768
2769Spoiler:  Show
2770
2771BEFORE YOU START: Create a separator named "Gameplay Overhauls" - [TUTORIAL].
2772
2773
2774ECONOMY
2775
27761) Trade Routes - [1] [OLDRIM]
2777
2778Dynamically adjusts the gold value and merchant supply of materials, ingredients, food, drinks, soul gems and spell tomes based on regional supply and demand, creating a network of profitable trade routes to discover.
2779
2780Download: Trade Routes v2-0 (Main Files)
2781
2782CONVERSION: Resave plugin in Creation Kit 64.
2783
2784Note: After re-saving the plug-in, the Creation Kit may create new facegen data in your Overwrite folder. In this particular case they aren't needed, so you can simply delete them.
2785
2786
2787AND:
2788
2789
2790Trade Routes - SSE Script Fix
2791
2792Fix for Trade Routes scripts.
2793
2794Download: Trade Routes - SSE Scripts Fix (Somewhere in Main Files)
2795
2796
2797
27982) Trade and Barter - [1]
2799
2800Provides many new, fully customizable variables to adjust the trade and barter rates in Skyrim; including merchant gold, trading perks, inventory respawn rates, and more.
2801
2802Download: Trade and Barter SE (Main Files)
2803
2804
2805
28063) Evolving Value Economy (SkyRem - Eve) - [1]
2807
2808A true working economy for Skyrim. Buying and selling is not just about your Speech skill (nor should it be). Other factors determine pricing when you barter, from the available resources in the area, the time of year, how far you are from the action of the Civil War... and even the stage of the Civil War for that matter.
2809
2810Download: SkyRem - Eve (Main Files)
2811
2812
2813
28144) Skyrim Coin Replacer Redux - [OLDRIM] 
2815
2816Ever wondered why you find Imperial Septims buried deep in Ancient Nord barrows or Dwemer ruins? Why are the coins in Skyrim named "Gold" instead of "Septim" as in previous Elder Scrolls titles? This mod aims to remedy these issues.
2817
2818Download: SCRR - Legendary Edition (Main Files)
2819
2820
2821AND:
2822
2823
2824Skyrim Coin Replacer Redux - Fixes - [ESPLite = 1]
2825
2826Fixed and compacted .esp for SCRR.
2827
2828Download: Skyrim Coin Replacer Redux - Fixes (Somewhere in Main Files)
2829
2830
2831
28325) Lock Related Loot
2833
2834Container have loot according to its type and its lock difficulty.
2835
2836Download: Lock Related Loot (Main Files)
2837
2838WARNING: Hide/ Delete LockRelatedLoot.esp.
2839
2840
2841
28426) Containers and Leveled Lists Fixes - Complete Loot Overhaul - [ESPLite = 2]
2843
2844Fixes bugs and inconsistencies for Skyrim's containers and leveled lists.
2845
2846Download: Containers and Leveled Lists Fixes 1.2.1 (Main Files), CLLF - Lock Related Loot for SCRR 1.2 (Optional Files)
2847
2848
2849
2850
2851STANDING STONES AND BLESSINGS
2852
28531) Andromeda - Unique Standing Stones of Skyrim - [1]
2854
2855Replaces the effects from standing stones and gives two abilities for each one. If you find them all, each one will also provide a unique power. It allows for more diverse character builds. 
2856
2857Download: Andromeda 1.0.9 (Main Files)
2858
2859
2860
28612) Wintersun - Faiths of Skyrim - [1]
2862
2863Wintersun adds religion, worshipping, meditating, and praying. Adhering to the tenets of your deity strengthens your bond with the deity and eventually grants divine powers. In addition to the divines and the daedric princes, the mod adds many other deities from Elder Scrolls lore with their own shrines.
2864
2865Download: Wintersun 3.0.1 (Main Files)
2866
2867
2868
2869
2870HORSE GAMEPLAY
2871
28721) Saddlebags - [1] [OLDRIM] [ESPLite - C]
2873
2874A very simple horse-management mod. If you crouch while activating your horse, you can store items in the horse's inventory. They're set to have a carrying capacity of 500. You will also get a Horse Whistle as a lesser power, which will toggle your horse to follow your or for it to wait.
2875
2876Download: Saddlebags 5-17-18 (Main Files)
2877
2878CONVERSION: Re-save the plugin in the Creation Kit (64 bit). 
2879
2880
2881
2882
2883BLOOD
2884
28851) Enhanced Blood Textures - [2] [ESPLite - Larger Splatter Size.esp]
2886
2887A re-texture for blood with a lot of options for customization.
2888
2889Download: Enhanced Blood Textures SE (Main Files)
2890
2891Note: In the FOMOD I go for larger splatter size and long effects distance. On the second screen I go for high res default colour. I don't choose the blurry vision. I don't pick any on the third screen, because I want more blood and I want it to stand out more, and these options have the opposite effect.
2892
2893
2894AND:
2895
2896
2897Gorecap
2898
2899Re-textures the neck after a beheading. It's looks great, and it's a big improvement. 
2900
2901Download: GORECAP (Main Files)
2902
2903
2904
2905
2906BANDITS
2907
29081) OBIS SE - Organized Bandits In Skyrim Special Edition - [2]
2909
2910An amazing mod that overhauls bandits into specialized groups, and it makes fighting bandits far more interesting and fun. 
2911
2912Download: OBIS Special Edition (Main Files), OBIS SE Patrols Addon (Optional Files)
2913
2914
2915
2916
2917ANIMAL GAMEPLAY MODS
2918
29191) SkyTEST -  Realistic Animals and Predators - [1] 
2920
2921It makes huge changes to animal AI and other tweaks.
2922
2923Download: SkyTEST - Realistic Animals and Predators 1_65 NOSM (No SurvivalMode) (Main Files)
2924
2925
2926AND:
2927
2928
2929SkyTEST Integration Project - [2] [ESPLite - Skytest Creature Extension.esp]
2930
2931It removes all the spawn points that are added to the game world by SkyTEST. It also adds SkyTEST AI packages to SkyTEST young variants, other vanilla creatures, and dlc creatures.
2932
2933Download: SkyTEST No Extra Spawns (Main Files), SkyTEST Vanilla and DLC Creature Extension (Main Files)
2934
2935
2936
2937
2938WEREWOLVES AND VAMPIRES
2939
29401) Moonlight Tales SE - Werewolf and Werebear Overhaul - [1]
2941
2942An in depth werewolf overhaul. Read the mod page for more details.
2943
2944Download: Moonlight Tales SE 1_35 (Main Files)
2945
2946
2947AND:
2948
2949
2950Moonlight Tales - Werebear Form Bug Fix Patch - [1] [ESPLite]
2951
2952Invisible glitch skin fix.
2953
2954Download: Moonlight Tales - Werebear Form Bug Fix Patch (Main Files)
2955
2956
2957AND:
2958
2959
2960Moonlight Tales MCM - [1] [ESPLite]
2961
2962Adds a Mod Configuration Menu (MCM) for Moonlight Tales Special Edition as an alternative to the "Ancient Ring."
2963
2964Download: Moonlight Tales MCM (Main Files)
2965
2966
2967
29682) Diverse Werewolves Collection SE - [1]
2969
2970Adds variety to enemy werewolf encounters. There are now 25 werewolves and 13 werebears, each leveled at 11 possible ranks for a total of 418 new enemies.
2971
2972Download: Diverse Werewolves Collection (Main Files)
2973
2974
2975
29763) Sacrosanct Vampires - [1]
2977
2978An extensive vampire overhaul with too many features to list.
2979
2980Download: Sacrosanct v515 (Main Files)
2981
2982
2983
2984
2985ALCHEMY
2986
29871) Alchemy Potions and Food Adjustments - [1] 
2988
2989Improves the consistency and balance of alchemy and potions as well as correcting some cheat-like features present in vanilla; such as healing while in the menu or creating completely overpriced potions.
2990
2991Download: Alchemy Potions and Food Adjustments V2.4 FOMOD Installer (Main Files)
2992
2993Note: In FOMOD choose ONLY the Complete Version. Nothing more.
2994
2995
2996AND:
2997
2998
2999Wiseman303's Flora Fixes SSE - [ESPLite = 1] 
3000
3001Fixes bugs relating to harvestable objects in Skyrim, including the Flora Respawn Bug.
3002
3003Download: Wiseman303's Flora Fixes SSE (Somewhere in Main Files)
3004
3005
3006
30072) Potion Tolerance SSE - [1] 
3008
3009While under the effect of potions, your tolerance will gradually increase, decreasing the effectiveness of subsequent potions. Tolerance will gradually return to normal after all Alchemical effects wear off.
3010
3011Download: Potion Tolerance SSE (Main Files)
3012
3013
3014
3015
3016
3017TRAVEL
3018
30191) (SKSE) Immersive World Encounters - [1]
3020
3021A fantastic mod that adds 50 new random events to the world and tweaks the ones from the vanilla game. It comes with an MCM, that can be customized. New NPC's are added for some of the events. 
3022
3023Download: Immersive World Encounters SE (Main Files)
3024
3025Note: In FOMOD don't pick anything.
3026
3027
3028
3029
3030ENCHANTMENT
3031
30321) Summermyst - Enchantments - [1]
3033
3034It adds a huge number of new enchantments and effects to weapons, and it distributes them via level lists. 
3035
3036Download: Summermyst v307 (Main Files)
3037
3038
3039
30402) Enchanting Adjustments and Price-Charge Bug Fix - [1]
3041
3042This mod aims to overhaul Skyrim's enchanting system by adjusting strength, scaling and prices of enchantments, as well as fixing the "reload price/charge bug".
3043
3044Download: Enchanting Adjustments FOMOD V2.3 Installer (Main Files)
3045
3046Note: In FOMOD pick Complete Version, Nothing.
3047
3048
3049
3050
3051MORE
3052
30531) The Eloquent Reader - True Scholar SE Edition - Increase speech by reading book. - [1]
3054
3055The Dragonborn become a true Scholar and gains the ability to increase his speechcraft by reading book. 
3056
3057Download: Fixed esp and scripts by NukuNooke
3058
3059
3060
30612) Delayed Experience - [ESPLite = 1]
3062
3063You can raise level with sleeping. All experience you gained will be delayed.
3064
3065Download: Delayed Experience (Main Files)
3066
3067
3068
30693) Paarthurnax Dilemma - [1]
3070
3071Gives you the choice to not kill Paarthurnax.
3072
3073Download: The Paarthurnax Dilemma (Main Files)
3074
3075
3076
30774) The Choice is Yours - [1] 
3078
3079Stop quests from starting automatically. Pursue the quests you want, ignore the ones you don't. Make your choices matter.
3080
3081Download: The Choice is Yours (Main Files)
3082
3083
3084
3085Load Order and Checking your Game
3086 
3087Move CLLF - Lock Related Loot for SCRR.esp under Containers and Leveled List Fixes.esp (right panel in MO2).
3088Move OBIS SE.esp above OBIS SE Patrol Addon.esp (right panel in MO2).
3089Move Skyrim Unbound.esp to the bottom of your load order (right panel in MO2) before loading the game.
3090
3091Check your Game: We just want to check if there is no CTDs. Make a new character. Use console command to unhide all locations markers - tmm 1. Visit few locations and at least two inns.
3092
3093
3094
3095
3096SURVIVAL
3097
3098Spoiler:  Show
3099
3100BEFORE YOU START: Create separator named "Survival" - [TUTORIAL].
3101
3102
31031) Campfire - Complete Camping System - [1]
3104
3105An amazing mod, which allows you to camp, make items, and much more.
3106
3107Download: Campfire 1.12.1SEVR Release (Main Files)
3108
3109
3110AND:
3111
3112
3113Campfire Better Dynamic Snow Patch - [1] [ESPLite]
3114
3115The snow accumulation on Campfire tents will use the Better Dynamic Snow shader instead of ugly vanilla white paint effect.
3116
3117Download: Campfire Better Dynamic Snow Patch SE (Main Files)
3118
3119
3120AND:
3121
3122
3123Tentapalooza for Campfire - [1] [OLDRIM]
3124
3125Themed player tents, furniture, storage, follower tents and pet beds for Campfire. Options for vampires, shamans, relic hunters and more.
3126
3127Download: Tentapalooza v1.4 (Main Files)
3128
3129CONVERSION: Fix meshes via Assets Optimizer (REMINDER: Make sure that you have Unpack BSAs option ticked). Resave plugin in Creation Kit 64. 
3130
3131WHY?: I'm aware that there is a SSE version of this mod. Classic version is more up to date (MCM menu and other stuff), that's why we are using it.
3132
3133IMPORTANT: We want to pack the mod into BSA to speed up loading times.
3134
3135Spoiler:  Show
3136 
3137
3138AND:
3139
3140
3141Eremite Camping and Combat for Campfire - [2]
3142
3143A Campfire add-on with perks for the constant travel, permanent campsite builder, or no-armor warrior monk.
3144
3145Download: Eremite Camping and Combat v1.09a (Main Files), Cloaks of Skyrim default Eremite-Survival patch (Optional Files)
3146
3147
3148AND:
3149
3150
3151(NEW) ElSopa - Campfire HD SE
3152
3153Campfire textures overhaul.
3154
3155Download: ElSopa 2K Campfire (Main Files)
3156
3157
3158
31592) Frostfall - [1]
3160
3161It makes cold weather an huge factor in the game, and brings in hypothermia. You will need to wear suitable clothing, and seek out heat. Require Campfire.
3162
3163Download: Frostfall 3.4.1 SE Release (Main Files)
3164
3165IMPORTANT: Once you enable Frostfall in the MCM, let it load and finish, and then go under Equipment and RESET DEFAULTS FOR ALL EQUIPMENT. Without this, the game thinks you are sitting at zero warmth and coverage, hence you'll freeze abnormally quickly.
3166
3167
3168
31693) (SKSE) PapyrusUtil SE - Modders Scripting Utility Functions
3170
3171An SKSE plugin adding several new scripts with native functions that provide various conveniences related to data storage and other misc functions to the scripter/modder. It's required by other mods from the guide.
3172
3173Download: PapyrusUtil SE - Scripting Utility Functions (Main Files)
3174
3175SKSE VERSION CHECK: Make sure this mod matches the current version of SKSE.
3176
3177
3178
3179A FIX FOR FROSTFALL
3180
3181WARNING: When using the fix some people have reported CTD's when quickly scrolling through menus containing clothing, and armour. In the description it says it's due to the warmth/rain protect script firing to many times in a short space of time. Some people don't seem to experience it. 
3182
3183Campfire and Frostfall - Unofficial SSE Update
3184
3185It allows the MCM to be used, reinstates interface widgets, and fixes the warmth rating. 
3186
3187Download: Campfire 1.12.1 and Frostfall 3.4.1SE (Main Files)
3188
3189IMPORTANT: In game you will get warnings from SkyUI when you enter your inventory, or use a crafting station. To remove them, go to Mod Configuration in the game settings, select SkyUI, go to the advanced panel, and deactivate all the options under SWF Version Checking.
3190
3191
3192
31934) iNeed - [1] 
3194
3195A streamlined approach to needs. iNeed have self-patching capability, so it saves you from a lot of work.
3196
3197Download: iNeed v1.92 (Main Files)
3198
3199Note: In the FOMOD choose Extended - None. Don't tick anything in Compatibility and Optionals. 
3200
3201
3202
3203Load Order and Checking your Game
3204 
3205Move Campfire.esm under USSEP plugin (right panel).
3206Move Skyrim Unbound.esp to the bottom of your load order (right panel in MO2) before loading the game.
3207
3208Check your Game: Not that much to test. Make a new character. Activate Frostfall in MCM. Use console command coc windhelm and check if you're freezing (take off your clothes to speed up the process). Eat some food to check the iNeed. 
3209
3210
3211
3212
3213WEATHERS
3214
3215Spoiler:  Show
3216
3217BEFORE YOU START: Create separator named "Weathers" - [TUTORIAL].
3218
3219
32201) Obsidian Weathers - [1]
3221
3222A fantastic mod, which quickly became my favourite on its release. It's a combined effort from several weather mod authors, and was the first to include seasons on SE. The style can be changed in game with several presets. 
3223
3224Download: Obsidian Weathers - 1.07 (Main Files)
3225
3226
3227AND:
3228
3229
3230(NEW) Wander - A Weather Mod - [1]
3231
3232Wander is a simple weather solution, enhancing and adding variation while preserving the colors and spirit of Vanilla.
3233
3234Download: Wander 2.0 - Tier 1 - Main Editions (Main Files)
3235
3236Note: Install ONLY the main Wander plugin and not the bright/lite version.
3237
3238
3239AND:
3240
3241
3242(NEW) Obsidian Weathers - Wander Patch - [ESPLite = 1]
3243
3244Patch between Obsidian and Wander.
3245
3246Download: Obsidian Weathers - Wander Patch (Main Files)
3247
3248
3249
3250
32512) True Storms Special Edition - [1]
3252
3253A complete overhaul of the storm systems in Skyrim.
3254
3255Download: True Storms Special Edition v1.01 (Main Files)
3256
3257
3258AND:
3259
3260
3261(NEW) Obsidian and Wander - True Storms Patch - [ESPLite = 1]
3262
3263Patch between Obsidian, Wander and True Storms.
