{"id":92346,"date":"2020-10-10T22:00:21","date_gmt":"2020-10-10T22:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gamerant.com\/skyrim-complete-guide-modding-tips\/"},"modified":"2020-10-10T22:00:21","modified_gmt":"2020-10-10T22:00:21","slug":"skyrim-a-complete-guide-to-modding-game-rant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itteacheritfreelance.hk\/wordpress\/index.php\/2020\/10\/10\/skyrim-a-complete-guide-to-modding-game-rant\/","title":{"rendered":"Skyrim: A Complete Guide To Modding | Game Rant"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Elder Scrolls<\/em><\/a> franchise is filled with thousands of lore entries and multiple games that can take thousands of hours to fully experience. Games such as\u00a0Skyrim<\/em><\/a> are frequently regarded as\u00a0some of the most replayable games out there. Some of this is due to the game’s plethora of quests, but a lot of this has to do with the modding community.<\/p>\n

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Mods are fan-made add-ons\u00a0that add or change content<\/a>. This can range from bug fixes to adding entirely new areas to explore. Modding is something that many consider intimidating, but it isn’t nearly as intimidating as it sounds. Here is a complete guide to modding\u00a0Skyrim<\/em>.<\/p>\n

10 <\/span>Oldrim Vs. Special Edition<\/h2>\n
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Before players start modding their game, they should learn what version of\u00a0Skyrim<\/em> they own. Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and most PC users will be using the\u00a0Skyrim: Special Edition<\/em> version of the game. Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 users<\/a> have the original version of\u00a0Skyrim<\/em>\u00a0that doesn’t support console modding.<\/p>\n

Some PC users might be using the original release of\u00a0Skyrim<\/em>, sometimes referred to as “Oldrim” by the community. If players can’t view Creation Club mods or the Mod menu in the title screen, they are likely running the original version of\u00a0Skyrim<\/em>. The version of\u00a0Skyrim<\/em> a player prefers will determine what type of mods they can install.<\/p>\n

9 <\/span>In-Game Modding<\/h2>\n
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Console players and PC users alike can actually mod their game without leaving the title menu. When booting up the game, head to the Mods menu to see various mods uploaded on Bethesda.net. Players can download these mods and\u00a0Skyrim<\/em> will handle the rest. This is the easiest way to install mods but doesn’t include the tens of thousands of mods that exist on other websites such as Nexus Mods.<\/p>\n

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Note that console versions of\u00a0Skyrim<\/em> mods are unable to use script extenders and the\u00a0PlayStation 4 version of\u00a0Skyrim: Special Edition<\/em> does not support mods that include new assets<\/a>\u2014meaning PS4 players have a much smaller list of mods to play with.<\/p>\n

8 <\/span>Mod Manager<\/h2>\n
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As for PC users that wish to go even further with modding, the next step is to find a good mod manager. Mod managers are software that store, install, and configure mods for their respective games.\u00a0Skyrim<\/em> has three major mod managers: Mod Organizer 2<\/a>, Nexus Mod Manager<\/a>, and Vortex<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Most modders should use Mod Organizer 2 as their mod manager of choice as it provides a plethora of options, an in-built tutorial, and installs in a\u00a0separate registry instead of the game’s install folder. In other words, it is both faster and safer than Nexus Mod Manager. Vortex is still in its infancy and should only be used by experienced modders for the time being.<\/p>\n

7 <\/span>Skyrim Script Extender<\/h2>\n
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Mod\u00a0Created By SkyUI Team (Nexus Mods)<\/a><\/p>\n

The benefit to modding on PC is that players can use a Skyrim Script Extender, otherwise known as SKSE. This executable file allows modders to do much more with\u00a0Skyrim’s<\/em> Creation Kit thanks to the Script Extender’s added features. Many fan-favorite mods on the Nexus require SKSE to function. Even those that don’t mod should consider installing it as it fixes memory issues with\u00a0Skyrim<\/em> and\u00a0its\u00a0Special Edition<\/em>. Players can download it\u00a0here<\/a>. Download “current classic” for Oldrim and “current SE” for\u00a0Special Edition<\/em>.<\/p>\n

If downloaded as a 7z\u00a0archive, find where\u00a0Skyrim<\/em> is installed and drop the file’s contents into the root directory\u2014the same place where “Skyrim.exe” is stored. If using Mod Organizer 2, make sure to add SKSE as a shortcut in Mod Organizer’s\u00a0launch menu.<\/p>\n

6 <\/span>Optimizing\u00a0Skyrim<\/h2>\n
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It is important to make sure that\u00a0Skyrim<\/em> is running as well as possible before players install dozens of Gigabytes worth of mods<\/a> for their game. Two great tools for his are BethINI and xEdit.<\/p>\n

