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Guide Version: 0.5 (7/23/21)
links corresponding videos
links to corresponding downloads
links to my personal MCM config & SKSE .ini images
This is my load order. Many are like it but this one is mine: Philosophy on Modding
Current Guide Version: 0.5
Roadmap
– 0.5 Finish adding (and eliminating) mods from the google doc. Instructions here are great on a per-mod basis. However, My Way to Skyrim SE should not yet be considered a cohesive guide in it’s entirety. There’s still plenty of mods to go through and properly test
– 1.0 The google doc is emptied. Track down conflicts, create patches, eliminate and update mods, add more by community suggestions. Find some help testing the load order to look for issues that can be reproduced. Eliminate individual textures files from mods to make everything as visually cohesive as possible. New instructions. Modding Monday videos.
– 1.5 Check individual meshes and textures for errors. Fix what I can. Remove what I can’t. New instructions where needed. Tutorial Tuesday videos.
– 2.0 Guide is fully functional and follow-able for general users. Create some consolidation patches. Touch ups. My Way to Skyrim SE videos.
Revisions
v0.1: My Way to Skyrim has begun. Basic installation steps added.
v0.2: Going through every mod on Nexus. Adding every mod that initially looks promising to a google doc so that I can spend time going over them. (Also doing steps for v0.3, .4 and .5 as I go).
v0.3: Going through the doc entirely. Reading descriptions. Going through POSTS sections. Adding mods to the game and trying them out. Adding them to this site along with my installation steps (already being done as I go).
v0.4: Announce the guide on Discord and YouTube via the COMMUNITY section. Start adding mods from other sites to check out based on author/community suggestion.
“I used to be an adventurer like you, then I took an arrow to the knee.” – Guard
1.0 Fresh Start
My Way supports Skyrim Special Edition on Steam
You started this war, plug-in Skyrim into chaos, and now My Way is going to restore the peace
– Open Windows Explorer
– Navigate to Steam/SteamApps/Common
– Delete the Skyrim Special Edition folder.
– Navigate to Users/<User Account>/Documents/My Games
– Delete the Skyrim Special Edition folder.
– Navigate to <OS Drive>:/Users/<User Account>/AppData/Local
– Delete the Skyrim Special Edition folder.
– Open your Steam LIBRARY. Right click Skyrim Special Edition. Manage. Uninstall.
When installing a tested load order I make sure that past modding sessions are banished to oblivion. Left over files, that you may be unaware of, have the potential to summon annoying Dremora.
1.1 Installation
– INSTALL Skyrim SE from your LIBRARY. ( NOT in the Program Files directories )
– Click PLAY from Steam. Let the additional components install. Agree to the pop-ups then close the Game Startup Menu.
“Kill well…and often” – Astrid
2.0 Tools
“He has tools!” – Cicero
This guide was born under the sign of the Modder. With these tools you will be shown how to defeat the World-Eater. Venture forth without them at your own peril. Outsider’s watch your tongue. You are talking to the true High King.
Mod Organizer 2 is the most flexible and inclusive manager for Elder Scrolls & Fallout games.
If you’d like to debate this go here.
You can absolutely use Vortex. It’s a good mod manager. Though, instructions will not be provided for it.
Requirements
– Download Visual Studio 2015, 2017 and 2019 vc_redist.x64.exe .
– Launch vc_redist.x64.exe . Install. If a Modify Setup window opens select Repair.
Installation
Main File Download | Mod Organizer 2 (Installer)
– Launch Mod Organizer 2.exe . Accept/Agree.
– At the Location window select Browse ( create a new folder if desired ). Choose any destination you like
( NOT the Program Files directories or the Skyrim SE game directory ). OK.
– At the Components window select Next >.
– The Start Menu options are preference. Next > .
– At the Additional Tasks window activate the checkbox for Create a desktop shortcut. Next >.
– Install. Check the box for Launch Mod Organizer. Finish.
Setup
After launch MO2 will have opened a Choose Instance window. If the app itself opened:
– Select File. Change Game.
– Create a New instance.
– Select SkyrimSE from the drop-down menu. OK. MO2 will open for Skyrim SE.
Setup ( Preference )
– Open Settings
– Open the Paths tab.
– Select the ellipses […] next to Base Directory. …
Setup ( Mandatory ) … to be continued (it’s all in the video)
The Creation Kit is Bethesda’s official modding tool for Skyrim SE.
Installation
– Download Download for Free .
– Launch BethesdaNetLauncher_Setup.exe . Install.
– Bethesda.net will open. Sign in. Open the >> [ All Games ] menu at the top left. Choose Creation Kit: Skyrim. INSTALL.
– Location to Install : <Game folder> (default). Install. PLAY. At the Script Source Extraction window choose Yes. The CK will eventually open.
Setup
– Close the Creation Kit.
– Navigate to Steam/SteamApps/Common/Skyrim Special Edition. Open the CreationKit.ini .
– In the [General] section copy and paste this setting: bAllowMultipleMasterLoads=1 . Close & Save.
The above setting allows the Creation Kit to load more than one plugin as a Master.
(place holder)
Add the Creation Kit to MO2
– Launch MO2
– Open Modify Exectuables
– Add [ ] from file… Navigate to the game folder. Double-click CreationKit.exe . Apply. OK.
(place holder)
SSE CreationKit Fixes
Main File Download | CK64Fixes (latest versions)
– Open the CK64Fixes archive. Drag and drop everything into the Skyrim Special Edition game folder.
“I am sworn to carry your burdens.” – Lydia
3.0 Foundation
Foundation consists of mods that other mods use as framework to build on.
Mod Description: Framework that allows mods to be created (and used) with additional functionality.
Notes: SKSE plugins (mods) do not count towards the load order number limit and have no Load Order to worry about. Once installed you will ALWAYS and ONLY launch the game from SKSE via the MO2 dropdown menu.
– Download the Current SE build via the 7z archive link.
– Open the archive that is downloaded. Open the skse64 folder.
– Extract the contents to the Skyrim Special Edition game folder.
– Open MO2 (close MO2 then re-open it if it was already open). Select the dropdown menu next to RUN. SKSE will have been auto-detected and accessible from here.
Address Library for SKSE Plugins
Mod Description: Allows SKSE plugins to be version independent.
Notes: Game updates won’t break mods created by authors that utilize this. Users need to install this so those mods work.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Framework for memory editing.
Notes: You don’t need to download DLL Plugin Loader as it comes with SSE Engine Fixes, which is installed a few mods down.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Clean Up: Open the mod. Delete the ReadMe.NetScriptFramework.SkyrimSE.txt file.
Mod Description: Adds necessary functions to support extra features in ENB.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
powerofthree’s Papyrus Extender
Mod Description: SKSE64 plugin that extends Papyrus script functionality.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Elegant, PC-friendly interface with advanced features.
Notes: If you have installation issues check out the video.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Clean Up: Open the mod. Delete the FOMOD folder.
Mod Description: Framework to create and use new menus or extend functionality of existing UI.
Notes: Works for both Skyrim LE and SE.
– Download the file. Drag and drop it into MO2’s Downloads tab.
– Install and activate.
Scaleform Translation Plus Plus
Mod Description: Framework. Enables native translation nesting present within SkyUI, as well as English fallbacks.
Notes: If you have installation issues check out the video.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
4.0 Fixes and Restoration
4.1 Fixes & Stability
Mod Description: Fixes a bug where if you have more than 128 actors in the same place they start floating around weirdly. Also fixes a bug where NPC lips stop moving when a lot of them are nearby.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Fixes some bugs with game code.
Notes: The config adjustment is to allow a following mod, Scrambled Bugs, to implement it’s version of the same fix.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
– Open the mod. Open NetScriptFramework/Plugins/BugFixesSSE.config.txt . Have the following settings look as shown:
FixAbilityConditionBug.Enabled = False
– Save. Close the .ini.
Mod Description: Eliminates the dreaded “dark face” bug.
