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{{disambig|the original release|the Special Edition|[[The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition]]|the VR version|[[The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR]]}}
 
{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
|cover        = Skyrim Cover.jpg
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|cover        = The Elder Scrolls V Skyrim cover.jpg
 
|developers  =  
 
|developers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Bethesda Game Studios}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Bethesda Game Studios}}
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|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 11, 2011}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 11, 2011}}
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|reception    =
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|the-elder-scrolls-v-skyrim|94}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|link|rating}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|the-elder-scrolls-v-skyrim|96}}
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|taxonomy    =
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase, DLC }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | First-person, Third-person }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | ARPG, Open world }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Realistic }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Fantasy }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | The Elder Scrolls }}
 
|steam appid  = 72850
 
|steam appid  = 72850
|steam appid side = 211720,226880,220760,202485
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|steam appid side = 202485,211720,220760,226880,1240360
|gogcom page  =  
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|gogcom id    =
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|official site= https://elderscrolls.bethesda.net/en/skyrim
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|hltb        = 9859
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|lutris      = the-elder-scrolls-v-skyrim
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|mobygames    = 53545
 
|strategywiki = The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
 
|strategywiki = The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
 
|wikipedia    = The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
 
|wikipedia    = The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
 
|winehq      = 13667
 
|winehq      = 13667
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|license      = commercial
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}}
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{{Introduction
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|introduction      =
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|release history  =
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|current state    =
 
}}
 
}}
{{Series|The Elder Scrolls}}
 
{{disambig|the original release|the Special Edition|[[The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition]]}}
 
  
 
'''Key points'''
 
'''Key points'''
 
{{++}} A wide array of bugs have been fixed through the community patches. See [[#Unofficial patches|Unofficial patches]].
 
{{++}} A wide array of bugs have been fixed through the community patches. See [[#Unofficial patches|Unofficial patches]].
{{++}} Active modding community, more mods can be found [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/ here] and [http://skyrimgems.com/ here].
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{{++}} Active modding community, more mods can be found [https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/ here]
{{--}} Due to the v-sync used as a frame limiter, disabling it or playing with a non ~60&nbsp;Hz screen will result in the physics behaving incorrectly.<ref name="FPS">[https://www.reddit.com/r/skyrimmods/comments/2edkiv/is_there_a_fix_that_lets_you_play_at_144120_fps/ Is there a fix that let's you play at 144/120 fps yet?: skyrimmods]</ref>
 
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
{{mm}} [https://forums.bethsoft.com/forum/117-v-skyrim/ Official forums]  
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{{mm}} [https://store.steampowered.com/manual/72850 Official manual]
{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/72850/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
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{{mm}} [https://forums.bethsoft.com/forum/117-v-skyrim/ Official forums]
{{mm}} [http://www.geforce.com/Optimize/Guides/the-elder-scrolls-v-skyrim-tweak-guide Geforce Tweak Guide]
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{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/72850/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
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{{mm}} [https://xjdhdr.gitlab.io/nvidia/the-elder-scrolls-v-skyrim-tweak-guide.html#1 GeForce Tweak Guide]
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| Amazon | B004HYIAPM | Steam | Also available in {{store link|Amazon|B00E9I1FPI|The Elder Scrolls Anthology}}. | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-ES5S | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1057-1 | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| GameStop | 97815 | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| GMG | elder-scrolls-v-skyrim | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Humble | theelderscrolls5_skyrimlegendary | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 72850 | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 72850 | Steam | | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| Uplay-NA | 290327300 | Steam | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Amazon | B004HYIAPM | Steam | {{store link|Amazon|B00CJ7IUIQ|Legendary Edition}} also available. Also available in {{store link|Amazon|B00E9I1FPI|The Elder Scrolls Anthology}}. | | Windows | unavailable }}
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{{Availability/row| GamersGate | the-elder-scrolls-v-skyrim | Steam | {{store link|GamersGate|the-elder-scrolls-v-skyrim-legendary-edition|Legendary Edition}} also available. | | Windows | unavailable }}
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{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1057-1 | Steam | {{store link|Gamesplanet|1057-5|Legendary Edition}} also available. |  | Windows | unavailable }}
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{{Availability/row| GMG | the-elder-scrolls-v-skyrim | Steam | {{store link|GMG|the-elder-scrolls-v-skyrim-legendary-edition|Legendary Edition}} also available. | | Windows | unavailable }}
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{{Availability/row| Humble | the-elder-scrolls-v-skyrim | Steam | {{store link|Humble|the-elder-scrolls-v-skyrim-legendary-edition|Legendary Edition}} also available. | | Windows | unavailable }}
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam}}.
 
