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Kithara's Skyrim VR Mod List
By Kithara
This list shows the mods I use for Skyrim VR.
The goal is to get way better graphics than vanilla and to get the best immersion in VR as possible.

I'm using those mods with a Valve Index and a GTX 2080Ti with supersampling set to 150% at 90Hz with motion smoothing disabled and get some reprojection on the outside world and none inside dungeons or buildings.

This is not a complete modding guide, if you need those there are already plenty (I would start on Reddit at /r/SkyrimVR).
It's just the list of my recommended mods.
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28 Oct, 2020 @ 3:24pm
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Guide Index
Overview
Preparations 
Essential Mods 
Better Graphics 
Better Sound 
Better Immersion 
Recommended Additions 
Comments
Preparations
Install a mod manager (Vortex)
It is very important that you use a mod manager to be able to resolve and avoid conflicts between mods and to keep them up to date. It's also the easiest way to get rid of a mod you don't like.
I use Vortex from Nexusmods, it's open-source, it natively supports SkyrimVR, is easy to use and just works.
You can get it from here: Vortex download page[www.nexusmods.com]

In Nexusmods, use the "Mod Manager Download" button for each mod to automatically add it to Vortex where you can enable it, disable it and resolve detected conflicts with other mods. The load order is automatically sorted the best way by using a downloaded master list from Nexusmods.


Important SkyrimVR settings:
Open %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Skyrim VR\SkyrimVR.ini and change/add the following lines:

This will make the shadows stop flickering:
[VR] iShadowUpdateFrameDelay=1

Physics fix for all HMDs at 90Hz:
[HAVOK] fMaxTime=0.01111 uMaxNumPhysicsStepsPerUpdate=1 fMaxTimecomplex=0.02222

For 72Hz (Oculus Quest) use:
[HAVOK] fMaxTime=0.0138 uMaxNumPhysicsStepsPerUpdate=1 fMaxTimecomplex=0.0276

For 80Hz (Oculus Rift S / Valve Index) use:
[HAVOK] fMaxTime=0.0125 uMaxNumPhysicsStepsPerUpdate=1 fMaxTimecomplex=0.0250

For 120Hz (Valve Index) use:
[HAVOK] fMaxTime=0.0083 uMaxNumPhysicsStepsPerUpdate=1 fMaxTimecomplex=0.0166

For 144Hz (Valve Index) use:
[HAVOK] fMaxTime=0.0069 uMaxNumPhysicsStepsPerUpdate=1 fMaxTimecomplex=0.0138

Recommended in-game settings:
  • Disable Dynamic Resolution (important)
  • Untick “Disable LOD” options and set the Tree Lod slider to max.
  • Activate “Realistic Archery” (use the bow like in "The Lab" from Valve), "Physical Sneak" (you have to crouch for real) and "Realistic Swimming" (move your arms like you swim).
Essential Mods
The first three mods are not from Nexus and need to be installed manually:

Additionally recommended:
  • Sovngarde - Mist's Font Replacer[www.nexusmods.com]: A font replacement, more convenient without loss of readability.
  • Achievements Mods Enabler[www.nexusmods.com]: Get regular Steam achievements with your modded version of Skyrim.
  • FallrimTools[www.nexusmods.com]: Includes ReSaver, which is a powerful savegame editor/cleaner for Skyrim Legendary Edition, Skyrim Special Edition, and Fallout 4. Use this with your savegame if you remove a mod or some script goes haywire (this may even happen with an unmodded Skyrim at times).
Better Graphics

Additionally recommended:
ENB Shader for SkyrimVR. The shader has only a slight performance impact with the settings below and it's very worth it in my opinion.
Better Sound
Better Immersion


Recommended Additions
Very useful mods:

Additional content:
  • Cutting Room Floor[www.nexusmods.com]: A mod to restore several pieces of cut content in Skyrim Special Edition.

  • The Forgotten City[www.nexusmods.com]:
    The Forgotten City is the first mod in history to win a national Writers' Guild award for its script. It is a critically acclaimed expansion mod offering a unique 6 - 8 hour experience.

  • Best pal: INIGO[www.nexusmods.com]: a fully voiced khajiit adventuring companion with over 7000 lines of unique dialogue.

143 Comments
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murillo_oscar99 18 Jun @ 9:38pm 
Propaganda enganosa jogo não abre no meu console. Depois de pagar fica sempre indisponível na biblioteca e sempre aparece opção comprar ???:steamthumbsdown:
Theo 6 Jan @ 12:01pm 
Is there a collection on nexus for all these mods?
Narvask 5 Apr, 2024 @ 10:28am 
Oh my, better install the game again Many thanks.
Booster 27 Dec, 2023 @ 11:38am 
some "guide"
LL30-06 14 Nov, 2023 @ 4:59pm 
Great List! I picked the ones I liked the most. I would add (The Sharper Eye - a lightweight VR ReShade preset), seems to work well with the ENB listed here and does what it says. Game looks great and plays great, thank you for this list!
Rie 13 Aug, 2023 @ 9:56pm 
Is it a problem if Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch says its missing masters?

It seems to be missing ccBGSSSE001 along with 025, 037, and 001 as well.
Krackle 26 Jun, 2023 @ 12:24am 
I agree with using Wabbajack. The only thing is that you need to be a nexus mod subscriber to automate your installs.
PirateKing 16 Jan, 2023 @ 1:10pm 
Wonderful list. Sorry for any bad english, as I am not perfectly fluent in this intriguing language. I will write no more.
White Death 7 Nov, 2022 @ 5:39am 
Very good :) sorry my bad english. no more write.
StrifeRaZoR 22 May, 2022 @ 6:48pm 
Avoid Immersive Armors, Immersive Patrols, and JK's Skyrim. All 3 of those are confirmed to bog down the script engine in later saves that causes tons of issues, especially in VR. Like a few folks have said, just use Wabbajack and download FUS. Use that as a base for adding your own mods. It's all handled by Mod Organizer 2 so if you add a mod that's broken, or screw something up, it's all easily fixable.