3264
3265Download: Obsidian Wander TS Combined Patch (Main Files)
3266
3267
3268
3269
32703) (NEW) Obsidian and Wander - Audio Patches - [ESPLite = 1]
3271
3272Patch for sounds mods from the guide and Obsidian + Wander combo.
3273
3274Download: Obsidian and Wander - Audio Patches (Somewhere in Main Files)
3275
3276
3277
3278
3279TEXTURES FOR THE SKY
3280
32811) Ethereal Clouds
3282
3283An excellent re-texture for clouds. 
3284
3285Download: ETHEREAL CLOUDS - Special Edition - 2K (Main Files)
3286
3287
3288
32892) SOLVEIG - Cinematic Sunglare - [OLDRIM]
3290
3291Re-textures the sun, and sun glare. Some weather mods have their own version of this. 
3292
3293Download: SOLVEIG Natural Edition (Main Files)
3294
3295
3296
32973) Ethereal Cosmos
3298
3299My favourite. 
3300
3301Download: ETHEREAL COSMOS - Special Edition (Main Files)
3302
3303
3304
33054) (NEW) 8K Night Skies - Stars and Galaxies - Cathedral Concept
3306
3307Lore friendly HD stars and spiral galaxy texture. 
3308
3309Download: Night Skies - Natural Fantasy (8K) - CP (Main Files)
3310
3311
3312
33135) Skygazer Moons - Masser And Secunda Ultra HD 4K (2K and 1K) Moon Texture - [OLDRIM]
3314
3315The title says it all. I think this is the best re-texture for the moons.
3316
3317Download: (2K) Skygazer Moons - Masser and Secunda HD Moons by fadingsignal (Main Files)
3318
3319
3320
33216) Yee - a new snowflake mod - Cathedral Concept
3322
3323Made from ~20 micron resolution stereographic photographs. 
3324
3325Download: Ultra Realistic Snowfall (Main Files)
3326
3327WARNING: Hide/remove Improved Snow - Obsidian Weathers.esp. We don't need that esp, because changes from it are included in the Megapatch.
3328
3329
3330
33317) Smooth Sky Mesh
3332
3333It removes the banding, and improves the transition between the horizon, and sky. It only includes one mesh. 
3334
3335Download: Smooth Sky Mesh 0_262 (Main Files)
3336
3337
3338
3339Load Order and Checking your Game
3340 
3341Move Skyrim Unbound.esp to the bottom of your load order (right panel in MO2) before loading the game.
3342
3343Check your Game: Make a new character. Use console command coc whiterun - this is a really good place to check the weathers.
3344Check some basic weather types: fw 0010FE7E 1, fw 0010E3D4 1, fw 0010E1F2 1, fw 0010E1ED 1, fw 0010D9EC 1, fw 0010A7A6 1, fw 0010A244 1, fw 0010A241 1, fw 0010A23C 1, fw 00105F40 1.
3345
3346
3347
3348
3349VEGETATION AND MOUNTAINS
3350
3351Spoiler:  Show
3352
3353BEFORE YOU START: Create separator named "Vegetation and Mountains" - [TUTORIAL].
3354
3355
3356MOUNTAINS
3357
33581) Majestic Mountains - [1] [ESPLite = 2]
3359 
3360Truly exceptional mountains by the gifted T4GTR43UM3R. There are other great mountain mods, but none that make as many changes as this. It's more than a re-texture, because it adds a lot of new meshes, and makes other edits, which is what makes it so distinctive. Majestic Mountains is a more complex mountain mod, because it also edits the landscape, and therefore has the potential to clash with mods that do the same. This is already taken into account in the guide.
3361
3362Download: 2. Majestic Mountains Darkside (Main Files)
3363
3364Note: In the FOMOD choose Snow Mountain New version ESL, Moss Rocks ESL Version and None for sun direction. Don't pick the SMIM patch.
3365
3366IMPORTANT: Don't change the sun direction, because it can cause problems.
3367
3368WARNING: You need to change "bEnableProjecteUVDiffuseNormals" to "1" in your SkyrimPrefs.
3369
3370Spoiler:  Show
3371
3372
3373
33742) (NEW) Darkside Mix for Majestic Mountains
3375 
3376Combination of textures from versions 2.4 and 2.3 of Majestic Mountains.
3377
3378Download: Darkside Mix (Main Files)
3379
3380
3381
3382
3383GRASS
3384
33851) The Elder Scrolls - Veydosebrom - [1] [ESPLite - C]
3386
3387The best grass available on Nexus. Fills the landscape of Skyrim with beautiful combinations of grasses for a lush and vivid experience.
3388
3389Download: The Elder Scrolls - Veydosebrom (Main Files)
3390
3391Note: In FOMOD choose: Packed, Vanilla Season, None, Vanilla Landscape, texture quality depends on your system - choose whatever you want
3392
3393GRASS .INI TWEAKS: You need to tweak default grass setting.
3394
3395Spoiler:  Show
3396
3397
3398
3399FIX FOR GRASS CLIPPING WITH OBJECTS
3400[Not needed with our grass choice, but may be helpful if you decide to use other grass mods in future.]
3401
3402
3403
3404
3405FLORA
3406
34071) Enhanced Vanilla Trees SSE (EVT) - [1] [ESPLite]
3408
3409Much, much better vanilla-like trees. 
3410
3411Download: Enhanced Vanilla Trees SE v1.9.0 (Main Files)
3412
3413Note: In FOMOD choose Enhanced Darker Meshes, Lush Trees (small), Enhanced Tree Clutter, Firewood Textures, SFO Branch Textures - Version 2, Realistic Aspen Trees, SFO Snowy Pine Trees.
3414
3415
3416
34172) (NEW) Winter Aspen Billboards - [OLDRIM]
3418
3419Leafless dead Winter Aspen billboards from the Forgotten Vale (Dawnguard).
3420
3421Download: Winter Aspen Billboards (Main Files)
3422
3423
3424
34253) (NEW) EEKs Renthal Flora Collection
3426
3427This is a collection of Renthal311s plant textures, it also includes Fadingsignals Deathbell textures, Discovery01s Reach Fern texture and Glowing mushrooms from LucidAPs HPP.
3428
3429Download: EEKs Renthal Flora Collection v1 (Main Files), EEKS Renthal Flora Collection Update v1 - v1.2 (Update Files)
3430
3431
3432
34334) Skyrim 3D Trees and Plants - Plants Only
3434
3435New models and textures for plants.
3436
3437Download: Skyrim 3D Plants 3.4.1 (Miscellaneous Files)
3438
3439WARNING: Double-click the mod in your left tab. Now, go to the Filetree tab. Hide or Remove these files:
3440
3441Spoiler:  Show
3442
3443
3444AND:
3445
3446
3447(NEW) 3D Plants - Yashed Cut - [ESPLite = 1]
3448
3449Fixes and changes for 3D Plants plugin.
3450
3451Download: 3D Plants - Yashed Cut 1.2 (Main Files)
3452
3453
3454
34555) Mushroom Retextures
3456
3457They look really good. 
3458
3459Download: Mushroom Retextures 2K (Main Files)
3460
3461
3462
34636) Mora Tapinella 2K
3464
3465Re-texture. 
3466
3467Download: 2K Mora Tapinella (Main Files)
3468
3469
3470
34717) Hanging Moss Replacer into Plant - [OLDRIM]
3472
3473Re-texture of hanging moss.
3474
3475Download: You just need this file - Less Yellow Recolour (Instant download)
3476
3477
3478
34798) Giant Lichen by Mari - [OLDRIM] 
3480
3481Giant Lichen HD retexture.
3482
3483Download: giantlichenretexture (Main Files)
3484
3485
3486
34879) SwampFungalPod Retex - [OLDRIM] 
3488
3489Re-texture of the Swamp fungal Pod.
3490
3491Download: Darker blue version HD (Main Files)
3492  
3493
3494
349510) No More Ugly Vines - [OLDRIM] 
3496
3497The only re-texture that I know of for these. 
3498
3499Download: Vines (Main Files)
3500
3501
3502
350311) Riften Leaves HD 2K - [OLDRIM] 
3504
3505It re-textures the fallen leaves.
3506
3507Download: Riften Leaves HD 2K (Main Files)
3508
3509
3510
351112) Scathecraw 2K - [OLDRIM] 
3512
3513Vanilla-friendly retexture of the scathecraw.
3514
3515Download: Scathecraw 2K (Main Files)
3516
3517
3518
351913) Forgotten plants textured - [OLDRIM] 
3520
3521Remember the glowing flowers in Forgotten Vale? Well they got a upgrade to 1k or 2k texture!
3522
3523Download: 2k GleamBlossom and glowing groun plants (Main Files)
3524
3525
3526
352714) Less Ugly Tundragrass 
3528
3529Texture replacer for tundragrassobj02. Finally!
3530
3531Download: Less Ugly Tundragrass (Main Files)
3532
3533
3534
353515) (NEW) Reach Tree Reborn 
3536
3537More live, less dead trees.
3538
3539Download: Reach Trees Reborn 1.0 (Main Files), Reach Trees Reborn - Billboards (Main Files)
3540
3541
3542
3543
3544ADDONS
3545
35461) (NEW) Poisonblooms - Beware of the swamp REDUX - [1] [ESPLite - C]
3547
3548This mod adds dozens of poisenblooms from the Dawnguard DLC area (Forgotten Valley) to the Swamp of Morthal.
3549
3550Download: Poisonblooms - Beware of the swamp REDUX (Main Files)
3551
3552
3553
35542) (NEW) Morgenstern's Mushroom Circles - [1] [44] [WATERFLOW] [ESPLite - C]
3555
3556Adds 8 new mushroom circles to Skyrim.
3557
3558Download: Morgenstern's Mushroom Circles (Main Files)
3559
3560
3561
35623) (NEW) Skyrim 3D Landscapes
3563
3564Flora expansion and landscape groundcovers.
3565
3566Download: Skyrim 3D Landscapes 1.0.6 (Main Files)
3567
3568
3569AND:
3570
3571
3572(NEW) Skyrim 3D Landscapes - YASHed Cut - [1]
3573
3574Replacer .esp that removes some plants and trees from original mod.
3575
3576Download: Skyrim 3D Landscapes - YASHed Cut (Somewhere in Main Files)
3577
3578
3579
35804) (NEW) Enhanced Landscapes
3581
3582Overhaul of the swamp region of Skyrim with dead trees and big mushrooms, giving this region of Skyrim a more dark fantasy look and making it look very unique.
3583
3584Download: Main File v1.65 (Main Files)
3585
3586Note: In the FOMOD choose Dead Marsh.
3587
3588IMPORTANT: Hide/ Delete Enhanced Landscapes.esp and DynDOLOD folder.
3589
3590
3591AND:
3592
3593
3594(NEW) Enhanced Landscapes - Dead Marsh Fixes - [ESPLite = 1]
3595
3596Replacer .esp that fixes some issues and remove the main file dependency.
3597
3598Download: Enhanced Landscapes - Dead Marsh Fixes (Somewhere in Main Files)
3599
3600
3601
36025) (NEW) Bent Pines II - [1] [ESPLite - C]
3603
3604Several large and fully animated huge pines placed around and on the tundra (in a tasteful, natural way).
3605
3606Download: Bent Pines II (Main Files)
3607
3608
3609
3610Load Order and Checking your Game
3611
3612Move MajesticMountains_Landscape.esm under USSEP plugin (right panel).
3613Move Skyrim Unbound.esp to the bottom of your load order (right panel in MO2) before loading the game.
3614
3615Check your Game: Make a new character. Use console command coc riverwood and check flora and mountains in that area. It's really easy to spot almost everything that you need to check - "normal" trees, snowy trees, some plants, "normal" rocks and snowy rocks.
3616
3617
3618
3619
3620CITY OVERHAULS
3621
3622Spoiler:  Show
3623
3624BEFORE YOU START: Create separator named "City Overhauls" - [TUTORIAL].
3625
3626
36271) JK's Skyrim - [2]
3628
3629Finally all of JK's settlement overhauls have been released in one mod. It covers Whiterun, Riften, Windhelm, Markarth, Solitude, Riverwood, Dawnstar, Dragon Bridge, Ivarstead, Rorikstead, Falkreath, Morthal, Winterhold, and the Skaal Village. So that's a lot of bang for your buck! (I think that's what Americans say anyway). 
3630
3631Download: JK's Skyrim all in one (Main Files), JK's Skyrim SE Realistic Water Two Patch (Miscellaneous Files)
3632
3633
3634AND:
3635
3636
3637JK's Skyrim - Stone Walls Consistency Patch - [ESPLite = 1]
3638
3639Makes stonewall from JK's Skyrim consistent with everything else, when using stonewall retextures.
3640
3641Download: JK's Skyrim - Stone Walls Consistency Patch 1.2 (Main Files)
3642
3643
3644AND:
3645
3646
3647JK's Skyrim - Riverwood Lite - [ESPLite = 1]
3648
3649Patch that will remove unnecessary clutter and flora from JK's Skyrim. Riverwood only. 
3650
3651Download: JK's Skyrim - Riverwood Lite 1.4 (Main Files)
3652
3653
3654
36552) Solitude Docks - [1] [CLEANING]
3656
3657It adds a whole new village by the docks with an Inn, and individual shops. 
3658
3659Download: Solitude Docks Current (Main Files)
3660
3661
3662
36633) Solitude Exterior Addon Fixed - [1]
3664
3665A great mod which adds houses, and individual shops to the exterior of Solitude.
3666
3667Download: Solitude Exterior Addon Fixed 1.0 (Main Files)
3668 
3669
3670
36714) Winterhold Restored - [2]
3672
3673A complex overhaul of Winterhold, which adds buildings, NPC's, marraige partners, and many special features. 
3674
3675Download: Winterhold Restored (BSA Version) (Main Files), Winterhold Restored - JK's Skyrim Patch (Optional Files)
3676
3677
3678
36795) Dawnstar - [1] 
3680
3681An expansion for the town of Dawnstar.
3682
3683Download: Dawnstar (Main Files)
3684
3685
3686
36876) Falkreath - [1]
3688
3689An expansion for the city of Falkreath.
3690
3691Download: Falkreath (Main Files)
3692 
3693
3694
36957) Quaint Raven Rock - SE - [1]
3696
3697It expands Raven Rock.
3698
3699Download: Quaint Raven Rock (Main Files)
3700
3701
3702
3703
3704EXTRAS FOR THE CITIES
3705
37061) Skyrim Sewers 4 - [1]
3707
3708It adds a sewer system to all main cities except Riften, and includes enemies, NPC's, and loot.
3709
3710Download: Skyrim Sewers 415 (Main Files) 
3711
3712
3713
37142) Bring Out Your Dead - [1] 
3715
3716Adds proper burial sites for various unique NPCs found throughout Skyrim. 
3717
3718Download: Bring Out Your Dead (Main Files)
3719
3720
3721
37223) Provincial Courier Service - [1]
3723
3724This mod is a simple immersion/realism mod that provides a small shack outside of Whiterun along the main road, next to Honningbrew Meadery.
3725
3726Download: Provincial Courier Service (Main Files)
3727
3728
3729
37304) Gildergreen Regrown - [1]
3731
3732A mod to make the Gildergreen in Whiterun grow from the sapling back into a full tree over time. Takes approximately 6 months in-game time to grow from a sapling into a full adult. 
3733
3734Download: Gildergreen Regrown (Main Files)
3735
3736
3737
37385) (NEW) Bee Hives - [ESPLite = 1]
3739
3740Adds bee hives in front of Honningbrew Meadery. 
3741
3742Download: Bee Hives (Main Files)
3743
3744
3745
3746
3747
3748TOWNS, SETTLEMENTS AND OTHER LOCATIONS OVERHAULS
3749
3750Spoiler:  Show
3751
3752BEFORE YOU START: Create separator named "Towns, Settlements and Other Locations Overhauls" - [TUTORIAL].
3753
3754
3755TOWNS
3756
37571) Dragon Bridge - [1]
3758
3759An Arthmoor's mod for a town well worth expanding due to its significance in lore.
3760
3761Download: Dragon Bridge (Main Files)
3762 
3763
3764
3765
37662) Rorikstead - [1]
3767
3768An expansion for the village of Rorikstead. New NPCs, buildings, guard patrols, etc.
3769
3770Download: Rorikstead (Main Files)
3771
3772
3773
37743) Karthwasten - [1]
3775
3776A simple village expansion for Karthwasten.
3777
3778Download: Karthwasten (Main Files)
3779
3780
3781
37824) Ivarstead - [1] 
3783
3784An Arthmoor's overhaul mod. 
3785
3786Download: Ivarstead (Main Files)
3787
3788
3789
3790
3791VILLAGES AND SETTLEMENTS
3792
37931) Kynesgrove - [1]
3794
3795A simple village expansion for Kynesgrove.
3796
3797Download: Kynesgrove (Main Files)
3798
3799
3800
38012) Better Tel Mithryn - [1]
3802
3803An overhaul for Tel Mithryn.
3804
3805Download: Better Tel Mithryn - Spongeman131 Update (Update Files)
3806
3807
3808
38093) Old Hroldan Ruins - [1] [CLEANING] [WATERFLOW] 
3810
3811Add the ruins, player home, some guards, a vendor, and a dungeon.
3812
3813Download: Old Hroldan Ruins -- SE Enhanced (Main Files)
3814
3815
3816
38174) Shor's Stone - [1]
3818
3819A simple village expansion for Shor's Stone.
