Local Files

1 - Merge files: Skyrim has a load-limit of 255 esp-files in the load-order. Therefore, if you want to install all mods from this guide (600+), which I highly recommend, then you will have to "cheat" a little. I have merged some of the esp-files from different (but similar) mods, which saves space in the load-order. You still need to install the individual mods, but you can disable their esp-files in the load-order, and only activate the merged esp file instead.
2 - Mod files: These are mods, conversions, optimizations and fixes that I made myself. I'll upload them to the Nexus little by little. This section also contains "missing" mods. Sometimes mods are taken down or have become temporarily "hidden" for various reasons. This is VERY annoying while in the middle of modding from a guide like this, so I have decided to post "missing/hidden" mods here until they become available again.

 


1 - Merge-Files
Please read the instruction!

Instruction: Download the merged files, and add them to NMM. Make sure you also install the mods which they merge. Install the merge-files via NMM, and go to the "Plugins" tab. Place the merge-file right below the mods that it merges, then uncheck the merged mods. (But keep them installed)
Important: The merged mods still need to be installed. These files ONLY merges esp files to save space in the load-order.


MERGE NoStretch (DOWNLOAD)
Files merged:
No_stretching.esp
No_stretching_Markarth.esp

MERGE WeatherPatches (DOWNLOAD)
Files merged:
CoT-WeatherPatch_DB.esp
CoT-WeatherPatch_SupStorms.esp
CoT-WeatherPatch_ESS.esp

MERGE HF Baths (DOWNLOAD)
Files merged:
HeljarchenBathhouse.esp
LakeviewBathhouse.esp
WinstadBathhouse.esp

MERGE SkyMills (DOWNLOAD)
Files merged:
SkyFalls + SkyMills + DG + DB.esp
SkyFalls + SkyMills Falskaar.esp
SkyFalls DB + FS Small Waterfalls.esp

MERGE FS Weapons (DOWNLOAD)
Files merged:
FS_ExorcizamusTe.esp
FS_NamelessLight.esp
FS_Skycutter.esp
FS_SwordOfTheSeeker.esp
FS_Ygrayne.esp

MERGE Crowns (DOWNLOAD)
Files merged:
GlassCrownCraftable.esp
ElvenCrownCraftable.esp
EbonyCrownCraftable.esp
DragonPlateCrownCraftable.esp
DragonCrownCraftable.esp
DaedricCrownCraftable.esp

MERGE Armors 2 (DOWNLOAD)
Files merged:
Celes Nightingale Armor.esp
chsbhc Sexy Lich King Armor.esp
CrimsonTwilightArmor.esp
selobl_DarkLillith.esp
GDZZJJDH.esp
selobl_Diano.esp
EdhildilsVampireArmor.esp
Elvenia.esp
kuzak-bodyandstockings.esp
Merta Assassin Armor.esp
Merta Black Rose Armor.esp
Schwertleite Set.esp
Neo's Scouter Set.esp
SeraphineHuntedArmor.esp
Sotteta Necromancer Outfit.esp
Tembtra Thief Armor.esp
Tera Deathskin - UNPB BBP.esp
helf16l.esp
Tera Val Tirkai - UNPB BBP.esp
NS_Eilhart_Dress.esp
VampireLeatherArmorSet.esp
ValkyrieSwordShield.esp

Merge Armor (DOWNLOAD)
Files merged:
Aradia Lace Dress.esp
Blade and Soul Negligee.esp
BnS Scorpion Set.esp
ElvenSorcArmor.esp
Fairytale.esp
HeavyMetal.esp
Hentai_mixed_Armor.esp
Ivy Valentine Armor.esp
KURESE Gloria conversion.esp
wjun28.esp
BlackWisteria.esp
Neo's Lei Fang & Christie.esp
Osare Maid Outfit.esp
Skull Armor.esp
SUNMagicArmor.esp
fox_ThroneXX.esp