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam}}.
{{++}} Owners of Skyrim and all DLC will receive [[The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition]] for free.<ref>[https://twitter.com/BethesdaStudios/status/742194847101095936 BethesdaGameStudios on Twitter: "If you own #Skyrim and all its add-ons or own Legendary Edition on Steam, you'll get a free upgrade to Skyrim Special Edition on Oct 28 #BE3"]</ref>
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{{++}} Owners of Skyrim and all DLC received [[The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition]] for free (limited time offer, ended on release date of Special Edition).<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://twitter.com/BethesdaStudios/status/742194847101095936|title=BethesdaGameStudios on Twitter: "If you own #Skyrim and all its add-ons or own Legendary Edition on Steam, you'll get a free upgrade to Skyrim Special Edition on Oct 28 #BE3"|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>
  
 
===Version differences===
 
===Version differences===
 
{{ii}} The Elder Scrolls Anthology includes [[The Elder Scrolls: Arena|Arena]], [[The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall|Daggerfall]], [[The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind|Morrowind]], [[The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion|Oblivion]] and Skyrim along with all the main expansions and DLC.
 
{{ii}} The Elder Scrolls Anthology includes [[The Elder Scrolls: Arena|Arena]], [[The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall|Daggerfall]], [[The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind|Morrowind]], [[The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion|Oblivion]] and Skyrim along with all the main expansions and DLC.
{{ii}} The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Legendary Edition is a complete edition of Skyrim with all its DLC.
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{{ii}} The Legendary Edition is a complete edition of Skyrim with all its DLC.
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==Monetization==
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{{Monetization
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|ad-supported          =
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|dlc                    = Additional game content.
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|expansion pack        =
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|freeware              =
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|free-to-play          =
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|one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
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|sponsored              =
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|subscription          =
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}}
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===Microtransactions===
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{{Microtransactions
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|boost              =
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|cosmetic            =
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|currency            =
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|finite spend        =
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|infinite spend      =
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|free-to-grind      =
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|loot box            =
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|none                = Game does not contain microtransactions.
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|player trading      =
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|time-limited        =
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|unlock              =
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}}
  
 
{{DLC|
 
{{DLC|
{{DLC/row| Dawnguard | Available {{store link|Steam|211720|here}}. | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| {{store link|Steam|202485|High Resolution Texture Pack}} | Available for free. | Windows }}
{{DLC/row| Dragonborn | Available {{store link|Steam|226880|here}}. | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| {{store link|Steam|211720|Dawnguard}}| Windows }}
{{DLC/row| Hearthfire | Available {{store link|Steam|220760|here}}. | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| {{store link|Steam|220760|Hearthfire}} | Windows }}
{{DLC/row| High Resolution Texture Pack | Free. Available {{store link|Steam|202485|here}}. | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| {{store link|Steam|226880|Dragonborn}} | Windows }}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
 
===Skip intro videos===
 
===Skip intro videos===
{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox|description=Modify configuration file|ref=<ref name="STEP wiki">[http://wiki.step-project.com/Guide:Skyrim_INIs#Skyrim_INI Guide:Skyrim Configuration Settings - S.T.E.P. Project Wiki]</ref>|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|Modify configuration file|ref=<ref name="STEP wiki">[http://wiki.step-project.com/Guide:Skyrim_INIs#Skyrim_INI Guide:Skyrim Configuration Settings - S.T.E.P. Project Wiki]</ref>}}
 
 
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
 
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
 
# Open {{file|Skyrim.ini}}.
 
# Open {{file|Skyrim.ini}}.
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}}
 
}}
  
{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox|description=Go to {{file|{{path|game}}\Data\Video|folder}} and delete {{file|BGS_Logo.bik}}|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://gaming.stackexchange.com/a/37287|title=Is there a way to disable the intro video of Skyrim? - Arqade|date=May 2023}}</ref>}}
{{Fixbox/fix|Go to <code>{{path|game}}\Data\Video</code> and delete {{code|BGS_Logo.bik}}|ref=<ref>[http://gaming.stackexchange.com/a/37287 Is there a way to disable the intro video of Skyrim? - Arqade]</ref>}}
 
}}
 
  
===Enabling Data Files===
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===Enabling data files===
{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox|description=Modify configuration file|ref=<ref name="STEP wiki"/>|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|Modify configuration file|ref=<ref name="STEP wiki"/>}}
 
 
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
 
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
 
# Open {{file|SkyrimPrefs.ini}}.
 
# Open {{file|SkyrimPrefs.ini}}.
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}}
 
}}
  
===[http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/36125/ Double cursor fix]===
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==Modifications==
{{++}} Fixes the double cursor bug when alt tabbing out and back in the game.
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{{ii}} Before installing any mods, [[#SKSE|SKSE]] and either [https://www.nexusmods.com/site/mods/1 Vortex] or [[#Mod Organizer|Mod Organizer]] should be installed.
 
