RENOVATION NOTICE

This guide is currently being renovated. (June 2026) Expect to see vampire dust, bone meal, and wisp wrappings EVERYWHERE.

MODS: User Interface

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Racemenu

  • Installation instructions:
    • Install the main file in MO2. 

ShowRaceMenu Alternative 

  • Installation instructions: 
    • Install the non-loose files version. 

Immersive HUD - iHUD Special Edition

  • Installation instructions:
    • Install main file in MO2. 

SkyHUD

  • Installation instructions:
    • Install main file and update file.
    • During install:
      • Install: ESP Package
      • Example Presets: Choose one
      • Miscellaneous: Install iHUD compatibility patch 

SkyUI

  • You may have installed this already as a prerequisite to another mod. 
  • Installation instructions:
    • Install main file in MO2. 

MCM Helper

  • You may have installed this already as a prerequisite to another mod.
  • During install:
    • Game version: Skyrim Special Edition
    • Mod files:
      • Plugin: ESL
      • Resources: BSA 

TrueHUD - HUD Additions

iHUD and True HUD Patch

A Quality World Map

  • Installation instructions:
    • Choose one of the main files according to your preference.
    • Install the Clear Map Skies optional file if clouds on the map bother you. 
    • After installing, re-save IcePenguinWorldMap.esp in the Creation Kit. 

Convenient Dialogue UI

  • Installation instructions: 
    • Make your choice of which interface style to download. Note that the main file is the vanilla option, but it is not needed if you choose a non-vanilla style.

MoreHUD Inventory Edition

  • Installation instructions: 
    • Download "moreHUD Inventory Edition - AE" (not the loose files version).

More Informative Console

Dear Diary Dark Mode - SkyUI Menus Replacer SE

  • Required mods:
  • Installation instructions: 
    • Choose between one of the two main files. 
    • During install: 
      • Journal, Stats, System Menu: Yes
      • Mod Configuration Menu: Yes
      • Map Menu: Yes
      • Inventory, Magic, Crafting etc Menu: Yes (Choose your screen's size ratio)
      • Favorites Menu: Yes (Choose normal or extended)
      • Book Menu: Yes
      • Lockpicking Menu: Yes 
      • Stats Menu: Yes, normal (I don't recommend Extended UI)
      • Levelup Menu: Yes
      • Sleep-Wait Menu: Yes
      • Messageboxes: Yes
      • Tutorials Menu: Yes
      • Training Menu: Yes
      • Tab Menu: Yes
      • Loading Menu: Yes
      • Start Menu
        • Yes, cleaned version
        • Menu Main Menu background replacers: Yes
      • HUD Menu:
        • Install HUD? Yes
        • Oblivion-like HUD preset: Your choice
        • Compass navigation overhaul: Yes - choose color
      • Dialogue Menu: Yes
      • Quick Loot Menu: Yes, Quick Loot EE
      • Skyrim Character Sheet: No (Yes if you plan to install Character Sheet, which is not in this guide)
      • Wheel Menu: No (Yes if you plan to install Wheel Menu, which is not in this guide)
      • Cursors: Yes (Choose animated or static)
      • Markers: Both map and compass
      • Font: ENG
      • New UI Sounds: Yes
      • Miscellaneous:
        • Console improvements: 60 FPS More Informative Console
        • Loading spinner removal: Yes 
    • Also install the update file. 

Widescreen Scale Removed for 1-6-1130 and higher

QuickLoot IE - A QuickLoot EE Fork

  • Required mods:
  • Installation instructions:
    • Install main file in MO2. After installing: 
      • Right-click on the mod in the left pane of MO2 and select "Open in Explorer".
      • Go into SKSE -> Plugins and open QuickLootIE.json in Notepad or Notepad++.
      • Look for "skipOldSwfCheck" and set it to "true".
      • Save and close. 

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