Updating the guide

Before updating the guide perform the following simple steps:
  1. Disable the finishing line.
  2. Use Merge Plugin Hide to unhide all merges.
  3. Pay close attention to the mods name in MO2 when updating.
  4. Hide whatever merges that aren’t regenerated.
  5. Regenerate any merges listed. Make sure for each merge to uncheck then recheck any plugin in zMerge to update its internal loadorder.
  6. Regenerate any Finishing Line stuff listed.

    Prerequisites Page

  • Tools - Lexys LOTD SE CAO Profiles for v5.3.3.


  • Mod Installation Page 1

  • Other Bug Fixes - Unnecessarily Fixed Fixed Dragon Stalking Fix.

  • General User Interface Improvements - Lexy's - EZ2C Dialogue Menu Config.


  • Mod Installation Page 2

  • Clutter and Miscellaneous - JS Dragon Claws AE (Anniversary Edition).


  • Mod Installation Page 3

  • JK’s Interior Overhauls - Whiterun - JK's Temple of Kynareth.

  • Winterhold City Overhauls - ClefJ's Winterhold.

  • New Creatures and Encounters - OBIS - Show your Face


  • Mod Installation Page 4

  • New Followers and NPCs - Sofia - The Funny Fully Voiced Follower.

  • New Followers and NPCs - Sofia Visual Overhaul.

  • Clothing and Jewellery Retextures section.

  • Clothing and Jewellery Retextures - 2K Ring Of Khajit

  • Dialogue and NPC Interaction - Added a new section.


  • Mod Installation Page 5

  • Magic, Spells, and Enchantments - A Guiding Light - Clairvoyance Reimagined.

  • Magic, Spells, and Enchantments - No Disarm (Unequip Instead).

  • Travel - Carriage and Ferry Travel Overhaul - Fixes and Winterhold.

  • Vampires, Werewolves, and Bears, Oh My - Moonlight Tales - Well Escape Fix.

  • MCM Settings Loader - Apocalypse - Magic of Skyrim - Settings Loader.

  • MCM Settings Loader - Cathedral Weathers MCM - Settings Loader.

  • MCM Settings Loader - Deadly Dragons - Settings Loader.

  • MCM Settings Loader - Easy Wheelmenu - SSE Conversion - Settings Loader.

  • MCM Settings Loader - Enhanced Blood Textures SE - Settings Loader.

  • MCM Settings Loader - GIST - Genuinely Intelligent Soul Trap SE - Settings Loader.

  • MCM Settings Loader - Immersive HUD - Settings Loader.

  • MCM Settings Loader - Imperious - Races of Skyrim - Settings Loader.

  • MCM Settings Loader - Immersive Interactions - Animated Actions - Settings Loader.

  • MCM Settings Loader - Missives Settings Loader.

  • MCM Settings Loader - moreHUD SE - Settings Loader.

  • MCM Settings Loader - Nether's Follower Framework - Settings Loader.

  • MCM Settings Loader - OBIS SE - Organized Bandits In Skyrim Special Edition - Settings Loader.

  • MCM Settings Loader - Ordinator Settings Loader.

  • MCM Settings Loader - Realistic Water Two SE - Settings Loader.

  • MCM Settings Loader - Sacrosanct - Vampires of Skyrim - Settings Loader.

  • MCM Settings Loader - Storm Lightning for SSE and VR (Minty Lightning 2019) - Settings Loader.

  • MCM Settings Loader - Summermyst - Enchantments of Skyrim - Settings Loader.

  • MCM Settings Loader - Ultimate Combat SE - Settings Loader.

  • MCM Settings Loader - VioLens - A Killmove Mod SE - Settings Loader.

  • MCM Settings Loader - Wildcat - Combat of Skyrim - Settings Loader.

  • MCM Settings Loader - Wyrmstooth - Settings Loader.

  • MCM Settings Loader - XP32 Maximum Skeleton Special Extended - Settings Loader.

  • Compatibility Patches - SkyrimSE Patches.

  • Conflict Resolution - Winterhold City Overhauls - Conflict Resolution.

    Prerequisites Page

  • Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable - Removed Section and mods moved to other locations within the guide.