 
===[http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/40706/ OneTweak]===
 
{{++}} Provides a native borderless mode, skips the main intro along with some other tweaks and fixes such as the double cursor issue.
 
  
===[http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/mods/17202/ Elys Alt+F4 Tweak]===
 
{{++}} Allows the player to close the game by pushing {{key|Alt|F4}}, while also fixing an issue which caused media keys to not work.
 
{{ii}} Not needed by anyone using [http://wiki.step-project.com/STEP:2.2.9.2 ENB or ENBoost, as per the STEP modification guide]. Installing both Elys Alt+F4 and ENB at the same time [http://forum.step-project.com/topic/1835-skse-elys-altf4-by-elys/page-2 may cause issues with the hotkeys they are supposed to enable].
 
 
==Mods==
 
{{ii}} Before installing any mods, [[#SKSE|SKSE]] and either Nexus Mod Manager or [[#Mod Organizer|Mod Organizer]] should be installed.
 
 
===Unofficial patches===
 
===Unofficial patches===
 
{{ii}} Community-created patches which fix many issues which otherwise remain unresolved in the official patches, such as rendering issues and subtitle coding errors.
 
{{ii}} Community-created patches which fix many issues which otherwise remain unresolved in the official patches, such as rendering issues and subtitle coding errors.
{{mm}} [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/71214/? Unofficial Skyrim Legendary Edition Patch]
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{{mm}} [https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/71214/ Unofficial Skyrim Legendary Edition Patch].
  
===[http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/1334/ Mod Organizer]===
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===[https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/6194 Mod Organizer]===
{{++}} Powerful and easy to use mod manager with mod virtualization, in order to keep the main installation folder clean.
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{{++}} Powerful and easy to use mod manager with mod virtualization, in order to keep the installation folder clean.
 
{{++}} Features a configuration editor, the SKSE executable can also be set to be launched through the configurator.
 
{{++}} Features a configuration editor, the SKSE executable can also be set to be launched through the configurator.
  
===[http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/mods/3863 SkyUI]===
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===[https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/3863 SkyUI]===
 
{{ii}} SkyUI is required by certain mods in order to tweak and configure them.
 
{{ii}} SkyUI is required by certain mods in order to tweak and configure them.
 
{{++}} Advanced user interface, optimized for keyboard and mouse usage while being highly customizable.
 
{{++}} Advanced user interface, optimized for keyboard and mouse usage while being highly customizable.
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===[https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/92777 Corrupted NIFs Patches - CNP]===
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{{ii}} Replaces NIF files in the official game files and mods for a CTD-Free game.
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{{++}} Greatly reduces the amount of CTD to occur during in-game.
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===[https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/72725 Crash Fixes]===
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{{ii}} Requires [[#SKSE|SKSE]].
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{{++}} Fixes some of the crashes in Skyrim.
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===[https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/76747 Bug fixes]===
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{{ii}} Requires [[#SKSE|SKSE]].
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{{++}} Fixes some engine related bugs in game.
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===[https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/78464 PerformanceHitRelief Remastered - PHR_RE]===
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{{ii}} Removes grass, trees, clouds, fog and many more to keep a stable game.
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{{++}} Greatly improves FPS performance.
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{{--}} Also reduces visuals to the point the game looks unrealistic.
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===[https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/82860 A Comprehensive and Helpful Guide To Increase Skyrim's Performance - FPS and Stability]===
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{{ii}} Tweaks every aspect of the game to achieve maximum stability and FPS performance.
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{{++}} Greatly improves stability as well as FPS performance.
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{{++}} Depending on choice, no affect on visual whatsoever.
  
 
===[http://skse.silverlock.org/ SKSE]===
 
===[http://skse.silverlock.org/ SKSE]===
 
{{++}} Available as a {{store link|Steam|365720|Steam-based mod}} for ease-of-use.
 