3820
3821Download: Shor's Stone (Main Files)
3822
3823
3824
3825
3826MINES
3827
38281) Soljund's Sinkhole - [1]
3829
3830A simple village expansion for Soljund's Sinkhole.
3831
3832Download: Soljund's Sinkhole (Main Files)
3833
3834
3835
38362) Helarchen Creek - [1]
3837
3838A simple village expansion for Helarchen Creek.
3839
3840Download: Helarchen Creek (Main Files)
3841
3842
3843
3844
3845MILLS
3846
38471) Mixwater Mill Reborn - [1]
3848
3849A simple overhaul for Mixwater Mill.
3850
3851Download: Mixwater Mill Reborn 1.3 (Main Files)
3852
3853
3854
38552) Anga's Mill Reborn - [1]
3856
3857A simple overhaul for Anga's Mill.
3858
3859Download: Anga's Mill Reborn 1.5 (Main Files)
3860
3861
3862
38633) Half Moon Mill - Vampire Town - [1] 
3864
3865Turns Half Moon Mill into a vampire town. For any vampire hunters out there, I believe all the inhabitants can be killed. 
3866
3867Download: Half-Moon Mill Vampire Town 1.1 (Main Files)
3868
3869
3870
3871
3872ARTHMOOR'S PATCH PACK
3873
3874Now install the Arthmoor's Patch Pack from JK's Skyrim (Miscellaneous Files). In FOMOD select: Merged Patches, second merge, BOYD patch.
3875
3876
3877
3878
3879OTHER LOCATIONS
3880
38811) Skyrim Reborn - Whiterun Hold - [1]
3882
3883Mnikjom has combined all of his mods for Whiterun Hold into one ESP, which is great news. It revamps many vanilla areas.
3884
3885Download: Skyrim Reborn - Whiterun Hold 1.1 (Main Files)
3886
3887
3888AND:
3889
3890
3891Skyrim Reborn - Hjaalmarch Hold - [1]
3892
3893Mnikjom has combined all of his mods for Hjaalmarch Hold into one ESP. It revamps many vanilla areas.
3894
3895Download: Skyrim Reborn - Hjaalmarch Hold 1.1 (Main Files)
3896
3897
3898
38992) Settlements Expanded - [2] 
3900
3901Great mod that expands the hamlets, and adds a new one. 
3902
3903Download: Settlements Expanded SE (Main Files), Settlements Expanded SE - Soljunds Sinkhole Patch (Optional Files)
3904
3905
3906
39073) Keld-Nar - [1]
3908
3909It adds a village in Eastmarch near the ruins of Mzulft. An Arthmoor's mod. 
3910
3911Download: Keld-Nar (Main Files)
3912
3913WARNING: Keld-Nar have one conflict with Trade and Barter. You need to fix it in xEdit.
3914
3915Spoiler:  Show
3916
3917
3918
39194) Telengard - [1]
3920
3921An Arthmoor's mod, which adds a fishing village to an island in the Sea of Ghosts.
3922
3923Download: Telengard (Main Files)
3924
3925
3926
39275) (NEW) Sky Haven Temple - Gardens - [1] [ESPLite - C]
3928
3929An update of the somewhat boring exterior of Sky Haven Temple; transforming it into a lovely Japanese (Akaviri) inspired garden.
3930
3931Download: Sky Haven Temple - Gardens (Main Files), Sky Haven Temple - Gardens and JKs Skyrim esp replacer (Optional Files)
3932
3933
3934
3935Load Order and Checking your Game
3936
3937Find Undriel_QuaintRavenRock Ashbound.esp and move it under Undriel_QuaintRavenRock.esp (right panel in MO2).
3938Move Tel Mithryn Ashbound.esp under Tel Mithryn.esp (right panel in MO2).
3939Move Winterhold Restored.esp above it's patches (right panel in MO2).
3940Move Bring Out Your Dead.esp above Winterhold Restored.esp (right panel in MO2).
3941Move Settlements Expanded SE.esp above it's patches (right panel in MO2).
3942Move Skyrim Unbound.esp to the bottom of your load order (right panel in MO2) before loading the game.
3943
3944Check your Game: Make a new character. Use console command to check some locations: coc riverwood, coc mixwatermillexterior01, coc windhelm, coc angiscampexterior, coc halfmoonmill, coc falkreathexterior01, coc dragonbridgeexterior01, coc morkhazgurexterior, coc solitude, coc stonehillsexterior01, coc dlc2telmithryn, coc dlc2ravenrock01, coc markarthorigin, coc riftenorigin, coc winterholdexterior01, coc whiterun.
3945
3946
3947
3948
3949ENVIRONMENTAL STRUCTURES AND EXTRA TOUCHES
3950
3951Spoiler:  Show
3952
3953BEFORE YOU START: Create separator named "Environmental Structures and Extra Touches" - [TUTORIAL].
3954
3955
3956ENVIRONMENTAL STRUCTURES
3957
39581) Convenient Bridges BETA - Special Edition - [1]
3959
3960A great mod, which adds man made, and natural bridges to Skyrim.
3961
3962Download: Convenient Bridges BETA 1.1 - Special Edition (Main Files)
3963
3964
3965AND:
3966
3967
3968(NEW) Convenient Bridges - Patches and Tweaks - [ESPLite = 1]
3969
3970Remove some pointless bridges.
3971
3972Download: Convenient Bridges - Useless Bridges Remover (Main Files)
3973
3974
3975
39762) Dolmen Ruins - [1] [ESPLite - C]
3977
3978An Arthmoor's mod, which adds lore friendly ruins.
3979
3980Download: Dolmen Ruins - ESO Dark Anchors (Main Files)
3981
3982
3983
39843) Man Those Borders - [1] [WATERFLOW]
3985
3986It adds walls and towers at the borders between holds. A great mod.
3987
3988Download: Man Those Borders (Main Files)
3989
3990
3991
39924) Unique Border Gates - [1]
3993
3994It adds gates on the borders between Skyrim, and other countries. A great addition.
3995
3996Download: Unique Border Gates All (Main Files)
3997
3998
3999
40005) Hold Border Banners - [1] [ESPLite - C]
4001
4002A great immersive mod, that I never play without it.
4003
4004Download: Hold Border Banners - No Text Version (Main Files) 
4005
4006
4007
4008
4009EXTRA TOUCHES
4010
40111) Missives - [1]
4012
4013Adds a large number of localized radiant quests found at Missive Boards of varying difficulty and with varying rewards.
4014
4015Download: Missives 2.03 SSE (Main Files)
4016
4017
4018AND:
4019
4020
4021JK's Skyrim and Missives Compatibility Patch - [1] [ESPLite]
4022
4023Moves the Solitude and Winterhold missive boards to different locations.
4024
4025Download: Missives - JK Skyrim (Main Files)
4026
4027
4028AND:
4029
4030
4031(NEW) Missives - Patches - [ESPLite = 1]
4032
4033Adds a Missives board to Raven Rock.
4034
4035Download: Missives - Solstheim Patch SE v2.03 (Main Files)
4036
4037
4038
4039
4040INTERIORS
4041
4042GOOD TO KNOW: Interior mods aren't as straightforward as you may think. They can conflict with mods that add NPC's, mods that edit AI, mods that add idle markers, and even lighting mods. You may encounter items added by these mods clipping with items added by other mods. In most cases it can be fixed by entering the console, clicking on one of the items, typing disable, and then pressing enter. 
4043
4044
40451) Distinct Interiors - [1]
4046
4047An overhaul for interiors. It includes shops, inns, guilds, and misc.
4048
4049Download: All-In-One (Main Files)
4050
4051
4052AND:
4053
4054
4055Distinct Interiors - Fixes - [1]
4056
4057Fixes for Distinct Interiors. Replacer esp.
4058
4059Download: Distinct Interiors - Fixes 1.1 (Main Files)
4060
4061
4062
40632) EEKs Whiterun Interiors SSE - [1]
4064
4065This mod overhauls Warmaidens, Arcadia's Cauldron, the Bannered Mare and Belethor's in Whiterun.
4066
4067Download: 1. EEKs Whiterun Interiors SSE (Main Files)
4068
4069
4070
4071
4072PLAYER HOMES
4073
40741) The Ravens Breezehome SSE - [1]
4075
4076Overhaul of Breezehome. 
4077
4078Download: The Ravens Breezehome Reborn 1.1 (Main Files)
4079
4080Note: In FOMOD choose USSEP version, Nothing, Nothing.
4081
4082
4083
40842) (NEW) Cozy Honeyside - [1] [OLDRIM] [CLEANING] [ESPLite - C]
4085
4086Overhaul for Honeyside in Riften.
4087
4088Download: Cozy Honeyside (Main Files)
4089
4090CONVERSION: Fix meshes via Assets Optimizer. Resave plugin in Creation Kit 64.
4091
4092
4093
4094Load Order and Checking your Game
4095
4096Move Skyrim Unbound.esp to the bottom of your load order (right panel in MO2) before loading the game.
4097
4098Check your Game: Make a new character. Use console command tgm to enable god mode. Then tmm 1 to unhide map markers. Teleport to some bandit camps, giants camps, etc. 
4099
4100
4101
4102
4103LARGE SCALE CREATURES MODS
4104
4105Spoiler:  Show
4106
4107BEFORE YOU START: Create separator named "Large Scale Creatures Mods" - [TUTORIAL].
4108
4109
4110DRAGONS
4111
41121) Diverse Dragons Collection SE - [1]
4113
4114It adds 28 new dragons, each with unique bodies, texture, and abilities.
4115
4116Download: Diverse Dragons Collection SE (Main Files)
4117
4118
4119
41202) Splendor - Dragon Variants SE - [1]
4121
4122Drastically increases the visual diversity of enemy dragons, while using only vanilla resources. Extremely compatible with other dragon mods. 
4123
4124Download: Splendor - Dragon Variants (Main Files)
4125
4126
4127
41283) (NEW) Simply Stronger Dragons (SSD) SE - [1]
4129
4130A simple script-free mod to boost enemy dragons' health and melee/breath damage. 
4131
4132Download: Simply Stronger Dragons (Main Files)
4133
4134Note: In FOMOD pick: 8, 8, 8, Quadruple the multipliers of other dragons.
4135
4136
4137
41384) (NEW) Durnehviir Resurrected SE - [1] [ESPLite - C]
4139
4140Each time Durnehviir is summoned to Tamriel, his flesh will be gradually restored, until he has returned to his former glory.
4141
4142Download: Durnehviir Resurrected (Main Files)
4143
4144Note: In FOMOD pick: Normal, Blue, Full Restore.
4145
4146
4147
41485) (NEW) Less Dragons 2019-SSE - [ESPLite = 1]
4149
4150Reduces the frequency of random dragon attacks. 
4151
4152Download: Less Dragons 2019-SSE (ESL) (Main Files) 
4153
4154WARNING: Double-click the mod in your left tab. Now, go to the Filetree tab. Hide or Remove LessDragons10.esp and LessDragons20.esp.
4155
4156
4157
4158
4159ADDITIONAL ANIMALS AND CREATURES
4160
41611) Birds and Flocks SSE Edition - [1]
4162
4163Adds more vanilla fleeing birds and bats special effect, including new sounds. It also adds more hawks.
4164
4165Download: Birds And Flocks SSE Edition (Main Files)
4166
4167
4168
41692) Wild Penguins - [1] [ESPLite - C]
4170
4171Penguins!
4172
4173Download: Wild Penguins v2 SSE - KILLABLE (Main Files)
4174
4175
4176AND:
4177 
4178
4179Snow Penguins
4180
4181Amazing retexture.
4182
4183Download: King Penguin - Wild Penguins SSE (Main Files)
4184
4185
4186
41873) (NEW) GRAHL - The Ice Troll (Bloodmoon Creature Restoration Project) SE - [1]
4188
4189This mod restores the deadly grahl to Solstheim, with a new modernized look.
4190
4191Download: Grahl - The Ice Troll (Main Files)
4192
4193
4194
41954) (NEW) The Blood Horker (Bloodmoon Creature Restoration Project) SE - [1] [ESPLite - C]
4196
4197Blood Horkers are a more predatory version of their mainland cousins, native to Solstheim's icy shores. It uses the fleshy proboscis extending from its mouth for feeding on prey, both small and large.
4198
4199Download: Blood Horker (Main Files)
4200
4201
4202
42035) (NEW) Karstaag - The Frost King Reborn (Bloodmoon Creature Restoration Project) SE - [1]
4204
4205This mod remodels Karstaag, restoring him to his former glory in the Morrowind: Bloodmoon DLC. 
4206
4207Download: Karstaag - The Frost King Reborn (Main Files)
4208
4209Note: In FOMOD pick Transparency Reduced and Infinite Summons.
4210
4211
4212
42136) (NEW) Daedric Beasts - Wendigos and Howlers SE - [1]
4214
4215This mod adds two new Daedric creatures - The ravenous Wendigos of Hircine, and the bloodthirsty Howlers of Molag Bal.
4216
4217Download: Wendigos and Howlers (Main Files)
4218
4219
4220
42217) (NEW) Cannibal Draugr on Solstheim (Bloodmoon Creature Restoration Project) - [1]
4222
4223The Solstheim Draugr are now distinct from those on the mainland, reflecting their eternal cannibalism as described in TES3: Bloodmoon.
4224
4225Download: Cannibal Draugr on Solstheim (Main Files)
4226
4227
4228
42298) (NEW) Bogmort - Mud Monsters of Morthal Swamp - [1] [ESPLite - C]
4230
4231The dead emerge from the muck in the swamps of Morthal.
4232
4233Download: BOGMORT (Main Files)
4234
4235
4236
4237
4238LARGE CREATURE MODS
4239
42401) Sea of Spirits - [1]
4241
4242This mod turns the Sea of Ghosts (and the rest of the seas in Skyrim and Solstheim) into a lively Sea of Spirits by adding many new sea creatures, like whales, narwhals, sharks, dreugh, and many others.
4243
4244Download: Sea of Spirits 1.2v BSA (Main Files)
4245
4246WARNING: Require manual cleaning.
4247
4248Spoiler:  Show
4249
4250
4251
42522) (NEW) Draugr Upgrades and Improvements - [2]
4253
4254This mod toughens up vanilla Draugr and adds new varieties of Draugr to the game.
4255
4256Download: D.U.I. SSE v1.6 (Main Files), Cannibal Draugr Compatibility Patch SSE v1.5 (Optional Files)
4257
4258
4259
42603) (NEW) More Werewolves SE - [1] [ESPLite - C]
4261
4262This mod adds more enemy werewolf encounters to Skyrim.
4263
4264Download: More Werewolves (Main Files)
4265
4266Note: In the FOMOD choose DWC version, RFYL patch.
4267
4268
4269
4270Load Order and Checking your Game
4271
4272Move Skyrim Unbound.esp to the bottom of your load order (right panel in MO2) before loading the game.
4273
4274Check your Game: We just want to check if there is no CTDs. Make a new character. Use console command to unhide all locations markers - tmm 1. Visit few locations.
4275
4276
4277
4278
4279
4280MAGIC
4281
4282Spoiler:  Show
4283
4284BEFORE YOU START: Create separator named "Magic" - [TUTORIAL].
4285
4286
42871) Apocalypse - Magic of Skyrim - [1]
4288
4289The most popular magic mod for a good reason. It adds 155 spells.
4290
4291Download: Apocalypse v945 (Main Files)
4292
4293
4294AND:
4295
4296
4297Apocalypse - Balance Patch - [ESPLite = 1]
4298
4299Balance changes and tweaks for Apocalypse.
4300
4301Download: Apocalypse - Balance Patch 1.1 (Main Files)
4302
4303
4304
43052) Daedra-tastic Rune Spells - [ESPLite = 1]
4306
4307Re-textures runes. Includes those added by the Dragonborn DLC.
4308
4309Download: Daedra-tastic Rune Spells (Main Files)
4310
4311Note: In the FOMOD choose Medium, Worn and tick the option for Apocalypse Magic.
4312
4313
4314
43153) The Elder Scrolls - Tomebound - [2] [CLEANING - only Tomebound.esp] [ESPLite - Sacrosanct Patch.esp]
4316
4317Expand your magical arsenal with spells, staves and scrolls from the Elder Scrolls lore!
4318
4319Download: The Elder Scrolls - Tomebound (Main Files)
4320
4321Note: In FOMOD choose: Sacrosanct Patch.
4322
4323
4324
43254) GIST - Genuinely Intelligent Soul Trap SE - [1]
4326
4327A new and improved solution to the underfilled soul gem problem.
4328
4329Download: GIST Soul Trap (Main Files)
4330
4331
4332
4333Load Order and Checking your Game:
4334
4335Move Tomebound.esp above Sacrosanct patch (right panel in MO2).
4336Move Skyrim Unbound.esp to the bottom of your load order (right panel in MO2) before loading the game.
4337
4338Check your Game: We just want to check if there is no CTDs. Make a new character. Use console command to unhide all locations markers - tmm 1. Visit few locations.
4339
4340
4341
4342
4343
4344
4345ADDITIONAL NPC'S
4346
4347Spoiler:  Show
4348
4349BEFORE YOU START: Create separator named "Additional NPCs" - [TUTORIAL].
4350
4351
43521) Interesting NPC's - 3DNPC - [1]
4353
4354The ultimate NPC mod, which adds over 200 to the game. Some are followers, some are marriage partners, and many include quests. The voice acting is excellent. Link to the Classic version for more information.
