Updates & Changelog

This page contains all changes to the Installation Guide and Ultimate Skyrim files.

Version 3.4 (6/23/2017)

Guards should reliably defend you during fights. If you encounter an enemy that guards ignore, please report it on the subreddit.
Proventus Avenicci & Terek can now properly access Breezehome.
The main quest will now properly progress when speaking to Alvor.
Removed floating Dwarven gear from Vlindrel Hall, and fixed some errant lighting.
Breton racial Dragonskin is no longer bugged.
Added more vital attribute potions to Apothecaries.
Hisygg should no longer catch on fire.
General Tullius and Legate Rikke should now wear their proper outfits.
Night-Eye has been overhauled for better usability.
Fixed a bug preventing smelters from imparting xp.
Fixed clipping furniture outside Jorrvaskr.
Fixed clipping bridge in Morthal.
Fixed an improper model assignment for the Keepers of Hattu Helmet.
Fixed Ahlam’s hair.
Download Mods: Added Modern Brawl Bug Fix. (Required)
Download Mods: Added Tavern Games. (Optional)
Download Mods: Updated Relationship Dialogue Overhaul to 2.0, and added FOMOD instructions.
Download Mods: Updated Immersive Children to 3.1.
Download Mods: Updated Minor Arcana to 2.63.
Download Mods: Replaced separate entries for Duncan’s paper world maps with his new single download version.
Verify Installation: Added Bethesda High-Res Textures to the Mod Order Masterlist.
Verify Installation: Added “RDO - iAFT Patch.esp” and “RDO - EFF v4.0.2 Patch.esp” to the Disabled section.
Final Steps: Changed link color for MCM’s with Default settings.

Version 3.3 (6/4/2017)

Removed DFB - Random Encounters for balance.
Removed Real Names due to incompatibilities.
Updated Proudspire Manor Refurbished to 1.9.
Updated Immersive Children to 3.0.
Updated Spell Research to 1.2.
Updated MCM for Dynamic Things (Under “Advanced Options”: Unchecked “New version for Ownership”, reduced chance of rare EECo loot to 3%)
Updated MCM for Immersive Horses (stolen horses should be marked as claimable)
Mod Order Masterlist: Moved Ruins Clutter Improved beneath ELFX/SMIM, as instructed by mod author.
Added a note to RealVision ENB about Night Eye compatibility.
Added a note to Dead is Dead for new Requiem players.
Plugin Order Masterlist: Moved “Requiem for the Indifferent.esp” to the very bottom.
Plugin Order Masterlist: Moved “Undeath Immersive Lichdom V3” higher.
Plugin Order Masterlist: Updated sorting files to reflect changes.
Post-Installation Video: Removed incorrect instructions about Merging Leveled Items/NPC’s.
Fixed a crash in the Solitude Thalmor Headquarters.
Fixed a bug preventing “Fade Other” from working properly.
Fixed a broken static in the Inconsequential NPC’s patch.
Fixed a bug preventing players from properly transforming into Liches.
Overhauled summon spells for congruity with Undeath features.
Fixed an issue with invisible Scryes in Apocrypha.
Fixed a bug preventing players from adopting Frost.
Fixed a bug preventing proper display of Silver weapon enchantments.
Nerfed Spell Tome values.
Overhauled Brigandage armor balance and fixed improper keywording.

Version 3.2

Added Brigandage (Required, .esp disabled). Thanks to ANoobInDisguise for his Requiem patch!
Added Simple Taxes (Optional). MCM configuration added to Final Steps.
Replaced Non-Essential Children with Immersive Children to fix issues with child environment interactions. (Required)
Replaced Warburg’s Solstheim World Map with Duncan’s Solstheim World Map for better consistency with other world maps.
Added Complete installation filesize to the Download Mods page.
Added a note about installing ENBoost for non-ENB users.
Added a note about activating mods to Download Mods page.
Added instructions on refreshing MO to the Verify Installation page.
Added missing plugins to the Disabled section of the Plugin Order: Wyrmstooth - Realistic Ownership.esp, Wyrmstooth - Typo Fix.esp
Clarified installation instructions for patches that affect Optional Mods.
Adjusted Mod Order for XP32 skeleton and Ruins Clutter Improved. (Plugin Order remains the same.)
Fixed typos on the modlist for Notice Board Updated and FISS.
Updated sorting files for Plugin Order to reflect new additions & changes.
Reduced Salt value for balance.
Fixed silver weapon descriptions so they all match.

Version 3.11

Fixed improper Reqtificator tags on the UltimateSkyrim.esp. This should fix broken leveled lists/character templates.

Version 3.1

Consolidated Ultimate Skyrim patches into a FOMOD installer. Thanks to Adolf Gatonegro for putting this together.
Updated Unofficial Skyrim Legendary Edition Patch to 3.0.9.
Replaced the MCM video with Imgur albums for easier updating and editing.

Version 3.0

Unified changelogs for the website and mod files. It should be easier to track updates now.
Added FileAccess Interface 1.21. (Required)
Added 1.09 Hotfix for Honed Metal. (Required)
Updated Immersive Horses to 2.5. (Required)
Updated Craftable Horse Barding to 3.4. (Required)
Updated RaceCompatibility for Dawnguard to 1.106. (Required)
Updated Wyrmstooth - Tweaks and Enhancements to 1.6. (Optional)
Fixed a longstanding bug causing errors with the Reqtificator. Infinite thanks to Adolf Gatonegro for this fix. (Ultimate Skyrim Core)
Nerfed King Dynar's Blade from ETaC. (Ultimate Skyrim ETaC Patch)
Fixed a bug preventing ETaC inns from functioning properly. You can now choose vanilla rental for all inns, or use (Advanced) for extra inn features. (Ultimate Skyrim ETaC Patch)
Added a warning about Merging/Renaming mods to the Download Mods page.
Updated files for easy Plugin sorting on the Verify Installation page.
Added a readme to the INI downloads.
Linked to the Ultimate Skyrim Subreddit on the Final Steps page.
Moved AmazingFollowerTweaks.esp higher in the master Plugin Order.

