Install SKSE 2024 | Skyrim Script Extender Mod Guide

[@zeexorcist8869]

i have spent the last 4 days trying to use vortex from scratch with no knowledge and got no where but with these I've picked it up over night so thank you very much

[@ADHDecent]

Glad I can help! Thank you for your kind words I really appreciate it!

[@NeverNotJune]

Hey guys, if you're using the 1.6.1170 version of the files, you need to add ALL of the files to your directory file. Not just the DLL and EXE.

[@cheryshimada]

why ?

[@NeverNotJune]

@@cheryshimada it didn't work for me with JUST those two. Might be because it's a newer version.

[@Jhunta]

does that mean you need to add the src file as well? cuz im having trouble launching from the skse tool.

[@christianyoung1903]

YOU ARE THE GOAT! I’ve spent a week going through everything as far as file work and could not figure out my issues. Thank you so much dude!

[@christianyoung1903]

@@Jhuntaand yes.

[@lionessglory1014]

For people with version 1170 or higher and the skse loader isnt working, you need the mod SSE Engine Fixes(part 1) from nexus mods then you have to install part 2 manually, extract it, then add all files into the same place you added the skse files :)

[@dannyp7629]

Is this so I can launch skse on MO2 and have my saves appear, instead of it saying 'new game'? I've been trying to figure out why launching skse from MO2 doesn't show my current character save, for the longest time.

[@rolandrodriguezmartinez819]

Thanks a lot man

[@FoakHome]

Got suckered into playing skyrim again, but last time i got into modding, i accidentally broke my entire installation xD Following your guide makes it seem a lot more safe and understandable, even using Mo2 now instead of Vortex. I can't wait for the next part! (:

[@ADHDecent]

Amazing news! Welcome back! MO2 will treat you well I can assure you :-) looking forward to sharing the next soon!

[@monopolysloth7957]

And by god I’ve recovered! I ate some food to clear my head and this has been so much easier. Thank you so much for the calm and slow explanations, my brain takes a realllly long time to process words and it helped a ton

[@ADHDecent]

I appreciate you and glad I've been able to help!

[@machscga6238]

They just did another Skyrim update... now your looking for 1170 not 1140

[@vattende3420]

Yes. and Gog making troubles again. 😅 - They're under maintenance right at this moment, let's see if they push the current version, then ... skse updating the gog-version... hoping !

[@famousloverr]

I ran into a problem when checking that SKSE would run for the first time, I got asked to download the creation content, like all of it back, but I used the mod Anniversary Edition Content Picker. I wonder if that is normal?

[@DiegoArias-hh2rd]

I just started modding Skyrim and found these videos and it's amazing! I just wish they were all released already but I'll wait for the next videos (: . You earned a sub! Thanks man

[@ADHDecent]

Appreciate the support thank you! Looking forward to sharing the rest :-)

[@damienlbphant]

Yeah I feel the same way! Wish all the future vids were there lol!

[@II-Euronymous-II]

FINALLY SOMEONE WHO EXPLAINS IT IN FULL DETAIL you earned my sub bro!!!

[@ADHDecent]

Appreciate it thank you! Means alot to me. Glad I can help!

[@rodrigocordero1000]

Thank you, sir. As someone coming back to the game after a couple of years, this was very helpful.

[@ADHDecent]

You're very welcome. I appreciate your kind words thank you.

[@ADHDecent]

Anniversary or Special. Doesn’t matter! Stick with the VERSION NUMBERS and forget the names 👌🏼

[@wayne6qf7]

Needed this tip, thx!

[@PyWikiT]

ADHDecnt, I just stopped following your Modding Skyrim in 2024 guide, on part 7 to take the time to like each part and to say to you, your guide is hands down the best I have ever seen on KZbin. Amazing job on putting the tutorials together! Thank you so much for the time and effort! You have more than earned a subscriber, I will also be sending some coins your way. I wish I could shake your hand and buy you a cold one or two.