Note to Self: If it still occurs read the mod page description. This note will be erased when the guide is done.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Fix Note icon for SkyUI (SKSE64 plugin)
Mod Description: By default SkyUI (Special Edition bug) uses book icons for notes. This reimplements the proper note icon.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Addresses the vanilla bug where your spouse would stop providing daily meals.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
No more Radial Blur – Performance optimization
Mod Description: Disables radial blur. Gives a slight performance boost (lessens combat stutter). Fixes a rare permanent radial blur screen bug.
Notes: A few people reported Quick Save file corruption due to this mod in its POSTS section. I can’t prove this either way but it doesn’t matter because we remove quick saves later in the guide.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
PrivateProfileRedirector SE – Faster game start (INI file cacher)
Mod Description: Speeds 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.
Notes: Requires SSE Engine Fixes, which is installed a few mods down.
– From the MAIL FILES download PrivateProfileRedirector SE.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: A collection of engine bug fixes and patches.
– From the MAIN FILES download Scrambled Bugs.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
– From the MAIN FILES download Scrambled Eggchantments.
– Install to MO2. Rename to Scrambled Bugs – Scrambled Eggchantments. OK. Activate the mod.
– Open the mod. Open skse/plugins/ScrabledEggchantments.json . Have the following settings look as shown:
“patches”
“enchantmentValue”: true
– Save. Close the .ini.
– Open the mod. Open NetScriptFramework/Plugins/ScrambledBugs.json . Have the following settings look as shown:
“patches”
“multipleSpells”: True
“attachHitEffectArt”: True
“multipleHitEffects”: True
– Save. Close the .ini.
Skyrim Priority SE – skse plugin
Mod Description: Make Skyrim always take CPU priority over other apps. Increase FPS and prevents lag.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
SSE Engine Fixes (skse64 plugin)
Mod Description: An skse64 plugin that fixes various issues with the engine.
– From the MAIN FILES download (Part 1) Engine Fixes.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
– From the MAIN FILES download (Part 2) Engine Fixes – skse64 Preloader and TBB Lib.
– Open the archive that is downloaded.
– Extract the contents to the Skyrim Special Edition game folder.
– Open the mod. Open skse/plugins/EngineFixes.toml . Have the following settings look as shown:
[EngineFixes]
CleanSKSECoSaves = True
[Patches]
MemoryManager = True
RegularQuicksaves = True
[Experimental]
SaveGameMaxSize = True
– Save. Close the .ini.
Mod Description: An skse64 plugin that fixes various issues with the engine.
Notes: You don’t need to download DLL Plugin Loader as it comes with the previous mod SSE Engine Fixes. ReplaceMutex=1 makes loading screens load much faster for many users.
– From the MAIN FILES download (Skyrim Special Edition) SSE Fixes v3 for SSE.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
– Open the mod. Open DLLPlugins/FPSFixPlugin.ini . Have the following settings look as shown:
[Patch]
ReplaceMutex=1
– Save. Close the .ini.
Unofficial High Definition Audio Project
Mod Description: A high-definition restoration of Skyrim’s orignal voices and music, drawing from the much higher quality PS4 audio as a source.
Notes: Set to load before Unofficial Skyrim patch in LOOT. Will add custom steps here later.
– From the MAIN FILES download Music – HQ.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
– From the MAIN FILES download Voices EN – Part 1.
– Install to MO2. Rename to Unofficial High Definition Audio Project – Voice Part 1. OK. Activate the mod.
– From the MAIN FILES download Voices EN – Part 2.
– Install to MO2. Rename to Unofficial High Definition Audio Project – Voice Part 2. OK. Activate the mod.
Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch
Mod Description: Attempts to fix all of Skyrim’s bugs at the game level.
Notes: A number of mods use this as a foundation/requirement. MUST load AFTER all Unofficial High Definition Audio Project plugins.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
– Launch LOOT. Locate the Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch.esp and select the ellipses.
Edit Metadata.
. Drag and drop the following plugins, from the Plugins Column, just above ADD NEW ROW:
UHDAP – MusicHQ.esp
UHDAP – en0.esp
UHDAP – en1.esp
UHDAP – en2.esp
UHDAP – en3.esp
UHDAP – en4.esp
– Save Metadata .
Clean Up: Open the mod. Delete the Docs folder.
4.2 Annoyances
HearthFires Display Case Fix SE
Mod Description: Adds activators to Hearthfire display cases so that items are displayed easily and correct.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
No Vampire Sun Damage in Soul Cairn – Apocrypha – etc.
Mod Description: Disables sun damage in some world spaces overlooked by Bethesda: Soul Cairn, Boneyard, Darkfall Passage, Apocrypha…
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Game will not remove invisibility effect if you activate something (pick up item or open door for example).
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
4.3 Restoration
Mod Description: Restores several pieces of cut content.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Clean Up: Open the mod. Delete Cutting Room Floor.txt.
Mod Description: When a unique NPC dies there is a random chance that it will return as a ghost to watch over it’s family. Mourning family members.
Note: Mod is currently removed from Nexus… wtf
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Clean Up: Open the mod. Delete the Optional folder.
5.0 User Interface
5.1 Heads Up Display
Mod Description: You will not magically know people’s names until you speak with them.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
– Download the optional file.
– Install to MO2. Rename to People are Strangers – Races. OK. Activate the mod.
People are Strangers – Lively’s Tweaks
Mod Description: Allows you to loot and pickpocket strangers and search dead bodies with People Are Strangers.
Notes: Lively created this mod for me. You’re welcome = )
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Adds a looting menu akin to the one in FO4.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Relationship Change Notifications
Mod Description: Receive notifications whenever your relationship rank with an NPC changes.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Increases the size and capacity of SkyUI’s favorite menu.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Swaps the “Quest items cannot be removed…” message for a more descriptive one.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
5.2 Main Menus
Mod Description: Removes the Bethesda Logo, smoke, video intro, Creation Club News and button and other unnecessary buttons from the main menu.
– From the MAIN FILES download Clean Menu — All in One (30 FPS).
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Clean Up: Open the mod. Delete the Interface folder.
Mod Description: Removes the tiny spinning icon on the startup menu.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Does the same as Clean Menu but it also removes the “empty slots” beneath main menu the buttons when using the arrows keys. What it does not do is remove the loading screen smoke. Work perfectly fine together.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Skips the main menu’s and loads you directly into the game via your last save. Option to disable missing mod message. Configurable
Notes: Hold SHIFT at game launch to disable auto-load. SKSE .ini settings
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
5.3 In-Game Menus
Mod Description: Proper keyboard and mouse selection for the dialogue interface.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Proper keyboard and mouse selection for the message box interface.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Makes it possible to paste text, copied to your clipboard, into the console.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Hide Your Quests (ESL flagged)
Mod Description: Hide any quest in your journal. Has a MCM.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Speeds updating of SkyUI MCM menus. Even makes some appear that “just won’t work”.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Edits the console to show more information on a variety of topics.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
No Pesky Planter Message Boxes
Mod Description: Removes the message box that appears every time you plant an item.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: SKSE plugin that fixes saves not being named after the region they were saved in.
Notes: Requires an additional mod to add unique region names to actually work. Doesn’t hurt (or do anything) otherwise.
– From the MAIN FILES download Regional Save Names (SSE).
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Remove QuickSave Button from SkyUI System Menu
Mod Description: Removes the Quick Save button from System Menu. Exit your game without scrolling.
– From the OPTIONAL FILES download Remove QuickSave and Help Buttons.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Unpauses game menus. Configurable.
SKSE .ini settings (4 images)
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
(note to self: will need to check the ini as I’m deeper into the guide.)
Mod Description: Fixes the non-uniformed alignment, size, positioning and general inconsistency’s of a lot the information on the item card interface.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2. At the FOMOD Installer select Default ItemCard Fixes.
– Install. Activate the mod.
(note to self: Will need to choose differently at fomod if a font replacer or Frostfall is used)
Stay At The System Page – Updated
Mod Description: Ensures the journal menu always opens at the system page tab.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Adds a second wait menu that allows you to input hours, days and weeks. Configurable.
Notes: I need to come back later and do mcm.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Makes the MCM wider.