{{++}} Available as a {{store link|Steam|365720|Steam-based mod}} for ease-of-use.
{{ii}} Required by most mods.
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{{ii}} Required by some mods.
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{{Fixbox|description=SKSE on Linux Through Proton|fix=
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If you are running Skyrim through proton and have mods installed which required SKSE, you can do the following.
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===== Installing Mods =====
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* Mods can be installed either through steam's workshop, Nexus Mod Manager, or manually.
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* Remember to run Skyrim before the steps below (Running SKSE) to allow your mods to populate.
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* Remember to enable the mods you want
  
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Save bloating cleaner|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
 
This is a partial fix for loose scripts, more advanced editing is required in order to remove broken scripts which may be stuck on the game's currently used thread.
 
  
# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\data\SKSE</code>
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===== Running SKSE =====
# Open <code>SKSE.ini</code>.
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# Install [https://store.steampowered.com/app/365720/Skyrim_Script_Extender_SKSE/ SKSE] through Steam
# Add the following line under the '''General''' section.  
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# Browse to {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}}
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# Rename {{file|SkyrimLauncher.exe}} to {{file|SkyrimLauncher.exe.bak}}
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# Rename {{file|skse_loader.exe}} to {{file|SkyrimLauncher.exe}}
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# Run Skyrim through Proton.
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'''Notes'''
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{{ii}} Remember to fix the FPS using the Proton launch command.
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{{ii}} To reorganise mods, restore the original launcher.
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}}
  
<pre>
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{{Fixbox|description=Save bloating cleaner|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
[General]
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This is a partial fix for loose scripts, more advanced editing is required in order to remove broken scripts which may be stuck on the game's currently used thread.
ClearInvalidRegistrations=1
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# Go to {{file|{{p|game}}\data\SKSE|folder}}
</pre>
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# Open {{file|SKSE.ini}}.
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# Add <code>ClearInvalidRegistrations=1</code> under the <code>[General]</code> section.
 
}}
 
}}
{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox|description=Memory Management Fix|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|Memory Management Fix|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
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This fixes crashes and infinite loading screens that occur when the game engine fails to allocate more memory than the engine was originally intended to due to modding.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37xAMUQc1oY|title=Skyrim Mod Sanctuary 84 : Skyrim Memory Patch (Fix freezes and crashes) |date=May 2023}}</ref>
This fixes crashes and infinite loading screens that occur when the game engine fails to allocate more memory than the engine was originally intended to due to modding.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37xAMUQc1oY Skyrim Mod Sanctuary 84 : Skyrim Memory Patch (Fix freezes and crashes) ]</ref>
 
 
{{ii}} Only works with SKSE 1.7 or newer.
 
{{ii}} Only works with SKSE 1.7 or newer.
 
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# Go to {{file|{{p|game}}\data\SKSE|folder}}.
# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\data\SKSE</code>
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# Open {{file|SKSE.ini}}.
# Open <code>SKSE.ini</code>.
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# Add the following lines under the <code>[Memory]</code> section.  
# Add the following line under the '''Memory''' section.  
 
 
 
 
<pre>
 
<pre>
[Memory]
 
 
DefaultHeapInitialAllocMB=768
 
DefaultHeapInitialAllocMB=768
 
ScrapHeapSizeMB=256
 
ScrapHeapSizeMB=256
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'''Notes'''
 
'''Notes'''
{{ii}} To figure out if you need the extra memory you can use the SKSE plugin [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/50471/? Memory Blocks Log]. This can reduce performance and should only be used while testing.
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{{ii}} To figure out if you need the extra memory you can use the SKSE plugin [https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/50471/ Memory Blocks Log]. This can reduce performance and should only be used while testing.
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[http://enbdev.com/download.htm ENB]===
 
===[http://enbdev.com/download.htm ENB]===
 
<!-- Needs to be cleaned up -->
 
<!-- Needs to be cleaned up -->
{{ii}} Use the installation instructions from the preset if used
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{{ii}} Use the installation instructions from the preset if used.
 
{{++}} Fixes issue when there is no more available video memory, a problem that occurs when using high resolution texture mods.
 
{{++}} Fixes issue when there is no more available video memory, a problem that occurs when using high resolution texture mods.
 
{{++}} Allows for significant graphical improvements, such as real-time reflections, image-based lighting, and volumetric sky rendering.
 
{{++}} Allows for significant graphical improvements, such as real-time reflections, image-based lighting, and volumetric sky rendering.
 