4355
4356Download: Follow the link, go to downloads on the top bar, and then select the SSE version, and download it. Despite what it says on the page, the ESP is in Form 44. Next, go to downloads again, go to Optional files, and download the Dawnguard meshes for vampire NPC's.
4357
4358IMPORTANT - BSA: We want to build BSA for this mod to reduce loading times.
4359
4360It's really easy:
4361Download and install all needed files.
4362Go to Scripts folder (Open in Explorer) and delete Scripts/follower3dnpc.pex. WHY?: We want to use Nether's Follower Framework (it will be installed later in the guide) instead of built-in framework. That's why you need to hide that script. Remember that there will be no possibility to recruit NPCs from 3DNPC at that time, so don't panic.
4363Run Assets Optimizer with Create BSA and Pack existing loose assets ticked. It may take a while. You'll end with 3 BSAs and 2 esp.
4364Use xEdit to flag 3DNPC1.esp as ESL.
4365Spoiler:  Show
4366
4367
4368AND:
4369
4370
43713DNPC - PatchFix - [1]
4372
4373Various fixes for Interesting NPCs. Replacer esp.
4374
4375
4376
43772) Inconsequential NPCs - [1] [OLDRIM] [WATERFLOW]
4378
4379Adds NPCs and dialogue scenes to Skyrim to enhance the social ambiance of the game, all voiced. Aims to be unintrusive in implementation to maximize compatibility with large load orders.
4380
4381Download: Inconsequential NPCs 1 dot 9e (Main Files) 
4382
4383CONVERSION: It's really easy.
4384
43851. Fix the meshes via Assets Optimizer [REMINDER: With Unpack BSA option ticked].
43862. Resave plugin in Creation Kit 64. 
43873. After resaving, new FaceGenData (meshes and textures) will appear in your Overwrite folder [REMINDER: If FaceGen will not appear, it means that you forgot about CK Fixes .ini changes from Preparation].
43884. Move new FaceGen to the Inconsequential NPCs mod folder.
4389
4390
4391AND:
4392
4393
4394Inconsequential NPCs - CRF Patch - [ESPLite = 1]
4395
4396Patch for Inconsequential NPCs and Cutting Room Floor.
4397
4398Download: Inconsequential NPCs - CRF Patch (somewhere in Main Files)
4399
4400
4401
44023) Immersive Patrols
4403
4404A great mod adding patrols of Imperial, Stormcloak, Thalmor, and Dawnguard to the mainland, and adds Skaal, Reaver, and Rieklings to Solstheim. 
4405
4406Download: Immersive Patrols SE (Main Files)
4407
4408
4409AND:
4410
4411
4412(NEW) Immersive Patrols - Stripped Plugin (Replacer) - [1]
4413
4414Removes the merchant caravans from Immersive Patrols. 
4415
4416Download: Immersive Patrols - Plugin Replacer (Main Files)
4417
4418
4419
4420Load Order and Checking your Game:
4421
4422Move Skyrim Unbound.esp to the bottom of your load order (right panel in MO2) before loading the game.
4423
4424Check your Game: Make a new character. Use console command coc whiterun. If you have CTD here, it means that you did something wrong with Inconsequential NPCs conversion. Walk around a little bit, check the new NPCs, etc. Then use coc riverwood and also check the new NPCs.
4425
4426
4427
4428
4429WEAPONS AND ARMORS
4430
4431Spoiler:  Show
4432
4433BEFORE YOU START: Create separator named "Weapons and Armors" - [TUTORIAL].
4434
4435
4436MAIN TEXTURE PACK MODS FOR ARMOUR, WEAPONS, AND CLOTHES
4437
44381) aMidianBorn Book of Silence - Armors - [OLDRIM]
4439
4440Re-textures armours.
4441
4442Download: aMidianBorn book of silence_ARMORS (Main Files)
4443
4444WARNING: In the FOMOD installer select custom and pick everything except: Glass Variants, Differently Ebony.
4445
4446CONVERSION: Fix meshes via Assets Optimizer.
4447
4448
4449AND:
4450
4451
4452aMidianBorn Blades Armour SSE patch
4453
4454Fix for blades armor meshes.
4455
4456Download: aMidianBorn Blades Armor SSE Patch (Main Files)
4457
4458
4459
44602) aMidianBorn Book of Silence - Weapons - [OLDRIM] 
4461
4462Re-textures weapons.
4463
4464Download: aMidianBorn book of silence_WEAPONS (Main Files)
4465
4466WARNING: In the FOMOD, go to custom and choose all options except Skyforge weapons as it may cause CTD's.
4467
4468IMPORTANT: Delete Meshes folder.
4469
4470
4471
44723) aMidianBorn Book of Silence - Dragonborn DLC - [OLDRIM] 
4473
4474Re-textures weapons and creatures.
4475
4476Download: aMidianBorn book of silence_DRAGONBORN DLC (Main Files)
4477
4478WARNING: Go to the filetree, then textures/actors/dlc02/ash folder and rename it as ashman. In the same place find stormatronachash folder and delete it.
4479
4480
4481
44824) aMidian Book of Silence - Unique Items - [OLDRIM] 
4483
4484Re-textures several of the games unique items.  
4485
4486Download: aMidianBorn book of silence_UNIQUE ITEMS (Main Files)
4487
4488IMPORTANT: Go to the filetree, then meshes and delete staffofmagnus folder.
4489
4490CONVERSION: Fix meshes via Assets Optimizer.
4491
4492
4493
44945) aMidian Book of Silence - Content Addon - [OLDRIM] 
4495
4496Adds new armors and weapons.  
4497
4498Download: aMidianBorn - Content Addon (Optional Files)
4499
4500WARNING: Don't install Improved Closefaced Helmets version (uncheck it when you install the mod).
4501
4502Spoiler:  Show
4503
4504CONVERSION: Fix meshes via Assets Optimizer.
4505
4506
4507AND:
4508
4509
4510aMidian Book of Silence - Content Addon Fixes - [1] 
4511
4512Fixed Content Addon plugin.
4513
4514Download: aMidianBorn - Content Addon Fixes (Somewhere in Main Files)
4515
4516
4517AND:
4518
4519
4520aMidianBorn BookOfSilence - Frostfall - Summermyst - [ESPLite = 1] 
4521
4522Summermyst patch. It also have built in compatibility with Frostfall (added Frostfall keywords). 
4523
4524Download: aMidianBorn BookOfSilence - Frostfall - Summermyst 1.0 (Somewhere in Main Files)
4525
4526
4527
45286) Rustic Armor and Weapons SE
4529
4530RUSTIC ARMOR & WEAPONS Special Edition is a hi-res retexture of select armors and weapons of Skyrim SE. 
4531
4532Download: RAW SSE - 2K (Main Files)
4533
4534
4535
4536
4537CLOAKS AND ACCESSORIES
4538
45391) Cloaks of Skyrim - [2]
4540
4541Adds almost 100 new styles of cloaks to the world of Skyrim, via crafting, levelled-lists, and static loot. 
4542
4543Download: Cloaks of Skyrim SSE - v1.2.1 (Main Files)
4544
4545Note: In FOMOD choose Main Version.
4546
4547IMPORTANT: Hide Cloaks - USSEP patch.esp.
4548
4549
4550AND:
4551
4552
4553Nerevars - Cloaks of Skyrim Ultra HD v2 - [OLDRIM] 
4554
4555High quality textures covering all cloaks from the Cloaks of Skyrim mod.
4556
4557Download: Nerevars - Cloaks of Skyrim Ultra HD v2 (Main Files)
4558
4559WARNING: Hide Meshes folder. Also hide Textures/Clothes/Cloaksofskyrim/dragonpriest_n and Textures/Clothes/Cloaksofskyrim/sagecloak_n.
4560
4561WHY?: Meshes from Nerevars caused that capes were too dark in game.
4562
4563
4564
4565
4566WEAPONS AND ARTIFACTS
4567
45681) LeanWolf's Better-Shaped Weapons
4569
4570Improves the meshes for most weapons. 
4571
4572Download: LeanWolfs Better-Shaped Weapons INSTALLER - SE (Main Files)
4573
4574Note: It has a FOMOD with lots of options.  
4575
4576This is what I do. First page pick nothing. Second page pick custom installation.
4577On the third page I pick everything except the Skyforge options. For Silver pick Silver Swords, for Nord Hero pick Nord Hero Weapons, for Keening choose Keening with refraction.
4578On the 4th page I pick the second option for all.
4579On the 5th I pick the second option.
4580On the 6th I pick dragon bling green gemling for the first two, and tick the Auriel quiver.
4581For the 7th I pick Stalhrim with refraction, the quiver with refraction, and both Nordic options.
4582
4583
4584
45852) Artifacts of Skyrim - [1] [CLEANING]
4586
4587It distributes 15 artifacts around Skyrim, and it should be difficult to find them all. 
4588
4589Download: Artifacts of Skyrim (Main Files)
4590
4591
4592
45933) Zim's Immersive Artifacts - [1] 
4594
4595It changes the stats, and effects for the artifacts of Skyrim to make them as special as they should be.
4596
4597Download: Zim's Immersive Artifacts V1.5.3 (Main Files)
4598
4599Note: In FOMOD choose All artifacts. Don't pick anything on second page.
4600
4601
4602
46034) Skyforge Weapons SSE - [1]
4604
4605It replaces the Skyforge weapon models, but it also allows you to craft them out of other materials providing you have the right perks, and have completed the quest - The Glory of the Dead. 
4606
4607Download: Skyforge Weapons SSE (Main Files)
4608
4609
4610
46115) Real Bows (by DecimusMaximus for SSE) 
4612
4613It changes the appearance of bows into a realistic design made from wood. I really like this, and it feels more immersive. 
4614
4615Download: Real Bows (Main Files)
4616
4617
4618AND:
4619
4620
4621Real Bows - Colour Match Textures 
4622
4623Better textures for Real Bows.
4624
4625Download: Real Bows - ColourMatch Textures 1.0 (Main Files)
4626
4627
4628AND:
4629
4630
4631(NEW) Real Bows - Collision Fixes 
4632
4633Fixes the mismatching collision meshes in Real Bows SE that cause many of the bows to clip through the ground.
4634
4635Download: Real Bows - Fixed Collisions (Main Files)
4636
4637
4638
46396) Falmer Weapons For aMidianBorn Users - [OLDRIM]  
4640
4641Re-texture. 
4642
4643Download: falmerweapons4BoS (Main Files)
4644
4645
4646
4647
4648MAIN ARMOURS
4649
46501) (NEW) Frankly HD Dragonbone and Dragonscale - Armor and Weapons 
4651
4652High resolution retexture of Dragonbone and Dragonscale sets including: Dragonbone armor set; Dragonscale armor set; All dragonbone weapons (Dawnguard DLC) and Jagged Crown. 
4653
4654Download: Frankly HD Dragonbone and Dragonscale 2k (Main Files), Frankly HD Dragonbone and Dragonscale - Mesh patch (Update Files)
4655
4656
4657
46582) Outlandish Chitin Armour - [OLDRIM] 
4659
4660Recolours, and re-textures. This mod also includes the Morag Tong armor.
4661
4662Download: Outlandish Chitin Armour (Main Files)
4663
4664
4665
46663) (NEW) Outlandish Stalhrim SSE 
4667
4668This mod retextures the Stalhrim armour and weapons from the Dragonborn DLC. 
4669
4670Download: Outlandish Stalhrim SSE (Main Files), Outlandish Stalhrim SSE - Blue Cubemap (Miscellaneous Files)
4671
4672WARNING: Hide meshes\dlc02\clutter folder and textures\dlc02\clutter folder.
4673
4674
4675
46764) (NEW) Refracting Stalhrim Armors and Weapons - UNP CBBE 7Base 
4677
4678The transparent shield and weapons. 
4679
4680Download: Refracting Stalhrim Options (Optional Files)
4681
4682Note: In the FOMOD pick: None, 3. Stalhrim transparent shield and weapons.
4683
4684WARNING: Hide textures folder and Skysan_Stalhrim.esp.
4685
4686
4687
4688
4689GUILD ARMOUR
4690
46911) Frankly HD Nightingale Armour and Weapons 
4692
4693Great re-texture. Includes the weapons as well. 
4694
4695Download: Frankly HD Nightingale Armor and Weapons 1.1 (Main Files), Frankly HD Nightingale Armor CBBE SE (Optional Files)
4696
4697
4698
46992) Frankly HD Dawnguard Armour and Weapons 
4700
4701Fantastic textures.
4702
4703Download: FranklyHD Dawnguard Armor and Weapons (Main Files), Frankly HD Dawnguard Armor CBBE SE (Optional Files)
4704
4705
4706
47073) Frankly HD Thieves Guild Armours
4708
4709Another fantastic textures.
4710
4711Download: Frankly HD Thieves Guild Armors (Main Files)
4712
4713
4714
47154) Frankly HD Shrouded Armour
4716
4717Another great re-texture.
4718
4719Download: Frankly HD Shrouded Armor _ 1.1 (Main Files)
4720
4721
4722
4723
4724MAGE
4725
47261) Frankly HD Miraak
4727
4728A great re-texture. 
4729
4730Download: Frankly HD Miraak 1.0 (Main Files), Frankly HD Miraak - CBBE SE (Optional Files)
4731
4732Note: In FOMOD choose 2k Resolution, None, don't tick the Improved Closefaced Helmets Patch.
4733
4734
4735
4736
4737GUARDS AND SOLDIERS
4738
47391) Frankly HD Imperial Armor and Weapons - [1] [ESPLite - C]
4740
4741It cover all imperial armors and weapons.
4742
4743Download: Frankly HD Imperial Armor And Weapons 2k (Main Files), Frankly HD Imperial Armor And Weapons - Leanwolf Better Shaped Weapons Patch (Optional Files), Frankly HD Imperial Armor And Weapons - Sleeves and Pants Edition (Optional Files)
4744
4745
4746
47472) Frankly HD Stormcloak and City Guards - [OLDRIM] 
4748
4749High resolution retexture of stormcloak/guards armor from scratch.
4750 
4751Download: UltraHD - Stormcloak and City Guards 2K version (Main Files), Fix by SpriterSan for 2k version (Update Files), Falkreath matched color fix (Update Files)
4752
4753
4754
47553) Stormcloak Armour Revival - [1] [OLDRIM] [ESPLite]
4756
4757High quality retexture of the stormcloak soldiers uniform set. 
4758
4759Download: StormcloakRevival 2K (Main Files), Normal Map fix for some Guards (Update Files), Tartan Version 2K (Optional Files)
4760
4761CONVERSION: Resave plugin in Creation Kit 64.
4762
4763
4764
47654) aMidianBorn Stormcloak Officer Armour - [OLDRIM] 
4766
4767Re-texture for the officers armor.
4768
4769Download: aMidianBorn Stormcloak officer (Main Files)
4770
4771
4772
47735) Ennead Shields
4774
4775Gorgeous shields.
4776
4777Download: Ennead - Shields 2K (Main Files)
4778
4779
4780
4781
4782SINGLE ITEMS RE-TEXTURES
4783
47841) (NEW) 4K Auriels Bow Quiver And Arrows 
4785
4786A retexture of Auriels Bow, quiver and arrows.   
4787
4788Download: 2K Auriels Bow Quiver And Arrows (Main Files)
4789
4790
4791AND:
4792
4793
4794Auriel's Bow HD 
4795
4796Re-texture.   
4797
4798Download: Auriel's Bow HD - Worn (Main Files)
4799
4800
4801
48022) Auriel's Shield 
4803
4804Re-texture. 
4805
4806Download: Auriel's Shield HD - Worn (Main Files)
4807
4808
4809
48103) Staff of Magnus HD 
4811
4812Re-texture.
4813
4814Download: Staff of Magnus HD (Main Files)
4815
4816
4817
48184) Spellbreaker Remesh 
4819
4820New mesh for Spellbreaker.
4821
4822Download: Spellbreaker Remesh (Main Files)
4823
4824
4825
48265) Black Bow of Fate Retexture 
4827
4828Quest item.
4829
4830Download: 2K Bow Of Fate (Main Files)
4831
4832
4833
48346) 2k Ring of Namira Retextured 
4835
4836Not previously covered in the guide. 
4837
4838Download: 2K Ring of Namira Retextured (Main Files)
4839
4840
4841
48427) 2K Retextured Ring of Hircine 
4843
4844Not previously covered in the guide.
4845
4846Download: 2K Retextured Ring of Hircine (Main Files)
4847
4848
4849
48508) 2K Skeleton Key
4851
4852A great re-texture of the skeleton key. Also includes meshes.
4853
4854Download: 2K Skeleton Key Retexture (Main Files)
4855
4856
4857
48589) Rustic Azura's Star 
4859
4860Another great re-texture.
4861
4862Download: RUSTIC AZURA'S STAR - SSE - 2K (Main Files)
4863
4864
4865
486610) CL's Lord Harkon's Vampire Blade
4867
4868Re-texture. 
4869
4870Download: CL'sLord Harkon's Vampire Blade (Main Files)
4871
4872
4873
487411) Sunhallowed and Bloodcursed Arrows - [OLDRIM]
4875
4876Re-texture. 
4877
4878Download: bloodcursed arrows 1k (Optional Files), Sunhallowed arrows 1k (Optional Files)
4879
4880CONVERSION: Fix meshes via Assets Optimizer.
