Make sure you install the mods in the following order.
Click on a mod to expand the content
As for the previous step , we will create a separator for our user interface mods.
Right click on OUPUTS select All Mods -> create separator.
Type 5.16 ANIMALS & CREATURES
This mod provides new and modified textures for wildlife, domesticated animals, and creatures in the game. This mod is a pack of replacers and does not add new variants to the game. You can just choose new textures to overwrite the default textures.
Click here to manually download the mod OR here to automatically download the mod through Mod Organizer 2.
When downloaded go to the folder where the file has been downloaded, cut the file Bellyaches Animal and Creature Pack SSE-6839-1-2.7z and copy it to your NOLVUS\ARCHIVE\5_VISUALS\5.16_CREATURES & ANIMALS directoryClick here to get more details for Bellyaches Animal and Creature Pack
Nexus mod page here
In Mod Organizer 2 click on add mod button
Browse to NOLVUS\ARCHIVE\5_VISUALS\5.16_CREATURES & ANIMALS\Bellyaches Animal and Creature Pack SSE-6839-1-2.7z and select OK
1. Select options as shown and click on Install.
Lore friendly Mammoth skin texture overhauls
Click here to manually download the mod OR here to automatically download the mod through Mod Organizer 2.
When downloaded go to the folder where the file has been downloaded, cut the file Mammoth.2k-6127-1-1.7z and copy it to your NOLVUS\ARCHIVE\5_VISUALS\5.16_CREATURES & ANIMALS directoryClick here to get more details for Mammoth
Nexus mod page here
In Mod Organizer 2 click on add mod button
Browse to NOLVUS\ARCHIVE\5_VISUALS\5.16_CREATURES & ANIMALS\Mammoth.2k-6127-1-1.7z and select OK
1. Select options as shown and click on Install.
Remastered high-definition textures for the ten dragon types of vanilla Skyrim, Dragonborn, and Dawnguard.
Click here to manually download the mod OR here to automatically download the mod through Mod Organizer 2.
When downloaded go to the folder where the file has been downloaded, cut the file BellyAches HD Dragon Replacer 1.4-2636-1-4.7z and copy it to your NOLVUS\ARCHIVE\5_VISUALS\5.16_CREATURES & ANIMALS directoryClick here to get more details for BellyAches HD Dragon Replacer
Nexus mod page here
In Mod Organizer 2 click on add mod button
Browse to NOLVUS\ARCHIVE\5_VISUALS\5.16_CREATURES & ANIMALS\BellyAches HD Dragon Replacer 1.4-2636-1-4.7z and select OK
Fill informations as shown and click on OK
Adds 28 leveled enemy dragons with unique models, textures, & abilities, uniting work from over a dozen mod authors. Now fully configurable.
Click here to manually download the mod OR here to automatically download the mod through Mod Organizer 2.
When downloaded go to the folder where the file has been downloaded, cut the file Diverse Dragons Collection SE-695-2-1-3.zip and copy it to your NOLVUS\ARCHIVE\5_VISUALS\5.16_CREATURES & ANIMALS directoryClick here to get more details for Diverse Dragons Collection
Nexus mod page here
In Mod Organizer 2 click on add mod button
Browse to NOLVUS\ARCHIVE\5_VISUALS\5.16_CREATURES & ANIMALS\Diverse Dragons Collection SE-695-2-1-3.zip and select OK
Fill informations as shown and click on OK
A small mod with a huge impact on the proportions of the wings of dragons. Vanilla dragon wings are just too small to be able to realistically lift a dragon into the air. This mod enhances the skeleton to give dragons flight worthy wings! Guarantied to increase your immersion 101%
Click here to manually download the mod OR here to automatically download the mod through Mod Organizer 2.