[@musicaltaco127]

Oh God thank you so much dude, ive veen struggling trying to run skse all night and irs almost 4am now, in happy to know it finally runs, this is the only video thats worked for me ❤

[@ADHDecent]

Glad I could help! Happy modding!

[@connorthomas2667]

i tried for hours to install mods to skyrim like 3 years I tried everything but boy had I wish this existed then this solves everything

[@ADHDecent]

Appreciate it thank you!

[@nymmie845]

LETS GOOO! really enjoying this series!

[@ADHDecent]

[@nymmie845]

@@ADHDecent any idea when the next video will be out?

[@ADHDecent]

@nymmie845 same time next week if all goes to plan :-)

[@wxrm]

Thank you! Just got back into modding Skyrim and this series is very informative!

[@ADHDecent]

Thank you for your kind words! I’m glad I’m able to help and look forward to sharing the rest!

[@Syazerzz]

They're new version which is the skse64 (1170) and when i move the file into the main one the loader lost its "exe" and won't launch ,dyk why?

[@cadenbennett536]

SAME

[@ADHDecent]

Antivirus/Firewall has quarantined it

[@joshbennett9936]

@@ADHDecent what if it wasn't quarantined? Ive checked and it says nothing has been.

[@Ironface53]

EDIT: IF YOU'RE STRUGGLING, PLEASE READ THIS!!! You need to launch it through the SKSE launcher .exe, then hit the backslash key and input "getskseversion" in the command console to see if it's running. Don't forget to install it manually. Vortex with Nexus really does seem to have a hard time with SKSE, it just doesn't wanna run no matter how much you coax it. I've been troubleshooting this for 3 hours and still no end in sight, but this gave me a clue I guess. thanks

[@Areez]

The Current SKSE seems not to be working at all 161700 v

[@borncreole6152]

Is it worth nodding Skyrim right now since they just came out with an update? How long does it take for mods to be updated to be used again? Anyone have thoughts on mod packs? Sorry for all the questions super new 😳 great job on the videos I love them! Easy sub and look forward to the next step

[@Feylx]

its all about the time that u have and if ur willing to follow countless of installation guides for all kind of mods really, you can also revert to older version of skyrim which I recommend. Personally I never had any success with installing modlist via vortex same goes for Fallout 4, so I'd stick to MO2.

[@ADHDecent]

Appreciate your kind words thank you! :-) next step is out soon. I’m trying to look at the impact the update is having on mods and work out the best approach from there :-)

[@grandadmiralcorgi28]

Supposedly there was an update for GOG and Epic versions but not Steam yet. I heard it may have broken SKSE.

[@jodiepalmer2404]

Yeah, the rumours appear to be true in regard to SKSE being broken in STEAM version. I think that's why the patch update doesn't mention STEAM version. But isn't that normal whenever Bethesda update patches for their Games that SKSE gets broken. SKSE devs work extremely hard to update SKSE.

[@vjm3]

Continuing from last video, I have the standard version, and is attempting changes based on this and making changes as needed: 1:00 When I look under details, it doesn't even HAVE a "Product Version" Oh boy. I guess I'll just use 1.6.1130 version since I needed to redownload Skyrim from start from Part 1 in this video series already. I'll edit if I end up doing something else... Edit: 1:35 Given how I have the standard edition, I downloaded the "Current Classic Build" which is 7zip file 1.7.3 I hope this works....

[@vjm3]

2:13 For More modern Windows, after 7Zip downloads, it automatically unzipped this, and gave me the files. It's straightforward from there to select the same files and drag to the game directory from earlier.

[@vjm3]

3:56 With the standard edition, it worked by opening through Mod Organizer, SKSE, but when I press the ~ button it doesn't open a command prompt for me to use. I know in the past when I press that key in-game, it'll allow me to do it. I'll try on a different date.