{{++}} Can force V-sync, frame limiter, and Borderless-Windowed mode.
 
{{++}} Can force V-sync, frame limiter, and Borderless-Windowed mode.
  
{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox|description=Installing ENB Without graphical improvements|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|Installing ENB Without graphical improvements|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
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# [http://enbdev.com/download.htm Download] the version of the ENB for Skyrim.
# [http://enbdev.com/download.htm Download] the version of the ENB for Skyrim
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# Unzip files and transfer all files inside "WrapperVersion" to the installation folder.
# Unzip files and transfer all files inside "WrapperVersion" to the game directory
 
 
<!-- The instructions for the guide should be moved on the wiki article -->
 
<!-- The instructions for the guide should be moved on the wiki article -->
 
<!-- This ini thing should be moved under it's own fixbox, there should be a setting up section or something like that -->
 
<!-- This ini thing should be moved under it's own fixbox, there should be a setting up section or something like that -->
# Open enblocal.ini with notepad and use the [http://wiki.step-project.com/Guide:ENBlocal_INI enblocal.ini Setup Guide] to assist with the settings. Make sure "UsePatchSpeedhackWithoutGraphics" and "SpeedHack" is set to "True"
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# Open enblocal.ini with Notepad and use the [http://wiki.step-project.com/Guide:ENBlocal_INI enblocal.ini Setup Guide] to assist with the settings. Make sure "UsePatchSpeedhackWithoutGraphics" and "SpeedHack" is set to "True".
  
 
'''Notes'''
 
'''Notes'''
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===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\My Games\Skyrim\}}
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Skyrim\}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\My Games\Skyrim\Saves\}}
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Skyrim\Saves\}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
|origin               =  
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|discord                  =
|origin notes         =  
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|discord notes            =
|steam cloud           = true
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|epic games launcher      =
|steam cloud notes     = Stores up to 200 MB of game saves online (maximum 1000 files).
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|epic games launcher notes =
|uplay                =  
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|gog galaxy                =
|uplay notes           =  
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|gog galaxy notes          =
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|origin                   =  
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|origin notes             =  
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|steam cloud               = true
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|steam cloud notes         = Stores up to 200 MB of game saves online (maximum 1000 files).
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|ubisoft connect          =
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|ubisoft connect notes    =
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|xbox cloud                =  
 +
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Video settings==
+
==Video==
 
{{Image|Skyrim - graphics.png|Launcher video settings.}}
 
{{Image|Skyrim - graphics.png|Launcher video settings.}}
 
{{Image|Skyrim - advanced graphics.png|Launcher advanced video settings.}}
 
{{Image|Skyrim - advanced graphics.png|Launcher advanced video settings.}}
 
{{Image|Skyrim - display.jpg|In-game display settings.}}
 
{{Image|Skyrim - display.jpg|In-game display settings.}}
{{Video settings
+
{{Video
|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/elder-scrolls-v-skyrim/en
+
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/elder-scrolls-v-skyrim/en
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = limited
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = limited
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|multimonitor notes        = Use [https://www.flawlesswidescreen.org Flawless Widescreen] or [https://github.com/dlrudie/WidescreenFixer/releases Widescreen Fixer].
 
|multimonitor notes        = Use [https://www.flawlesswidescreen.org Flawless Widescreen] or [https://github.com/dlrudie/WidescreenFixer/releases Widescreen Fixer].
 
|ultrawidescreen            = hackable
 
|ultrawidescreen            = hackable
|ultrawidescreen notes      = Set in <code>SkyrimPrefs.ini</code>.{{cn|Be more descriptive|date=November 2016}}
+
|ultrawidescreen notes      = Set in {{file|SkyrimPrefs.ini}}.{{cn|Be more descriptive|date=November 2016}}
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
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|windowed notes            =  
 
|windowed notes            =  
 
|borderless windowed        = hackable
 
|borderless windowed        = hackable
|borderless windowed notes  = Use [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/40706/ OneTweak].
+
|borderless windowed notes  = Use [https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/40706/ OneTweak].
 
|anisotropic                = true
 
|anisotropic                = true
 
|anisotropic notes          = See [[#Anisotropic filtering (AF)|Anisotropic filtering (AF)]].
 