– From the MAIN FILES download Opt. 2 – Even Wider Rescaled MCM Menu for SkyUI.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Disables annoying message prompts that ask you if you’d like to craft/improve/exit menus
Notes: I need to inspect the .ini further when I get deeper into the guide.
– From the MAIN FILES download Opt. 2 – Even Wider Rescaled MCM Menu for SkyUI.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
6.0 Graphical Foundation
Static Mesh Improvement Mod – SMIM
Mod Description: A major Mesh replacer to round out and fix many vanilla models.
Notes: The mod Animated Dwemer Lift Doors by DOUBLEBREWSKI is merged into SMIM.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2. At the FOMOD Installer select Skyrim 2016 Special Edition: Everything.
– Install. Activate the mod.
Mod Description: Fixes the weird jumping around that the game starting cart has when using SMIM.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Allows SMIM mine wood to use non-SMIM textures.
Notes: Works for all mods and not just Noble Skyrim.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Fixes various issues with meshes that causes them to render incorrectly.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: A texture overhaul of Skyrim’s architecture.
– From the MAIN FILES download A. Noble Skyrim – FULL PACK_2K.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
– From the UPDATE FILES download NSM – SMIM Patch.
– Install to MO2. Rename to Noble Skyrim Mod HD-2K – SMIM. OK. Activate the mod.
Mod Description: Riften and Ragged Flagon texture replacer.
– From the MAIN FILES download Riften in High Definition 4K.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Texture replacer for a number of weapons and armor.
Notes: Currently covers the Forsworn, Daedra and Dark Brotherhood.
– From the MAIN FILES download RAW SSE – 4K.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
RUSTIC CLOTHING – Special Edition
Mod Description: Major texture overhaul for clothing.
– From the MAIN FILES download RUSTIC CLOTHING – Special Edition – 4K.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
RUSTIC CLUTTER COLLECTION – Special Edition
Mod Description: Texture replace for a large variety of clutter.
– From the MAIN FILES download RUSTIC CLUTTER COLLECTION – Special Edition – 2K.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Major texture overhaul for engraved stonework.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Mesh fixes for a variety of objects.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
7.0 Landscape & Environment
7.1 Buildings – Existing
Mod Description: UV adjustment for Solitude’s Blue Palace Roof. Tiles are now similar in size to each other.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Magnificent Riften Door Replacer SE
Mod Description: Mesh and texture replacer for Riften doors. Includes the main gate.
– From the MAIN FILES download Magnificent Riften Door Replacer 4K.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Magnificent Riften Mistveil Keep Door SE
Mod Description: Mesh and texture replacer for Mistveil Keep’s door.
– From the MAIN FILES download Magnificent Riften Mistveil Keep Door SE 4K.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
RUSTIC WINDOWS – Special Edition
Mod Description: Retextures Skyrim and Dragonborn windows in a lore-friendly way.
– From the MAIN FILES download RUSTIC WINDOWS – Special Edition – 2K.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
WiZkiD – Hall of the Dead Stained Glass Windows
Mod Description: Adds stained glass windows to Whiterun’s Hall of the Dead.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
7.2 Buildings – New
Mod Description: Overhaul of Barleydark Farm from Cutting Room Floor.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Provides a small shack outside of Whiterun, next to Pelagia Farm, for the courier.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
7.3 Town & City Additions – Existing
Mod Description: A simple village expansion for Darkwater Crossing.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: An expansion for Dawnstar.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: A small expansion for Dragon Bridge.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Elis Atrocious Riften Texture Fix – SE
Mod Description: Fixes texture transition on the city paths of Riften by hiding them in a simple way.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: A simple village expansion for Ivarstead.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: A simple village expansion for Kynesgrove.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: An expansion for Rorikstead.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: An expansion for Shor’s Stone.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Clean Up: Open the mod. Delete Shor’s Stone.txt.
Mod Description: A simple village expansion for Soljund’s Sinkhole.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Clean Up: Open the mod. Delete Soljund’s Sinkhole.txt.
Mod Description: A simple village expansion for Whistling Mine.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Clean Up: Open the mod. Delete Whistling Mind.txt.
Mod Description: Fixes various issues with meshes in Whiterun.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Whiterun Wall Fix for Noble Skyrim Vanilla and Other Retextures
Mod Description: Fixes the UV mapping on a few Whiterun walls.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Fixes a gap in the Windhelm main gate, the ugly view when opening it and the docks gate.
– From the MAIN FILES download Windhelm Gate Fixes 1.2 (ESL).
– Install to MO2 and activate.
7.4 Town & City Additions – New
Mod Description: Oakwood fleshes out Falkreath somewhat by placing a fishing and mining village on the shores of Lake Ilinalta. This town existed in TES Arena but has not been mentioned since.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: A new small village on the edge of Lake Ilinalta. Secrets to uncover. Dynamic venders.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Riften Extension – Southwood’s District
Mod Description: Extends Riften beyond its walls with a new district along the southern road.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
– From the MISCELLANEOUS FILES download Riften Docks Overhaul patch.
– Install to MO2. Rename to Riften Extension – Southwoods District – Dock Patch. OK. Activate the mod.
Mod Description: A hunting and fishing village on an island in the Sea of Ghosts.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
7.5 Lands – Existing
Forgotten Vale Ice by CleverCharff
Mod Description: Texture replacer for ice in The Vale.
– From the MAIN FILES download Forgotten Vale Ice by CleverCharff 4K.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Mesh and Texture replacer for the Soul Cairn.
– From the MAIN FILES download Soul Cairn 4K.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Removes grass from the Soul Cairn.
Notes: Performance boost and better fitting imo.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
7.6 Lands – New
Mod Description: Travel beyond the borders of Skyrim and explore Bruma, the northernmost county in Cyrodiil.
– From the MAIN FILES download Beyond Skyrim Bruma SE.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
– From the MAIN FILES download Beyond Skyrim DLC Integration Patch.
– Install to MO2. Rename to Beyond Skyrim – Bruma SE – DLC Integration Patch. OK. Activate the mod.
Beyond Skyrim – Bruma – Unofficial Ayleid Load Screen Hotfix
Mod Description: Reduces the chance of Bruma’s Ayleid load screen appearing from 15% to 1%.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: A DLC sized new lands mod that adds 20+ hours of fully voiced lore friendly (But not canon) quests, dungeons, and more.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
7.7 Nature
Mod Description: Texture replacer for puddles.
– From the MAIN FILES download 4K Puddle No Ripples.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Texture replacer for the vines and clusters from The Only Cure quest.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Mesh replacer for Blackreach Tentacles.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Texture replacer for cave roots and mine roots
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Texture replacer for the caveworm plant.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Texture replacer for lily pads.
Notes: Not all lil pads are currently replaced. This mod will do nothing on it’s own. It overwrites textures for mods that add pads.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Texture replacer for hanging moss.
– From the MAIN FILES download Hanging moss by Mari SE- 2k
– Install to MO2 and activate.
– From the OPTIONAL FILES download Hanging moss by Mari SE- Dragonborn2k
– Install to MO2. Rename to Hanging moss by Mari SE – Dragonborn. OK. Activate the mod.
High Poly Blackreach Mushrooms
Mod Description: Mesh replacer for Blackreach Mushrooms.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Mesh replacer for gleamblossoms.
– From the MAIN FILES download High Poly Gleamblossoms – ENB light.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Mesh and texture replacer for pebbles.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Adds fallen trees all over Skyrim. Mostly found by rivers and in canyons.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Mesh and texture replacer for gourds.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Texture replacer for lavender.
– From the MAIN FILES download Lavender by Mari 4k.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Less ugly Solitude Catacombs Stone
Mod Description: Mesh replacer for the rock by Solitude’s catacombs.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Texture replacer for mora tapinella.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Texture replacer for the leaves scattered around Riften walkways..
– From the MAIN FILES download Organic Riften Leaves 4k.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Texture replacer for the poison bloom.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Complete replacer for the thicket bushes including snowy ones.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Texture replacer for scathcraws.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Mesh and texture replacer for ice floes.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Mesh and texture replacer for rocks.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Mesh and texture replacer for stalhrim. Does not affect weapons.