4881
4882
4883
488412) Remiro's Wabbajack
4885
4886Re-texture.
4887
4888Download: Remiros' Wabbajack HD (Main Files)
4889
4890
4891
489212) (NEW) The Revamped Quiver
4893
4894Re-texture for quivers.
4895
4896Download: The Revamped Quiver 2k Installer (Optional Files), XP32MSSE Dwarven Crossbow Bolts Patch (Optional Files)
4897
4898Note: In the FOMOD pick 2k Dwarven Bolts, 2k Nord Hero Arrows, 2k Elven Arrows, 2k Ebony Arrows, 2k Orcish Arrows, Riekling Spears 2k.
4899
4900
4901
4902Load Order and Checking your Game
4903
4904Move Cloaks - Dawnguard.esp below Cloaks.esp (right panel in MO2).
4905Move Cloaks_EremiteSurvivalPatch.esp under Cloaks - Dawnguard.esp (right panel in MO2).
4906Move Skyrim Unbound.esp to the bottom of your load order (right panel in MO2) before loading the game.
4907
4908Check your Game: We just want to check if there is no CTDs. Make a new character. Use console command to unhide all locations markers - tmm 1. Visit few locations.
4909
4910
4911PHYSICAL APPEARANCE AND NPC OVERHAULS
4912
4913Spoiler:  Show
4914
4915BEFORE YOU START: Create separator named "Physical Appearance and NPC Overhauls" - [TUTORIAL].
4916
4917
4918NEW HAIR STYLES
4919
49201) KS Hairdos SSE - [1] 
4921
4922KS Hairdos is a hair pack that contains 725 hairstyles. 646 hairstyles are for females, 79 are for males.
4923
4924Download: KS Hairdos SSE (Main Files)
4925
4926
4927AND:
4928
4929
4930Immersive KS Hairdos - [1]
4931
4932A simple .esp replacer for KS Hairdos to remove hairs that clip with breasts or otherwise feel out of place. There are still a lot of choices!
4933
4934Download: Immersive KS Hairdos (Main Files)
4935
4936
4937
4938
4939NPCs FROM MODS OVERHAULS
4940
49411) Cuyima Interesting NPCs SE - [ESPLite = 1]
4942
4943Visual overhaul for over a hundred characters from Interesting NPCs.  
4944
4945Download: Cuyima Interesting NPCs SE - Custom Hair (Main Files)
4946
4947
4948
4949
4950ALL IN ONE
4951
49521) WICO - Windsong Immersive Character Overhaul
4953
4954An artistic master piece really. Pretty much a complete package, and covers over 700 NPC's. It's the ultimate overhaul which keeps to the vanilla look. 
4955
4956Download: WICO Special Edition - Nude 0.9f (Main Files)
4957
4958Note: In FOMOD go custom, then do not tick anything (just default options).
4959
4960WARNING: Time to fix WICO and prepare it for our NPCs Merge:
4961
49621. Go to the Filetree and delete EVERYTHING except WICO - Immersive Character.bsa.
49632. Download second main file (download it manually) from WICO Clean Up Script. 
49643. Extract "Striped BSA for default settings" (file that you downloaded from Clean Up Script mod page). You can simply extract it in your desktop. 
49654. Now you have WICO - Immersive People.bsa. Put it into the WICO mod folder (Open in Explorer).
49665. At the end unpack both BSA files via Assets Optimizer. You can also delete .bsa after extraction to save some space.
4967
4968Also, you need to hide:
4969meshes\armor
4970meshes\clothes
4971meshes\dlc01
4972
4973
4974
4975
4976THE MEN
4977
49781) Males for Nordic NPCs 
4979
4980This mod replaces the appearance of some males. 
4981
4982
4983
49842) The Men of Winter 
4985
4986It overhauls 29 men to a very high standard. It includes its own body, and textures. There isn't a nude option, so they will be wearing pants. 
4987
4988Download: The Men of Winter (Main Files)
4989
4990Note: Don't pick the patch for The Grey Cowl in the FOMOD.
4991
4992WARNING: Hide plugin (you want only meshes and textures).
4993
4994
4995
4996
4997THE WOMEN
4998
49991) Metalsabers Beautiful Orcs of Skyrim
5000
5001This mod is an overhaul of the Orcs of Skyrim. 
5002
5003Download: Metalsabers Beautiful Orcs of Skyrim (Main Files)
5004
5005WARNING: Hide plugin (you want only meshes and textures).
5006
5007
5008
50092) Fresh Faces 
5010
5011A small NPC's overhaul. 
5012
5013Download: Fresh Faces (Main Files)
5014
5015Note: In FOMOD tick Yes, No, and No for all tatoos. 
5016
5017WARNING: Hide plugin (you want only meshes and textures).
5018
5019
5020
50213) The Ordinary Women SSE 
5022
5023A fantastic mod, which changes the appearance of about sixty women. They are realistic, varied, and many are beautiful.  
5024
5025Download: The Ordinary Women SSE 3.0 CBBE (Main Files)
5026
5027WARNING: Hide plugin (you want only meshes and textures).
5028
5029
5030
50314) Improved Bards 
5032
5033It makes all the bards in game look gorgeous, including the males.
5034
5035Download: Improved Bards 1.3 - CBBE Nude (Main Files)
5036
5037WARNING: Hide plugin (you want only meshes and textures).
5038
5039
5040
50415) Pandorable's NPC's 
5042
5043A fantastic overhaul, which changes the appearance of over twenty women, and none of the ones it edits are edited by the Bijin series.
5044
5045Download: Pandorable's NPCs SE (Main Files)
5046
5047WARNING: Hide plugin (you want only meshes and textures).  
5048
5049
5050
50516) Pandorable's NPC's - Dawnguard 
5052
5053A fantastic overhaul, which changes the appearance of Dawnguard NPCs.
5054
5055Download: Pandorable's NPCs - Dawnguard SE (Main Files)
5056
5057WARNING: Hide plugin (you want only meshes and textures). 
5058
5059
5060
50617) Bijin Warmaidens SE
5062
5063Amazing mod.
5064
5065Download: Bijin Warmaidens SE v3.1.3 (Main Files)
5066
5067Note: In the FOMOD choose: ALL-IN-ONE, No wrinkles, CBBE Body.
5068
5069WARNING: Hide plugin (you want only meshes and textures).
5070
5071
5072
50738) Bijin NPCs SE 
5074
5075Another amazing mod.
5076
5077Download: Bijin NPCs SE 1.2.1 (Main Files)
5078
5079WARNING: Hide plugin (you want only meshes and textures).
5080
5081
5082
50839) Bijin Wives SE 
5084
5085And another one!
5086
5087Download: Bijin Wives SE 1.1.2 (Main Files)
5088
5089WARNING: Hide plugin (you want only meshes and textures).
5090
5091
5092
509310) Seranaholic by rxkx22 - Ported to SSE by bchick3 and elrizzo 
5094
5095Visual overhaul of Serana and Valerica.
5096
5097Download: Seranaholic SSE 1.8.2 (Main Files), Valerica SSE v1.7.2 (Main Files)
5098
5099WARNING: Hide plugin (you want only meshes and textures).
5100
5101
5102
510311) Nordic NPCs Overhaul Mixed 1.4.2 - [1] 
5104
5105MUST HAVE. This merged plugin contains edits from all previous NPCs overhauls (that's why you need to hide plugins from them). Without it, all NPCs will be broken.
5106
5107
5108
5109
5110SINGLE NPC'S
5111
51121) (SKSE) Toccata Follower SE (With Elisif Replacer Option) - [1] 
5113
5114As much as I love Aesthetic Elisif I can't deny the quality of this mod by the same author of the Bijin series. 
5115
5116Download: Toccata Follower SE v1.4.2 (Main Files)
5117
5118Note: In FOMOD choose Do Not Install Toccata Follower, Install Replacer, CBBE Body, 2k.
5119
5120WARNING: Time to patch Toccata!
5121
5122Spoiler:  Show
5123
5124
5125
5126
5127SCHLONGS - NSFW
5128
51291) (SKSE) Schlongs of Skyrim SE - [3] 
5130
5131Your game will be even more immersive with this mod :)
5132
5133Note: In FOMOD choose Default body, hairless, average schlong, install male skeletons.
5134
5135GOOD TO KNOW: Schlongs are using slot 52 so it conflicts with other mods that have usage from this slot too. For example: it will conflict with Side Left Pouches from Bandoliers. They just not show up in game. How to solve this? You just need to mark it “revealing” when equipping only the bandolier that is conflicting and the conflict will be solved (you can do this in MCM menu)! 
5136
5137SKSE VERSION CHECK: Make sure this mod matches the current version of SKSE.
5138
5139
5140
5141
5142MALE BODIES AND TEXTURES
5143
51441) Masculine Khajiit Textures - [OLDRIM]
5145
5146A re-texture for the head, and body.
5147
5148Download: Grey Cat and Leopard v1.3 for SOS FULL - 2K Res Pack (Optional Files)
5149
5150Note: In FOMOD choose grey, humanoid.
5151
5152
5153
51542) Male Dragonic Argonian Textures 4k - 2k (SOS and Vanilla)
5155
5156New textures for male argonians. 
5157
5158Download: 2K SOS (Main Files)
5159
5160
5161
51623) Tempered Skins for Males  
5163
5164It includes skin textures and a new body.
5165
5166Download: Tempered Skins for Males - SOS Full version (Main Files)
5167
5168Note: In FOMOD choose clean hairless, natural, stubbled faces. Also pick Scars by Xenius.
5169
5170
5171
5172
5173FEMALE BODIES AND TEXTURES
5174
5175BODY CHOICES IN SSE: The female body gets a lot more attention from the modding community for obvious reasons, and there are a lot more options available for body type, and shape than there is for the males. 
5176
5177CBBE has unique features, and resources available for it, and requires the use of an external tool called Bodyslide for many of them. UNP, UNPB, and TBME all work in the same way, can share resources, and don't require the use of bodyslide, and because of this, they're the simplest options. 
5178
5179Resources refers to the armour, and clothing mods available for the body in question. The reason why there are mods for specific body types is because they are designed to fit the shape of the body. If an actor wears armour, or clothing designed for a different body, then their body shape will change to the one the item was designed for whilst wearing it.
5180
5181Mods made for UNP, UNPB, and TMBE can be used no matter which of the three you choose. It will change the body shape to the one the mod was designed for, but they are compatible. If you wear items made for CBBE with any of those three options, and vice a versa, it will change the body shape, but it can also lead to unsightly neck seams, or other side affects.  
5182
5183BODYSLIDE FOR CBBE: Bodyslide has several functions, but in the guide, it's required to fit some armours and clothing mods to your body shape, and for body physics when using CBBE. We will use this tool later in the guide.
5184
5185BODY PHYSICS: Body physics refers to applying the games existing Havok physics engine to parts of the female body, so that when the actor moves, certain body parts move too. Yep, I'm talking about the breasts and ass. The UNP, UNPB, and TMBE options include the stomach too.
5186
5187
51881) Caliente's beautiful body Enhancer - CBBE - [ESPLite = 1]
5189
5190One of the most popular bodies for SE, and for good reason. It's higher quality than UNP, and UNPB, and it offers the choice of three body shapes (presets) in the FOMOD. With the use of Bodyslide, it's possible to create your own body shape, or use one of the many presets made for it that are available on the nexus. No other mod will give you this level of choice, and freedom for the female body. 
5191
5192Download: Caliente's Beautiful Bodies Enhancer - v1.5.3 (Main Files), CBBE ESL-flagged .esp (Optional Files)
5193
5194Note: In the FOMOD pick curvy, none, vanilla outfits, face pack, dirt to beauty marks, trimmed brows and public hair. It's very important to pick vanilla outfits, as this will fit all the vanilla games clothing, and armour to the body preset you chose in the FOMOD.
5195
5196
5197AND:
5198
5199
5200Weapons Armor Clothing and Clutter Fixes - CBBE Patch
5201
5202Adds bodyslides and first person meshes added or edited by WACCF and ACE for CBBE SE.
5203
5204Download: Weapons Armor Clothing and Clutter Fixes - CBBE Patch (Main Files)
5205
5206Note: In FOMOD choose WACCF + ACE.
5207
5208
5209
52102) Feminine Khajiit Textures 
5211
5212Retexture for the khajiit female.
5213
5214Download: Feminine Khajiit Textures (Grey Cat and Leopard) CBBE (Main Files)
5215
5216Note: In FOMOD choose 2k, grey cat, normal nipples.
5217
5218
5219
52203) Female Dragonic Argonian Textures 4k - 2k(CBBE and UNP) 
5221
5222New textures for female argonians.
5223
5224Download: 2K CBBE (Main Files)
5225
5226
5227
52284) Bijin Skin UNP and CBBE SE
5229
5230From the author of the Bijin series. Amazing textures.
5231
5232Download: Bijin Skin CBBE (Main Files)
5233
5234
5235
5236
5237EYES
5238
52391) SUEMR SSE with Bijin AIO 2019 Support 
5240
5241Improved meshes for eyes. It also includes the invisibility eye glitch fix. 
5242
5243Download: SUEMR SSE v3.0 (Main Files), Toccata as Elisif v1.4.2 SE Ruhmastered (Miscellaneous Files)
5244
5245
5246
52472) Darling Eye Replacer 
5248
5249High quality textures to replace the vanilla eyes. 
5250
5251Download: Eye replacer 1k (Main Files), Realistic Alternative Normal Map (Main Files)
5252
5253
5254AND:
5255
5256
5257Underworld Awakening - Hybrid Vampire Eyes
5258
5259Fantastic eyes for vampires.
5260
5261Download: 1K Underworld Hybrid Eyes - Glow Version (Main Files)
5262
5263
5264AND:
5265
5266
5267Summer's Custom Eyes - [1] [ESPLite - C] 
5268
5269It adds new high quality eye options for the player. 
5270
5271Download: Summer's Custom Eyes (Main Files)
5272
5273
5274
52753) Llygaid Eye Improver - [OLDRIM] 
5276
5277It adds eye reflections, and improves textures. 
5278
5279Download: llygaid Eye - Aria 1K (Main Files)
5280
5281
5282
5283
5284HAIR
5285
52861) Realistic Hair Colours - [1] [ESPLite] 
5287
5288Replaces the vanilla hair colours with realistic, and vibrant colours. A great mod. 
5289
5290Download: Realistic Hair Colors (Main Files)
5291
5292
5293
52942) Superior Lore Friendly Hair - [OLDRIM] 
5295
5296A must have mod, which greatly improves vanilla hair textures. I choose either the first main file 2K straight hair or the 3rd main file 2K rough hair. 
5297
5298Download: Superior Lore-Friendly Hair - HD 2K - Straight hair (Main Files)
5299
5300
5301
53023) Brows - [1]
5303
5304Great brows replacer. 
5305
5306Download: Hvergelmir's Aesthetics - Brows 4.1 (Main Files)
5307
5308Note: In FOMOD choose Full install, High.
5309
5310
5311
53124) Beards - [1] [ESPLite - C] 
5313
5314Great beards. 
5315
5316Download: Hvergelmir's Aesthetics - Beards 5.0.1 (Main Files)
5317
5318Note: In FOMOD choose Full install, High.
5319
5320
5321
53225) Argonian Improvements 
5323
5324Textures for argonian horns. 
5325
5326Download: Argonian Improvements Horns SSE 1024 1 _0 (Main Files)
5327
5328
5329
5330
5331CHARACTER CREATION
5332
53331) (SKSE) Racemenu - [2] [ESPLite - both plugins]
5334
5335Complete overhaul to the character creation menu including new customization features such as multiple RGBA warpaints, body paints, hand paint, and foot paints.
5336
5337Download: RaceMenu Special Edition v0-3-5 (Old Files)
5338
5339SKSE VERSION CHECK: Make sure this mod matches the current version of SKSE. 
5340
5341WARNING: Some people have reported CTD's or infinite loading screens when starting a new game whilst using Racemenu. It's not affecting everyone, but it's possibly related to Racemenu not placing the data from KS Hairdo's into the FaceGen Cache, which means all the hairstyles are adding to the total VRAM usage for the game, even after character creation. 
5342
5343If you experience it, go to the SKEE64.ini file in the Racemenu mod (Information -> INI-Files), and change the number 1 to 0 in the following line:
5344
5345[FaceGen]
5346bDisableFaceGenCache=1
5347
5348
5349
5350
5351FACE AND SKIN
5352
53531) Aesthetic Elves
5354
5355Adds new racial head morphs to female elves for a much smoother and better looking head shape.
5356
5357Download: Aesthetic Elves (Main Files)
5358
5359
5360
5361
5362WARPAINT AND TATTOO'S
5363
5364To improve the texture for warpaint's, and for these mods to work, you need to create and edit the SKSE.ini. 
5365
5366Spoiler:  Show
5367
5368
5369
53701) (SKSE) Weathered Nordic Bodypaints -Special Edition- RaceMenu Overlays and Warpaints - [1] [ESPLite] 
5371
5372This mod adds new Body and Facepaints which are weathered and worn. Most of the paints fit both genders, and should give a battle-worn appearance to any character using them. 
5373
5374Download: WNB - Weathered Nordic Bodypaints SE - 2K (Main Files)
5375
5376WARNING: You need to add Skyrim.esm as a master to fix errors inside the plug-in. 
5377
5378Open xEdit via MO2. Load ONLY Skyrim.esm and WNB_WeatheredNordicWarpaints.esp in xEdit.
