In here’s a brief but comprehensive guide on how to Download and Install Skyrim Script Extender (SKSE).
The Skyrim Script Extender, otherwise termed SKSE, depicts a third-party tool coined by the Skyrim modding community to be used in extending the scripting capabilities of Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. It basically enables modders to create sophisticated mods that are impossible to build using the standard scripting engine of the game.
For the unaware, Skyrim Script Extender enables users to experience a better memory management and reduces the chances of crashes due to script overload. Furthermore, most sophisticated Skyrim mods do rely on SKSE to perform properly.
Now installing this tool can be complicated because its installation process seems to depend on the version of Skyrim and SKSE in use. Hence, the reason behind the guide or information on this page.
Without further deliberations, if you intend finding SKSE’s increased script functions, Payrus Extender, memory patching, mod compatibility, and more, below’s how to download and install Skyrim Script Extender without qualms.
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How to Download Skyrim Script Extender
Prior to embarking on this process, remember to backup your game before continuing with the process of downloading Skyrim Script Extender. In addition to the aforementioned, due note that Skyrim Script Extender works on the Steam version of Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim only. With that said, let’s get things going;
Now to begin, open your web browser, then head over to the official SKSE website (skse.silverlock.org), and download the latest version of Skyrim Script Extender depending on your Skyrim version.
For this guide, we’ll download the Current Anniversary Edition build 2.2.3 (game version 1.6.640) since we are running the updated Skyrim Special Edition on Steam.
How to Extract the Zip File
With the download now complete, go ahead, open up your Windows File Explorer and head to the Downloads folder. While there, right-click on SKSE and extract the Zip file using WinRar.
How to Place the Content in the Unzipped File in Your Skyrim Installation Folder
Now, head over to your Skyrim installation folder. By default, it should be located in the following directory: “C:Program Files (x86)SteamSteamAppscommonSkyrim Special Edition.
While there, open the extracted SKSE folder, then copy the following files and folders into your Skyrim installation folder:
° skse64_readme.txt
• skse64_1_6_640.dll
• skse64_loader.exe
° skse64_whatsnew.txt
• Data\src(folder)
Make sure to click Replace if prompted to overwrite existing files.
How to Launch Skyrim with SKSE
To launch Skyrim with SKSE, right-click on “skse64_loader.exe” instead of the standard Skyrim launcher or the Steam play button, then click Open or Run as administrator to jump in-game.
For an easy access, you can create a shortcut for “skse64_loader.exe” on your desktop.
How to Verify Your Skyrim Script Extender installation.
Now, you may need to verify the Skyrim Script Extender installation. To do so;
Launch Skyrim via SKSE as outlined above.
While in-game, open the console (by pressing the tilde ~ key) and type in “GetSKSEVersion” (without quotes) in the search box, and hit Enter. If SKSE is rightly installed, it will probably display the installed version in the console.
Wrapping Up
So that’s it on SKSE and how to Download and Install Skyrim Script Extender. For further inquiries or you’ve any contributions to make, kindly use the comments section below.