– From the MAIN FILES download Stalhrim Source 4K.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
– From the OPTIONAL FILES download Stalhrim Source – Pulse.
– Install to MO2. Rename to Stalhrim Source – Pulse. OK. Activate the mod.
Clean Up: Open Stalhrim Source. Open meshes/dlc02/clutter. Delete dlc2stalhrimdeposit.nif .
Mod Description: Adds nicely placed puddles to Riften.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Texture replacer for thistle.
– From the MAIN FILES download Thistle by Mari SE 4k.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Texture replacer for tundra cotton.
– From the MAIN FILES download Tundra cotton by Mari 4k.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
7.8 Roadside
Astral Aspect – 4K Standing Stones
Mod Description: Uniquely illustrated 4K Standing Stones based on the cultural perspective of a 4th era Nord.
– From the MAIL FILES download Astral Aspect – 4K.
– Install to MO2. At the FOMOD Installer select Glow Map Size 4K, and Metalwork Size 8K.
– Install. Activate the mod.
DK’s Nord Ship Texture Replacers
Mod Description: Texture replacer for Skyrim’s ships and boats.
Notes: Will make vanilla ship and boat textures match those from the next mod.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Mesh and texture replacer for Skyrim’s ships and boats.
Notes: Patches will be needed if mod added ships are to be transformed via this mod. If Skyrim Sewers are used a patch is provided on the page.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Adds banners along roads showing which hold you are about to enter.
– From the MAIL FILES download Hold Border Banners – No Text Version.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: A small landscaping tweak to connect Heljarchen Hall and Lakeview Manor to the nearby roads.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Adds a small memorial near the Rift Imperial Camp in honor of a community members late brother, Taylor.
Notes: Feels like an appropriate Easter egg that fits into the game nicely.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Provides additional road signs at various road intersections so you don’t need your map as often.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Texture replacer for Riekling outposts, including tents, stands, clutter and the Riekling spears.
– From the MAIL FILES download Rally’s Riekling Outposts 4K.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Skyrim 3D Docks and Boardwalks
Mod Description: Mesh and texture replacer for docks and boardwalks.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
– Download the optional file.
– Install to MO2. Rename to Skyrim 3D Docks and Boardwalks – Weathered Riften Textures. Activate the mod.
Mod Description: Mesh and texture replacer for the steps leading to High Hrothgar.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Mesh and texture replacer for the stone walls found along the roads and farms.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
8.0 Characters & Creatures
8.1 Birds & Bugs
Mod Description: Mesh and texture replacer for dragonflies.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Texture replacer for ants.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
8.2 Creatures – Friendly
Mod Description: Texture replacer for boar and meat.
– From the MAIN FILES download 4K Warthog.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
– From the MAIN FILES download 2K Board Meat.
– Install to MO2. Rename to 4K Warthog – Boar Meat. OK. Activate the mod.
Mod Description: Skeleton replacer for Bristleback.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Skeleton replacer for cows.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Chicken nests (not other birds), and Hearthfire apiary respawn daily.
– Download the optional file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Skeleton replacer for female elk.
Notes: Optional file changes female “Elk” name to “Deer“.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
– Download the optional file.
– Install to MO2. Rename to Dramatic Deer – Deer. OK. Activate the mod.
ElSopa HD – Strider And Netches SE
Mod Description: Texture replacer for silt striders and netches.
– From the MAIN FILES download 4K ElSopa HD Strider And Netches.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Adds ornamental fish to the Jarls fountains and pool outside his castle.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Texture replacer for giants.
– From the MAIN FILES download Giant.4k.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Clean Up: Open the mod. Open textures. Delete the clutter folder.
Mod Description: Mesh and texture replacer for goats.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Skeleton replacer for giants.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Skeleton replacer for goats.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Mesh and Texture replacer for Shellbug and armor.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Holy Cows – Improved HD Textures
Mod Description: Texture replacer for cows and hide.
– From the MAIN FILES download Holy Cows – 4K.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Skeleton replacer for wolfhounds.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Mesh and texture replacer for horkers.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Skeleton replacer for horkers.
– From the MAIN FILES download Hulking Horkers.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Texture replacer for mammoths.
– From the MAIN FILES download Mammoth.4k.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Skeleton replacer for mammoths.
– Download the main file..
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Skeleton replacer for netch.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Texture replacer for pond fish.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Real Rabbits HD – Color Variants and Smooth Mesh
Mod Description: Mesh and texture replacer for rabbits. When a rabbit spawns it will have the chance to be 1 of 6 colors.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Texture replacer for Barbas.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
8.3 Creatures – Unfriendly
Better Shaped Female Creatures
Mod Description: Mesh and texture replacer for serpentine dragons.
Notes: The flame atronach has fuller, more intense flames. That is the only part of the mod that we install.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2. At the FOMOD Installer select Atronach Flame Shape 2.
– Install. Activate the mod.
CC’s HD Dwemer Automatons – Remastered
Mod Description: Texture replacer for Dwemer automations.
– From the MAIN FILES download CC’s HD Dwemer Automatons – Remastered – 4K.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Clean Up: Open the mod. Delete the FOMod folder.
Mod Description: Texture replacer for draugr.
– From the MAIN FILES download Draugr.4k.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Skeleton replacer for dwarven spiders.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Texture replacer for Falmer.
– From the MAIN FILES download Falmer.4k.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Skeleton replacer for gargoyles.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Texture replacer for hagraven and feather ingredient.
– From the MAIN FILES download Hagraven.4k.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
HD Serpentine Dragon and Mesh Fix SE
Mod Description: Mesh and texture replacer for serpentine dragons.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2. At the FOMOD Installer select Smooth and Fixed UVs.
– Install. Activate the mod.
Mod Description: Mesh and texture replacer for skeevers.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Skeleton replacer for ash hoppers.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Skeleton replacer for hell hounds.
Notes: The mods Savage Wolves and Feral Foxes are included. Need to com eback and DELETE fox.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Skeleton replacer for ice wraiths.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Skeleton replacer for sabrecats.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Skeleton replacer for lurkers.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Skeleton replacer for chaurus.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Skeleton replacer for Riekling.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Skeleton replacer for the warthog riding Riekling.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
RUSTIC DAEDRA – Special Edition
Mod Description: Texture replacer for the elemental Daedra and Dragonborn Daedra.
– From the MAIN FILES download RUSTIC DAEDRA SSE – 4K.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
RUSTIC DEATH HOUND and GARGOYLE – Special Edition
Mod Description: Texture replacer for death hounds and gargoyles.
– From the MAIN FILES download RUSTIC DEATH HOUND AND GARGOYLE SSE – 4K.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
RUSTIC DRAGONS – Special Edition
Mod Description: Texture replacer for some of the dragons.
– From the MAIN FILES download RUSTIC DRAGONS SE.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
RUSTIC FROSTBITE SPIDER – Special Edition
Mod Description: Texture replacer for frostbite spiders.
– From the MAIN FILES download RUSTIC FROSTBITE SPIDER SSE – 4K.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
RUSTIC SPRIGGAN – Special Edition
Mod Description: Texture replacer for frostbite spiders.
– From the MAIN FILES download RUSTIC SPRIGGAN – Special Edition – 4K.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
– Download the optional file.
– Install to MO2. Rename to RUSTIC SPRIGGAN – Special Edition – Effects. OK. Activate the mod.
Mod Description: Skeleton replacer for bears.
– From the MAIN FILES download Savage Bear SE.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Texture replacer for sabre cats and Vale cat.
– From the MAIN FILES download Sabrecat.4k.
– Install to MO2. At the FOMOD Installer select Install the Sabrecat and Sabrecat Snow and Install the Valecat.
– Install. Activate the mod.
Mod Description: Skeleton replacer for skeevers.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Skeleton replacer for spriggan.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Skeleton replacer for seekers.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Texture replacer for trolls.
– From the MAIN FILES download Troll.4k.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Texture replacer for the wispmother.
– From the MAIN FILES download Wispmother.4x2k.
