AURBIS REQUIRES AN UP TO DATE SKYRIM 1.6.1170 ANNIVERSARY EDITION.
The Aurbis Launcher will inform you if there are any updates or new mods needed.
Aurbis runs on a fixed set of mods. Pick ONE of the install options below.
You never download Aurbis' own files, the Aurbis Launcher installs Aurbis plugins, UI, networking and configs. On every launch it validates your game version, SKSE, mods and load order, tells you exactly what is missing or wrong, and keeps the load order enforced. If a future update needs a new mod or version, the launcher will tell you.
Some mods ship as an installer (FOMOD), the exact options to pick are listed under each mod below.
OPTION A - Vortex + the Aurbis Collection. Recommended. One click subscribes you to our mod list and Vortex downloads and installs everything at the exact right versions, with the installer questions answered for you.
OPTION B - Manual install. Download every file in the Required Mods list below and place it in your game folder yourself. Follow individual mod instructions if anything is unclear and make sure to select the right options listed below.
The Required Mods list at the bottom of this post is the master reference if you install manually, Options A installs exactly those files.
OPTION A - Vortex + the Aurbis Collection (recommended)
Aurbis Collection - Revision 1
- Install Vortex (Nexus Mods' own mod manager) and log in with your Nexus account.
- In Vortex, go to Games, find Skyrim Special Edition and click Manage so Vortex controls your Steam install.
- Open the collection link above and click Add to Vortex, then Install All when Vortex shows the collection.
- Vortex now downloads every mod at the exact pinned version and installs them with the right options and load order. With a free Nexus account you have to click the download button once per mod as Vortex walks through the list (35 clicks - grab a coffee); Nexus Premium does it all automatically.
- When the collection shows 100%, make sure Vortex has deployed (it usually does this itself, if you see a yellow "Deploy" banner, click it).
- Quick check: the file skse64_loader.exe should now sit next to SkyrimSE.exe in your Skyrim folder. If it doesn't, install SKSE by hand from its panel below — it's a 30-second job.
- Start the Aurbis Launcher, run Update Client, and check the Client Status panel — everything should be green. If anything is red, the launcher tells you exactly which mod or file to fix.
NOTE: If you already have the mods, just drag them to the Vortex Mods category, then install the Aurbis Collection!
OPTION B - Manual Install
Manual install: download every mod below and install it to your Skyrim DATA folder by hand (two marked exceptions go next to SkyrimSE.exe instead).
Some mods ship as an installer (FOMOD) archive - where that matters, the exact folders to take are listed under the mod. Follow individual mod instructions if anything is unclear.
The list below is also the master reference for Option B: it names the exact Nexus file, version and size for every required mod.
Skyrim Script Extender (SKSE) by silverlock
SKSE archive
- Anniversary Edition build 2.2.6 (game version 1.6.1170) (734KB)
Immersive Armors by Hothtrooper44
Nexus files
- Immersive Armors 8.1 SSE (1.0GB)
Immersive Weapons by Hothtrooper44 - Ironman5000 - Eckss
Nexus files
- Immersive Weapons (430.5MB)
Cloaks of Skyrim by Nikinoodles and Nazenn
Nexus files
- Cloaks of Skyrim SSE - v1.2.1 (75.6MB)
Sleeves of Skyrim by Magink666
Nexus files
- Sleeves of Skyrim (110.8MB)
Common Clothes by FranklinZunge
Nexus files
- ESP --- All craftable only (5KB)
- 2K Assets (491.7MB)
Nirn Necessities - SMP Accessories by Everglaid
Nexus files
- Nirn Necessities - SMP Accessories (198.6MB)
INSTALL 1ST
Nirn Necessities - My patches SE by Xtudo
Nexus files
- Nirn Necessities - SE by Xtudo - 2K textures (101.8MB)
- Nirn Necessities - SE by Xtudo - Non-HDT patch (4.9MB)
INSTALL 2ND
Face Masks of Skyrim by volvaga0
Nexus files
- Face Masks of Skyrim(1.2MB)
- Crafting Only (2KB) (INSTALL 2ND)
Framework, interface and stability mods. The launcher's Client Status panel validates every file below and tells you exactly what is missing or wrong.
