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Modding Skyrim is not that hard really. Anyone can get the basics down in a matter of days/weeks. When you understand how mod conflicts work as well as common issues that users run into, you’ll be able to troubleshoot and patch things up very quickly. In this video (guide) I am going to show you how to get started with installing mods, after that it’s all up to you.

I will be mostly focusing on Skyrim SE (Special Edition) but the process is pretty much the same for LE, all you have to do is download the appropriate files where applicable.

The golden rule for beginners is to not go crazy with mods!

If you’ve installed a bunch of mods and your game doesn’t even want to start, it means you overdid it.

To get started, make sure you’ve got 7zip & NexusMods account.

On the Nexus website you will see many different games, for LE the suffix on addresses will be Skyrim, for SE Skyrim Special Edition. Pay attention to the URLs when downloading stuff. Textures work between both versions (but not meshes). Let’s get started!

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Mod Organizer 2 (MO2) – Robust Mod Manager

I personally use Mod Organizer 2 (works for all Skyrim versions). This is a very powerful and robust mod management utility that’s totally worth getting used to. It may look a bit daunting at first but it’s really not that hard to get the hang of it. When you start the installation process make sure you check the handle Nexus links box. You will be able to download mods straight into the utility.

There’s also a comprehensive tutorial as well as lots of guides online. Immerse yourself deep into it.

You can install this in a separate folder of your Skyrim and go with the portable version if you’d like to keep all mod & configuration files in it. I prefer it like that. Your STEAM installation should be away from your Windows drive to make sure there’s no permission errors.

This utility also works for modding other games like Fallout 4.

Install SKSE64 – Skyrim Script Extender

Now it’s time to install the Skyrim Script Extender. Get the 7z archive for your appropriate version of the game. Download and extract anywhere on your machine.

Copy all extracted files to your Skyrim’s root folder. It’s important to keep this updated but thankfully the updates do not happen often. When it’s time to update, simply re-download the newer version and do the same (overwrite old files).

After you’ve installed SKSE, open Mod Organizer again and you will see a dropdown option that says SKSE. This is how you will be starting the instanced SKSE enabled version of Skyrim which you can mod.

You can send the shortcut to desktop, rename it and even change the icon by right clicking on it > change icon and pick up the executable from the root folder (it will only pickup the graphic).

You are ready to install mods at this point.

Must Have Mods

Make sure to install the Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch (or the LE version if you’re on Legendary Edition) and SSE Engine Fixes (two part installation).

Also install Sky UI for SE because this mod provides the MCM menu functionality for other mods to use. Without it you won’t be able to change settings for other mods you get in-game.

Whenever you install new mods, always read descriptions carefully and even the posts area where users will often report potential problems and incompatibilities.

Do not go crazy with mods and after you’ve gained a bit of experience and your modded build has grown, it’s time to learn how to patch things up.

And that’s the basics.

What’s Next?

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Playing Skyrim with new & custom NPC animations can be very refreshing. There’s a new animation engine out there and it’s called Nemesis. This is the successor to the older FNIS, which is now going into its well deserved retirement. Nemesis is very easy to use if you follow these steps I’m about to show you (or watch the video for a full demonstration).

I know it can look confusing at first but it’s really not, I’ll explain as simple as possible.

Contents

How to Mod Skyrim LE & SE

The first thing you need to know is how to mod Skyrim (LE or SE) with Mod Organizer 2 (MO2).

If you don’t know how to mod Skyrim, check out my beginner’s guide to modding Skyrim SE (Special Edition). It opens in new tab so go ahead and click it.

It’s the same for LE (Legendary Edition). You just need to download appropriate mods between them.

Installing Nemesis

Once you’re ready, download & installProject New Reign – Nemesis PCEA from Nexus. This link is for Skyrim SE (Special Edition).

Install it like any other mod in MO2. PCEA stands for Player Character Exclusive Animations (for your character only).

Don’t worry, there are other animation packs out there that will affect NPCs as well, but we have to start somewhere.

Now go ahead and download the latest version of Nemesis Engine from Github and ALSO install like any other mod in MO2.

This latest version works for both Skyrim LE & SE.

Now add it as an executable to MO2. Navigate to the root folder of Nemesis Engine and add as an executable (check my video if you can’t find it). I use MO2 as portable so it’s in the mods folder.

Not All Animation Mods Need Nemesis

One thing to note if you’re knew to all this, is that not all animation mods need to be run through Nemesis engine. For example, Magic Casting Animations Overhaul SSE will work just fine when installed on its own.

Always read the description of the mod’s page for details and potentia

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