– Install to MO2. At the FOMOD Installer select Full versions – skin with a mesh fabric veil (RECOMMENDED).
– Install. Activate the mod.
8.4 Followers
Alex’s Nereron – A Dunmer Companion
Mod Description: A custom voiced Dunmer Companion with over 400 lines of unique dialogue and a proper way to acquire him.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: An old bounty hunting adventurer. Voiced, brutal and unique looking. Dynamically generates quests as you travel.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: A fully voiced Khajiit adventuring companion with over 7000 lines of unique dialogue.
Notes: The best follower mod ever made (imo).
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Lucien – Immersive Fully Voiced Male Follower
Mod Description: A fully voiced, cowardly scholar with over 5000 lines of unique dialogue. Overtime he will gain strength and confidence until he grows into a hero in his own right.
Notes: (personal note for Michael) Check patches when the guide is nearly complete in case any are needed.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: A very fitting visual replacer for Lucien.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Shirley – A Skyrim Follower Mod
Mod Description: YouTuber Shirley “Grandma” Curry comes to Skyrim as a fully voiced and fleshed out follower.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Sofia – The Funny Fully Voiced Follower
Mod Description: A fully voiced, quest aware, tough and witty party girl. Makes a unique addition to the world.
– From the MAIN FILES download Sofia Follower (BSA).
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Sofia – Typo Grammar and Dialogue Fixes
Mod Description: Fixes typos, corrects grammar oddities, squashes a few subtitle-related bugs, and rewrites some player dialogue.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
8.5 Humanoids – Appearance
A dentist for Orsimers – HD teeth retexture
Mod Description: Texture replacer for Orc teeth.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Beard texture replacer with addons.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2. At the FOMOD Installer select Full Install and Ultra: 4096.
– Install. Activate the mod.
Mod Description: Brow texture replacer with addons.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2. At the FOMOD Installer select Full Install and Ultra: 2048.
– Install. Activate the mod.
Mod Description: Make some NPCs with older faces have bodies that match.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Clean Up: Open the mod. Delete the .txt file.
Mod Description: Texture replacer for neck gore.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Mesh and texture replacer for human teeth.
– From the MAIN FILES download Less Yellow.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Texture replacer for scars.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Adds 120 new beard combos to the facial hair slider for males in Skyrim.
Notes: It’s vanilla facial hair mashup/expansion. Works with texture replacers.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Vampires don’t cast shadows when out in the sun.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
8.6 Humanoids – Existing
Mod Description: Changes Karita’s name to “Pilgrim” (the warrior not the bard) since that’s what she wants you to call her.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
8.7 Humanoids – New
Dwemer Spectres Special Edition
Mod Description: Adds in the old Dwemer Spectres from Morrowind, complete with multiple types, unique bosses with unique rewards, and stupid hats.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
9.0 Clutter & Misc
9.1 Clutter – General
Mod Description: Mesh replacer for Solitude’s market stand trellis.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Mesh and Texture replacer for Carts.
– From the MAIN FILES download 4K Carts Clean
– Install to MO2 and activate.
– From the MAIN FILES download 4K SMIM Carriage Seat
– Install to MO2. Rename to 4K Carts – SMIM Carriage Seat. Activate the mod.
Mod Description: Mesh and Texture replacer for satchels.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
– From the OPTIONAL FILES download Animated Clutter Patch.
– Install to MO2. Rename to 4K Satchel – Animated Clutter. OK. Activate the mod.
Mod Description: Texture replacer for the SMIM furniture chests..
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Texture replacer for the SMIM furniture.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Mesh and Texture replacer for torture racks.
– From the MAIN FILES download 4K Torture Rack
– Install to MO2 and activate.
– From the OPTIONAL FILES download 4K Dirty and Bloody.
– Install to MO2. 4K Torture Rack – Dirty and Bloody. OK. Activate the mod.
Clean Up: Open 4K Torture Rack. Open textures/smim/chains. Delete TRmetalwork01_gray.dds. Open textures/clutter/common. Delete torturerack01LG.dds and torturerack01.dds.
Mod Description: Texture replacer for the feathers that hang from wall baskets.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Mesh and Texture replacer for buckets.
– From the Maine FILES download CC’s HQ Buckets – 4K.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Clean Up: Open the mod. Delete the FOMod folder.
Mod Description: Texture replacer for coal piles.
– From the Maine FILES download CC’s UHD Coal Piles – AiO.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
– From the Maine FILES download CC’s UHD Coal Piles – AiO – SMIM.
– Install to MO2. Rename to CC’s UHD Coal Piles – SMIM Patch. OK. Activate the mod.
Mod Description: Texture replacer for cork lids.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Clean Up: Open the mod. Delete the FOMod folder.
Mod Description: Mesh and texture replacer for the Dwemer barrel.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Texture replacer for ruin linens.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Mesh and Texture replacer for Septims, coin purses and piles.
Notes: I may need to come back and choose Path Relocation if other mods have coin conflicts.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2. At the FOMOD Installer select Textures 4k, all Dirty – 4k options and Vanilla Overwrite.
– Install. Activate the mod.
Mod Description: Mesh and Texture replacer for shrines.
– From the MAIN FILES download JS Shrines of the Divines SE – 4K.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Mesh and Texture replacer for shrines.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
PELTAPALOOZA – Special Edition
Mod Description: A pelt mesh and texture replacer and expander.
– From the MAIN FILES download PELTAPALOOZA Special Edition – FULL.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Mesh and Texture replacer for keys.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Texture replacer for fishing poles.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Texture replacer for hooks and saws.
– From the MAIN FILES download Rallys Hooks and Saws – ENV.
– Install to MO2. At the FOMOD Installer select Default.
– Install. Activate the mod.
Mod Description: Texture replacer for quills and inkwells.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Realistic HD Baskets Remastered
Mod Description: Mesh and Texture replacer for baskets.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Mesh and Texture replacer for Dunmer urns.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: A rug mesh and texture replacer and expander.
– From the MAIN FILES download RUGNAROK – Special Edition – 2K.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
RUSTIC FURNITURE – SPECIAL EDITION
Mod Description: Retexture of the noble furniture, high chest, and display case.
– From the MAIN FILES download RUSTIC FURNITURE – SE – SMIM – 4K.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Retexture of the Skyrim and Solstheim battle maps.
– From the MAIN FILES download RUSTIC MAPS – 4K.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Retexture of sacks, flour sacks and bags.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Mesh and Texture replacer for business ledgers.
– From the MAIN FILES download Hermaeus Mora Tax Book HD.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Replaces thrones of the various holds with unique meshes.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
True beauty for Dibella (Statues)
Mod Description: Mesh and (partial) texture replacer for Dibella statues.
– Download the main file..
– Install to MO2 and activate.
9.2 Items – Alchemy
Mod Description: Mesh and Texture replacer for giants toe.
– Download the optional file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
HD Meshes and Textures for Animal and Creature Drops
Mod Description: Mesh and Texture replacer for bear claw, hagraven claw, hawk feathers and beak, horker tusk and sabre cat tooth.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Retexture of the human heart with added environment map.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Mesh and Texture replacer of the skeever tail.
– From the OPTIONAL FILES download Skeever Tail 4k Dark Gray Version.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
9.3 Items – Food & Drink
Mod Description: Mesh and texture replacer for dog meat.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Mesh and texture replacer honey nut treats.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Mesh and texture replacer for all of Skyrim’s alcohol. Does not cover Solstheim.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
RUSTIC COOKING – Special Edition
Mod Description: Mesh and texture replacer for cooking stations, cooked beef, venison, stew and goat. Also retextures cheese and cabbage.
– From the MAIN FILES download RUSTIC COOKING – Special Edition – 2K.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Remiros’ Dragonborn Alcohol HD
Mod Description: Mesh and texture replacer for Dragonborn Alcohol.
– From the MAIN FILES download Remiros’ Dragonborn Alcohol HD 4k.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Mesh and texture replacer for apple pie.
