Skyrim Mods
The Universal Mod Distribution Engine — powering over 24,000 mods for Skyrim Special Edition and Anniversary Edition.
Featured Mods
Hand-picked overhauls, texture packs, and essential framework mods vetted by the ModNexus review team. Every entry is verified for Skyrim SE v1.6.1140 and AE v1.6.1180 compatibility.
Graphics Overhaul
Cathedral Weathers — Real Edition
A complete weather and lighting overhaul by Kkat. Replaces all vanilla weather types with hand-tuned HDRI skies, volumetric clouds, and dynamic fog. Includes 24 new weather states and full ENB integration. 1.2M+ downloads.
Texture Pack
Skyrim Realistic Texture Pack 2K HDR
Over 16,000 hand-painted textures at 2K resolution by Tannhauser and the SRTP team. Covers terrain, architecture, armor, and props. HDR color grading baked into every diffuse map. Required: SSE Display Tweaks.
Framework
Skyrim Script Extender (SSE/SE)
The foundational scripting framework by the Pothix team. Enables 100+ dependency mods including Address Library, F4SE, and SkyUI. Supports 64-bit execution and native SSE/SE memory hooks. Version 1.6.1180-0020.
Gameplay Overhaul
Ordinator — Skill Overhaul
The definitive skill tree overhaul by Vyrn. Replaces all 27 vanilla skill trees with 220+ new passive and active perks. Balances stealth, magic, and combat builds. Fully compatible with AE and Unofficial Skyrim Patch.
Environment
Realistic Water Two — SSE/SE
Realistic water simulation by Solok. Features dynamic reflections, foam generation, and depth-based color gradients. Includes shoreline fixes for all DLC regions. Requires ENB for full visual fidelity.
Utility
Address Library for SSE (ALUS)
Essential address library by Hristian. Provides stable form IDs for 15,000+ vanilla and DLC references. Required by 300+ major mods. Updated for AE compatibility with patched DLC address ranges.
Recent Updates
The latest releases and patches from the Skyrim modding community, updated daily.
Immersive Citizens — AI Overhaul
Major update by Mator. Adds 40 new daily routines for Whiterun, Riften, and Markarth NPCs. Includes improved vendor schedules, dynamic sleeping logic, and compatibility with Settlements and Factions. Fixes race condition with SkyUI menu.
View Update NotesSkyrim Script Extender — AE Support
Pothix team drops native AE support. Patches new memory layout for v1.6.1180 runtime. Resolves crashes with high-density script environments. Backwards compatible with all v0019 plugins.
View Update NotesWildcat — Complete Combat Overhaul
Update by Kresio. Adds parry stun scaling for DAEDRIC-tier weapons, new bow draw mechanics, and magic resistance penetration formulas. Balances passives for melee-heavy builds. AE compatibility confirmed.
View Update NotesHigh Poly Project — 2000+ Assets
Community patch by the HPP team. Adds 240 new high-poly meshes for Solstheim DLC assets, fixes UV seams on Nordic architecture props, and includes LOD generation for all new models. SSE/SE unified package.
View Update NotesSkyUI — MCM Interface Framework
Major release by the SkyUI team. Native AE menu integration, new MCM widget library, and touch-screen support for PC controllers. Drops legacy v13.x plugin format — all dependent mods must update within 60 days.
View Update NotesFly — Enhanced Flight Mod
Update by Fuzetsu. Adds dragon-mounted flight with full camera control, new glide physics for skyshard quests, and a toggleable flight mode with stamina drain. Includes sound pack with 12 ambient wind layers.
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