- Oct 21, 2025
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I'm not the original post of this thread, the thread belongs to WasabiIceCream, I'm merely posting this for preservation purpose, all rights belongs to the original post
Description
Solus AIO REDUX is intended to be used as a BASELINE for an ATF-centered modlist for Skyrim: Special Edition. While it can be enjoyed on its own as-is, its purpose is to serve as the starting point to skip all the mundane initial setup time, begin your own modding journey, and expand expand your Skyrim game to your own preferences, or start over and try something new. If you already have your own long-running SSE modlist that you love, you can STILL install and try this. This does NOT replace anything, and is COMPLETELY standalone, meaning you can run this, and your current modlist at the same time.
People are going to ask me what's changed here. Pretty much everything. Installation is entirely automated, and will give you a standalone Mod Organizer setup, pre-configured and ready to just hit "Play". Additional modding tools are included for further customization. Updated all mods that needed updating, removed all of what I considered unnecessary bloat, fixed everything that the original AIO did incorrectly, and added everything that I felt should have been included. Everything is also separated into organized categories, which you can also use for keeping your own additions neat. The user is then free to easily customize everything else as needed.
Requirements
Skyrim Special Edition (Steam game version 1.6 or greater)
Windows 10 or greater.
~10GB of storage space for just the installer.
~35GB of additional storage space for the entirety of the modpack (SSD recommended for the best performance and fastest loading times).
That's it. EVERYTHING is included, or will be obtained automatically by the installer.
Downloads
v2.6.0 FULL: WeTransfer
Installation
Before you begin, understand that this modpack has an initial download size of ~10GB, and when fully installed, is an additional ~35GB.
Make sure you have the required drive space before beginning! (I'm rounding on these estimations)
I suggest downloading the installer to a secondary drive, and when you run the installer, you can install the actual modpack to your primary drive.
Your antivirus software may give you issues while trying to install this, so you may want to disable it temporarily.
Make sure you're running the latest Windows updates, as well as the latest graphics drivers for your system.
Ideally, you've just purchased and installed Skyrim: Special Edition via Steam. Make sure you've launched the game at least once before continuing.
Alternatively, if you have been modding your game already, make sure your Skyrim: Special Edition installation directory is CLEAN!
Having any random loose or modified files in your game directory can fuck crap up real bad. Your best bet will be deleting everything, and re-installing the game via Steam.
If you don't want to delete everything, at the very least make sure your game files are totally unmodified by Right-clicking your game in Steam, click "Properties", go to the "Local Files" tab, and click "VERIFY INTEGRITY OF GAME FILES".
And, if you don't want to do any of that, don't complain when crap doesn't work.
Launch the game through Steam one time at this point! You just need the Skyrim launcher window to pop up, and can quit after that.
If you've followed the above steps on or after November 11, 2021, you would have been updated to the new Anniversary Edition version of the game.
This modlist is ONLY compatible with the Anniversary Edition version of the game! That's Skyrim: Special Edition version 1.6 or greater, if you're confused.
If you have any error/issue during or after installation, quadruple check or completely disable your antivirus or any such software! This is the MOST COMMON cause of issues.
After you've downloaded the installer, simply run the "Solus AIO REDUX - Installer v2.6.0.exe" file, and follow the guided instructions.
The installer will detect your Skyrim: Special Edition directory, and will download any pre-requisites that are required by this modpack.
It will ask where you want to install the modpack. Again, select a location on an SSD, with at least ~35GB of storage!
Also, do NOT install this into your Skyrim: Special Edition game directory!
ADD THIS ENTIRE LOCATION TO YOUR ANTIVIRUS EXCEPTIONS! This location will hereby referred to as "SolusAIO".
The installer will then ask if you want to install any of the required (but optional) applications, and a custom LOOT userlist.
Installation will begin, and will take around 5 minutes, depending on your PC's hardware. Just let it finish.
If you're asked to restart your PC at any point (Java or .NET installs might do this), you may do so. You can run "ModOrganizer.exe" from your SolusAIO installation folder after you reboot.