– From the MAIN FILES download 4k Pie Textures.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
9.4 Items – Magic
9.5 Items – Quest Related
Mod Description: Mesh and texture replacer for mammoth tusks.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Mesh and Texture replacer for the Stones and Crown of Barenziah.
– From the MAIN FILES download JS Barenziah SE – 4K Textures.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Mesh and Texture replacer for Dragon Claws.
– From the MAIN FILES download 4k Textures.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Meridia’s Luxon Beacon Replacer
Mod Description: Mesh and Texture replacer for Meridia’s Beacon.
– From the MAIN FILES download Grey Beacon
– Install to MO2 and activate.
– From the MAIN FILES download Alternative Hands Pose – Grey
– Install to MO2. Rename to Meridia’s Luxon Beacon Replacer – Alternate Hand Pose Grey. OK. Activate the mod.
Clean Up: Open the mod. Open textures/Artsick/luxonbeacon. Delete the following: beacon_hands_g.dds , beacon_hands_d.dds and beacon_glass_d.dds. Open meshes/clutter/dawnbreakerpedestal. Delete the following: crystalpedestal.nif and crystalholder.nif .
Mod Description: Werewolf Totems Texture replacer: Drum, Bone-Wand and Werewolf Skull
– From the MAIN FILES download Rallys Werewolf Totems HQ 4K-2K
– Install to MO2 and activate.
RUSTIC AZURA’S STAR – Special Edition
Mod Description: Texture replacer for Azura’s Star.
– From the MAIN FILES download RUSTIC AZURA’S STAR – SSE – 4K.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
RUSTIC ELDERSCROLL – Special Edition
Mod Description: Texture replacer for the Elder Scroll and its FX.
– From the MAIN FILES download RUSTIC ELDERSCROLL – Special Edition – 4K.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Mesh and texture replacer for the White Phial.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
9.6 Items – Tradesmen
Mod Description: Cowhide Texture replacer.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Mesh and Texture replacer for firewood.
– From the Maine FILES download CC’s HQ Firewood – 4K – 1.0.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Mesh and Texture replacer for the chisel.
– From the MAIN FILES download Chisel 4K.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Texture replacer for dragon bone and scale ingredients and the dead dragon skeleton.
– From the MAIN FILES download Frankly HD Dragonbones 8k-4k.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Mesh and Texture replacer for ore.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2. At the FOMOD Installer select Skyrim Special Edition.
– Install. Activate the mod.
Clean Up: Open the mod. Open textures/cubemaps. Delete ore_silver_e.dds .
Mod Description: Mesh and Texture replacer for gemstones.
– From the MAIN FILES download Pretty Gems.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Retexture of the troll skull.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
10.0 Apparel
10.1 Accessories
Mod Description: Mesh and Texture replacer for the Ring of Khajiit.
Notes: The ring is cut content added back to the game by Cutting Room Floor.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Mesh and Texture replacer for the Aetherial Crown.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2. At the FOMOD Installer select Crown Textures – 4k.
– Install. Activate the mod.
Mod Description: Mesh and Texture replacer for Ahzidal’s Ring of Necromancy and Ahzidal’s Ring of Arcana.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Mesh and Texture replacer for Calcelmo’s Ring.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Ave’s College Jewelry Replacer
Mod Description: Mesh and Texture replacer for the Mages Circlet, Savos Aren’s Amulet, Yisra’s Necklace, and Ilas-Tei’s Ring.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Mesh and Texture replacer for the Ring of Instinct.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Mesh and Texture replacer for the Ring of the Moon.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Mesh and Texture replacer for Silver-Blood Family Ring.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Clean Up: Open the mod. Open textures. Delete the cubemaps folder. Open AveED/metalNG. Delete Metal_m.dds.
Mod Description: Mesh and texture replacer for circlets.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
RUSTIC AMULETS – Special Edition
Mod Description: Retexture of the amulets found in Skyrim, Dawnguard and Dragonborn. Includes ring of Hircine and Namira.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Mesh and texture replacer for the Amulet of Articulation.
– From the MAIN FILES download Talisman of Treachery HD 1.2 – Regular.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
10.2 Armor – Replacers
Frankly HD Dragonbone and Dragonscale – Armor and Weapons
Mod Description: Mesh and texture replacer for dragonbone and dragonscale armor and weapons.
– From the MAIN FILES download Frankly HD Dragonbone and Dragonscale 4k.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
– Download the optional file.in
– Install to MO2. Rename to Frankly HD Dragonbone and Dragonscale 4k – Mesh Patch. OK. Activate the mod.
Clean Up: Open the mod main Frankly HD Dragonbone and Dragonscale – Armor and Weapons mod. Delete the meshes folder.
Frankly HD Imperial Armor and Weapons
Mod Description: Mesh and texture replacer for Imperial armor and weapons.
– From the MAIN FILES download Frankly HD Imperial Armor And Weapons 4k.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
– From the OPTIONAL FILES download Frankly HD Imperial Armor And Weapons – Leanwolf Better Shaped Weapons Patch.
– Install to MO2. Rename to Frankly HD Imperial Armor And Weapons – Leanwolf Better Shaped Weapons Patch. OK. Activate the mod.
– From the OPTIONAL FILES download Frankly HD Imperial Armor And Weapons – Sleeves and Pants Edition.
– Install to MO2. Rename to Frankly HD Imperial Armor And Weapons – Sleeves and Pants Edition. OK. Activate the mod.
Frankly HD Masque of Clavicus Vile
Mod Description: Mesh and texture replacer for the Masque of Clavicus Vile.
– From the MAIN FILES download Frankly HD Masque of Clavicus Vile 4k.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Frankly HD Thieves Guild Armors
Mod Description: Mesh and texture replacer for the thieves guild armor variants.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2. At the FOMOD Installer select 4K Resolution.
– Install. Activate the mod.
Remiros’ Ancient Falmer Armor HD
Mod Description: Mesh and texture replacer for the Ancient Falmer Armor.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Mesh and texture replacer for Chitin Armor.
– From the MAIN FILES download Remiros’ Chitin Armor HD – 4k.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
10.3 Armor – Collections
Mod Description: Set of 9 brand new circlets with the same attributes as their helmet counterparts.
– From the MAIN FILES download 4k Textures – JS Armored Circlets SE.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
10.4 Clothing
Mod Description: Adds almost 100 new styles of cloak to the world of Skyrim, via crafting, levelled-lists, and static loot. They are lore-friendly and enchantable, and more are being added with every update. The aim of this mod is to provide some variety and flavour to the world, as well as the chance to wear a stylish cloak and quite literally keep the cold out.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2. At the FOMOD Installer select Main Version.
– Install. Activate the mod.
11.0 Arsenal
11.1 Collections
11.2 Replacers
Mod Description: Texture replacer for the Sanguine Rose.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Retexture of the Nordic Pickaxe from Solstheim.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Texture replacer of Auriel’s Shield.
Notes: The option we choose is more lore friendly than vanilla.
– From the MAIN FILES download Auriel’s Shield HD – Ebony.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Texture replacer for guard shields.
– From the MAIN FILES download CC’s HQ Guard Shields SSE – 4K – 2.1.
– Install to MO2. At the FOMOD Installer select Helgen Reborn and Falskaar.
– Install. Activate the mod.
Realistic HD Pickaxe Remastered
Mod Description: Mesh and texture replacer for the pickaxe.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Mesh and texture replacer for Zephyr.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
11.3 Magic
12.0 Homes & Interiors
12.1 Homes – Player
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: A huge wizard tower that must be restored through a Hearthfire style crafting system. Based around player choice. Lots of features.
Mod Description: A family-friendly cozy manor with a beachfront sauna by the lake Ilinalta in Falkreath. Teeny-tiny “quest” to claim it.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
12.2 Interiors – Friendly
Mod Description: A temple added to the base of the shrine of Azura. Small, fitting, immersive.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: A lore friendly shop overhaul of Angeline’s Aromatics.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: A lore friendly shop overhaul of Arcadia’s Cauldron.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: A lore friendly shop overhaul of Belethor’s General Goods.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: A lore friendly shop overhaul of Bits and Pieces.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: A lore friendly shop overhaul of Elgrims Elixirs.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
– Download the optional file.