When downloaded go to the folder where the file has been downloaded, cut the file Immersive Dragons-18957-1-4-1622330403.7z and copy it to your NOLVUS\ARCHIVE\5_VISUALS\5.16_CREATURES & ANIMALS directoryClick here to get more details for Immersive Dragons
Nexus mod page here
In Mod Organizer 2 click on add mod button
Browse to NOLVUS\ARCHIVE\5_VISUALS\5.16_CREATURES & ANIMALS\Immersive Dragons-18957-1-4-1622330403.7z and select OK
Fill informations as shown and click on OK
Retexture for both the Ash Spawn and Ash Guardian creatures from Solstheim. Not high-resolution work, just repainting.
Click here to manually download the mod OR here to automatically download the mod through Mod Organizer 2.
When downloaded go to the folder where the file has been downloaded, cut the file Ash Guardian Retexture-17963-1-0.7z and copy it to your NOLVUS\ARCHIVE\5_VISUALS\5.16_CREATURES & ANIMALS directoryClick here to get more details for Ash Guardian Retexture
Nexus mod page here
In Mod Organizer 2 click on add mod button
Browse to NOLVUS\ARCHIVE\5_VISUALS\5.16_CREATURES & ANIMALS\Ash Guardian Retexture-17963-1-0.7z and select OK
Fill informations as shown and click on OK
Retexture for both the Ash Spawn and Ash Guardian creatures from Solstheim. Not high-resolution work, just repainting.
Click here to manually download the mod OR here to automatically download the mod through Mod Organizer 2.
When downloaded go to the folder where the file has been downloaded, cut the file Ash Spawn Retexture-17963-1-0.7z and copy it to your NOLVUS\ARCHIVE\5_VISUALS\5.16_CREATURES & ANIMALS directoryClick here to get more details for Ash Spawn Retexture
Nexus mod page here
In Mod Organizer 2 click on add mod button
Browse to NOLVUS\ARCHIVE\5_VISUALS\5.16_CREATURES & ANIMALS\Ash Spawn Retexture-17963-1-0.7z and select OK
Fill informations as shown and click on OK
Dragon Priests and Acolytes skin-outfit-armor texture overhaul.
Click here to manually download the mod OR here to automatically download the mod through Mod Organizer 2.
When downloaded go to the folder where the file has been downloaded, cut the file Dragon.Priest.2k-4974-1-2.7z and copy it to your NOLVUS\ARCHIVE\5_VISUALS\5.16_CREATURES & ANIMALS directoryClick here to get more details for Dragon Priest
Nexus mod page here
In Mod Organizer 2 click on add mod button
Browse to NOLVUS\ARCHIVE\5_VISUALS\5.16_CREATURES & ANIMALS\Dragon.Priest.2k-4974-1-2.7z and select OK
1. Select options as shown and click on Install.
Draugr bodies and Draugr armors lore-friendly textures overhaul.
Click here to manually download the mod OR here to automatically download the mod through Mod Organizer 2.
When downloaded go to the folder where the file has been downloaded, cut the file Draugr.2k-5848-1-1.7z and copy it to your NOLVUS\ARCHIVE\5_VISUALS\5.16_CREATURES & ANIMALS directoryClick here to get more details for Draugr
Nexus mod page here
In Mod Organizer 2 click on add mod button
Browse to NOLVUS\ARCHIVE\5_VISUALS\5.16_CREATURES & ANIMALS\Draugr.2k-5848-1-1.7z and select OK
1. Select options as shown and click on Install.
Falmer skins, male and female, and female armor texture overhaul.
Click here to manually download the mod OR here to automatically download the mod through Mod Organizer 2.
When downloaded go to the folder where the file has been downloaded, cut the file Falmer.2k-17224-1-1.7z and copy it to your NOLVUS\ARCHIVE\5_VISUALS\5.16_CREATURES & ANIMALS directoryClick here to get more details for Falmer
Nexus mod page here
In Mod Organizer 2 click on add mod button
Browse to NOLVUS\ARCHIVE\5_VISUALS\5.16_CREATURES & ANIMALS\Falmer.2k-17224-1-1.7z and select OK
1. Select options as shown and click on Install.
Giant body and Giant outfit lore-friendly textures overhaul.
Click here to manually download the mod OR here to automatically download the mod through Mod Organizer 2.