BethINI is not so much a mod as it is an application. This executable will allow players to quickly optimize their .ini files while also editing any setting they please. These settings can include FOV, companions using ammunition for weapons, and how detailed distant terrain should be. Download it here<\/a> and drop its contents into\u00a0Skyrim’s<\/em> root directory. If using Mod Organizer 2, as with SKSE, add BethINI as an executable and run it directly through the mod manager.<\/p>\n

xEdit can be used to “clean” mods and Bethesda’s\u00a0own DLC files to make\u00a0Skyrim<\/em> more stable. YouTuber GamerPoets has a great guide on this that modders can watch here<\/a>. Finally, mods such as the Unofficial Patches<\/a> do wonders for making the game less prone to crashing.<\/p>\n

5 <\/span>Where To Find Mods<\/h2>\n
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Image from Vokrii mod, created by\u00a0Enai Siaion (Nexus Mods)<\/a><\/p>\n

Mods are most commonly found on either the Nexus Mods website<\/a> or\u00a0Bethesda.net<\/a>. Both websites offer a wide range of mods to choose from, although the Nexus is the only means of finding mods that support the original version of\u00a0Skyrim<\/em>. Browse both websites for mods that sound interesting. Bethesda.net mods are installed straight to\u00a0Skyrim\u00a0<\/em>while Nexus Mods are downloaded to a mod manager like Mod Organizer 2.<\/p>\n

Steam users can also use the Steam Workshop to install a few mods<\/a>.<\/p>\n

4 <\/span>How To Install Mods<\/h2>\n
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Image from Open Cities mod, created by Arthmoor (Nexus Mods)<\/a><\/p>\n

Bethesda.net mods can be installed by clicking “add to library.” This will cause\u00a0Skyrim<\/em>: Special Edition<\/em> to install the mod the next time the player boots up the game. As for Nexus users, they can either download the file to a mod organizer or manually. Manually will give the file as a 7zip most of the time, forcing players to unpack the file to their root directory.<\/p>\n

Don’t do that. Instead, click “download with manager” and make sure that the mod manager of choice is hooked up with a Nexus account. It should appear in the mod manager’s download section. Double click to download and follow any on-screen prompts as necessary.<\/p>\n

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In either case, the mod is now ready to go. Boot up the game to see the mod in action. Whether it is a texture overhaul or combat mod<\/a>, most mods should be immediately recognizable if they were successfully installed.<\/p>\n

3 <\/span>Load Order<\/h2>\n
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Image from\u00a0OwwThatSmarts – XBOX – Random Gaming (YouTube)<\/a><\/p>\n

When multiple mods are installed for\u00a0Skyrim<\/em>, it is important to make sure that players have a good load order to prevent crashes and unintended behavior. Load order refers to the order in which mods are loaded into\u00a0Skyrim<\/em>. Mods that are loaded later are given priority and override earlier-loaded files, meaning any mods that overlap can cause issues. Some mods also require certain files provided by other mods to work. Loading those in the wrong order can crash a player’s game.<\/p>\n

To prevent this from being a hassle, frequently run programs such as LOOT to manage a mod load order. Download LOOT here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

2 <\/span>What Are ENBs?<\/h2>\n
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ENBs, short for “Enhanced Natural Beauty,” is a graphics engine\u00a0created by Boris Voronstov that runs parallel to\u00a0<\/a>Skyrim<\/a>. <\/em>It\u00a0injects post-processing effects into the game to drastically increase visual fidelity typically at the cost of performance.\u00a0Players\u00a0will need to deal with any performance issues before installing one.<\/p>\n

Nearly every ENB requires the ENBseries files to work, which can be found here<\/a>. Install those to\u00a0Skyrim: Special Edition’s\u00a0<\/em>root directory and look for an ENB on the Nexus that seems appealing. Install the ENB as instructed on the mod page and follow any additional instructions the mod author provides.<\/p>\n

Players using the original version of\u00a0Skyrim<\/em> might also want to use ENBoost to let\u00a0Skyrim<\/em> use a computer’s VRAM as additional RAM. To learn more about this, visit S.T.E.P.’s guide on the subject here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

1 <\/span>Useful Tools<\/h2>\n
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Finally, there are a few additional community tools for hardcore modders. xEdit<\/a> is a great tool to use for modders that have hit\u00a0Skyrim’s<\/em> 255 plugin limit. This tool can create merged patches that allow multiple plugins to be detected as one, allowing players to go well beyond 255 mods.<\/p>\n

As for those that decided that manually modding is too much for them, consider giving Wabbajack<\/a> a try. Wabbajack, not to be confused with the Daedric Artifact<\/a>, allows users to browse multi-modded setups\u00a0named Modlists or “modules” that can be installed all at once with little tweaking needed.<\/p>\n

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