MERGE Sky Followers (DOWNLOAD)
Files merged:

SKY_Followers2.esp
SKY_Iridis.esp
SKY_Solis.esp
SKY_Aura.esp
SKY_Lumen-Cael.esp
SKY_Uniques.esp
SKY_Girls.esp

MERGE SBF Followers (DOWNLOAD)
Files merged:

SBF Adelaisa.esp
SBF Aela.esp
SBF Anneke.esp
SBF Aranea.esp
SBF Borgakh.esp
SBF Brelyna.esp
SBF DB-Inisiate.esp
SBF Eola.esp
SBF Frea.esp
SBF Illia.esp
SBF Ingjard.esp
SBF Jenassa.esp
SBF Jordis.esp
SBF Njada.esp
SBF Ria.esp
SBF Uthgerd.esp

Merge Changes (DOWNLOAD)
Files merged:
100XCarryWeight.esp
A Simple Marriage Mod.esp
CandlelightToggle10.esp
Combat Evolved.esp
Craftable Torches.esp
JiubQuestMarkers.esp
DibellasCompulsion-NudeSpell-1-1.esp
JK Crafting Breakdown.esp
Lost Art of the Blacksmith.esp
SpellTomeResurrectDead.esp
RichMerchants.esp
shorter_respawns.esp
SkyRealism - Time and Travel.esp
EternalTorch.esp
TorchRadius.esp
TougherTrolls.esp
TrollSkullsCost25.esp
BedUndressDLC.esp

 


2 - Missing or Repacked Files
If you encounter any links that lead to missing mods, please post on the Nexus SBP Blog, and I'll add the file here


Skyrim Project Optimization - Full Version (DOWNLOAD)
This file was repacked for easy install. Add manually to NMM and install as usual.

Unofficial Skyrim Patch
(DOWNLOAD)

Unofficial Dragonborn Patch
(DOWNLOAD)

Unofficial Hearthfire Patch
(DOWNLOAD)

Unofficial Dawnguard Patch
(DOWNLOAD)

Forsworn Armor male fix (DOWNLOAD)
This file was repacked for easy install. Add manually to NMM and install as usual.

Osmodius Windhelm Texture Pack (DOWNLOAD)
I removed a few textures from this package, which I found to be better in "Authentic Windhelm". This way, "Osmodius" can overwrite anything from "Authentic Windhelm", keeping the best textures from both mods.

Stalhrim of Skyrim (DOWNLOAD)

2K Quality Snow HD (DOWNLOAD)

Quality SnowFlakes HD V2 (DOWNLOAD)

Static Mesh Improvement Mod - SMIM 2.04 (DOWNLOAD)

Skyrim Flora Overhaul - Version 1.81 (DOWNLOAD)

Lush Trees and Grass (DOWNLOAD)

Realistic Aspen Trees 4k 2k 1k (DOWNLOAD)

HD hanging elves ear (DOWNLOAD)

Grass on Steroids - Short Edition (DOWNLOAD)
Modified realistic version with less excessive tall grass
*I made this mod myself. If you have any problems with it, please write me at the Nexus page (LINK)

Clover (DOWNLOAD)

Falskaar - Climates of Tamriel patch (DOWNLOAD)

Ancient Dwemer Metal 4K-2K (DOWNLOAD)
Version with 4K diffuse, 2K normal and 2K environmental
*I made this mod myself. If you have any problems with it, please write me at the Nexus page (LINK)

Lepidoptera Of Skyrim (DOWNLOAD)

HD Garlic (DOWNLOAD)

HD Meshes and Textures for Animal and Creature Drops (DOWNLOAD)
*Repacked file with correct file names

Iron 1836 real textures
(DOWNLOAD)

HD leatherrack
(DOWNLOAD)

DwemerCube metal HD
(DOWNLOAD)

Ruinslinensheet
(DOWNLOAD)

Shovel real texture
(DOWNLOAD)

Skeever Tail 1K
(DOWNLOAD)