|anisotropic notes          = See [[#Anisotropic filtering (AF)|Anisotropic filtering (AF)]].
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing              = true
|antialiasing notes        = [[FXAA]], [[MSAA]]. [[SGSSAA]] can be utilized through anti-aliasing compatibility bits <code>0x000002C1</code> under NVIDIA Inspector.
+
|antialiasing notes        = [[FXAA]], [[MSAA]]. [[SGSSAA]] can be utilized through anti-aliasing compatibility bits <code>0x000002C1</code> under Nvidia Inspector.
|vsync                      = hackable
+
|upscaling                  = unknown
|vsync notes                = Enabled by default. Can be [[#Vertical sync (Vsync)|disabled]].<ref>[http://forums.bethsoft.com/topic/1280991-do-not-disable-vsync/ Do NOT disable vSync! - PC - Bethesda Softworks Forums]</ref>
+
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 +
|vsync                      = always on
 +
|vsync notes                = See [[#Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]] to disable.
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps                    = hackable
 
|120 fps                    = hackable
|120 fps notes              = Havok physics do not function correctly past 60 FPS,<ref name="FPS"/> but frame rate is unlimited.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GV5AGmZ3EEs Let&#39;s play Skyrim :D - Marioysikax - YouTube] - Showing vanilla skyrim running with 144Hz monitor.</ref><br/>See [[#Frame rate (FPS)|Frame rate (FPS)]] or [[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|cap the frame rate to 60 FPS]].
+
|120 fps notes              = Havok physics do not function correctly past 60 FPS without first editing a configuration file.<ref name="High FPS"/> See [[#Frame rate (FPS)|Frame rate (FPS)]].
 +
|hdr                        = unknown
 +
|hdr notes                  =
 +
|ray tracing                = unknown
 +
|ray tracing notes          =
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
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===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]===
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Modify configuration file|ref=<ref name="STEP wiki"/>|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|Modify configuration file|ref=<ref name="STEP wiki"/>}}
 
 
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
 
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
 
# Open {{file|Skyrim.ini}}.
 
# Open {{file|Skyrim.ini}}.
# Add the following lines under the {{code|[Display]}} section:
+
# Add the following lines under the {{code|[Display]}} section:
 
<pre>
 
<pre>
 
fDefault1stPersonFOV=X
 
fDefault1stPersonFOV=X
fDefaultFOV=X
 
 
fDefaultWorldFOV=X
 
fDefaultWorldFOV=X
 
</pre>
 
</pre>
{{ii}} Replace {{code|X}} with your preferred FOV.
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{{ii}} Replace {{code|X}} with your preferred FOV.
 
}}
 
}}
  
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Console command|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://gaming.stackexchange.com/a/37033|title=How do I adjust the FOV for Skyrim? - Arqade|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|Console command|ref=<ref>[http://gaming.stackexchange.com/a/37033 How do I adjust the FOV for Skyrim? - Arqade]</ref>}}
 
 
# Open the console ingame ({{key|~}}) and type in the following: {{code|fov X}}.
 
# Open the console ingame ({{key|~}}) and type in the following: {{code|fov X}}.
 
# Replace {{code|X}} with your preferred FOV.
 
# Replace {{code|X}} with your preferred FOV.
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===[[Glossary:Anisotropic filtering (AF)|Anisotropic filtering (AF)]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Anisotropic filtering (AF)|Anisotropic filtering (AF)]]===
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Enable improved AF for Nvidia graphics cards|ref=<ref>https://xjdhdr.gitlab.io/nvidia/the-elder-scrolls-v-skyrim-tweak-guide.html#19</ref>|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|Enable improved AF for NVIDIA graphics cards|ref=<ref>http://www.geforce.com/whats-new/guides/the-elder-scrolls-v-skyrim-tweak-guide#5</ref>}}
+
# Open Nvidia Control Panel.
# Open NVIDIA Control Panel.
 
 
# Select <code>Manage 3D settings</code>.
 
# Select <code>Manage 3D settings</code>.
 
# Select <code>Program Settings</code> tab.
 
# Select <code>Program Settings</code> tab.
 
# Under <code>1. Select a program to customize:</code> select <code>Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim</code>.
 
# Under <code>1. Select a program to customize:</code> select <code>Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim</code>.
 
# Under <code>Anisotropic filtering</code> select your quality of preference.
 
# Under <code>Anisotropic filtering</code> select your quality of preference.
# Click <code>Apply</code> and close NVIDIA Control Panel.
+
# Click <code>Apply</code> and close Nvidia Control Panel.
 
# Open Skyrim Launcher and select <code>OPTIONS</code>.
 
# Open Skyrim Launcher and select <code>OPTIONS</code>.
 
# Under <code>Anisotropic Filtering</code>, in Skyrim Launcher, select <code>Off (best performance)</code> then click <code>OK</code>.
 