  • Mod Installation Page 1

  • Other Bug Fixes - Dragon Stalking Fix - Replaced with Unnecessarily Fixed Fixed Dragon Stalking Fix

  • Dialogue and Follower Control Section - Removed Section mods moved to other locations within the guide.


  • Mod Installation Page 2

  • Clutter and Miscellaneous - JS Dragon Claws SE - Swapped to JS Dragon Claws AE (Anniversary Edition).

  • Clutter and Miscellaneous - JS Dragon Claws - Patches - not needed with JS Dragon Claws AE (Anniversary Edition).

  • Landscape and Environment - Vivid Landscapes - All in One - Special Edition - We already have better textures in the guide.


  • Mod Installation Page 4

  • Weapons and Armour Retextures Section - Removed Section mods moved to other locations within the guide.


  • Merge Page

  • Keep It Clean + Realistic Water Two Patches Merged - Removed Merge.

    Prerequisites Page

  • General Utilities - Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable 2019 renamed to Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2022

  • Tools - Synthesis - Updated to version 0.20.4

  • Tools - Lexy's LOTD Synthesis Profile for v0.19.4 - Updated to version 0.20.4

  • Tools - Cathedral Assets Optimizer - Updated to version 5.3.3

  • Script Extenders - Skyrim Script Extender - Update to version 2.0.20

  • Mod Manager - Tweaked Configuring MO2, Initial Mod Ordering, and Lexy's Profile instructions to make them a little clearer.

  • Mod Manager - Configuring Mod Organizer 2 - Added some settings for more information at a glance.

  • Mod Manager - SKSE.ini - Tweaked instructions to make them a little clearer.

  • Dawnguard.esm requires manual xEdit cleaning in addition to the Automated cleaning - Tweaked instructions to make them a little clearer.

  • BethINI - Tweaked Setup instructions to make them a little clearer. (No settings changes)

  • Post BethINI Tweaks - Alphabetized INIs, tweaked SkyrimCustom.ini instructions to make them a little clearer.

  • DynDOLOD - DynDOLOD Standalone 3.00 - Updated to Alpha 53, included Expert Mode .ini instructions in Special Instructions

  • ENB Series - ENB Series Binaries - Updated to version 0.465

  • Post ENB INI Tweaks - Alphabetized INIs, added info about default SMAA.

  • Antivirus and Microsoft Defender - Added CAO to process exclusions, tweaked instructions to make them a little clearer.

  • Tools - 7-Zip - pushed up installation to new General Utilities section.

  • Tools - .NET 5.0 SDK - pushed up installation to new General Utilities section.

  • Tools - xEdit - Special Instructions moved down to Mod Manager section.

  • Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable - Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2019 - pushed up installation to new General Utilities section.

  • Post BethINI Tweaks - SKSE.ini - pushed up installation to Mod Manager section.


  • Mod Installation Page 1

  • A Note on Cathedral Assets Optimizer - Tweaked instructions to make them a little clearer.

  • Essential SKSE Plugins - powerofthree's Papyrus Extender - Updated to version 4.5.2

  • Essential SKSE Plugins - Scrambled Bugs - Updated to version 14

  • General User Interface Improvements - SKYUI - Add BSA extracted tag and updated special installation instructions.

  • The World of Skyrim - Dynamic LOD - DynDOLOD Resources SE 3 - Updated to version Alpha-15

  • World Encounters - Konahrik's Accoutrements - Added instructions to clean the mod.

  • World Encounters - The Tools of Kagrenac - Updated to version 1.58a

  • World Encounters - Wyrmstooth - Updated to version 1.19.6

  • Modified and Expanded Quests - Missives - Worldspace Additions - Wyrmstooth - Updated to version 2.04d

  • Modified and Expanded Quests - Missives - Experience Patch - Updated to version 1.08

  • Dialogue and Follower Control - Minimal Oblivion Dialogue Menu (Moded EZ2C Dialogue Menu) - Pushed up to the General User Interface Improvements section.

  • Dialogue and Follower Control - Go On Ahead - Pushed down to The Follower Management Section on Mod Installation Part 4.