FNIS Behavior V6_3
(DOWNLOAD)

FNIS Behavior V6_3 Add-on 2.1 (DOWNLOAD)

ApachiiSkyHairMale_v_1_1
(DOWNLOAD)

ApachiiSkyHairMale_v_1_1_hair33_Fix
(DOWNLOAD)

ApachiiSkyHairFemale_v_1_3
(DOWNLOAD)

Lunari Race 2k Texture Replacer UNP Version
(DOWNLOAD)
2k Textures for better performance. With a regular full HD resolution, there will not be any visual difference from the original 4k textures
*I made this mod myself. If you have any problems with it, please write me at the Nexus page (LINK)

Lunari Race UNPB BBP HDT TBBP BodyReplacer
(DOWNLOAD)
*I made this mod myself. If you have any problems with it, please write me at the Nexus page (LINK)

Lunari Race Custom-UNP BBP HDT TBBP BodyReplacer
(DOWNLOAD)
*I made this mod myself. If you have any problems with it, please write me at the Nexus page (LINK)

Succubus Race UNPB-BBP-HDT-TBBP Body Replacer
(DOWNLOAD)
*I made this mod myself. If you have any problems with it, please write me at the Nexus page (LINK)

Succubus Race Custom-UNP-BBP-HDT-TBBP Body Replacer
(DOWNLOAD)
*I made this mod myself. If you have any problems with it, please write me at the Nexus page (LINK)

TemptressRace 2k Texture Replacer UNP Version
(DOWNLOAD)
2k Textures for better performance. With a regular full HD resolution, there will not be any visual difference from the original 4k textures
*I made this mod myself. If you have any problems with it, please write me at the Nexus page (LINK)

SPOA Silver Knight Armor (DOWNLOAD)
*This specific version is no longer available on the Nexus.

Stoneheart CBBE Armor - nightingale
(DOWNLOAD)

Stoneheart CBBE Armor - plate
(DOWNLOAD)

Very Sexy Ebony Armor 
(DOWNLOAD)

Better Circlets HQ (DOWNLOAD)

Corset with UNPB BBP (DOWNLOAD)

Aradia Lace Dress - UNPB BBP (DOWNLOAD)

Blade and Soul Negligee - UNPB BBP (DOWNLOAD)

Blade and Soul Scorpion Set - UNPB BBP (DOWNLOAD)

Fairytale - UNPB BBP (DOWNLOAD)

Heavy Metal UNPB BBPx (DOWNLOAD)

Hentai Mixed Armor - UNPB BBP (DOWNLOAD)

Ivy Valentine Armor - UNPB BBP (DOWNLOAD)

KURESE Gloria armor - UNPB BBP (DOWNLOAD)

LadyBat - UNPB BBP (DOWNLOAD)

N8k Black Wisteria - UNPB BBP (DOWNLOAD)

Osare Maid Outfit - UNPB BBP (DOWNLOAD)

Skull Armor - UNPB BBP (DOWNLOAD)

SUN Magic Armor - UNPB BBP (DOWNLOAD)

Throne Armor - UNPB BBP (DOWNLOAD)

Arabella Follower (DOWNLOAD)

Elena Revamped (DOWNLOAD)

Queenieangels Cousins Athenyaa Athos UNPB BBP 2k Texture Replacer (DOWNLOAD)
*I made this mod myself. If you have any problems with it, please write me at the Nexus page (LINK)

Queenieangels Raysha Rah 2k Texture Replacer (DOWNLOAD)
*I made this mod myself. If you have any problems with it, please write me at the Nexus page (LINK)

Tempest Followers (DOWNLOAD)

Buxom Wench Yuriana 2k Texture Replacer (DOWNLOAD)
*I made this mod myself. If you have any problems with it, please write me at the Nexus page (LINK)

Urielle the Archangel follower 2k Texture Replacer (DOWNLOAD)
*I made this mod myself. If you have any problems with it, please write me at the Nexus page (LINK)