When downloaded go to the folder where the file has been downloaded, cut the file Giant.2k-6179-1-0.7z and copy it to your NOLVUS\ARCHIVE\5_VISUALS\5.16_CREATURES & ANIMALS directoryClick here to get more details for Giant
Nexus mod page here
In Mod Organizer 2 click on add mod button
Browse to NOLVUS\ARCHIVE\5_VISUALS\5.16_CREATURES & ANIMALS\Giant.2k-6179-1-0.7z and select OK
1. Select options as shown and click on Install.
Enables subsurface scattering for skin, realistic reflections for eyes, and anisotropic lighting on hair, on giants.
Click here to manually download the mod OR here to automatically download the mod through Mod Organizer 2.
When downloaded go to the folder where the file has been downloaded, cut the file Realistic Skin and Hair Shaders - Giants-15511-v1-1.7z and copy it to your NOLVUS\ARCHIVE\5_VISUALS\5.16_CREATURES & ANIMALS directoryClick here to get more details for Realistic Skin and Hair Shaders - Giants
Nexus mod page here
In Mod Organizer 2 click on add mod button
Browse to NOLVUS\ARCHIVE\5_VISUALS\5.16_CREATURES & ANIMALS\Realistic Skin and Hair Shaders - Giants-15511-v1-1.7z and select OK
Fill informations as shown and click on OK
Hagraven and Glenmoril Witches skin-outfit texture overhaul. Include the Hagraven Feathers Ingredient.
Click here to manually download the mod OR here to automatically download the mod through Mod Organizer 2.
When downloaded go to the folder where the file has been downloaded, cut the file Hagraven.2k-7679-1-0.7z and copy it to your NOLVUS\ARCHIVE\5_VISUALS\5.16_CREATURES & ANIMALS directoryClick here to get more details for Hagraven
Nexus mod page here
In Mod Organizer 2 click on add mod button
Browse to NOLVUS\ARCHIVE\5_VISUALS\5.16_CREATURES & ANIMALS\Hagraven.2k-7679-1-0.7z and select OK
1. Select options as shown and click on Install.
Skin and armor texture overhaul of all the Trolls, including the dlc01 armored trolls
Click here to manually download the mod OR here to automatically download the mod through Mod Organizer 2.
When downloaded go to the folder where the file has been downloaded, cut the file Troll.2k-4682-1-0.7z and copy it to your NOLVUS\ARCHIVE\5_VISUALS\5.16_CREATURES & ANIMALS directoryClick here to get more details for Troll
Nexus mod page here
In Mod Organizer 2 click on add mod button
Browse to NOLVUS\ARCHIVE\5_VISUALS\5.16_CREATURES & ANIMALS\Troll.2k-4682-1-0.7z and select OK
1. Select options as shown and click on Install.
Wispmother skin-outfit texture overhaul.
Click here to manually download the mod OR here to automatically download the mod through Mod Organizer 2.
When downloaded go to the folder where the file has been downloaded, cut the file Wispmother.4x2k-7638-1-0.7z and copy it to your NOLVUS\ARCHIVE\5_VISUALS\5.16_CREATURES & ANIMALS directoryClick here to get more details for Wispmother
Nexus mod page here
In Mod Organizer 2 click on add mod button
Browse to NOLVUS\ARCHIVE\5_VISUALS\5.16_CREATURES & ANIMALS\Wispmother.4x2k-7638-1-0.7z and select OK
1. Select options as shown and click on Install.
RUSTIC DAEDRA SSE is a high resolution retexture of Skyrim's daedra. This includes the elemental daedra (the flame, frost, and storm atronachs), as well as the Dragonborn daedra, the lurker and seeker. Also included are the Dawnguard ancient frost atronach, and the Dragonborn ash guardian. 4K and 2K textures available.
Click here to manually download the mod OR here to automatically download the mod through Mod Organizer 2.