5379Right-click on WNB_WeatheredNordicWarpaints.esp and select Add Masters.
5380Check Skyrim.esm box and then click OK.
5381Exit and save your changes.
5382
5383
5384
5385
5386TEETH
5387
5388Teeth are covered in some NPC overhauls, and skin textures, but not all.
5389
5390
53911) A Dentist for Orsimers
5392
5393Orcs need to feel beautiful too. 
5394
5395Download: HD teeth for orcimers (Main Files)
5396
5397
5398
53992) HD Khajiit Mouth - [OLDRIM] 
5400
5401It also includes teeth. Not covered by Masculine, and Feminine Khajiits, or Cover Khajiits. 
5402
5403Download: HD Khajiit Mouth and teeth (Main Files)
5404
5405WARNING: Do not install textures/actors/character/khajitmale/Thumbs.db.
5406
5407Spoiler:  Show
5408
5409
5410
5411
5412OAP's
5413
54141) Modest Elderly - [1] [ESPLite]
5415
5416The elderly will use vanilla clothing meshes, and keep the underwear even if you use a nude body. 
5417
5418Download: Modest Elderly (Main Files)
5419
5420
5421
5422
5423CHARACTER PRESETS
5424
5425There are lot's of presets available for RaceMenu on the Nexus. You should find them by searching for preset, or in the Character Preset category. 
5426
5427
5428
5429
5430Fixes for conflicts when using NPCs Overhauls
5431You don't need this for the guide (because all conflict are handled by Megapatch), but in future, these informations will be super helpful.
5432
5433
5434
5435Load Order:
5436
5437
5438
5439Move Schlongs of Skyrim - Core.esm under USSEP.esp (right panel in MO2).
5440Move Skyrim Unbound.esp to the bottom of your load order (right panel in MO2) before loading the game. 
5441
5442WARNING: We don't want to test the game after each section anymore. There will be too many visible issues that will be fixed by Megapatch (that will be installed at the end of the guide).
5443
5444
5445
5446
5447FOLLOWERS
5448
5449Spoiler:  Show
5450
5451BEFORE YOU START: Create separator named "Followers" - [TUTORIAL].
5452
5453
5454SIMPLE FOLLOWERS
5455
54561) Real Warrior Woman - [1] 
5457
5458If you want a female follower that makes Uthgerd look like a pussy, then this is for you.
5459
5460Download: Danika The Warrior Woman SE (Main Files)
5461
5462
5463
5464
5465FOLLOWER MANAGEMENT MODS
5466
54671) (SKSE) Nether's Follower Framework - [1] 
5468
5469It allows you to recruit up to ten followers, and includes many features, such as followers not setting off traps, and assigning a mage follower as a healer. It now has a horse riding system too.
5470
5471Download: Nether's Follower Framework - Universal Installer (LE or SSE) (Main Files)
5472
5473In FOMOD you need to choose: Skyrim Special Edition, Followers Avoid Traps, Vanilla SkyHaven Temple, Interesting NPCs, Relationship Dialogue Overhaul (RDO), RDO Comments.
5474
5475Note: There's an import system that can be used on custom followers, which will allow you to use some of the features from this on them.
5476
5477
5478
5479
5480COMPLEX FULLY VOICED FOLLOWERS WITH QUESTS
5481
5482You can use follower enhancement mods in the same game as the followers included in these mods, but don't use those mods on them, or they may break.
5483
5484
54851) Inigo - [1] [CLEANING] [WATERFLOW]
5486
5487A fantastic follower with over 7000 lines, and one of my favourites. He's found in a Riften jail cell.  
5488
5489Download: INIGO_V2.4C SE (Main Files)
5490
5491
5492
54932) Lucien - Fully Voiced Follower - [2]
5494
5495Lucien is a fully voiced Imperial follower with over 2000 lines of immersive, lore-friendly dialogue. Though he arrives in Skyrim as a cowardly scholar, he'll gradually gain strength and confidence by your side until he grows into a hero in his own right. Interaction with 17 other mods, including full commentary on the questlines of Moonpath to Elsweyr and Moon and Star and fully-voiced banter scenes with Inigo, Hoth and Auri.
5496
5497Download: Lucien (Main Files), Lucien - Moonpath to Elsweyr Patch (Optional Files)
5498
5499
5500
5501Load Order
5502
5503Move Lucien.esp above his patches (right panel in MO2).
5504Move Skyrim Unbound.esp to the bottom of your load order (right panel in MO2) before loading the game.
5505
5506
5507
5508
5509
5510BODYSLIDE AND CLOTHES
5511
5512Spoiler:  Show
5513
5514BEFORE YOU START: Create separator named "Bodyslide and Clothes" - [TUTORIAL].
5515
5516
5517CBBE
5518
5519CBBE Body Fit Armour and Clothing: The files to fit the vanilla clothing to your body preset, were already included in the CBBE body mod. Currently they will be fitted to the body preset you chose in the FOMOD, but if you choose a different preset, or modify your current one in Bodyslide, they will need to be refitted to match your new choice. 
5520
5521Other armour, and clothing that doesn't have a CBBE option, can be fitted using Bodyslide, providing they include the Bodyslide files to do so, or another mod provides them.
5522
5523
55241) Bodyslide and Outfit Studio
5525
5526An easy to use tool for customizing bodies and outfits, creating new bodies and outfits, and converting outfits between body types.
5527
5528Download: BodySlide and Outfit Studio - v4.7.4 (Main Files)
5529
5530It is a tool which has several functions:
5531
5532It offers more CBBE body presets than the 3 choices available with the CBBE mod (Slim, Curvy, Vanilla). You can also add even more presets with mods such as CBBE Presets Compendium, just install them after Bodyslide. There's many more on the Nexus.
5533You can then modify your chosen preset to fit to your tastes even more. For example changing the size of body parts.
5534It allows you to enable body physics for use with mods like CPB Physics.
5535It can be used to fit clothing and armour from other mods (which have the required bodyslide files) to your chosen CBBE body preset. You will still need to do this even if you chose one of the 3 presets offered with the CBBE mod. For example, Immersive Armours only has the option for UNP, but if you install the next mod Immersive Armours SSE CBBE Bodyslide Conversion, it will give you the required Bodyslide files to allow you to convert the armours from Immersive Armours to fit your CBBE body.
5536
5537I realise it sounds complicated but it is a lot simpler in practice. If you go to the Bodyslide mod page there are links to guides on how to use it. There is a very good one in the posts.
5538
5539GOOD TO KNOW: Just install the tool. We will build the body with physics later in the guide (at the end of Animation section). 
5540
5541Installation: It's not that difficult.
5542
5543Spoiler:  Show
5544
5545
5546
5547Load Order
5548
5549Move Skyrim Unbound.esp to the bottom of your load order (right panel in MO2) before loading the game.
5550
5551Don't check the game this time (there will be a YASH warning about conflicts - it will be fixed later, thanks to Megapatch).
5552
5553
5554
5555
5556
5557ANIMALS AND CREATURES
5558
5559Spoiler:  Show
5560
5561BEFORE YOU START: Create separator named "Animals and Creatures" - [TUTORIAL].
5562
5563
5564LARGE TEXTURE PACKS
5565
55661) Bellyaches Animal and Creature Pack SSE 
5567
5568The textures from this mod are great, and if you pick the custom option it also gives a lot of options for colours and patterns.
5569
5570Download: Bellyaches Animal and Creature Pack SSE (Main Files)
5571
5572Note: In FOMOD pick Custom and then: bear replacers, chaurus black, chicken dark brown, dog default hd, dartwing replacers, deer replacers, fox red, fox arctic, none, none, goat shaggy - brown, common buzzard, belted galloway, none, none, none, mammoth brown, mudcrab grey, rabbit replacer, sabre cat striped, sabre cat white solid, skeever mangy grey, skeever healthy white, none, none, none, none, none.
5573
5574
5575
5576
5577DRAGONS
5578
55791) Bellyaches HD Dragon Replacer 
5580
5581It re-textures and fixes dragons. 
5582
5583Download: BellyAches HD Dragon Replacer 1.4 (Main Files)
5584
5585
5586
55872) Supreme Alduin - [OLDRIM]
5588
5589A re-texture of Alduin. 
5590
5591Download: Alduin the Black (Main Files)
5592
5593CONVERSION: Fix meshes via Assets Optimizer. 
5594
5595
5596
55973) (NEW) HD Serpentine Dragon and Mesh Fix SE 
5598
5599HD retexture of the Serpentine Dragon, based on the previous works of Diostrocole and Bellyache.  
5600
5601Download: HD Serpentine Dragon (Main Files)
5602
5603Note: In the FOMOD pick: Smooth, Fixed UVs.
5604
5605
5606
5607
5608BONE TEXTURES
5609
56101) Skeleton 
5611
5612Skeleton and bones retexture.
5613
5614Download: Skeleton.and.Human.Bones.2k (Optional Files)
5615
5616
5617
56182) Enhanced HD Dragon Bones - [OLDRIM] 
5619
5620These textures come in several styles.
5621
5622Download: Enhanced HD Dragon Bones 2k v1_6a all options (Main Files)
5623
5624
5625
56263) Serious mammoth Bone Retex - [OLDRIM]
5627
5628Beautiful textures. 
5629
5630Download: Serious Mammoth Bone Retex x2048 (performance version) 2.0 (Optional Files)
5631
5632
5633
5634
5635DRAUGR AND DRAGON PRIESTS
5636
56371) Draugr 
5638
5639Draugr retexture.
5640
5641Download: Draugr.2k (Optional Files)
5642
5643
5644
56452) Dragon Priest 
5646
5647Dragon Priest retexture.
5648
5649Download: Dragon.Priest.2k (Optional Files)
5650
5651
5652
56533) 4K Dragon Priest Masks of Immersion 
5654
5655A quality re-texture with no ESP.
5656
5657Download: 2K_D.P.M.I_2.0 (Main Files)
5658 
5659
5660
5661
5662
5663FALMER AND HAGRAVEN
5664
56651) Falmer 
5666
5667Falmer skins, male and female, and female armor texture overhaul.
5668
5669Download: Falmer.2k (Optional Files)
5670
5671
5672
56732) Hagraven 
5674
5675Hagraven and Glenmoril Witches skin-outfit texture overhaul. 
5676
5677Download: Hagraven.2k (Optional Files)
5678
5679
5680
56813) Falmer Ear and Hagraven Claw - [OLDRIM] 
5682
5683Retexture for falmer ear and hagraven claw. 
5684
5685Download: Falmer Ear 1K (Main Files), Hagraven Claw (Main Files)
5686
5687
5688
5689
5690
5691ICE AND SOUL
5692
56931) Rustic Soulgems - [ESPLite = 1]
5694
5695Gives soul gems a glowing, pulsing effect.
5696
5697Download: RUSTIC SOULGEMS - Special Edition - FOMOD - English Only (Main Files)
5698
5699Note: In FOMOD choose 2k Textures, Unsorted + ESL. 
5700
5701
5702
57032) Ice Wraith and Dragon Priest Retexture 4-2K - [OLDRIM] 
5704
5705New texture for the ice wraith.
5706
5707Download: Even Better Ice Wraiths - Completely Redone (Main Files)
5708
5709
5710
57113) (NEW) Enhanced Atronachs - With Levelling and Luminosity - [1]
5712
5713Atronachs now emit light. Different colors according to type.
5714
5715Download: Luminous Atronachs (Optional Files)
5716
5717
5718
5719
5720TEXTURES FOR OTHER CREATURES
5721
57221) Giant
5723
5724Re-texture for giants.
5725
5726Download: Giant.2k (Optional Files)
5727
5728
5729
57302) Troll
5731
5732Re-texture for trolls.
5733
5734Download: Troll.2k (Optional Files)
5735
5736
5737
57383) Rustic Spriggans
5739
5740A quality re-texture, which covers all four types of spriggans. 
5741
5742Download: RUSTIC SPRIGGAN - Special Edition - 2K (Main Files), RUSTIC SPRIGGAN EFFECTS (Optional Files)
5743
5744
5745
57464) Rustic Daedra 
5747
5748High quality textures for all daedras.
5749
5750Download: RUSTIC DAEDRA SSE - 2K (Main Files) 
5751
5752
5753
57545) Wispmother 
5755
5756Wispmother skin-outfit texture overhaul.
5757
5758Download: Wispmother.2x1k (Main Files)
5759
5760
5761
57626) Rustic Frostbite Spider 
5763
5764Great frostbite spider re-texture.
5765
5766Download: RUSTIC FROSTBITE SPIDER SSE - 2K (Main Files)
5767
5768
5769
57707) HD Werewolf Retexture 
5771
5772Higher quality retexture of the regular Skyrim werewolf.
5773
5774Download: Werewolf Retexture - 2K (Main Files)
5775
5776
5777
57788) Rustic Death Hound and Gargoyle 
5779
5780Great textures.
5781
5782Download: RUSTIC DEATH HOUND AND GARGOYLE SSE - 2K (Main Files)
5783
5784
5785
57869) (NEW) ElSopa HD - Strider And Netches SE 
5787
5788Another great textures.
5789
5790Download: 2K ElSopa HD Strider And Netches (Main Files)
5791
5792
5793
5794
5795ANIMAL TEXTURES
5796
57971) Mammoth 
5798
5799Lore friendly mammoth skin texture overhauls.
5800
5801Download: Mammoth.2k (Optional Files)
5802
5803
5804
58052) Sabrecat 
5806
5807This is a texture overhaul of the sabre cat, sabre cat snow and vale cat (dlc01), including the related clutters.
5808
5809Download: Sabrecat.2k (Optional Files)
5810
5811
5812
58133) HD Sabre Cat Tooth Mesh and Texture 
5814
5815Replaces both the sabre cat tooth mesh and texture to a higher poly and higher-resolution combination.
5816
5817Download: Main File 1.0 (fixed normals thanks to renthal311 ) (Main Files)
5818
5819
5820
58214) Happy Horker - Rustic Texture for HD Horker - [OLDRIM] 
5822
5823Amazing retexture.
5824
5825Download: HAPPY HORKER - 2K (Main Files)
5826
5827
5828
58295) Photoreal Foxes 2K HD Retexture
5830
5831Fantastic Mr. Fox!  
5832
5833Download: Fabulous Foxes (Main Files)
5834
5835
5836
58376) True Wolves Of Skyrim - [OLDRIM] 
5838
5839The best wolves retexture mods on nexus!
5840
5841Download: True Wolves of Skyrim - SkyTEST - 2k Installer (Main Files)
5842
5843CONVERSION: Fix meshes via Assets Optimizer.
5844
5845
5846
58477) Better Bats - [OLDRIM]
5848
5849Re-textures the bats that fly out of caves. 
5850
5851Download: Dark Grey Texture (Main Files)
5852
5853
5854
58558) MM - REAL ELKS - [OLDRIM] 
5856
5857Re-textures for elks. 
5858
5859Download: MM- REAL ELKS 2K (Main Files)
5860
5861
5862
58639) (NEW) HD Rabbit
5864
5865Rabbit retexture and better mesh.
5866
5867Download: HD Rabbit by Pfuscher (Main Files)
5868
5869
5870
587110) (NEW) ElSopa HD - Bristleback SE
5872
5873Really good retexture of bristlebacks.
5874
5875Download: 2K ElSopa HD - Bristleback (Main Files)
5876
5877
5878
5879
5880INSECT TEXTURES
5881
58821) OH GOD BEES SE 
5883
5884Textures for bees and beehives.
5885
5886Download: OH GOD BEES - HD Textures (Main Files)
5887
5888Note: It FOMOD choose 256x256 for the bee, 1024x1024 for the nests, and None for apiary. 
5889
5890
5891
5892
5893HORSE TEXTURES
5894
58951) Realistic Horse Breeds by KrittKitty - [1] [ESPLite - C] 
5896
5897Gorgeous horses. 
5898
5899Download: Realistic Horse Breeds by Kritta Kitty (Main Files)
5900
5901
5902
59032) More Saddles SSE - [2] [ESPLite - only More_Saddles - Frost - Traveler - RHB] 
5904
5905More Saddles brings you four more saddles to further customize your horse for the journeys ahead. 
5906
5907Download: More Saddles SSE - FOMOD Installer (Main Files)
5908
5909Note: In FOMOD choose Traveler and compatibility patch for Realistic Horse Breeds. Pick None for Shadowmere and don't pick anything for Dawnguard Saddle.
5910
5911
5912
59133) Arvak With or Without Flames
5914
5915Choose between several different colors for Arvak, with or without flames. 
5916
5917Download: Arvak With or Without Flames - Color Packs (Main Files)
5918
5919
5920
5921Load Order:
5922
5923Move More_Saddles - Frost - Traveler - RHB.esp under More_Saddles.esp (right panel in MO2).
5924Move Skyrim Unbound.esp to the bottom of your load order (right panel in MO2) before loading the game.
5925
5926Don't check the game this time (there will be a YASH warning about conflicts - it will be fixed later, thanks to Megapatch).
5927
5928
5929
5930
5931
5932
5933
5934LESSER GAME CHANGES
5935
5936Spoiler:  Show
5937
5938BEFORE YOU START: Create separator named "Lesser Game Changes" - [TUTORIAL].
5939
5940
5941VARIOUS
5942
59431) RS Children Overhaul - [2] [ESPLite - RSChildren.esp]  
5944
5945Overhauls the appearance of all children. Also adds some outfits and accessories. 