– Install to MO2. Rename to JK’s Elgrims Elixirs – Bee and Barb Patch. OK. Activate the mod.
Mod Description: A lore friendly palace overhaul of Mistveil Keep.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: A lore friendly shop overhaul of Sadris Used Wares.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: A lore friendly shop overhaul of the Sleeping Giant Inn.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: A lore friendly shop overhaul of The Bee and Barb.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: A lore friendly shop overhaul of The Pawned Prawn.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: A lore friendly shop overhaul of The Drunken Huntsman.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: A lore friendly tavern overhaul of The Ragged Flagon.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
WH Hall of the Dead Navmesh Fix
Mod Description: Fixes up Windhelm’s Hall of the Dead navmesh.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
12.3 Interiors – Unfriendly
Mod Description: In Gloomreach NPCs often get stuck on objects. Now they won’t as much.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
HD Reworked Falmer Architecture 4K
Mod Description: Texture replacer for Falmer Architecture.
Notes: 2 files are duplicates from HD Reworked Shellbug.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Clean Up: Open the mod. Open textures/dlc01/architecture/falmerhut. Delete FalmerHut02_d.dds and FalmerHut02_n.dds .
13.0 Weather & Lighting
13.1 Lighting
13.2 Weather
Mod Description: Mesh and Texture replacer for the aurora.
– From the MAIN FILES download AURORA v5 x2048.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Weather overhaul.
Notes: I have tested so many weather mods and for so many hours it’s insane. I’ve not found one that fits Skyrim better.
– If using True Storms will need to come back and get the patch.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
14.0 Animations & Effects
14.1 Animations – Creatures
14.2 Animations – NPCs
Mod Description: Replaces the spinning around death animation with a basic ragdoll.
– From the MAIN FILES download No Spinning Death Animation MERGED.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Clean Up: Open the mod. Delete the .txt file.
14.3 Animations – Player
Mod Description: Fixes the awkward frog jump animation for both male and female.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
D13 Faster GET UP STAND UP animation vanilla friendly SSE
Mod Description: Makes the player, and NPCs, stand up twice as fast after being knocked down.
– From the MAIN FILES download D13 Faster Get Up Stand Up SSE.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
14.4 Animations – Other
Retextured Pulsing Daedra Heart
Mod Description: Retextures the Daedra heart and adds a pulsing effect.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
14.5 Decals
Mod Description: Adds footprints to the player, NPCs, and creatures. Also applies particle FX. Snow and Ash.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
– Download the optional file.
– Install to MO2. Rename to Footprints – ENB. OK. Activate the mod.
Mod Description: Add-on to footprints. Enables prints on sand.
Notes: I may create different textures for the prints to match My Way’s texture choices.
– From the MAIN FILES download Footprints Sand patch ESL flagged.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
14.6 Effects
Mod Description: Texture replacer for dandelion seeds that are seen floating around the landscape.
– From the MAIN FILES download DANDELION SEEDS v5 x2048.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Retextures the puzzle door dust effect seen in dungeons.
– From the MAIN FILES download DOOR v2 x2048.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Retextures the dripping, splash and ripple effect.
– From the MAIN FILES download DROPS v1 x2048.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Texture replacer for ambient dust particles and the falling dust effect.
– From the MAIN FILES download DUST v6 x2048.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Texture replacer for saw dust.
– Downlaod the main file..
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Texture replacer for ambient mist.
– From the MAIN FILES download MIST v2 x2048.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Texture replacer for oil puddles.
– From the MAIN FILES download OIL v2 x2048.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
– From the OPTIONAL FILES download OIL v2 x2048 Oily Water.
– Install to MO2. Rename to OIL by Ramccoid – Oily Water. OK. Activate the mod.
Mod Description: Texture replacer for lava. Coincidently improves chaurus spit, spider spit, small bird, wisps, dragon skin disintegration and chaurus cocoon.
– From the MAIN FILES download Rally’s Lava 4K.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Texture replacer for the adsorbing dragon soul effect.
– From the MAIN FILES download SOUL v2 x2048.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Adds projectile based water splashes and ripples, and underwater explosions.
SKSE .ini (coming one day)
– From the MAIN FILES download Splashes Of Skyrim.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Texture replacer for the spray effect when waves hit the shore. Also adds foam to the waves.
– From the MAIN FILES download SPRAY v1 x2048.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Volcanic Tundra – Heat Wave Effects
Mod Description: Alters the steam / volcanic pool effect to emit a heat distortion/wave similar to that of fires.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
15.0 Gameplay & Quests
15.1 Gameplay – General
Alternate Start – Live Another life
Mod Description: Alternative (and various) means to start a new game.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Clean Up: Open the mod. Delete the .txt files.
Hearthfire Lumber Dialogue Requirements Removed
Mod Description: Makes it so you can buy lumber without owning a Hearthfire house.
Notes: If you use a house mod that requires lumber this is essential. If you don’t it’s cool to at least see that lumber mills sell lumber.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Fixes several issues with traps and adds detection events to alert enemy NPCs when a trap is triggered.
Notes: The version we download increases trap damage.
– From the MAIN FILES download Improved Traps (Dangerous Edition).
– Install to MO2 and activate.
– Download the optional file.
– Install to MO2. Rename to Improved Traps – Mining Makes Noise. OK. Activate the mod.
Remember Lockpick Angle – Updated
Mod Description: After breaking a lock-pick, the new lock-pick is placed at the same angle where the last one broke.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Provides many new variables to adjust the trade and barter rates in Skyrim, including merchant gold, trading perks, inventory respawn rates, and more.
Notes: My MCM settings to come…
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
15.2 Gameplay – NPCs
Better Stealth AI for Followers
Mod Description: Followers don’t rush into combat before the enemy has fully detected you. Followers unequip torches while sneaking.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Clean Up: Open the mod. Delete the Docs folder.
Mod Description: Makes ghosts (and the wispmother)immune to ordinary weapons.
Notes: Lore friendly. Ghost’s being able to take damage from ordinary weapons is another piece of dumbing down the Elder Scrolls from previous games.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
– Download the optional file.
– Install to MO2. Rename to Scary Ghosts SE – Wisp and Wisp Mother Immunity. OK. Activate the mod.
Mod Description: SKSE plugin that enables friendly fire amongst allied NPCs.
– From the MAIL FILES download Enemy Friendly Fire
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Followers and summoned creatures won’t trigger bear traps, pressure plates or trip wires.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
– Open Improved Traps download page.
– Download the miscellaneous file.
– Install to MO2. Rename to Follower Trap Safety – Improved Traps. OK. Activate the mod.
Clean Up: Open Follower Trap Safety. Open scripts. Delete TrapBear.pex .
Mod Description: Encourages NPCs to climb stairs around them and explore their surroundings more.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Make citizens in a village or city run indoors during dragon and vampire attacks.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Make kids killable without the need for patches.
– From the MAIN FILES download Slayable Offspring SKSE.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
15.3 Gameplay – Player
Mod Description: Allows you to jump while sprinting.
Notes: my .ini file to come…
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Hotkey to to consume potions, food and ingredients from the world, rather than storing them in your inventory.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Classic Sprinting Redone (SKSE64)
Mod Description: Makes sprinting behave the same way as it did in Skyrim LE. Hold instead of toggle.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
15.4 Quests – Existing
Mod Description: Allows you to invite your own wedding guests (3).
Notes: The people you invite have to be friendly (you’ve completed a minor quest for them). To invite guests you need to have the Speak to Maramal about Arranging your Wedding quest active. Invite your guests then go and actually speak to Maramal.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Small tweak to the Buy Dwemer Artifact quest from Calcelmo. You can’t just buy an item to trigger it. The item you find has to be worth 100 gold or more.
Notes: Makes the quest feel more important. Makes your dungeon delving efforts more rewarding.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
15.5 Quests – New
15.6 Immersion
Mod Description: Adds proper burial sites for various unique NPCs.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Clean Up: Open the mod. Delete the .txt file.
