Skyrim Script Extender (SKSE64)

Homepage
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/30379
About
tool used by many Skyrim mods that expands scripting capabilities and adds additional functionality to the game

References

Install scripts

Note

We are installing the Scripts from skse as a module for easier update in the future.

In Mod Organizer 2:

double-click the skse archive in the Downloads tab to install
you will be informed that The content of <data> does not look valid.
if the tutorial pops up, feel free to read through this if this is your first time or just exit by clicking the Exit Tutorial box
expand the skse64_x_x_x item and right-click the Data folder
select the Set as <data> directory menu
after selecting the Set as <data> directory menu, the Content should look like bellow
the dialog should show The content of <data> looks valid.
click the OK button
enable the new mod

Install binaries

Warning

Only choose one method to install the binaries.

With root builder

Tip

This is the recommended method to install the binaries as it simplifies upgrades.

double-click the skse archive in the Downloads tab to install
you will be informed that The content of <data> does not look valid.
set a different name than the one used for installing the Scripts
Tip

In order to find easier the mods installing files in the game folder, we prefix such mods with [Root]:
```
[Root] Skyrim Script Extender (SKSE64)
```
Also, if the mod installs files both in Data and in root, install the mod twice:
- once with only the Data files selected
- once with only the root files selected (prefix the name for this instance with [Root])
if the tutorial pops up, feel free to read through this if this is your first time or just exit by clicking the Exit Tutorial box
expand the skse64_x_x_x item
right-click the top <data> item and select Create directory
enter root in the dialog shown and press OK
move the .exe and .dll under the root item and deselect the skse64_x_x_x one
click the OK button even though The content of <data> does not look valid. is still shown
click Ignore when asked if you want to continue
enable the new mod

Manually

Note

There is only one .exe and one .dll, so it is OK to install them by hand.

However, it is probably better to use the root builder method.

the .exe and the .dll must be copied by hand in the stock_game folder
double-click the skse archive to open it with your archive manager (for example, 7-zip)
select the .exe and the .dll
drag-and-drop the files in the stock_game folder

Game launcher

Tip

Mod Organizer 2 automatically creates an SKSE launcher when started, if such a launcher is not present and MO2 finds the skse64_loader.exe in the game folder.

However, if an SKSE launcher is found, it is not updated, so any changes done to it, like making it hidden, are preserved.

if the SKSE launcher is not present, restart MO2
rename the SKSE launcher however you like and move it at the top
add it to the tool bar by clicking the Shortcut button and selecting Toolbar and Menu