Xana the Succubus follower 2k Texture Replacer (DOWNLOAD)
*I made this mod myself. If you have any problems with it, please write me at the Nexus page (LINK)

Redguards DWCool 2k Texture Replacer (DOWNLOAD)
*I made this mod myself. If you have any problems with it, please write me at the Nexus page (LINK)

Danariel Stormbow - 2k Texture Replacer (DOWNLOAD)
*I made this mod myself. If you have any problems with it, please write me at the Nexus page (LINK)

Lunari Warriors 6 Standalone Followers - 2k Texture Replacer (DOWNLOAD)
*I made this mod myself. If you have any problems with it, please write me at the Nexus page (LINK)

Blonde's Mansion 2k Texture Replacer (DOWNLOAD)
*I made this mod myself. If you have any problems with it, please write me at the Nexus page (LINK)

Hilda Warrior Valkyrie 2k Texture Replacer (DOWNLOAD)
*I made this mod myself. If you have any problems with it, please write me at the Nexus page (LINK)

Milante 2k Texture Replacer (DOWNLOAD)
*I made this mod myself. If you have any problems with it, please write me at the Nexus page (LINK)

Milla Curvy Plumper Girl 2k Texture Replacer (DOWNLOAD)
*I made this mod myself. If you have any problems with it, please write me at the Nexus page (LINK)

Nordic Heroines (DOWNLOAD)

Nordic Heroines 2k Texture Replacer (DOWNLOAD)
*I made this mod myself. If you have any problems with it, please write me at the Nexus page (LINK)

Nordic Heroines UUNP-BBP-Body-Replacer (DOWNLOAD)
*I made this mod myself. If you have any problems with it, please write me at the Nexus page (LINK)

The Karlov Brood - Vampire Followers 2k Texture Replacer (DOWNLOAD)
*I made this mod myself. If you have any problems with it, please write me at the Nexus page (LINK)

Viktoria - 2k Texture Replacer (DOWNLOAD)
*I made this mod myself. If you have any problems with it, please write me at the Nexus page (LINK)

Sassy Teen Girls CBBE 2.1 (DOWNLOAD)

Sassy Teen Girls CBBE Loose Files And 2k Replacer (DOWNLOAD)
*I made this mod myself. If you have any problems with it, please write me at the Nexus page (LINK)

Aleria - Standalone Customizable Follower 2k version (DOWNLOAD)
This is a repacked version with 2k textures. If you rather want the original 4k textures, download from the Nexus instead (LINK)
*I made this mod myself. If you have any problems with it, please write me at the Nexus page (LINK)

Arien Starsong 2k Texture Replacer (DOWNLOAD)
*I made this mod myself. If you have any problems with it, please write me at the Nexus page (LINK)

Arien Starsong Custom-UNP-BBP-HDT-TBBP Body Replacer 
(DOWNLOAD)
*I made this mod myself. If you have any problems with it, please write me at the Nexus page (LINK)

ARTA Follower Metis (DOWNLOAD)

ARTA Follower Metis 2k Textures (DOWNLOAD)
*I made this mod myself. If you have any problems with it, please write me at the Nexus page (LINK)

ARTA Follower Metis Custom-UNP-BBP-HDT-TBBP Body Replacer (DOWNLOAD)
*I made this mod myself. If you have any problems with it, please write me at the Nexus page (LINK)

DJQ Followers 2k Texture Replacer (DOWNLOAD)
*I made this mod myself. If you have any problems with it, please write me at the Nexus page (LINK)

Astana - 2k Texture Replacer (DOWNLOAD)
*I made this mod myself. If you have any problems with it, please write me at the Nexus page (LINK)

Eva YuiH Follower 2k Texture Replacer (DOWNLOAD)
*I made this mod myself. If you have any problems with it, please write me at the Nexus page (LINK)