  • Mod Installation Page 2

  • Weather Systems - Cathedral Weathers and Seasons - Updated to version 2.33

  • Mesh Fixes - Assorted Mesh Fixes - Updated to version 0.32.2

  • City Retextures - Skyland - Solitude - Updated to version 1.6

  • Clutter and Miscellaneous - High Poly Project - Updated to version 5.3

  • Water - Realistic Water Two SE - Updated to version 4.0.1

  • Water - Realistic Water Two Patch Hub - Falskaar and Wyrmstooth Patches updated to version 4.0

  • Mesh Fixes Patches - Unofficial Material Fix - Optionals - Unofficial Material Fix - High Poly Project patch - Patch-High-Poly-Project - Added special installation instructions.

  • Trees and Flora - Enhanced Landscapes - Oaks Standalone SSE - Marsh Pines - Dilon Vul - Added special installation instructions.

  • Trees and Flora - Enhanced Vanilla Trees SE - Updated without version change.

  • Trees and Flora - Realistic Aspen Trees SE - Updated special installation instructions.

  • Locations - Lawbringer - Updated to version 1.3

  • Locations - Engorged Robber's Gorge - A Lawbringer Module - Updated to 1.1.0

  • Locations - Whiterun Watchtower Doesn't Start Broken - Added instructions to clean mod with xEdit - Quick Auto Clean.

  • Clutter and Miscellaneous - RUSTIC AMULETS - Special Edition - Pushed down to new Clothing and Jewellery Retextures Section on Mod Installation Part 4.


  • Mod Installation Page 3

  • Expanded Cities, Towns, and Villages - Expanded Towns and Cities (SSE) - Updated to version 0.5.5

  • Morthal City Overhauls - The Great City Of Morthal SSE Edition - Added instructions to clean CFTO Patch with xEdit - Quick Auto Clean.

  • Morthal City Overhauls - The Great City of Morthal - No Snow Under the Roof bridge patch - Added instructions to clean mod with xEdit - Quick Auto Clean.

  • Animal Companions and Mounts - Bruma and Other Patches for Convenient Horses - Updated to version 2.1.2


  • Mod Installation Page 4

  • NPC Retextures - Pandorable's Serana - Updated to version 1.2

  • Animation and Skeleton - Immersive Interactions - Animated Actions - Updated to version 1.55

  • Dialogue and NPC Interaction - Serana Dialogue Add-On - Updated to version 2.8.2

  • Vanilla Item Retextures and Tweaks Section - Renamed section to Armour and Weapons Retextures and Tweaks.

  • Basic Needs and Survival - Keep it Clean - A Bathing Mod - Removed Falskaar Patch it's old and unneeded cos of Synthesis.

  • Vanilla Item Retextures and Tweaks - Circlet USSEP Fixes - Pushed up to new Clothing and Jewellery Retextures Section.

  • Vanilla Item Retextures and Tweaks - Gemling Queen Jewelry SE - Pushed up to new Clothing and Jewellery Retextures Section.

  • Vanilla Item Retextures and Tweaks - New Jewels for Circlets - Pushed up to new Clothing and Jewellery Retextures Section.

  • Vanilla Item Retextures and Tweaks - RUSTIC CLOTHING - Special Edition - Pushed up to new Clothing and Jewellery Retextures Section.

  • Dialogue and NPC Interaction - Immersive Citizens - AI Overhaul SE - Pushed down to new Dialogue and NPC Interaction Section.

  • Dialogue and NPC Interaction - Guard Dialogue Overhaul Redux - Pushed down to new Dialogue and NPC Interaction Section.

  • Dialogue and NPC Interaction - Relationship Dialogue Overhaul - RDO SE - Pushed down to new Dialogue and NPC Interaction Section.

  • Dialogue and NPC Interaction - Serana Dialogue Edit - Pushed down to new Dialogue and NPC Interaction Section.

  • Dialogue and NPC Interaction - Serana Dialogue Add-On - Pushed down to new Dialogue and NPC Interaction Section.

  • Weapons and Armour Retextures - Cloaks Of Skyrim Retextured SE - Pushed up to the New Items section. Also updated new special installation instructions.

  • Weapons and Armour Retextures - Cloaks of the Nords - Pushed up to the New Items section.