Configurable Real Names for SSE
Mod Description: Automatically assigns lore-friendly names to anonymous NPCs
Notes: The additional download fixes PlayerAlias issues, which can cause CTD.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
– Download Real Names for SSE – Fixed Scripts.7z. Drag and drop it into MO2’s Downloads tab.
– Install and activate.
Clean Up: Open Configurable Real Names for SSE. Open scripts. Delete the following: RealNamesSSEPatchPlayerAlias.pex and RealNamesSSEPatchMCM.pex . Open scripts/Source. Delete the following: RealNamesSSEPatchPlayerAlias.psc and RealNamesSSEPatchMCM.psc
Mod Description: Villages/cities will visually change as holidays based on TES lore come and go. NPCs will also react to these changes by attending various events appropriate for the holiday.
Notes: Will likely need to patch other mods.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Removes all crime bounties when you change your face using the NPC in the Ragged Flagon.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Removes the stolen tag from low value items that you steal, so long as no one notices.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Imperial patrols (the ones escorting prisoners) will stop harassing you once you become Legate. Also fixes an issue where Galmar Stone-Fist was prevented from calling the player Stormblade when appropriate.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Provides your spouse with a proper physical storefront to sell goods from.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Stops NPC comments unless they’re directly facing the player.
SKSE .ini settings
– From the MAIN FILES download To Your Face Redux – SSE.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
16.0 Audio
16.1 Audio – Major
16.2 Audio – Minor
Mod Description: 60+ all-new, high-quality husky sounds for Dawnguard huskies.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Removes the sneak attack, successful hit, sound.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: Removes idle breathing sound from skeletons since they don’t have lungs.
Notes: If you don’t want draugr to breathe install the loose files from this mod. They shout so I don’t use it.
– From the MAIN FILES download skeletons don’t breathe SSE loose files version.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
Mod Description: More appropriate hammer maintenance sound.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
17.0 ModdingMyWay Mods
17.1 ModdingMyWay Mesh & Texture Distribution
Mod Description: A renaissance-period inspired longsword with a fancy guard.
Notes: Queen Freydis’s Sword replacer. Community suggestion and I took it! (See. I don’t always say no.)
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
– Download the optional file.
– Install to MO2. Rename to Echelon – Shiny. OK. Activate the mod.
– Open the main Echelon mod. Delete Echelon.esp .
– Open meshes/billyro/filcher. Delete twohanded.nif .
ElSopa – HD Giant Mortars Redone SE
Mod Description: Mesh and Texture replacer for the giants mortar.
Notes: (imo) This model and texture best suits the volcanic tundra. They will only appear there. We replace the mortars at Steam Crag Camp and Broken Limb Camp. We also add two to 2 other locations to enhance the visual story of the environment.
– From the MAIN FILES download ElSopa – HD Giant Mortars Redone 4k.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
– Open the mod. Open meshes. Create a New Folder and name it GP. Drag and drop the clutter folder into the GP folder.
Mod Description: Mesh and Texture replacer for the workbench.
Notes: (imo) This model and texture best suits the rugged cold of Windhelm. With that in mind the horse shoes and horn made me think military camp. To further tie Windhelm in this mod only appears in Windhelm and at the Stormcloak Military Camps.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
– Open the mod. Open meshes. Create a New Folder and name it GP. Drag and drop the clutter and furniture folders into the GP folder.
– Open textures. Create a New Folder and name it GP. Drag and drop the clutter and CUBEMAPS folders into the GP folder.
Mod Description: A beautiful leather wrapped sword.
Notes: (imo) I wanted to use both the gold and silver variants so I searched for a pair to put them on: Stalf and Salonia: vampire duo. The sword wrap feels very Dawnguard so they made sense to me. In the vanilla game these two both wield 1 handed weapons that scale as high as elven swords. So these sword variants are both 1 handed and match elven sword stats.
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
– Download the optional file.
– Install to MO2. Rename to Sarta – Leather Wrapped Sword – 4K Textures. OK. Activate the mod.
– Open the main Sarta – Leather Wrapped Sword mod. Delete Sarta Sword.esp .
– Open meshes/billyro/sarta. Delete greatsword.nif and greatsword_gold.nif .
Mod Description: A new and beautiful scimitar.
Notes: (imo) This sword is an ideal candidate for Amren’s family Sword. A Redguard warrior with a (now) not so curved and ornate blade that was stolen. Now the question is… do you give it back?
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
– From the OPTIONAL FILES download Scorpion Scimitar – Reflective Cubemap.
– Install to MO2. Rename to Scorpion Scimitar SE – Reflective Cubemap. OK. Activate the mod.
– Open the main Scorpion Scimitar SE mod. Delete Scorpion Scimitar.esp .
Mod Description: A new and beautiful scimitar.
Notes: (imo) This is a great little wheel but not something you want everywhere. I feel it fits best as a traveling companion, which is why it now replaces the grindstone at Stormcloak camps. It also replaces the wheel at Gloombound Mine and adds one to Stendarr’s Beacon because….
– From the MAIN FILES download Sensible Sharpening Wheels ESL.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
– Open the mod. Delete Sensible Sharpening Wheel.esl .
Mod Description: Steel sword.
Notes: (imo) Looks and feels 2 handed so we are using the 2 handed model. Black leather looks great against steel armor and since the steel covered, 2 handed, Uthgerd is going to be the one in possession of this that is what I chose. Skyforge steel stats.
Steel stats.
– From the MAIN FILES download Voam 4K.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
– From the OPTIONAL FILES download Voam – Black Leather 4K.
– Install to MO2. Rename to Voam Sword SE – Black Leather. OK. Activate the mod.
– Open the main Voam Sword SE mod. Delete Voam.esp .
– Open meshes/billyro/orangutan. Delete sword1h.nif .
Mod Description: Adds a new set of clothing to the game.
Notes: (imo) The perfect clothing for Talsgar the Wanderer. Unique only to him. Brings out his traveling bard-ness. Stats slightly increased to make it on par with leather armor. Would you kill a friendly bard for his clothing?
– Download the main file.
– Install to MO2 and activate.
– Open the mod. Delete El_WayfarersCoatSSE.esp .
18.0 Consolidation
19.0 .ini Tweaks
Add these settings to your SkyrimCustom.ini
[General]
bModManagerMenuEnabled=0
Tweak Description: Removes the MODS button from System menu.
Everything here is either planned to be, or inconsideration to be, added to the main guide.
Apps & Framework Additions
– SSEEdit including the QuickAutoClean entry. Create mod for the cache files in overwrite.
– LOOT. Used for user rules.
Mods
– Immersive Citizens – AI Overhaul
Download the Main file. Install & Activate. (if ELE or ELFX is used will need to install patch during FOMOD). suppose to be a better option than this?
Potential Additional Steps & Notes
– No BSA’s will be unpacked.
– Open the Mod = Right-click the mod in MO2’s left pane and select Open in Explorer.
– Note: SKSE mods ignore load order. They have their own and load alphabetically. Nothing to do with the general modder.
– Mods are installed in order. Top to bottom.
– Clean Up steps are not needed but will only save you Disk space. You can always hide a mod in MO2 by right-clicking it and selecting Hide but it won’t save you disk space.
– Need to learn BC7 texture compression so I can show steps where/if needed.
– Texture sizes are preference. You can always download smaller sizes where provided.
– Link to lore related topics on the Unofficial Elder Scrolls pages on key words.
– If something doesn’t work form this guide it’s likely my fault and not the mod author. Don’t harass them about MyWay.
Potential New Sections
– A general PC section after game install (reveal file extensions, install 7zip or other archive app)
– Do a short video on skse .ini files
Mods Created for My Way
ModdingMyWay Texture Distribution
– Replaces the giant mortars at Steam Crag Camp and Broken Limb Camp with ElSopa – HD Giant Mortars Redone SE. Adds two ElSopa mortars to 2 other locations in the volcanic tundra to bring out the visual story. Reason: His model and textures best match the tundra.
DarkLadyLexy – Legacy of the Dragonborn
vabatta – Configurable Real Names player alias fix