Eveline Winters UNP HDT 2k Textures (DOWNLOAD)
*I made this mod myself. If you have any problems with it, please write me at the Nexus page (LINK)

Freija the Warmaiden 2k Texture Replacer (DOWNLOAD)
*I made this mod myself. If you have any problems with it, please write me at the Nexus page (LINK)

GK Mage Followers 20 2K Texture Replacer (DOWNLOAD)
*I made this mod myself. If you have any problems with it, please write me at the Nexus page (LINK)

GK Mage Followers 20 2K UUNP Custom Body Replacer (DOWNLOAD)
*I made this mod myself. If you have any problems with it, please write me at the Nexus page (LINK)

GK Orc Followers - 1.1 2K Texture Replacer (DOWNLOAD)
*I made this mod myself. If you have any problems with it, please write me at the Nexus page (LINK)

GK Orc Followers - Custom-UNP BBP HDT TBBP Body Replacer (DOWNLOAD)
*I made this mod myself. If you have any problems with it, please write me at the Nexus page (LINK)

Khorah Orc 2k Texture Replacer (DOWNLOAD)
*I made this mod myself. If you have any problems with it, please write me at the Nexus page (LINK)

Kitt 2k - 1k (DOWNLOAD)

Kitt 1.1 (DOWNLOAD)

Lady Arkay 2k Texture Replacer (DOWNLOAD)
*I made this mod myself. If you have any problems with it, please write me at the Nexus page (LINK)

Lady Arkay Custom-UNP-BBP-HDT-TBBP Body Replacer (DOWNLOAD)
*I made this mod myself. If you have any problems with it, please write me at the Nexus page (LINK)

Lilla UNP 2k Texture Replacer (DOWNLOAD)
*I made this mod myself. If you have any problems with it, please write me at the Nexus page (LINK)

Lilla UNP Custom-UNP-BBP-HDT-TBBP Body Replacer (DOWNLOAD)
*I made this mod myself. If you have any problems with it, please write me at the Nexus page (LINK)

Luzie - 2K Texture And Custom-UUNP Body Replacer (DOWNLOAD)
*I made this mod myself. If you have any problems with it, please write me at the Nexus page (LINK)

Mogba - 2k Texture Replacer (DOWNLOAD)
*I made this mod myself. If you have any problems with it, please write me at the Nexus page (LINK)

Mona Follower 2k Texture Replacer (DOWNLOAD)
*I made this mod myself. If you have any problems with it, please write me at the Nexus page (LINK)

Moniko the Tattooed Beauty 2k Texture Replacer (DOWNLOAD)
*I made this mod myself. If you have any problems with it, please write me at the Nexus page (LINK)

Nicola Avenicci 2k Texture Replacer (DOWNLOAD)
*I made this mod myself. If you have any problems with it, please write me at the Nexus page (LINK)

Ninya Irethyl - 2k Texture Replacer (DOWNLOAD)
*I made this mod myself. If you have any problems with it, please write me at the Nexus page (LINK)

Queenieangels Chen Sisters 2k Texture Replacer (DOWNLOAD)
*I made this mod myself. If you have any problems with it, please write me at the Nexus page (LINK)

Lathoya Lath UNPB - 2k Texture Replacer (DOWNLOAD)
*I made this mod myself. If you have any problems with it, please write me at the Nexus page (LINK)

Kukatsuo Mage Follower -Sinnika- 2K Texture Replacer (DOWNLOAD)
*I made this mod myself. If you have any problems with it, please write me at the Nexus page (LINK)

Seraphina 2k Texture Replacer (DOWNLOAD)
*I made this mod myself. If you have any problems with it, please write me at the Nexus page (LINK)

Vaelishna The Ranger CBBE 2k Texture Replacer (DOWNLOAD)
*I made this mod myself. If you have any problems with it, please write me at the Nexus page (LINK)

Vanmoriel - Standalone Follower (DOWNLOAD)