[@FFFREAK1992]

i got the normal steam edition, i think its updated to 1.9.32 etcetc, I have all DLC but i dont have a SkyrimSE.exe file :/ its either SkyrimLauncher or TESV ._. i tried renaming those but then SKSE said i had the wrong version...i was using the Anniversary Edition, maybe i need another one? i used SKSE years ago on an old computer, so i know it should work on my version...but i am lost :/

[@nickerickson7902]

3:13 didnt show up at first until i ran the skse application, which launched the game with it, then it showed up

[@Usernamesdontmatter1]

I have followed this exactly and i cant seem to find my skyrim folder at all. All i can find is a round about way that can launch it with no other options and im like getting more and more upset because there doesnt seem to be any guides related to this aspect specifically

[@peterlewis2178]

1:30 "Thanks Bethesda for overcomplicating that one" Actually, that one's not on Bethesda, but the modding community. To my knowledge, Bethesda themselves have never referred to Skyrim 1.6+ as Anniversary Edition, it's entirely on the community for deciding to call it that. I think it spawned out of confusion around that update in general, and by the time the distinction was made clearer, the term had already stuck and it was too late to call it something different.

[@sufferingispeace]

ive done all of these and when i run it, a window opens up with caption of EngineFixes.dll and says "SKSE/Trampoline.h(187): Failed to handle allocation request"

[@laurenshepard1004]

Hi this is very helpful for someone brand new at Skyrim & wanting to start modding. QUESTION: how can I load a current save file (like, vanilla save before I downloaded MO2 and everything) when I run SKSE rather than starting a new save? Edit: Solution was under profiles, uncheck “use profile specific save games”

[@kc618gore]

the executable for skyrim and launcher is not reading the correct location kinda need help explaining and or choosing the correct section for binary and start in

[@lemlmy4483]

Thank you soooo much, i was about to cry untill i found your video

[@ADHDecent]

Glad I could help! Happy modding!

[@Ty-eo6bu]

You Sir are a national treasure!

[@ADHDecent]

i appreciate you thank you!

[@Jempolzz]

I've always failed modding im really bad on computer lol but when i see your explanation i will try thank you my friend . You earn my subs 😊

[@ADHDecent]

Thank you so much for your kind words :-) happy modding!

[@serhatbalk5202]

Wow, that's how tutorial videos should be like!

[@ADHDecent]

Appreciate it thank you!

[@presidentofswag9157]

excelent guide!

[@ADHDecent]

Thank you!

[@krisofferify]

Im about to suckerpunch my monitor, i dont get this at all, i tried vortex for a while and nothing worked. I switched over to mod manager and followed this video but when i type in "getsksversion" in the ingame console my skse version does not appear. I am going insane, anyone know how to fix this? i tried adding every file from the skse folder into the game directory but that didnt do anything either...

[@IzzyOboza]

I'm having issue switch the Address Library not being updated for my version of Skyrim AE for some reason, specifically Skyrim Engine fixes is having difficulty detecting the correct version of 1.6.1170.0.

[@tylersibley1]

Can't get SKSE to launch the game.

[@LionblazeTc]

0:54 My SkyrimSE.exe file does not have a details option??? wait. It just says SkyrimSE. Not exe? Edit: I reverified the games files from steam. The exe is still not there, but I can see the details and version now!

[@jaynestephens888]

same thing but its not a problem

[@danielsoltesz1997]

Hi, how do I make sure vortex detects the right copy of SKSE? I did the first half of the video, up until 2:30, but I don’t use mod organizer 2

[@peterlewis2178]

You really shouldn't have been using this video for Vortex. There are great tutorials that go in depth about how to use Vortex to install SKSE

[@anonymousvibes6958]

I did every thing till 3:30 when i try launching SKSE through MO2 it won't launch

[@AlluringBeader]

Why on earth would skse launch skyrim too large for my screen? I tried a simple fix by adjusting to 100% in display settings, but that did not solve the issue. When I launch from steam, the resolution is fine.