If you don't need to restart, when the installation finishes, Mod Organizer can be launched right away.
Once Mod Organizer is launched, if it's your first time ever launching the application, it'll ask if you want a tutorial. I recommend newbies going through the tutorial.
make sure the "Solus AIO REDUX" profile is loaded. (It should be set already)
NOTE: It's best to run the game off a fresh PC boot. You should restart your PC now if you haven't in a while.
Select "Solus AIO REDUX" from the executables dropdown, and hit the Orange "Run" button.
Once ingame, select the "New" option to start a new game. You'll be taken straight into character creation.
After you finish creating your character, you'll be notified that mod configuration will begin. Just hit OK, and continue playing as normal.
You can use the shrine on the table to customize your character again, or just talk to the statue to start playing.
Gameplay and Graphical Settings
You're most likely going to want to edit the game's settings for your personal preferences and specific system requirements.
This is very easy to do with the included tool BethINI.
All you need to do is launch the application via "SolusAIO\Tools\BethINI\BethINI.exe". Make sure Mod Organizer is NOT running while using this application!
When you launch the application for the first time, it will ask what game you want to manage. Choose "Skyrim Special Edition".
It will then ask you to select your "Skyrim.ini". This is located at "SolusAIO\profiles\Solus AIO REDUX\Skyrim.ini".
You can begin editing all game settings however you want. See below to set resolution and other display settings
Display Settings
I felt it would be easier to keep all the display-related settings in one place, so when the installer finishes, it will ask if you want to edit the display settings file, and will open it for you if so.
The file is located at "SolusAIO\mods\Solus Overwrites and Patches\SKSE\Plugins\SSEDisplayTweaks.ini", if you need to tweak it again afterwards.
Everything is very heavily documented here, so you can know and understand what everything does, and how you can tweak it based on your specific setup.
The only setting you should really change is Resolution. Everything else is already set for optimal performance.
Uninstalling
If you need to remove this modpack for any reason, you can easily do it by running the "unins000.exe" file in your SolusAIO installation folder.
This will remove everything EXCEPT the LOOT userlist, if you chose to install it.
Taking It Further
As mentioned previously, this modlist is made to be a STARTING POINT for expanding your own fully-fledged load-order, with all of your gameplay preferences and any other perversions. I'm going to take some time here to explain just how to do that, but this will NOT be an in-depth tutorial on how to use Mod Organizer, or any of the tools provided.
See here for a great tutorial on how to use Mod Organizer to its full extent:
View: https://youtu.be/5N_dKZv6Q_c?t=515
Mod Organizer also has some great built-in tutorials that you can access from its Help menu (The blue Question Mark icon in the top-right corner).
I think the first thing you should know is that you can change the theme of the Mod Organizer UI. You can do that by clicking the big Wrench and Screwdriver icon at the top to open up the Settings menu, switching to the Theme tab, and selecting whatever you want in the Drop Down. I'm a fan of the "1809 Dark Mode" theme.
If this is your first time modding the game, using this modpack will put you at a disadvantage, because you wouldn't have learned anything about the process of modding the game, the best practices to follow while modding, nor will you know what most of the stuff in this pack is doing. I've made sure to include links to the original mod pages for EVERY mod in this pack, which you can access from within Mod Organizer by right-clicking any mod, and using the "Visit on xxx" option.
Clicking the small Wrench and Screwdriver icon just above the modlist (Not the bigger one that opens the Settings page) will grant you a few options, one being an option to check for updates. Using this option will filter the entire modlist for any mods that has an update available (Nexus Mods ONLY). It's always a good idea to make sure you are running the latest versions of all your mods BEFORE starting a new playthough (you should never change anything during a serious playthrough).
If you need to add any SKSE-based mods, make sure you're using versions built for the 1.5.97 game version!
ENB and ReShade CORE files are already included. To keep your game installation directory clean, these are managed by Mod Organizer.