Vanmoriel - 2k Texture Replacer (DOWNLOAD)
*I made this mod myself. If you have any problems with it, please write me at the Nexus page (LINK)

Volrina - Custom-UNP-BBP-HDT-TBBP Body Replacer (DOWNLOAD)
*I made this mod myself. If you have any problems with it, please write me at the Nexus page (LINK)

Volrina - 2k Texture Replacer (DOWNLOAD)
*I made this mod myself. If you have any problems with it, please write me at the Nexus page (LINK)

YuiH Standalone Follower - Sha - 2k Optimized Texture 
(DOWNLOAD)
*I made this mod myself. If you have any problems with it, please write me at the Nexus page (LINK)

100 TPFollowers-Human Common Files - 2K Version 
(DOWNLOAD)
Optimized version with 2k textures instead of the standard 4k.
*I optimized this mod myself. If you have any problems with it, please write me at the Nexus page (LINK)

110 TPFollowers-Human CBBE CHSBHC - 2K Version (DOWNLOAD)
Optimized version with 2k textures instead of the standard 4k.
*I optimized this mod myself. If you have any problems with it, please write me at the Nexus page (LINK)

111 TPFollowers-Human UNP UNPB UNPT 7B DG - 2K Version 
(DOWNLOAD)
Optimized version with 2k textures instead of the standard 4k.
*I optimized this mod myself. If you have any problems with it, please write me at the Nexus page (LINK)

200 TPFollowers-Elven Common Files - 2K Version 
(DOWNLOAD)
Optimized version with 2k textures instead of the standard 4k.
*I optimized this mod myself. If you have any problems with it, please write me at the Nexus page (LINK)

210 TPFollowers-Elven CBBE CHSBHC - 2K Version (DOWNLOAD)
Optimized version with 2k textures instead of the standard 4k.
*I optimized this mod myself. If you have any problems with it, please write me at the Nexus page (LINK)

211 TPFollowers-Elven UNP UNPB UNPT 7B DG - 2K Version 
(DOWNLOAD)
Optimized version with 2k textures instead of the standard 4k.
*I optimized this mod myself. If you have any problems with it, please write me at the Nexus page (LINK)

The Kids Are Alright LE Episode Three Point Four 
(DOWNLOAD)
This version of the mod is no longer available on the Nexus

The Kids Are Alright Fix (DOWNLOAD)
This is a "small" patch, as the original mod for some reason has problems reading inside it's bsa. This can result in kids with very creepy faces. I think the mod works as intended if no other mods are loaded, but to make it work in this setup, this fix needs to be installed.
*I made this mod myself. If you have any problems with it, please write me at the Nexus page (LINK)

The Kids Are Alright Fix Optimized (DOWNLOAD)
2k Textures for better performance. With a regular full HD resolution, there will not be any visual difference from the original 4k textures
*I made this mod myself. If you have any problems with it, please write me at the Nexus page (LINK)

The Kids Are Alright Falskaar Patch (DOWNLOAD)
This version of the mod is no longer available on the Nexus

The Kids Are Alright INPC Patch (DOWNLOAD)
This version of the mod is no longer available on the Nexus

Migals Housecarl Beauties UNP Skin 2k Optimized (DOWNLOAD)
2k Textures for better performance. With a regular full HD resolution, there will not be any visual difference from the original 4k textures
*I made this mod myself. If you have any problems with it, please write me at the Nexus page (LINK)

Khaliza of Gilane -Redguard Housecarl of Markarth (DOWNLOAD)
The original mod has a reference error which makes her head pale. I fixed the problem by creating loose files instead of the bsa
*I made this mod myself. If you have any problems with it, please write me at the Nexus page (LINK)

Seductress Serana USLEEP No Hood (DOWNLOAD)

Shorter Cell Respawns (DOWNLOAD)

SBP Texture Optimization (DOWNLOAD)
*I made this mod myself. If you have any problems with it, please write me at the Nexus page (LINK)