1. Fixes and Utilities
Aight, let’s get started with the actual mods! Part 1: Fixes and Utilities.
Very little of this you’ll actually see in any significant way. It’s mostly fixing stuff the base game screwed up, and providing frameworks and utility functions other mods use and build on.
SKSE
Skyrim Script Extender. Adds additional functionality, providing the basis for many, many mods. Found at skse.silverlock.org or can be connected to your Skyrim through Steam [link].
Also make sure to edit your SKSE.ini to allocate more memory, the so-called “memory patch.” [guide]
SkyUI
Overhauls the user interface for PC, offers the Mod Configuration Menu, just generally makes it all better. Lots of mods need it. Get it. [Nexus] [Steam]
If you really really hate the aesthetics, there’s SkyUI-Away [link], but I happen to like SkyUI.
USLEEP
Unofficial Skyrim Legendary Edition Patch. It may be unofficial, but many mods presume this as part of your game. It’s dangerous out there, take this. [link]
Skyrim -Community- Uncapper
Ever thought the idea of “resetting” your skills was dumb, but wanted to continue leveling anyways? Felt like you should get some benefit out of those ultra-expert skills? (You -are- the Dragonborn, you should maybe be able to supersede the limits of mortal men.) Just wanted to adjust XP gains, or what-have-you? You need this. Some perk overhauls rely on it, in fact. [link]
PapyrusUtil
A scripting framework for modders that further extends functionality. Other stuff needs this. [link]
Better Dialogue Controls and Better MessageBox Controls
Tired of having meant to click on one thing, but Skyrim’s weird interface didn’t quite register you moving your cursor because it was waiting for console/arrow key left/right input? Yeah. This fixes that. [dialogue] [message box]
FISS
FileAcess Interface for Skyrim Script. Does what it says on the tin. Usually used to allow you to import/export mod settings, and save them. Some of the stuff I love uses it. [link]
Fuz Ro D-oh - Silent Voice
If you have any quest addons, or even smaller mods that add dialogue options that don’t come with voice files, you need this. It offers “blank” voice files to sync with the displayed dialogue, so that said displayed dialogue doesn’t disappear after half a second. [link]
Various Bug Fixes and Stability Aids
Modern Brawl Bug Fix
(Engine-Related) Bug Fixes
Crash Fixes
SafetyLoad
OneTweak (Alt-Tab Fix)
Dragon Stalking Fix
Enchantment Reload Fix
Wiseman303′s Critter Fixes, Flora Fixes, and Trap Fixes
---
...is that all? I think that’s all. I think.