If you follow any guides that tell you to place files in your game installation directory, use the following locations instead:
Manually install any ENB files to "SolusAIO\mods\ENB\Root"
Manually install any ReShade files to "SolusAIO\mods\ReShade\Root"
Adding/Removing/Changing Animations:
If you're adding creature-related mods, run FNIS from the executables dropdown.
For ALL other animations, run Nemesis. It's that simple.
Nemesis will most likely crash multiple times. KEEP RUNNING it until you receive the completion confirmation message, and manually close the application yourself.
There should be no extra steps required.
Known Issues
These are the current issues that are already known. Before posting any issue, look here to see if your problem is already addressed! If I ignore you, this is why:
Translations
Here's some translations for parts of the modlist. I'll add these here when other members create them:
Description
Solus AIO REDUX is intended to be used as a BASELINE for an ATF-centered modlist for Skyrim: Special Edition. While it can be enjoyed on its own as-is, its purpose is to serve as the starting point to skip all the mundane initial setup time, begin your own modding journey, and expand expand your Skyrim game to your own preferences, or start over and try something new. If you already have your own long-running SSE modlist that you love, you can STILL install and try this. This does NOT replace anything, and is COMPLETELY standalone, meaning you can run this, and your current modlist at the same time.
People are going to ask me what's changed here. Pretty much everything. Installation is entirely automated, and will give you a standalone Mod Organizer setup, pre-configured and ready to just hit "Play". Additional modding tools are included for further customization. Updated all mods that needed updating, removed all of what I considered unnecessary bloat, fixed everything that the original AIO did incorrectly, and added everything that I felt should have been included. Everything is also separated into organized categories, which you can also use for keeping your own additions neat. The user is then free to easily customize everything else as needed.
Requirements
Skyrim Special Edition (Steam game version 1.6 or greater)
Windows 10 or greater.
~10GB of storage space for just the installer.
~35GB of additional storage space for the entirety of the modpack (SSD recommended for the best performance and fastest loading times).
That's it. EVERYTHING is included, or will be obtained automatically by the installer.
This modpack features a method of future-proofing by using the Mod Organizer plugin Root Builder.
What this plugin allows us to do is dynamically manage files in the game's installation directory, in almost the same way that MO manages the game's Data directory.
It allows the user to run ANY game version they want, while the Root Builder takes care of managing the required files for the versions used in the modlist.
And it does this while keeping the game's installation directory completely clean, fresh, and untouched.
For the purposes of maintaining compatibility with the included additional content in the latest versions of Skyrim Special Edition, this modlist requires game version 1.6 or greater.
All other game data and plugins are running on the 1.5.97 version of the game. Root Builder will dynamically inject this version ONLY while you run the modlist.
What this plugin allows us to do is dynamically manage files in the game's installation directory, in almost the same way that MO manages the game's Data directory.
It allows the user to run ANY game version they want, while the Root Builder takes care of managing the required files for the versions used in the modlist.
And it does this while keeping the game's installation directory completely clean, fresh, and untouched.
For the purposes of maintaining compatibility with the included additional content in the latest versions of Skyrim Special Edition, this modlist requires game version 1.6 or greater.
All other game data and plugins are running on the 1.5.97 version of the game. Root Builder will dynamically inject this version ONLY while you run the modlist.
Downloads
v2.6.0 FULL: WeTransfer
Installation
Before you begin, understand that this modpack has an initial download size of ~10GB, and when fully installed, is an additional ~35GB.
Make sure you have the required drive space before beginning! (I'm rounding on these estimations)
I suggest downloading the installer to a secondary drive, and when you run the installer, you can install the actual modpack to your primary drive.
Your antivirus software may give you issues while trying to install this, so you may want to disable it temporarily.
Make sure you're running the latest Windows updates, as well as the latest graphics drivers for your system.
Ideally, you've just purchased and installed Skyrim: Special Edition via Steam. Make sure you've launched the game at least once before continuing.
Alternatively, if you have been modding your game already, make sure your Skyrim: Special Edition installation directory is CLEAN!
Having any random loose or modified files in your game directory can fuck crap up real bad. Your best bet will be deleting everything, and re-installing the game via Steam.