[@AlluringBeader]

I found a video that suggested unchecking user profile-specific game ini files. And this actually fixed the issue. However, I don't know what other problems this could cause down the line.

[@ADHDecent]

MO2 -> Tools -> Tool Plugins -> INI Editor -> skyrimprefs.ini -> change Size H&W to Screen Resolution Edit: Remember to save before closing

[@blake4358]

thanks a lot this is pretty easy to follow

[@ADHDecent]

You're welcome! I appreciate it :-)

[@cheryshimada]

1.6.1170 version of skyrim is stable ? did i need to downgrade to some older and stable version ? 1.6.640 for example

[@hyperkannon]

for some reason everything on my pc is different from yours. makes no sense to me. ive spent the last 37 hours trying to play skyrim now i cant even play the vanilla please someone help

[@hyperkannon]

the 37 hours isnt an exaggeration if anything im downplaying it. started this monday it is now thursday

[@anthonygregory1391]

Excellent as always 👍

[@ADHDecent]

I’m honoured. Thank you

[@BleachO]

I have followed this to the T and when I hit run nothing happens. The screen goes black for half a second then nothing just back to MO2! I do not recall the previous video using the words "generate config files" and I dont know what that means.

[@Delophantae69]

insane bro thx alot

[@joeyhandles]

incredible work thank you

[@ADHDecent]

You're very welcome! Happy modding :)

[@gamingwolf4209]

When i try to launch it on vortex it gives a promp that it failed to run tool i followed the instructions multiple times and reinstalled the game and it kept giving me the same error.

[@CyberDemon2077]

What do I do if I dont have that button on my keyboard.

[@_Choom_]

Ive tried watching every video i can find on how to set it up properly but it still says i need sn updated version when i click the launch button in nexus.

[@musicIistener]

I don't have a details tab in properties i only have "previous versions" and it's a blank page

[@wolfofdarkness94]

just tried this method and the game instantly closed on opening it im using 1.5.97 after using the downgrade patcher and i downloaded skse for 1.5.97 so it should be working but its just not EDIT: think it might be the downgrade patcher screwing me over, gunna keep trying, ill keep ya updated

[@wolfofdarkness94]

thought id finally update LOL turns out you can download the 1.5.97 version before the anniversary update and that sucky mod menu they try to get you to use without even using the downgrade patcher, works muh smoother if anybody wants the codes i can add them in a comment with the method

[@Xenilolix]

hey uhm i got Skyrim special edition and skse thinks its anniversary edition

[@bugman747]

same for me

[@ADHDecent]

SKSE doesn't think, it knows. You need to use Version numbers not the terms "Special" and "Anniversary" - this is explained in the video

[@michaelaffrunti2956]

ive done what the video asks but when i boot up the game it still says it cant detect it

[@GrizzTheGrand]

Guess I'll just stick with the original inventory, cause I can't do all this

[@meltdown5211]

after installing skse (did everything like in the vid). you say launch skse and see what version you have. when i launch it opens skyrim window but closes instant. now the game doesn't wanna launch anymore been searching for sollution but can't find any. someone help :p i just wanna play modded

[@silvercavaliere3831]

im doing everything correct but after i open the game and press continue or new game , im stuck in an endless loading screen. what can be the issue??

[@luisluevano6741]

Just got back to wanting to play skyrim again and here we go.... SKSE still doesn't work. Does anyone know if it works for this GOG Version yet?