5946
5947Download: RSSE Children Overhaul 1.1.2 (Main Files)
5948
5949Note: In the FOMOD pick: 2K Aventus and Wanderer Outfit, Facial Animations.
5950
5951
5952
59532) AI Overhaul SSE - [1] 
5954
5955Changes many of the Vanilla NPCs AI to act more realistic and immersive. 
5956
5957Download: AI Overhaul 1.1.1 (Main Files)
5958
5959
5960
59613) (SKSE) Violens - A Kill Move Mod - [1] 
5962
5963Allows you to customise kill moves.
5964
5965Download: VioLens - A Killmove Mod SE 2.22a (Main Files)
5966
5967Note: In FOMOD pick loose files and nothing from Optionals. 
5968
5969
5970
59714) (SKSE) Sands of Time Sleeping Encounters - [1] [ESPLite - C] 
5972
5973Love this mod. There's a chance you'll be attacked every time you sleep, and the chance depends where you are. It comes with default settings, which work well anyway.
5974
5975Download: SOT Sleeping Encounters (Main Files)
5976
5977SLEEPING: It's important to me, to be able to sleep where I want in game. I realised that with Campfire I could make a rough bed with one fur plate, so I just do this. It works really well, you can place it inside and outside, and sleep where you want. 
5978
5979
5980
59815) Even Better Quest Objectives SE - EBQO SE - [ESPLite = 1]
5982
5983Enhances the quest descriptions in the vanilla game.
5984
5985Download: Even Better Quest Objectives SE v1.8.3a (Main Files)
5986
5987Note: Don't pick anything in the FOMOD (untick all patches). We need only the main file.
5988
5989
5990
5991
5992TRAPS
5993
59941) Improved Traps - [1] [ESPLite] 
5995
5996It fixes some issues, and adds some features for traps.
5997
5998Download: Improved Traps (Dangerous Edition) (Main Files)
5999
6000
6001AND:
6002
6003
6004CCOR - Improved Traps Mining Makes Noise Patch 
6005
6006Script patch between CCOR and Improved Traps.
6007
6008Download: CCOR - Improved Traps Mining Makes Noise Patch (Somewhere in Main Files)
6009
6010
6011
60122) Disarming Traps Is Dangerous - [1] [ESPLite] 
6013
6014While disarming a trap by lockpicking it, breaking your lockpick may trigger the trap.
6015
6016Download: Disarming Traps Is Dangerous ESP Version (Main Files)
6017
6018
6019
6020
6021PORTABLE LIGHTING
6022
60231) (SKSE) Quick Light - [1] 
6024
6025Works like the pip boy light in Fallout. You can activate it by holding down the action key. The light is emitted from a lantern, which appears attached to you when used. 
6026
6027Download: Quick Light (Main Files)
6028
6029
6030
6031
6032CHARACTER
6033
60341) SkyRem - Genders Are Boringly Indistinct (Gabi) - [1] [ESPLite - C] 
6035
6036This mod adds a couple of simple changes that occur every 10 levels to provide a bonus based on your gender.
6037
6038Download: SkyRem - Gabi (Main Files)
6039
6040
6041
60422) SkyRem - Attribute Value Application (Ava) - [1] [ESPLite - C] 
6043
6044New Attribute system to further customize your character: Adds Strength, Intelligence, etc.. to Skyrim, each controlling three characteristics.
6045
6046Download: SkyRem - Ava (Main Files)
6047
6048
6049
60503) Early Life Skill Adjustment (SkyRem - Elsa) - [1] [ESPLite - C] 
6051
6052Simple mod to increase a starting skill based on your background.
6053
6054Download: SkyRem - Elsa (Main Files)
6055
6056
6057
6058
6059NPC
6060
60611) Realistic Conversations - [1] 
6062
6063It makes conversations more realistic, and improves NPC expressions, and emotions.
6064
6065Download: Realistic Conversations - No greetings compatible - longer pause between sentences (Optional Files) 
6066
6067
6068
60692) Simple NPC Outfit Manager - [1] (Optional)
6070
6071It gives you a dialogue option to choose the outfit of the NPC. There is two files. The main one will only work with allies or higher, and the second works on every NPC. It seems to work well. I use the option which allows you to change the clothing for any NPC. 
6072
6073Download: Simple NPC Outfit Manager (Utility) (Main Files)
6074
6075
6076
6077
6078LIGHTING
6079
60801) Enhanced Lights and FX - [1]
6081
6082Enhanced Lights and FX has the goal to create a more dramatic and realistic mood to the Skyrim lighting. 
6083
6084Download: Enhanced Lights and FX (Main Files)
6085
6086Note: In the FOMOD choose None, SMIM Meshes, SMIM Lantern.
6087
6088IMPORTANT: Double-click the mod in your left tab. Now, go to the Filetree tab. Hide meshes\architecture\farmhouse\interior\farmint2hearth02.nif.
6089
6090WARNING: You need to fix game-breaking bug inside of Thalmor Embassy.
6091
6092Spoiler:  Show
6093
6094
6095AND:
6096
6097
6098ELFX Fixes - [ESPLite = 1]
6099
6100It fixes shadow related issues that can be observed mainly inside inns or for example, inside the Riverwood trader which lacks the cooking pot shadow. 
6101
6102Download: ELFX Fixes ESL Version (Main Files)
6103
6104
6105AND:
6106
6107
6108ELFX Fake Door Light Remover - [1] [ESPLite]
6109
6110Removes the light seeping from under the doors. 
6111
6112Download: ELFX Fake Door Light Remover (Main Files)
6113
6114
6115AND:
6116
6117
6118Unofficial Enhanced Lights and FX ELFX SMIM fps patch for SE - [1]
6119
6120ELFX used with SMIM mod can drop frame to crawling on these areas, and this mod patched those to bring back the performance to normal.
6121
6122Download: ELFX SMIM ENB fps patch (Main Files)
6123
6124
6125
61262) Relighting Skyrim - Tailored for ELFX Special Edition - [1]
6127
6128This mod aims to make all light come straight from a light source and to have all light sources make light.
6129
6130Download: Relighting Skyrim - Tailored for ELFX Special Edition (Miscellaneous Files)
6131
6132
6133
61343) Enhanced Lighting for ENB (ELE) - Special Edition - [1]
6135
6136Lighting changes for all interiors in Skyrim Special Edition.
6137
6138Download: ELE - SE v1.2.2 (Main Files)
6139
6140
6141AND:
6142
6143
6144ELE-ELFX Consistency Patch and Tweaks - [ESPLite = 1]
6145
6146This is a simple patch to help ELE and ELFX work nicely together. It carries ELFX light (LIGH) parameters over ELE's.
6147
6148Download: ELE-ELFX Patch AIO.7z (Main Files)
6149
6150
6151
6152
6153EXTRAS
6154
61551) (SKSE) Immersive College of Winterhold - [4] [ESPLite = CWIBDSPatch, CWICRFSEPatch] [ESPLite - C = CWIELnFXSEPatch] 
6156
6157A complete overhaul for the college, which changes the layout of the interior, and edits the NPC's. 
6158
6159Download: Immersive College of Winterhold SSE (Main Files)
6160
6161Note: In the FOMOD pick: desaturated (or original if you want), ELnFX SSE Patch, none, CRF Patch, Better Dynamic Snow Patch.
6162
6163
6164AND:
6165
6166
6167Better Immersive College of Winterhold Map
6168
6169A small mod that replaces the very modern-looking map added to the Arcanaeum by Immersive College of Winterhold with a more authentic looking, brown paper map. 
6170
6171Download: Better ICW Map 1.1 (Main Files)
6172
6173
6174
61752) Webs S.E. 
6176
6177Retexture for webs.
6178
6179Download: WEBS SE x2048 (Main Files), WEBS SE lighting mod patch (Optional Files)
6180
6181
6182
61833) Improved NPC Encounter Zones (SkyRem - Inez) - [1] [ESPLite - C] 
6184
6185Another EZ mod... but with a little twist. EZs completely reworked. Leveled Actor game settings tweaked. And most importantly, a little periodic randomization to keep you on your toes.
6186
6187Download: SkyRem - Inez (Main Files)
6188
6189
6190
61914) Encounter Zones Reborn - [ESPLite = 1]
6192
6193Gothic-like encounter zones.
6194
6195Download: Encounter Zones Reborn (Main Files)
6196
6197
6198
61995) Class Overhaul Re-Imagined (SkyRem - Cori) - [1] [ESPLite - C] 
6200
6201Complete re-imagination of Classes for Skyrim. Develop your character via a class system that let's you decide which skill sets to use, abilities to gain, and how to specialize as your character advances.
6202
6203Download: SkyRem - Cori (Main Files)
6204
6205
6206
62076) (NEW) Insignificant Object Remover - [1] [ESPLite] 
6208
6209Remove pebbles and dead shrubs from the game.
6210
6211Download: Insignificant Object Remover (Main Files)
6212
6213Note: In the FOMOD pick: Only pebble removal, No dead shrubs.
6214
6215IMPORTANT: Double-click the mod in your left tab. Now, go to the Filetree tab. Hide meshes\landscape\plants\deadshrub01snow.nif
6216
6217
6218
6219Load Order
6220
6221Move RSkyrimChildren.esm under LegacyoftheDragonborn.esm (right panel in MO2).
6222Move Skyrim Unbound.esp to the bottom of your load order (right panel in MO2) before loading the game.
6223
6224Don't check the game this time (there will be a YASH warning about conflicts - it will be fixed later, thanks to Megapatch).
6225
6226
6227
6228
6229
6230LOAD ORDER SENSITIVE MODS
6231
6232Spoiler:  Show
6233
6234BEFORE YOU START: Create separator named "Load Order Sensitive Mods" - [TUTORIAL].
6235
6236
6237TRUE SKYRIM
6238
62391) T'Skyrim - True Skyrim - [1]
6240
6241A great mod that combines many smaller mods, and adds other tweaks into one ESP. 
6242
6243Download: True Skyrim for YASH (Main Files)
6244
6245IMPORTANT: You need to edit skyrim.ini to apply changes for archery.
6246
6247Spoiler:  Show
6248
6249
6250
6251
6252THE REST
6253
62541) Run for Your lives - [1] 
6255
6256Non combatant NPC's will run, and seek shelter in homes, and Inns during vampire, and dragon attacks. 
6257
6258Download: Run For Your Lives (Main Files)
6259
6260
6261
62622) Relationship Dialogue Overhaul (RDO) - [1] 
6263
6264It adds 5000 lines of voiced dialogue for followers to use.
6265
6266Download: Relationship Dialogue Overhaul - RDO Final (Main Files), RDO - MCM Patch (Somewhere in Main Files)
6267
6268
6269
62703) Serana Dialogue Edit - [1] 
6271
6272This mod fixes, and expands Serana's dialogue.
6273
6274Download: SeranaDialogEdit v 102 (Main Files)
6275
6276
6277
62784) Pure Waters - Waterfalls - [ESPLite = 1] 
6279
6280A simple waterfalls overhaul.
6281
6282
6283
62845) Realistic Water Two (RW2) - [3] 
6285
6286A gorgeous overhaul for water.
6287
6288Download: Realistic Water Two v1.11 (Main Files)
6289
6290Note: In the FOMOD don't pick any of the options on the first page. On the second page pick Breaking Waves and Extended Ambiance. From patches you only need "Needs" Mod.
6291
6292WARNING: Hide these files: meshes/effects/fxrapidsrocks01.nif; meshes/effects/fxcreekflatlong01.nif; meshes/effects/fxcreekflatlarge.nif. 
6293
6294
6295AND:
6296
6297
6298(NEW) Realistic Water Two - ENB Textures 
6299
6300Textures for ENB users with options between 512x up to 2K. Users must enable appropriate ENB settings for these textures to work.
6301
6302Download: Realistic Water Two - ENB Textures (Optional Files)
6303
6304Note: In the FOMOD pick 2k textures.
6305
6306WARNING: You don't need it, if you're not using ENB.
6307
6308
6309
6310MINI-GUIDE ABOUT FIXING RWT WATER
6311[Not needed with our mods setup (everything is fixed in megapatch), but may be helpful in your future modding.]
6312
6313
6314
63156) Volcanic Tundra - Heat Wave Effects 
6316
6317Adds a heat distortion effect to the area.
6318
6319Download: Volcanic Tundra and Steam Heat Haze (Main Files)
6320
6321
6322
6323Load Order
6324 
6325Move RealisticWaterTwo.esp under Serana Dialogue Edit.esp (right panel in MO2).
6326Move RealisticWaterTwo - Waves.esp under RealisticWaterTwo.esp (right panel in MO2).
6327Move JKs Skyrim_RWT_Patch.esp under RealisticWaterTwo plugins (right panel in MO2).
6328Move Nether's Follower Framework.esp under Serana Dialogue Edit.esp (right panel in MO2).
6329Move Skyrim Unbound.esp below Serana Dialogue Edit.esp (right panel in MO2).
6330
6331Don't check the game this time (there will be a YASH warning about conflicts - it will be fixed later, thanks to Megapatch).
6332
6333
6334
6335
6336
6337ANIMATION
6338
6339Spoiler:  Show
6340
6341BEFORE YOU START: Create separator named "Animation" - [TUTORIAL].
6342
6343
6344ESSENTIAL
6345
63461) Fores New Idles in Skyrim - FNIS - [1] 
6347
6348This is the framework needed to make animations you add for the game to work.
6349
6350Download: FNIS Behavior SE 7_5 (Main Files), FNIS Creature Pack SE 7.0 (Optional Files)
6351  
6352IMPORTANT: Add FNIS as a executable in your MO2.
6353
6354Spoiler:  Show
6355
6356WARNING: Don't enter the game if you have installed any mods that require FNIS, before adding the animations to FNIS first, or it can cause NPC's to break (T-Pose). We will run the FNIS at the end of that section.
6357
6358
6359
6360
6361WALKS
6362
63631) 360 Walk and Run Plus AND YY Animations - [1] 
6364
6365Allows you to move towards the camera face first. It also helps with clipping caused by cloaks.
6366
6367Download: 360 Walk and Run Plus SSE (Main Files)
6368
6369Note: In FOMOD choose 360 + cloak and face towards the direction of movement on the first page. On the second page pick 360 + cloak, face towards the direction of movement, BBP On. Nothing on third page. 360 swimming on 4th page.
6370
6371
6372
63732) (SKSE) CBPC - CBP Physics with Collisions for SSE and VR 
6374
6375Gives physics to certain female body parts.
6376
6377Download: CBPC - Fomod installer - MAIN FILE (Main Files)
6378
6379SKSE VERSION CHECK: Make sure this mod matches the current version of SKSE. 
6380
6381
6382AND:
6383
6384
6385(SKSE) SINful CBP - [ESPLite = 1]
6386
6387Configure your physics seamlessly while in game, just plug and play. SINful, it's all at your fingertips.
6388
6389Download: SINful CBP (Main Files)
6390
6391Note: In FOMOD choose first option (ESL recommended for SSE).
6392
6393
6394
6395
6396IDLES
6397
63981) Lifelike Idle Animations SSE 
6399
6400This is my choice for Idles. I think it is the best I have used, because it includes several poses, and movements, and looks more natural.
6401
6402Download: Lifelike Idle Animations SSE (somewhere in Main Files)
6403
6404
6405
6406
6407XP32 MAXIMUM SKELETON
6408
64091) XP32 Maximum Skeleton - [2] [44 - SOSRaceMenu.esp]
6410
6411It replaces the vanilla skeleton, and it's a requirement for many mods. If a mod requires it, and you don't have it, the game will CTD.
6412
6413Download: XP32 Maximum Skeleton Special Extended (Main Files)
6414
6415Note: In the FOMOD pick: 
6416
64171) Physics Extensions.
64182) Racemenu.
64193) None. 
64204) None for everything.
64215) None.
64226) None.
64237) None. Pick Schlongs of Skyrim.
64248) None.
64259) None.
6426
6427
6428
6429
6430EXTRA
6431
64321) (NEW) Dragon Animation Replace in Special Edition  
6433
6434New standing animation for dragons.
6435
6436Download: DragonAnimationReplace_inSE_1_01 (Main Files), DARinSE_1_01_StandingBreathOption (Optional Files)
6437
6438
6439
64402) Supreme Vampire Lords  
6441
6442It replaces the skeleton for the vampire lord, increases the wing size, and fixes the leg clipping when flying.
6443
6444Download: Supreme Vampire Lords XP32 SE (Main Files)
6445
6446
6447
64483) Savage Bear 
6449
6450This makes bears larger, and more fearsome.
6451
6452Download: Savage Bear SE (Main Files)
6453
6454
6455
64564) Immersive Smilodons 
6457
6458Improves the skeleton of the Sabre Cats, and makes them more feline. 
6459
6460Download: Immersive Smilodons ver 1.1 (Main Files)
6461
6462
6463
64645) Immersive Dragons 
6465
6466It includes new meshes, which increases the wing size. Compatible with texture mods, and any dragon mods in the guide.
6467
6468Download: Immersive Dragons SE (Main Files)
6469
6470
6471
64726) Feral Foxes 
6473
6474This mod transforms your cute vanilla foxes into stealthy feral foxes by replacing the vanilla skeleton with a custom skeleton. 