OLD Installation Guide Changelog

OLD Mod Files Changelog

Version 2.05

Added “Bandolier - Dawnguard.” (Required) (esp disabled)

Added “Optimized Vanilla Textures” (Optional)
Added “Smarter Combat Music”. (Optional)
Added “MoreHUD”. (Optional)
Added “A Matter of Time”. (Optional)
Added “Paper World Map - Falskaar” and “Paper World Map - Wyrmstooth”. (Optional)
Swapped “Touring Carriages” for “Carriage and Ferry Travel Overhaul". (Required)
Swapped "Covered Carriages - Touring Carriages Version" for "Covered Carriages - SMIM Version".
Updated Ultimate Skyrim to 1.06.
Updated Ultimate Skyrim - Dawn of Skyrim Patch to 1.01.
Updated Ultimate Skyrim - Inconsequential NPC’s Patch to 1.02.
Updated Follower Potions to 1.03.00.
Updated Hunters Not Bandits to 3.1.
All INI settings updated with better Actor Fade
Added download links and INI files to Getting Started

Version 2.04

Added Dual Wield Parrying.
Added Stealth Meter Tweak.
Updated MCM video description with instructions for Dual Wield Parrying, Stealth Meter Tweak, and SFM Followers.
Updated "Downloading Mods" page with instructions on tracking Nexus mod files.
Updated Grass on Steroids entry to reflect alternate choices.
Updated INI files to include Low, Medium, and High options. (Thanks to BethINI!)
Updated Ultimate Skyrim to 1.05.
Updated Ultimate Skyrim - iAFT Patch to 1.01.
Updated Ultimate Skyrim - Incon NPC's Patch to 1.01.

Version 2.03

Updated Ultimate Skyrim to 1.04.
Updated Alternate Start - Live Another Life to 3.1.6.

Version 2.02

Updated the installation guide to be colorblind friendly.
Added files to the "Verify Installation" page for easy Plugin Order sorting.
Changed the placement of Dawn of Skyrim/ETaC Real Shelter patches in the Mod Order masterlist.
Removed Lip Sync Fix (redundant with Bug Fixes).
Updated Follower Potions to 1.02.00.
Updated Hunters Not Bandits to 3.0.
Made Grass on Steroids optional.
Changed Dynamic Things performance impact to Medium.

Version 2.01

Fixed a Load Order typo for Vampiric Thirst Redone for Requiem.
General layout adjustments/bugfixes

Version 2.0

Completely overhauled the Installation Guide, adding new pages and features. Have a look around!
Added "Vampiric Thirst - Requiem Patch" to the modlist. Make sure to download this new file!
Updated modlist to Honed Metal 1.09.
Updated modlist to Cutting Room Floor 2.0.5.
Updated modlist to reflect proper Ultimate Skyrim versions.

Ultimate Skyrim Version 1.06

Nightgate Inn is now properly accessible.
Memory Blocks Log disabled by default to gain performance.
Removed floating Heljarchen Farm flyer in the Sleeping Giant Inn.
Fixed invisible Riften canal water for Core installation users.
Reduced wildlife health to make hunting more forgiving for low-level characters. (Credit to Nonsonoigucas for this overhaul!)
Swapped out Touring Carriages in favor of Carriage and Ferry Travel Overhaul.
More generic potions added to Alchemist inventories.
More arrow/bolt stock added to Fletcher inventories.
Fixed bugged description for Healing Poultices.
Reduced the cost of fishing nets.

Ultimate Skyrim - Dawn of Skyrim Patch 1.01

Removed some errant clipping items.

Ultimate Skyrim - Inconsequential NPC's Patch 1.02

Fixed some broken dialogue trees.

Ultimate Skyrim Version 1.05

Reqtified Orcish Chieftains. Careful with these boys!
Beefed up Jenassa and Vorstag a bit.

Ultimate Skyrim - Immersive Amazing Follower Tweaks Patch 1.01

Fixed an issue where horses would not follow the player properly.
Fixed a few incompatibilities with RDO.

Ultimate Skyrim - Inconsequential NPC's Patch 1.01

Reqtified some mercenary followers.

Ultimate Skyrim Version 1.04

Removed duplicate Redguard race during character creation.
Removed Eorlund Gray-Mane's helmet. Who forges with a helmet?
Fixed improper lighting in the Silver-Blood Inn.
Changed sounds for shield-bashing, horse trampling, and bull-rushing.

Ultimate Skyrim Version 1.03

725 Gold now required to craft Gold Ingots to prevent exploitation.
Fixed broken edits to the Elven Great Wings Blade.
Removed all nirnroot sounds.
Fixed broken contents for container TreasBanditChestEMPTY.
Salt is no longer required for cooking any basic meat.
Removed floating candle in The Bee & Barb.
Removed floating bridge from outside Whiterun caused by Glorious Fort Dawnguard.
Removed floating Heljarchen Farm poster from Sleeping Giant Inn.
Fixed naked Solstheim Reavers thanks to version 1.60 of Requiem Patch Central 1.9.4.

Ultimate Skyrim - Expanded Towns and Cities Patch 1.02

Removed Morthal bridge conflict between ETaC and No Snow Under Roofs.