[@JuiceD2958]

i have 1.6.318.0 .....and i have never een anyone with this version either in comments or youtube lol i dont know what to do with THIS!! i tried all downloads for skse but errors i just needed that inventory search bar mod in SKYUI which is super cool any idea how to get that separately not by skyuing skse or MO2 modding but through nexus simple way somehow.....am totally new to mods btw so....cause getting stuck at skse right version download stops me from getting to the next steps shown in the video :/

[@audriusmackevicius1433]

I know im a bit late but i followed the tutorial and then i launch the game through Mod Organiser the game just shuts off few seconds after start. No matter if i launch using skse64_loader.exe or SkyrimSE.exe. However if i launch the game without using MO, it works ok. Maybe someone could help? :)

[@Sherralyn]

I was finally able to install skse64, now my game wont launch at all. I'm using Vortex, and was able to have that run as primary. Any help would be appreciated.

[@h4kuy4]

i have 1.179 bro but there is not working with same ver of skse 1.179 too

[@user-ro4ux7rh2s]

No matter what I do, what skse version I install, every single time, it doesn’t work. F*** this sh**

[@matthewkraker876]

At the point where I ran Skyrim through running SKSE in MO2, Skyrim opened and prompted me to download all of the AE mods again, which I did, not being able to click out of that window. Dumb mistake, looks like. Now in MO2, I'm showing a red X next to Anniversary Edition Content Picker, and an Overwrite warning, which do not show up on your screen, so I'm assuming the download has done something to my setup that shouldn't be there. How do I fix this?

[@matthewkraker876]

Looking around, I found an overwrite folder in my MO2 Instances folder with what look like all the files. Might those be the files causing the error, and deleting them would fix it?

[@zsebrocky]

I have the same problem. I bought the annyversary upgrade on steam for my special edition, launched the game, downloaded the prompted AE content, closed the game then did the content picker steps. But when I launched it again through skse in mo2 it forced me to download the content again. I assume it's because I handselected just a few creations content instead of everything by content picker and the game thinks I'm missing files.

[@zsebrocky]

deleting the files in the overwrite folder and reinstalling content picker solved my problem

[@toboldlynerd_]

SKSE64 launcher is launching a command prompt instead of the game - anyone else? Game 1.6.1170 + SKSE64 AE 2.2.6

[@Yarrot-imp]

the best tutorial vidio easy to undestand u got my sub sir keep good work and thank you so much

[@ADHDecent]

Thank you so much I really appreciate you

[@KO2WO0]

I used vortex the nexus mod manager for everything it was super difficult and now I don’t even know how it works but I have to start the game from within vortex running skse as an application of sorts???? Only when I load Skyrim like this will it work I can’t load Skyrim through steam

[@ea5yliver]

Won't even let me copy any of the files into my game folder at all. None of those three work.

[@churtongvang5025]

Your video is good but I keep running into problems and can’t get the SKse mods to work

[@GLIEPNIR]

Thanks pal, the AE vs SE was giving me headache xD

[@ADHDecent]

No worries! Me too aha. Ah you've gotta love Bethesda

[@mitchestell]

Hey could you explain what you by "the files will merge" when transferring the SKSE files over to the game directory because I have no option to "merge" anything. If you mean that DATA files will need to be replaced and and the other 2 will be place in the folder G.D. then maybe thats why my peepee is in a toaster right now.

[@ChristopherStratton]

Do these mods and install method work for Skyrim VR as well? If so would I just need to swap the Skyrim VR folder out for the Skyrim SE folder in the steps you provided (phenomenal job with this video btw!)?

[@thecerealkiller5326]

Didn’t break anything-mildly annoying-but I’ve moved my initial Gaming file from my desktop to another location on my PC for better organization. Mod Organizer 2 can no longer jumpstart steam from the loader, I have to open Steam up separately through a shortcut I made moments before. Everything still works perfectly, but what do I need to do should MO2 not being able to find the steam.exe app become a problem in the future?

[@Peaceful.Protest]

You are literally Skyrim Modding Jesus.

[@ADHDecent]

You’re far too kind thank you! Really appreciate it!

[@MP-wk9zh]

Just FYI here, you refer to "previous video" for skse ini file but the previous video in this series doesn't address this. Maybe link to your video that address this in the description for this video in the series?