6475
6476Download: Savage Wolves and Feral Foxes (Main Files)
6477
6478WARNING: Hide/Delete Savage Wolves - Feral Foxesx.esp. You don't need this file, because it's included in Megapatch.
6479
6480
6481
64827) Nightmare Chaurus 
6483
6484This mod transforms your not so scary vanilla chaurus into a chaurus of nightmares by replacing the vanilla skeleton with a custom skeleton.
6485
6486Download: Nightmare Chaurus (Main Files)
6487
6488
6489
64908) Marvelous Mudcrabs 
6491
6492This mod transforms your stubby vanilla mud-crabs into Mud-crabs with proportions that could actually run out of water, by replacing the vanilla skeleton with a custom mud-crab skeleton. 
6493
6494Download: Marvelous Mudcrabs SE (Main Files)
6495
6496
6497
64989) Grave Gargoyles 
6499
6500Transform your impish vanilla gargoyles into a nightmare by replacing the vanilla skeleton with a custom gargoyle skeleton.
6501
6502Download: Grave Gargoyles SE (Main Files)
6503
6504
6505
650610) Heartland Horses
6507
6508New, custom skeleton for horses.
6509
6510Download: Heartland Horses (Main Files)
6511
6512
6513
651411) Riekling Roughriders
6515
6516This mod transforms Solstheim's pygmy warthog riders into more realistically proportioned goblin-like riders, giving them a more realistic and warrior-like appearance.
6517
6518Download: Riekling Roughriders (Main Files)
6519
6520
6521
652212) Looming Lurkers
6523
6524This mod transforms the top heavy awkward Lurker into a giant Daedric nightmare by replacing its skeleton with a custom skeleton that gives them a more monstrous appearance!
6525
6526Download: Looming Lurkers (Main Files)
6527
6528
6529
653013) Sinister Spriggans 
6531
6532Transforms your vanilla Spriggan into a more menacing & intimidating creature by replacing the vanilla skeleton with a custom Spriggan skeleton.
6533
6534Download: Sinister Spriggans (Main Files)
6535
6536
6537
653814) Supreme Chaurus Hunters 
6539
6540New skeleton for chaurus hunters.
6541
6542Download: Supreme Chaurus Hunters (Main Files)
6543
6544
6545
654615) Heinous Ash Hoppers 
6547
6548New skeleton for ash hoppers.
6549
6550Download: Heinous Ash Hoppers (Main Files)
6551
6552
6553
655416) Bristleback Boars
6555
6556New, custom skeleton for boars.
6557
6558Download: Bristleback Boars (Main Files)
6559
6560
6561
656217) Riekling Reavers
6563
6564New skeleton for rieklings.
6565
6566Download: Riekling Reavers (Main Files)
6567
6568
6569
657018) Supreme Seekers
6571
6572New skeleton for seekers.
6573
6574Download: Supreme Seekers (Main Files)
6575
6576
6577
657819) Tyrannical Trolls 
6579
6580New skeleton for trolls.
6581
6582Download: Tyrannical Trolls (Main Files)
6583
6584
6585
658620) Grandiose Giants 
6587
6588New skeleton for giants.
6589
6590Download: Grandiose Giants (Main Files)
6591
6592
6593
659421) Absolute Arachnophobia
6595
6596New skeleton for spiders.
6597
6598Download: Absolute Arachnophobia (Main Files)
6599
6600
6601
660222) Mighty Mammoths
6603
6604New skeleton for mammoths.
6605
6606Download: Mighty Mammoths (Main Files)
6607
6608
6609
661023) Sickening Skeevers
6611
6612New skeleton for skeevers.
6613
6614Download: Sickening Skeevers (Main Files)
6615
6616
6617
661824) Astonishing Frost Atronachs
6619
6620New skeleton for frost atronachs.
6621
6622Download: Astonishing Frost Atronachs (Main Files)
6623
6624
6625
662625) Honored Hounds
6627
6628New skeleton for dogs.
6629
6630Download: Honored Hounds SE (Main Files)
6631
6632
6633
663426) Gritty Goats
6635
6636New skeleton for goats.
6637
6638Download: Gritty Goats (Main Files)
6639
6640
6641
664227) (NEW) Dreaded Dwarven Spiders
6643
6644New skeleton for dwarven spiders.
6645
6646Download: Dreaded Dwarven Spiders (Main Files)
6647
6648
6649
665028) (NEW) Hardy Hares
6651
6652New skeleton for hares.
6653
6654Download: Hardy Hares (Main Files)
6655
6656
6657
665829) (NEW) Salty Slaughterfish
6659
6660New skeleton for slaughterfish.
6661
6662Download: Salty Slaughterfish (Main Files)
6663
6664
6665
6666
6667BODYSLIDE OUTPUT
6668
6669Here, I'll show you some basics about Bodyslide tool. 
6670
6671Preparation.
6672Spoiler:  Show
6673
6674Quick Guide for Batch Build
6675Spoiler:  Show
6676
6677
6678
6679
6680FNIS OUTPUT
6681
6682Time to create your first FNIS Output. Without this step, all animations in game will be broken.
6683
6684Preparation.
6685Spoiler:  Show
6686
6687
6688Instructions. 
6689Spoiler:  Show
6690
6691
6692
6693Load Order:
6694
6695Move SOSRaceMenu.esp under XPMS.esp (right panel in MO2).
6696
6697Don't check the game this time (there will be a YASH warning about conflicts - it will be fixed later, thanks to Megapatch).
6698
6699
6700
6701
6702
6703MATOR SMASH AND MEGAPATCH
6704
6705Spoiler:  Show
6706
6707BEFORE YOU START: Create separator named "Final Patches" - [TUTORIAL].
6708
6709Run SSEEdit via Mod Organizer. Load ALL your mods. When everything will load Right-click and select Apply Filter.
6710
6711
6712Tick ONLY these options. Click Filter.
6713
6714
6715Only "colored" mods needs to be smashed. Remember which ones have color - that information will be needed later.
6716
6717
6718Run Mator Smash via Mod Organizer. Select SSE profile.
6719
6720
6721Select only "colored" mods from previous steps. Click OK.
6722
6723
6724Make sure that everything had Smash.All setting.
6725
6726
6727Select all files. Right-click, Add to patch and then <New Patch>.
6728
6729
6730Name your patch and click ok.
6731
6732
6733Build patch (click third icon). Now you can close the program. You will find your newly created Smashed Patch in your overwrite folder. Zip it and install manually as any other mod.
6734
6735
6736Open your Smashed Patch.esp in SSEEdit. Expand Smashed Patch.esp. Remove everything except Music Type and Music Track.
6737
6738
6739Click Yes in Warning.
6740PRO TIP: Hold shift to select more than one record. You can also hold ctrl and then click on record.
6741
6742
6743At the end, flag the plugin as ESL.
6744
6745
6746
6747
6748MEGAPATCH
6749
6750Now, install YASHed Megapatch from Main Files.
6751Also, install the RS Children Overhaul - Megapatch.
6752Move WACCF - Black Robes CTD Fix.esp under both megapatches (right panel)! It's super important!!
6753
6754
6755
6756
6757ENB/RESHADE
6758
6759Spoiler:  Show
6760
6761Optional section.
6762ENB
6763
6764ENB is a post-processing suite of effects and enhancements built for various games created by Boris Vorontsov.
6765
6766ENB edits and adds visual effects to the game. 
6767They are amazing, and I think they can improve the looks of your game at least as much as your weather, lighting mods, and the texture mods combined. 
6768They do come at a cost to FPS, and lower to mid range PC's are likely to struggle. 
6769Many of them do have a choice in quality, and therefore a choice in performance cost.
6770
6771It's well worth spending some time trying out different ENB presets because they have a huge affect on how your game will look. 
6772It's very easy to switch between them, to do so just delete the files you added from the ENB preset in your Skyrim SE Folder. 
6773You don't need to touch the files from the ENB Binary, they can also be changed mid game if you so desire.
6774
6775There are plenty of images, and videos you can check for each before trying them too.
6776
6777
6778
6779
6780DON'T WANT ENB?
6781
6782EngineFixes.ini: You need to edit some options from EngineFixes.ini.
6783
6784
6785Right-click on SSE Engine Fixes, click Informations. Now, go to the INI-Files tab. Go to the EngineFixes.ini and edit it. Remember to save.
6786
6787Change this option:
6788TreeReflections = false  ->  TreeReflections = true (ONLY IF YOU DON'T WANT TO USE ENB!!)
6789
6790
6791
6792
6793ENB HELPER
6794
6795If you decided to use ENB, download latest version of ENB Helper SE.
6796
6797It adds necessary functions to support extra features in ENB for Skyrim Special Edition. Enables weather system in ENB.
6798
6799
6800
6801
6802INSTALLING ENB
6803
6804Go here and download the latest binary: ENB Dev
6805
6806Open the archive using 7zip and copy the following files to your Skyrim SE folder:
6807
6808 d3d11.dll
6809 d3dcompiler_46e.dll
6810 enblocal.ini
6811
6812Open the game and check if it's working, it's very obvious with the text that appears.
6813Now to open this using the default settings press SHIFT + ENTER.
6814
6815WARNING: When installing other enb presets they can change the default keys!
6816
6817If it's not working you can try the following:
6818
6819 Try pressing the END key.
6820 Consult the README file that came with the preset.
6821 Check the mod page for activation instructions.
6822 
6823
6824ENB PRESET WARNING: Some of the presets, including the ones for True Storms, and Obsidian will turn distant mountains completely white. 
6825This will likely be fixed in a future update, but until then, you can tweak the settings in the ENB menu. 
6826
6827Click Environmental, and find the header called FogColourMultiplier. 
6828There are different settings for different times of day.  
6829
6830Make sure that you have the right settings, because there may be some with similar names under Environmental. 
6831Reduce those settings until the mountains appear normally for that time of the day.
6832
6833For daytime I recommend reducing it from 3.0 to 1.5, and the night from 1.8 to 1.2.
6834
6835
6836
6837
6838RESHADE
6839 
6840Reshade is another post-processing suite which can work alongside ENB. 
6841However it is lacking a lot of the features that ENB has implemented and so is used mainly for colour tweaking and sharpening.
6842
6843
6844
6845
6846INSTALLING RESHADE
6847 
6848Go here and download the latest binary: Reshade Website
6849
6850Note: Make sure you get the latest version, older ones do not work well with ENB.
6851
6852Double-click the exe file and do the following:
6853 
6854Click the button and navigate to your SkyrimSE.exe and click on it, then click open.
6855Click the DX10+ radio button as the API choice
6856A dialogue box will appear asking if you want to download a preset of shader files. Say Yes.
6857
6858Check if the following files are copied:
6859  
6860
6861
6862  
6863Open the game and check if it's working, you should get some text and a grey loading bar at the top of the screen.
6864To open it press the HOME key.
6865 
6866
6867
6868
6869What about the presets?
6870
6871We will talk about the ENB presets.
6872There are many authors and they have various versions of their preset.
6873You will need to make a note as to what weather mod you are using and download an ENB preset that matches.
6874In the guide we are using OBSIDIAN Weathers, so we need an ENB Preset that matches this.
6875
6876Examples:
6877
6878CFLII (Cinematic Film Looks II) - performance-heavy;
6879Rudy ENB SE - performance-heavy;
6880The Truth ENB - performance-friendly;
6881Visceral ENB SSE - performance-friendly.
6882
6883Once you've found one you like you should do the following:
6884Download preset. Copy these files to your Skyrim SE folder (where you have game .exe files):
6885
6886enbseries folder
6887enbseries.ini
6888actually... all files (except enblocal.ini) beginning with enb
6889
6890If you're still, not sure what you need to install, read the mod description!
6891 
6892Note: Sometimes there may be serveral parts, just copy the folders/files you need from each one.
6893
6894There may also be performance versions for users with lower-end systems.
6895
6896 
6897
6898
6899
6900
6901SSELODGEN AND DYNDOLOD
6902
6903Spoiler:  Show
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6905xLODGen Installation
6906Spoiler:  Show
6907
6908Download latest version of xLODGen from xLODGen mod page.
6909Create new folder inside your Modding Folder/Tools and name it "xLODGen".
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6912Unpack xLODGen to newly created folder.
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6915Right-click, select All Mods and then Create empty mod.
6916Name it "xLODGen Output".
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6919It should look like this. Enable it!
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6922Add xLODGen as executable in MO2.
6923Add -sse in the Arguments field.
6924Also add -o:"path\Output" in the Arguments field. The best option for path will be: Your Modding Folder\Tools\xLODGen\Output.
6925Click Add.
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6931SSE Terrain Tamriel.esm
6932Spoiler:  Show
6933
6934Download SSE-Terrain-Tamriel.esm.
6935Zip it, then manually install as a normal mod.
6936Move it under Dragonborn.esm in your Right Panel in MO2.
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6941xLODGen
6942Spoiler:  Show
6943
6944Launch the executable, and wait for it to load your plugins. By default, only the Tamriel world space will be selected. Right-click and select "Select All". 
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6947Uncheck Objects LOD and Trees LOD. Check the Terrain LOD.
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6950For LOD4 choose identical options like on screenshot.
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6953For LOD8 choose identical options like on screenshot.
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6956For LOD16 choose identical options like on screenshot.
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6959For LOD32 choose identical options like on screenshot.
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6961
6962Now, click Generate then wait for it to calculate the LOD's for each world space. This will take some time. Maybe half an hour. Try to avoid doing anything else on your computer when it's calculating the LOD's. It will tell you when it's finished, and then simply close it, and that's it your done.
6963
6964Now, go to the Your Modding Folder\Tools\xLODGen\Output and move all files from Output folder to the Mod Organizer 2\mods\xLODGen Output.
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6967WARNING: Disable SSE-Terrain-Tamriel.esm in your left panel. It is not required by the game from this point onwards, unless regenerating xLODGen.
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6973DynDOLOD and TexGen Preparation
6974Spoiler:  Show
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6976WARNING: Make sure that you've disabled SSE-Terrain-Tamriel.esm!
6977
6978Right-click, select All Mods and then Create empty mod.
6979Name it "TexGen Output".
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6982Right-click, select All Mods and then Create empty mod.
6983Name it "DynDOLOD Output".
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6986Enable newly created mods in left panel.
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6992DynDOLOD and TexGen Installation
6993Spoiler:  Show
6994
6995Download DynDOLOD Standalone from DynDOLOD mod page (or from here). 
6996Go to your modding folder: Modding Folder/Tools and extract DynDOLOD archive.
6997
6998
6999Add TexGen64.exe as executable. 
7000Add -sse in the Arguments field.
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7003Add DynDOLODx64.exe as executable.
7004Add -sse in the Arguments field.
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7010Ultra Trees (OPTIONAL - If you have 4GB of VRAM or less, don't even try this)
7011Spoiler:  Show
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7013Navigate to Your Modding Folder\Tools\DynDOLOD\Edit Scripts\DynDOLOD\cache and delete DynDOLOD_SSE_re-uv-miniatlas.
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7016Navigate to Your Modding Folder\Tools\DynDOLOD\Edit Scripts\DynDOLOD. Find DynDOLOD_SSE.ini and open it via Notepad.
7017
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7019Change "TreeLOD=1" to "TreeLOD=0". Remember to save afterwards.
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7025TexGen
7026Spoiler:  Show
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7030DynDOLOD
7031Spoiler:  Show
7032
7033Launch DynDOLOD via Mod Organizer 2.
7034First window comes up. Select Advanced and configure DynDOLOD.
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7037Right-click in the box on the top left > Select all.
7038Select the Low, Medium or High preset (Medium for users with less than 4GB of VRAM; Low for total potatoes).
7039Check both “Candles” and “FXGlow”.
7040Change your Output path to: Mod Organizer 2\mods\DynDOLOD Output (that you've created in one of the previous steps).
7041
7042Under Options, make sure the following are ticked:
7043Generate Static LOD
7044Create texture atlas
7045Max tile size=512 <— 256 if you have less than 4GB of VRAM
7046Generate Tree LOD (it will be greyed out if you choose to make the Ultra Trees, so don't panic)
7047Generate DynDOLOD
7048Windows
7049High
7050Fake lights in child worlds
7051Click OK and wait for DynDOLOD to finish.
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7055Save & Exit.
7056Refresh MO2.
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7060Last Steps
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7063Move DynDOLOD.esm under other .esm files (right panel).
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7066Move A Quality World Map under DynDOLOD_Output (left panel).
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7071How to update DynDOLOD files to newest version
7072Spoiler:  Show
7073
7074It's really easy. Just replace od files with the new ones.
7075
7076Here is a quick tutorial made by OutdatedTV.
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7082
7083STARTING YOUR GAME
7084
7085Spoiler:  Show
7086
7087Finally you have finished modding, finished testing, and you can now begin your game! Give yourself a pat on the back. 
7088
7089Once you have started new game, you will see messages pop up in the top left corner telling you certain mods have activated, items distributed, MCM menus added, and so on. This can take some time. Wait until they have stopped appearing before you choose your start in Skyrim Unbound MCM.  
7090
7091I recommend playing for 20 minutes or so, and then going into your mod menus, and customising them. Some mods need to be activated in game from their mod menu for them to start. It varies how mod menus are accessed. The different ways include shouts, spells, books, items, and MCM menus.
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7093
7094MCM MENU SETUP
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7097It's well worth saving your game once you have done all of this. 
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7099WARNING: I strongly recommend not uninstalling, or installing new mods mid game.
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7101Enjoy your game.