# Under <code>Anisotropic Filtering</code>, in Skyrim Launcher, select <code>Off (best performance)</code> then click <code>OK</code>.
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===[[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]===
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Modify configuration file|ref=<ref name="STEP wiki"/>|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|Modify configuration file|ref=<ref name="STEP wiki"/>}}
 
 
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
 
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
# Open {{file|Skyrim.ini}}.
+
# Open {{file|SkyrimPrefs.ini}}.
# Add the following line under the {{code|[Display]}} section:
+
# Change <code>iPresentInterval=1</code> to <code>iPresentInterval=0</code> to disable Vsync.
<pre>
 
iPresentInterval=0
 
</pre>
 
 
 
'''Notes'''
 
{{--}} You should '''never''' disable v-sync, when the game rises over 60fps it causes all kinds of issues with the game.<ref>[http://forums.bethsoft.com/topic/1280991-do-not-disable-vsync/ Do NOT disable vSync! - Bethesda Softworks Forums]</ref>
 
{{ii}} Not only that, but for example [[Nvidia]] have added a [[Glossary:Frame rate capping|fps cap]] fail-safe to the game. Use [[NVIDIA Profile Inspector]] to disable FPS cap.
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
===Fast-Sync Tweak===
+
===Fast Sync tweak===
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|Instructions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
+
# See [[#Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]] to disable Vsync.
# Disable in game V-Sync for TES V: Skyrim (read Above).
 
 
# Enable Fast-Sync through the Nvidia CP for TES V: Skyrim (Nvidia Drivers 368.22 and later).
 
# Enable Fast-Sync through the Nvidia CP for TES V: Skyrim (Nvidia Drivers 368.22 and later).
 
# Limit or cap the frame rate with Nvidia Profile Inspector to 60 FPS.
 
# Limit or cap the frame rate with Nvidia Profile Inspector to 60 FPS.
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===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|Frame rate (FPS)]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|Frame rate (FPS)]]===
{{ii}} This tweak allows playing the game at high frame rates without the normal glitches that happen.
+
{{ii}} [[Nvidia]] have added a [[Glossary:Frame rate capping|FPS cap]] fail-safe to the game. Use [[Nvidia Profile Inspector]] to disable FPS cap.
{{ii}} It is unknown as to whether it will impact your saves, break quests, or cause lag. Use at your own risk.
+
{{ii}} These tweaks allow playing the game at high frame rates without the known physics problems that occur. It is possible this fix will negatively affect scripts and cause unforeseen issues. Use at your own risk.
  
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Automatically fix high FPS physics|ref=<ref name="SKSE Havok Fix">[https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/91598 SKSE Havok Fix]</ref>|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|Possible fix for high FPS|ref=<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/skyrimmods/comments/5aao95/possible_fix_to_allow_skyrim_to_run_on_120fps/ Possible fix to allow Skyrim to run on 120fps monitors: skyrimmods]</ref>}}
+
{{++}} This method has the advantage of preventing FPS drops caused by the game not being able to achieve the target FPS.
# In {{File|Skyrim.ini}}, add this line under the <code>[HAVOK]</code> section:
+
# [[#SKSE|Install SKSE]].
<pre>
+
# Install the [https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/91598 SKSE Havok Fix] mod.
fMaxTime=(1 / your monitors refresh rate)
+
 
</pre>
+
'''Notes'''
 +
{{ii}} The plugin will automatically edit <code>iPresentInterval</code> to an appropriate value for the current FPS.
 +
}}
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Manually fix high FPS physics|ref=<ref name="High FPS">[https://www.reddit.com/r/skyrimmods/comments/5aao95/possible_fix_to_allow_skyrim_to_run_on_120fps/ Possible fix to allow Skyrim to run on 120fps monitors - Reddit]</ref>|fix=
 +
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
 +
# Open {{file|Skyrim.ini}}.
 +
# Under section <code>[Display]</code> add line <code>iPresentInterval=0</code>
 +
# Add the section <code>[HAVOK]</code> and under it add line <code>fMaxTime=(1 / Desired refresh rate)</code> to correct the physics, e.g. for a 144&nbsp;Hz monitor you would add <code>fMaxTime=0.0069</code>.
  