[@Pr3dator195]

Fantastic!! I can't wait for the next episode 🔥 will there be full compatibility with nexus mods for this latest update 1.6.1.1170?

[@ADHDecent]

Appreciate it thank you! Everything I’ll cover will be tested to work with 1.6.1170. Hopefully by the time certain mods are covered they’ll be updated aha!

[@Pr3dator195]

@@ADHDecent perfect thx

[@rashanet351]

Ok is there a name for the background music in the video? It's epic lol

[@ADHDecent]

In Description :)

[@miraya2624]

Was restarting skyrim after a long time, looks like racemenu/papyrus are not updated

[@caiomattoshumanidades]

You is great!

[@ShadowEnigmaTV]

"Cannot Start Steam" continue without starting steam I get this everytime following your tutorial step by step

[@ShadowEnigmaTV]

Nevermind, found out steam has to run in background

[@Somber.Killer]

Game crashes immediately. Wonder if its from the latest update Anniversary Edition build 2.2.6/1170? Can anyone confirm?

[@EPGClown]

Hello. I have installed this and I don’t think it would be any other mod but when I load in when I turn my camera everything gets bright and pixelated and I am not sure what is causing it. Do you have any idea?

[@EPGClown]

I mean I will re install it fresh if I need to to see if that works but I just don’t wanna lose a weeks worth of work of adding in the mods lol

[@wildgamer9421]

Must be something I’m doing wrong because I followed those exact steps and it still giving me trouble. I’m just probably doing something wrong. I just don’t know it. Any advice.

[@cicerojaniedson3311]

Address library still not working???

[@FastrThanYou77]

Every time I run the skse from mod org the game pops up for a second then goes away. The other options work but not skse

[@miguelrtank]

same issue did you find a fix?

[@FastrThanYou77]

@@miguelrtank I ended up restarting from scratch and then it worked. So I messed something up along the way

[@miguelrtank]

@@FastrThanYou77 ugh

[@BoGodz]

What's the mod organizer

[@unknownx3601]

hey man how do i fix scaling texture glitch on 4k res??

[@mazintheconqueror9449]

what if you don't have Skyrim on steam

[@manticore8529]

We need to use the skse launcher with 1.6.1179 version ?

[@tahafekhaoui8272]

When the part 4 will go out ?

[@ADHDecent]

Wednesday if I can recover in time to finish :-)

[@TuneyDarko]

Script extender should just be implemented in some way already, I mean the team behind it already talks and works with Bethesda

[@theovaslos8666]

I had trouble loading from SKSE .. Do you also need to add bink2w64.dll to the game dir ?

[@luizfelipemelo1098]

I’ve installed both SKSE versions. Is there a problem?

[@danielfernandez5496]

I can't move my mouse when I run skse

[@ralftempel8071]

I own the Special Edition. Should I update to the Anniversary Edition for this guide? Will I miss out on mods if I don't do this?

[@ADHDecent]

You will need the latest game version number but you do not need the AE DLC. So, if you have SE updated to 1.6.1170 you will be fine.

[@mustang.]

WHERE IS THE 20204/20205 TUTORIAL. the versions and creation kits have become way too complicated. i want one with sme wabbajack as basis and then adding some motion/ animation/ character improvement mods . basic improvement to world is fine, since i basic gpu on laptop.

[@yes-mr8mv]

is it ok if i use an separate flash drive?

[@chrismckee3415]

Ive installed it will my mods work and appaer in game

[@psih2588]

What do you do now that they're all 7z notepad files?? I can't launch Skyrim from that. Sorry I'm new to modding

[@ADHDecent]

I'd suggest starting this series from the beginning in that case as there's alot of areas that you'll need to be aware of if you're entirely new to modding. Easiest way is to go from the first episode. 7z are 7zip files and require 7zip. This is covered in the series :)

[@maxries198]

details doesnt exist on mine