When downloaded go to the folder where the file has been downloaded, cut the file RUSTIC DAEDRA SSE - 2K-19272-2-0.7z and copy it to your NOLVUS\ARCHIVE\5_VISUALS\5.16_CREATURES & ANIMALS directoryClick here to get more details for Rustic Daedra
Nexus mod page here
In Mod Organizer 2 click on add mod button
Browse to NOLVUS\ARCHIVE\5_VISUALS\5.16_CREATURES & ANIMALS\RUSTIC DAEDRA SSE - 2K-19272-2-0.7z and select OK
Fill informations as shown and click on OK
High resolution retextures of the Death Hound and Gargoyles from Dawnguard. The Death Hound is available in two color versions. Choose the one you like best. 4K and 2K resolutions available.
Click here to manually download the mod OR here to automatically download the mod through Mod Organizer 2.
When downloaded go to the folder where the file has been downloaded, cut the file RUSTIC DEATH HOUND AND GARGOYLE SSE - 2K-17740-1-1.7z and copy it to your NOLVUS\ARCHIVE\5_VISUALS\5.16_CREATURES & ANIMALS directoryClick here to get more details for Rustic Death Hound and Gargoyles
Nexus mod page here
In Mod Organizer 2 click on add mod button
Browse to NOLVUS\ARCHIVE\5_VISUALS\5.16_CREATURES & ANIMALS\RUSTIC DEATH HOUND AND GARGOYLE SSE - 2K-17740-1-1.7z and select OK
Fill informations as shown and click on OK
RUSTIC SPRIGGAN - Special Edition is a hi-res retexture of the four types of Spriggans found in Skyrim. 4K and 2K texture options available. New animated leaf effect textures added as an optional download.
Click here to manually download the mod OR here to automatically download the mod through Mod Organizer 2.
When downloaded go to the folder where the file has been downloaded, cut the file RUSTIC SPRIGGAN - Special Edition - 2K-18107-1-0.7z and copy it to your NOLVUS\ARCHIVE\5_VISUALS\5.16_CREATURES & ANIMALS directoryClick here to get more details for Rustic Spriggan
Nexus mod page here
In Mod Organizer 2 click on add mod button
Browse to NOLVUS\ARCHIVE\5_VISUALS\5.16_CREATURES & ANIMALS\RUSTIC SPRIGGAN - Special Edition - 2K-18107-1-0.7z and select OK
Fill informations as shown and click on OK
Skeleton and human bones (bloody and random) lore-friendly texture overhaul. Include some edited Skeleton sounds.
Click here to manually download the mod OR here to automatically download the mod through Mod Organizer 2.
When downloaded go to the folder where the file has been downloaded, cut the file Skeleton.and.Human.Bones.2k-17282-1-2.7z and copy it to your NOLVUS\ARCHIVE\5_VISUALS\5.16_CREATURES & ANIMALS directoryClick here to get more details for Skeleton and Human Bones
Nexus mod page here
In Mod Organizer 2 click on add mod button
Browse to NOLVUS\ARCHIVE\5_VISUALS\5.16_CREATURES & ANIMALS\Skeleton.and.Human.Bones.2k-17282-1-2.7z and select OK
1. Select options as shown and click on Install.
Vanilla textures were nice, but I wanted something better. 4-2-1K resolutions.
Click here to manually download the mod OR here to automatically download the mod through Mod Organizer 2.
When downloaded go to the folder where the file has been downloaded, cut the file 2K ElSopa HD Strider And Netches-22238-1-0-1546145240.7z and copy it to your NOLVUS\ARCHIVE\5_VISUALS\5.16_CREATURES & ANIMALS directoryClick here to get more details for ElSopa HD Strider And Netches
Nexus mod page here
In Mod Organizer 2 click on add mod button
Browse to NOLVUS\ARCHIVE\5_VISUALS\5.16_CREATURES & ANIMALS\2K ElSopa HD Strider And Netches-22238-1-0-1546145240.7z and select OK
Fill informations as shown and click on OK
I couldn't find a retexture for the Ice Wraiths on Special Edition so I brought this nice 2k version from the Classic Edition with permission from HXP.
Click here to manually download the mod OR here to automatically download the mod through Mod Organizer 2.