Address Library for SKSE Plugins by meh321
Nexus files
- Address Library - All in one (all game versions) - version 11 (5.1MB)
SSE Engine Fixes by aers - Nukem - Ryan
Nexus files
- Engine Fixes - Main File — version 7.0.20 (7.6MB)
- Engine Fixes - SKSE64 Preloader — version 7 (24KB)
Main File is an installer archive: install the contents of the Required and AE folders into Data.
The Preloader's d3dx9_42.dll goes into the Skyrim folder itself, next to SkyrimSE.exe - NOT into Data.
Nexus files
- RaceMenu Anniversary Edition v0-4-20-0 - version 0.4.20.0 (8.3MB)
Take the regular file, NOT the GOG one. Copy RaceMenu.esp, RaceMenuPlugin.esp, RaceMenu.bsa and the SKSE folder into Data (the ModderResource folder is not needed).
TrueHUD - HUD Additions by Ersh
Nexus files
- TrueHUD — version 1.1.9 (299KB)
TrueHUD bars with numbers - Fixed by Lazuryu
Nexus files
- TrueHUD Bars With Numbers Fixed - version 1.2.2 (36KB)
Install after TrueHUD (it overwrites TrueHUD_Widgets.swf).
Media Keys Fix SKSE by epinter
Nexus files
- Media Keys Fix — version 1.0.1 (139KB)
Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch by Unofficial Patch Project Team
Nexus files
- Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch — version 4.3.8a (161.0MB)
Skyrim Project Optimization by rgabriel15 and pritster5
Nexus files
- Skyrim SE - Project Optimization - ESL VERSION — version 1.5 (43KB)
eFPS - Exterior FPS boost by Firegtx and nicola89b
Nexus files
- eFPS - Exterior FPS boost — version 2.4.2 (726KB)
SSE Display Tweaks by SlavicPotato
Nexus files
- SSE Display Tweaks — version 0.5.16 (182KB)
The launcher applies Aurbis' required SSEDisplayTweaks.ini settings on top after install.
SSE FPS Stabilizer by Shizof
Nexus files
- SSE FPS Stabilizer - FOMOD Installer - version 1.1.12 (16.7MB)
Installer archive: take SSEFpsStabilizer.dll from the SSE 1.6.1170 folder and SSEFpsStabilizer.ini from the HIGH preset folder, both into Data\SKSE\Plugins.
Actor Limit Fix by meh321
Nexus files
- Actor Limit Fix - Anniversary Edition (1.6.629.0 and later) - version 9 (1.8MB)
Animation Queue Fix by Ersh
Nexus files
- Animation Queue Fix - version 1.0.1 (126KB)
Auto Physics Reset by Smooth
Nexus files
- Auto Physics Reset — version 1.3 (403KB)
Face Discoloration Fix by Parapets
Nexus files
- Face Discoloration Fix SE — version 1.0.3 (2.2MB)
First Person Camera Height Fix by Imp of the Perverse
Nexus files
- First Person Camera Height Fix — version 1.2.2 (3KB)
CritterSpawn Congestion Fix by Excinerus
Nexus files
- CritterSpawn Congestion Fix 1.54 — version 1.54 (8KB)
powerofthree's Tweaks by powerofthree
Nexus files
- powerofthree's Tweaks — version 1.1.5.1 (5.6MB)
Installer archive: install the contents of the Required and AE folders into Data.
Base Object Swapper by powerofthree
Nexus files
- Base Object Swapper - version 3.4.1 (6.9MB)
Installer archive: install the contents of the AE folder into Data.
Crash Logger SSE AE VR by alandtse
Nexus files
- CrashLogger — version 1.22.0 (7.1MB)
Install exactly version 1.22.0 - check Old Files if a newer version is at the top.
The Choice is Yours by kryptopyr
Nexus files
- The Choice is Yours - version 2.7 (781KB)