
If you’ve already followed these steps, you can verify you have all the necessary files and prevent the game from updating in Steam: Once you have Steam installed correctly, installing Skyrim is as simple as finding it in your library and downloading.
The "Steam" folder has been created outside of the "Program Files (x86)" folder. When it gives you the option to choose where to install, select the new folder you just created.Īll of the games you download through Steam will be found in this folder, including Skyrim SE.
Download Steam and run the executable. Select “New”, Select “Folder”, Name Folder “Steam” Navigate to your Hard Drive (for me, Windows (C:)) and open it. It is highly recommended you install Steam outside of your “Program Files (x?)” folders. We’ll begin by making sure Steam and Skyrim are both ready to go.įor this particular modding guide, we are going to be using “Skyrim: Special Edition” downloaded through Steam. If there are issues with the base “vanilla” game, you will run into problems with even the simplest of mods that could cause crashes or failure to launch. I am not responsible for any issues that arise while you are modding your game.īefore you even start modding, there are a few steps you need to take to make sure your game is set up properly. I am in no way a “master” when it comes to modding, so please use caution when using this guide. I highly recommend giving the Guide a look over as it goes more in depth and includes more steps to further improve your gaming experience. Today, I’m going to walk you through step-by-step on how to get your Skyrim ready to mod, show you how to use utilities such as Mod Organizer and BethINI, and even give a short modlist that will improve your visuals and gameplay without being extremely heavy on performance.įull Disclaimer: Everything that is included in this guide I learned from talking to people around the Forge, in our Discord server, or picked up by following The Phoenix Flavour Guide. It’s a daunting experience at first, but I promise it’s much easier than it appears and the results are well worth the hassle. This talk of “load order” and “organizers”, “archives” and “files”, really made me nervous and overwhelmed. There were so many mods out there and I honestly had no clue where to begin. I remember when I got my first PC and tried modding Skyrim. Hey y’all! Kendrix here with hopefully something helpful! The Beginner’s Basic Modding Guide to Skyrim on PC Posted by Kendrix Trixie on Augat 10:19pm