When downloaded go to the folder where the file has been downloaded, cut the file Ice Wraiths 2K-29254-1-0-1569416227.zip and copy it to your NOLVUS\ARCHIVE\5_VISUALS\5.16_CREATURES & ANIMALS directoryClick here to get more details for Ice Wraiths
Nexus mod page here
In Mod Organizer 2 click on add mod button
Browse to NOLVUS\ARCHIVE\5_VISUALS\5.16_CREATURES & ANIMALS\Ice Wraiths 2K-29254-1-0-1569416227.zip and select OK
Fill informations as shown and click on OK
A texture replacer for Elk and Deer.
Click here to manually download the mod OR here to automatically download the mod through Mod Organizer 2.
When downloaded go to the folder where the file has been downloaded, cut the file MM REAL ELKS 2K-41929-1-0-1-1615885343.7z and copy it to your NOLVUS\ARCHIVE\5_VISUALS\5.16_CREATURES & ANIMALS directoryClick here to get more details for MM Real Elks
Nexus mod page here
In Mod Organizer 2 click on add mod button
Browse to NOLVUS\ARCHIVE\5_VISUALS\5.16_CREATURES & ANIMALS\MM REAL ELKS 2K-41929-1-0-1-1615885343.7z and select OK
Fill informations as shown and click on OK
Visual overhaul of the bears of Skyrim. Bigger, badder bears fit for the harsh northern lands they roam.
Click here to manually download the mod OR here to automatically download the mod through Mod Organizer 2.
When downloaded go to the folder where the file has been downloaded, cut the file Bears of the North-47541-1-1-1616859125.7z and copy it to your NOLVUS\ARCHIVE\5_VISUALS\5.16_CREATURES & ANIMALS directoryClick here to get more details for Bears of the North
Nexus mod page here
In Mod Organizer 2 click on add mod button
Browse to NOLVUS\ARCHIVE\5_VISUALS\5.16_CREATURES & ANIMALS\Bears of the North-47541-1-1-1616859125.7z and select OK
Fill informations as shown and click on OK
Just a bunch of patches for Bears of the North so that other mods can make use of the new bear models.
Click here to manually download the mod OR here to automatically download the mod through Mod Organizer 2.
When downloaded go to the folder where the file has been downloaded, cut the file Beyond Skyrim - Bruma SE - Bears of the North Custom Patch-48148-1-0-1617653309.7z and copy it to your NOLVUS\ARCHIVE\5_VISUALS\5.16_CREATURES & ANIMALS directoryClick here to get more details for Bears of the North Patches
Nexus mod page here
In Mod Organizer 2 click on add mod button
Browse to NOLVUS\ARCHIVE\5_VISUALS\5.16_CREATURES & ANIMALS\Beyond Skyrim - Bruma SE - Bears of the North Custom Patch-48148-1-0-1617653309.7z and select OK
Fill informations as shown and click on OK.
Adds flying crows to various locations around Tamriel to create a more nordic atmosphere in your Skyrim.
Click here to manually download the mod OR here to automatically download the mod through Mod Organizer 2.
When downloaded go to the folder where the file has been downloaded, cut the file Flying Crows SSE ESPFE-49270-1-2-1631818862.7z and copy it to your NOLVUS\ARCHIVE\5_VISUALS\5.16_CREATURES & ANIMALS directoryClick here to get more details for Flying Crows SSE
Nexus mod page here
In Mod Organizer 2 click on add mod button
Browse to NOLVUS\ARCHIVE\5_VISUALS\5.16_CREATURES & ANIMALS\Flying Crows SSE ESPFE-49270-1-2-1631818862.7z and select OK
Fill informations as shown and click on OK.
Select LOOT from the right combobox and click on Run button (Always run it from Mod Organizer)
Click on the sort button
You will get this screen
Click on Apply
Your mods plugins are now ordered correctly.
Select SKSE and click on Run
In the game main menu load your last saved game.
Start to test if all the mods have been installed correctly.
Make a save game and exit the game.
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