If you don't want to delete everything, at the very least make sure your game files are totally unmodified by Right-clicking your game in Steam, click "Properties", go to the "Local Files" tab, and click "VERIFY INTEGRITY OF GAME FILES".
And, if you don't want to do any of that, don't complain when crap doesn't work.
Launch the game through Steam one time at this point! You just need the Skyrim launcher window to pop up, and can quit after that.
If you've followed the above steps on or after November 11, 2021, you would have been updated to the new Anniversary Edition version of the game.
This modlist is ONLY compatible with the Anniversary Edition version of the game! That's Skyrim: Special Edition version 1.6 or greater, if you're confused.
If you have any error/issue during or after installation, quadruple check or completely disable your antivirus or any such software! This is the MOST COMMON cause of issues.
After you've downloaded the installer, simply run the "Solus AIO REDUX - Installer v2.6.0.exe" file, and follow the guided instructions.
The installer will detect your Skyrim: Special Edition directory, and will download any pre-requisites that are required by this modpack.
It will ask where you want to install the modpack. Again, select a location on an SSD, with at least ~35GB of storage!
Also, do NOT install this into your Skyrim: Special Edition game directory!
ADD THIS ENTIRE LOCATION TO YOUR ANTIVIRUS EXCEPTIONS! This location will hereby referred to as "SolusAIO".
The installer will then ask if you want to install any of the required (but optional) applications, and a custom LOOT userlist.
Installation will begin, and will take around 5 minutes, depending on your PC's hardware. Just let it finish.
If you're asked to restart your PC at any point (Java or .NET installs might do this), you may do so. You can run "ModOrganizer.exe" from your SolusAIO installation folder after you reboot.
If you don't need to restart, when the installation finishes, Mod Organizer can be launched right away.
Once Mod Organizer is launched, if it's your first time ever launching the application, it'll ask if you want a tutorial. I recommend newbies going through the tutorial.
make sure the "Solus AIO REDUX" profile is loaded. (It should be set already)
NOTE: It's best to run the game off a fresh PC boot. You should restart your PC now if you haven't in a while.
Select "Solus AIO REDUX" from the executables dropdown, and hit the Orange "Run" button.
Once ingame, select the "New" option to start a new game. You'll be taken straight into character creation.
After you finish creating your character, you'll be notified that mod configuration will begin. Just hit OK, and continue playing as normal.
You can use the shrine on the table to customize your character again, or just talk to the statue to start playing.
Gameplay and Graphical Settings
You're most likely going to want to edit the game's settings for your personal preferences and specific system requirements.
This is very easy to do with the included tool BethINI.
All you need to do is launch the application via "SolusAIO\Tools\BethINI\BethINI.exe". Make sure Mod Organizer is NOT running while using this application!
When you launch the application for the first time, it will ask what game you want to manage. Choose "Skyrim Special Edition".
It will then ask you to select your "Skyrim.ini". This is located at "SolusAIO\profiles\Solus AIO REDUX\Skyrim.ini".
You can begin editing all game settings however you want. See below to set resolution and other display settings
Display Settings
I felt it would be easier to keep all the display-related settings in one place, so when the installer finishes, it will ask if you want to edit the display settings file, and will open it for you if so.
The file is located at "SolusAIO\mods\Solus Overwrites and Patches\SKSE\Plugins\SSEDisplayTweaks.ini", if you need to tweak it again afterwards.
Everything is very heavily documented here, so you can know and understand what everything does, and how you can tweak it based on your specific setup.
The only setting you should really change is Resolution. Everything else is already set for optimal performance.
Uninstalling
If you need to remove this modpack for any reason, you can easily do it by running the "unins000.exe" file in your SolusAIO installation folder.
This will remove everything EXCEPT the LOOT userlist, if you chose to install it.
Taking It Further
As mentioned previously, this modlist is made to be a STARTING POINT for expanding your own fully-fledged load-order, with all of your gameplay preferences and any other perversions. I'm going to take some time here to explain just how to do that, but this will NOT be an in-depth tutorial on how to use Mod Organizer, or any of the tools provided.