  • Weapons and Armour Retextures - Noldorian Ancient Falmer Armor - Pushed up to newly named Armour and Weapons Retextures and Tweaks Section.

  • Weapons and Armour Retextures - Noldorian Auriels Bow and Quiver - Pushed up to newly named Armour and Weapons Retextures and Tweaks Section.

  • Weapons and Armour Retextures - Noldorian Dawnbreaker - Pushed up to newly named Armour and Weapons Retextures and Tweaks Section.

  • Weapons and Armour Retextures - Noldorian Auriels Shield - Pushed up to newly named Armour and Weapons Retextures and Tweaks Section.

  • Weapons and Armour Retextures - Dragonbone Mastery - Weapons Retexture - Pushed up to newly named Armour and Weapons Retextures and Tweaks Section.

  • Weapons and Armour Retextures - Zim's Immersive Artifacts - Pushed up to newly named Armour and Weapons Retextures and Tweaks Section.

  • Weapons and Armour Retextures - Zim's Immersive Artifacts and GIST compatibility patch - Pushed up to newly named Armour and Weapons Retextures and Tweaks Section.


  • Mod Installation Page 5

  • Recipe and Stat Changers - kryptopyr's Patch Hub - Cloaks of Skyrim __ CCOR - Updated to version 1.1

  • Recipe and Stat Changers - QUASIPC - Qwinn's Unified Automated Self Installing Patch Compendium - Added patches for Sofia.

  • Recipe and Stat Changers - Mostly HA Inconsistency Fixes - Updated to version 1.05

  • Combat and Traps - Skyrim Revamped Rebalanced and Releveled - Updated to version 2.35

  • Travel - Carriage and Ferry Travel Overhaul - Added instructions to remove the plugin.

  • Compatibility Patches - JK's Interiors Patch Collection - Updated to version 3.22.2, Also added patches for Temple of Kynareth.

  • Compatibility Patches - Miscellaneous Merge Consistency Patch - Updated to version 1.02

  • Compatibility Patches - Legacy of the Dragonborn - Followers Patch (Inigo-Auri-Kaidan-M'rissi-Hoth) - Updated to version 2.0

  • Compatibility Patches - Legacy of the Dragonborn Patches (Official) - Removed Skyrim Sewers, Helgen Reborn, Konahrik's Accoutrements, and Wyrmstooth patches these are covered by JS Dragon Claws AE (Anniversary Edition).

  • Consistency Patches - Lexy's LOTD Special Edition Consistency Patches - Updated to version 1.45

  • Conflict Resolution - Lexy's LoTD SE OMEGA - Conflict Resolution - Updated to version 1.63


  • Merge Page

  • ELE Patches Merged - Added ClefJ Winterhold - ELE.esp to merge.

  • Farmhouse Chimneys Patches Merged - Added ClefJ Winterhold - Farmhouse Chimneys.esp to merge.

  • No Snow Under The Roof Merged - Added ClefJ Winterhold - NSUTR.esp to merge.

  • Pre Bash Merge - Remove JS Dragon Claw Patches from Merge.

  • Snazzy Patches Merged - Added ClefJ Winterhold - Snazzy.esp to merge.


  • Finishing Line Page

  • LOOT Group Rules - Merge Patches Group - Removed KIC + RWT Patches Merged.esp from merge.

  • LOOT Group Rules - Conflict Resolution Group - Added Winterhold City Overhauls - Conflict Resolution.esp to group.

  • Bash Override - Lexy's LOTD SE - Bash Override - Updated to version 1.19

  • DynDOLOD - Setting Up DynDOLOD - Moved instructions for expert mode to Prerequisites when installing DynDOLOD.


  • MCM Setup Page

  • Ultimate Combat - Disabled Swing Effect.

Regenerate

Animals Merged, CCOR Patches Merged, ELE Patches Merged, Farmhouse Chimneys Patches Merged, No Snow Under The Roof Merged, NPC Retexture Merge SSE, Miscellaneous Merged, Pre Bash Merged, Snazzy Patches Merged, Nemesis, Bash Patch, Synthesis, DynDOLOD

Note

This update requires a new game.