See here for a great tutorial on how to use Mod Organizer to its full extent:
View: https://youtu.be/5N_dKZv6Q_c?t=515
Mod Organizer also has some great built-in tutorials that you can access from its Help menu (The blue Question Mark icon in the top-right corner).
I think the first thing you should know is that you can change the theme of the Mod Organizer UI. You can do that by clicking the big Wrench and Screwdriver icon at the top to open up the Settings menu, switching to the Theme tab, and selecting whatever you want in the Drop Down. I'm a fan of the "1809 Dark Mode" theme.
If this is your first time modding the game, using this modpack will put you at a disadvantage, because you wouldn't have learned anything about the process of modding the game, the best practices to follow while modding, nor will you know what most of the stuff in this pack is doing. I've made sure to include links to the original mod pages for EVERY mod in this pack, which you can access from within Mod Organizer by right-clicking any mod, and using the "Visit on xxx" option.
Clicking the small Wrench and Screwdriver icon just above the modlist (Not the bigger one that opens the Settings page) will grant you a few options, one being an option to check for updates. Using this option will filter the entire modlist for any mods that has an update available (Nexus Mods ONLY). It's always a good idea to make sure you are running the latest versions of all your mods BEFORE starting a new playthough (you should never change anything during a serious playthrough).
If you need to add any SKSE-based mods, make sure you're using versions built for the 1.5.97 game version!
ENB and ReShade CORE files are already included. To keep your game installation directory clean, these are managed by Mod Organizer.
If you follow any guides that tell you to place files in your game installation directory, use the following locations instead:
Manually install any ENB files to "SolusAIO\mods\ENB\Root"
Manually install any ReShade files to "SolusAIO\mods\ReShade\Root"
Adding/Removing/Changing Animations:
If you're adding creature-related mods, run FNIS from the executables dropdown.
For ALL other animations, run Nemesis. It's that simple.
Nemesis will most likely crash multiple times. KEEP RUNNING it until you receive the completion confirmation message, and manually close the application yourself.
There should be no extra steps required.
Known Issues
These are the current issues that are already known. Before posting any issue, look here to see if your problem is already addressed! If I ignore you, this is why:
- I Pirated The Game: If you pirated SSE, either buy the game on Steam, or figure it out yourself. I can't account for all the variables that exist with unofficial versions of the game.
- I have the VR or GOG version: This will never support those version of the game. Sorry. Buy the game on Steam.
- I'm Crashing At Launch: You're probably running an unsupported version of the game. This modlist is only compatible with the Anniversary Edition update. That's Skyrim: Special Edition version 1.6 or greater! Follow the Installation instructions above to update your game.
- New Game - "SCO_: Error": Just hit OK. It will fix itself.
- Screen Tearing, or other display issues: Edit the .ini file located at "SolusAIO\mods\Solus Overwrites and Patches\SKSE\Plugins\SSEDisplayTweaks.ini". Look through this file to customize it based on your preferences, and your specific system. This file is heavily documented, so read everything, and tweak based on your needs.
- Ultrawide Resolutions: This modlist is set up to support a standard 16:9 aspect ratio ONLY! I've been told that this mod is useful for ultrawide resolutions, but don't ask me, becuase I have no idea: https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/1778
- It takes a few seconds for the camera to catch up after werewolf transformation. First-person is especially fucked for those few seconds.
- Follower keeps removing their "Revealing" outfit, or won't wear new one: Fix this by having the desired outfit in your inventory, using the power "Command Follower", go to "Inventory", "Set Outfit", give them the outfit you want them to wear.
- Player is but still has adult voices: just open the xxs Utility MCM Menu, and close it.
- Skyrim crap: It's Skyrim, dude. It can't be helped. If your game crashes for any reason, there should be a crash log in the folder "SolusAIO\Overwrite\NetScriptFramework\Crash". Post a reply in this thread with this crash log attached, and give as much additional information as possible!
Translations
Here's some translations for parts of the modlist. I'll add these here when other members create them:
- SexLab Animation Loader: French
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