 
'''Notes'''
 
'''Notes'''
{{ii}} You may need to disable v-sync first.
+
{{ii}} Skyrim must still be limited to the new refresh rate in order to avoid glitches
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Set Refresh rate on 60hz|ref={{cn|date=August 2021}}|fix=
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
'''Linux Notes for FPS Limiting through Proton'''
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=You can limit the fps by entering <code>DXVK_FRAME_RATE=60 %command%</code> into steam's launch options. Once Again this will fix weird physics and rendering issues|fix=
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Input settings==
+
==Input==
 
{{Image|Skyrim - Gameplay.jpg|In-game gameplay settings.}}
 
{{Image|Skyrim - Gameplay.jpg|In-game gameplay settings.}}
{{Input settings
+
{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
|key remap notes          =  
+
|key remap notes          = The Favorites system may not work if you remap keys related to it.
|acceleration option      = hackable
+
|acceleration option      = false
|acceleration option notes = Enabled by default. See [[#Mouse acceleration|Mouse acceleration]].
+
|acceleration option notes = The <code>bMouseAcceleration=</code> setting in {{file|SkyrimPrefs.ini}} has no effect.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://wiki.step-project.com/Guide:SkyrimPrefs_INI/Controls#bMouseAcceleration|title=Guide:SkyrimPrefs INI/Controls - S.T.E.P. Project Wiki|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 
|mouse sensitivity        = true
 
|mouse sensitivity        = true
 
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
 
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
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|invert mouse y-axis      = true
 
|invert mouse y-axis      = true
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 +
|touchscreen              = unknown
 +
|touchscreen notes        =
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support notes  =  
 
|controller support notes  =  
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|invert controller y-axis  = true
 
|invert controller y-axis  = true
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
|touchscreen               = unknown
+
|xinput controllers        = unknown
|touchscreen notes        =  
+
|xinput controllers notes  =
|button prompts            = xbox
+
|xbox prompts              = unknown
|button prompts notes      =  
+
|xbox prompts notes        =
 +
|impulse triggers          = unknown
 +
|impulse triggers notes    =
 +
|dualshock 4               = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 notes        =
 +
|dualshock prompts        = unknown
 +
|dualshock prompts notes  =
 +
|light bar support        = unknown
 +
|light bar support notes   =
 +
|dualshock 4 modes         = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =
 +
|tracked motion controllers= unknown
 +
|tracked motion controllers notes =
 +
|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
 +
|tracked motion prompts notes =
 +
|other controllers        = unknown
 +
|other controllers notes  =
 +
|other button prompts      = unknown
 +
|other button prompts notes=  
 +
|button prompts            = Xbox, DualShock
 +
|button prompts notes      = For DualShock use the [https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/29450 SkyUI-PS3Buttons Mod]
 
|controller hotplug        = unknown
 
|controller hotplug        = unknown
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|haptic feedback          = true
 
|haptic feedback          = true
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
|light bar support        = unknown
+
|simultaneous input        = hackable
|light bar support notes   =
+
|simultaneous input notes = Use [https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/30913/ Controller and keyboard simultaneously mod] to make keyboard and gamepad work, no support for mouse.<ref>[https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/30913/?tab=4&&navtag=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nexusmods.com%2Fskyrim%2Fajax%2Fcomments%2F%3Fmod_id%3D30913%26page%3D1%26sort%3DDESC%26pid%3D0%26thread_id%3D904201&pUp=1 Use both Xbox 360 controller AND Keyboard SIMULTANEOUSLY]</ref>
}}
+
|steam input api          = unknown
 
+
|steam input api notes    =
===[[Glossary:Mouse acceleration|Mouse acceleration]]===
+
|steam hook input          = unknown
{{Fixbox|1=
+
|steam hook input notes    =  
{{Fixbox/fix|Disabling the mouse acceleration|ref={{cn|date=August 2015}}}}
+
|steam input presets      = unknown
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
+
|steam input presets notes =
# Open {{file|SkyrimPrefs.ini}}.
+
|steam controller prompts  = unknown
# Find the following line, and set it to this value.
+
|steam controller prompts notes =
 
+
|steam cursor detection    = unknown
<pre>
+
|steam cursor detection notes =  
[Controls]
 
bMouseAcceleration=0
 
</pre>
 
 
 
'''Notes'''
 
{{ii}} If the line doesn't exist then add it manually.{{cn|date=August 2015}}
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Audio settings==
+
==Audio==
 
{{Image|Skyrim - Audio.jpg|In-game audio settings.}}
 
{{Image|Skyrim - Audio.jpg|In-game audio settings.}}
{{Audio settings
+
{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    = Master, sound effects, footsteps, voices and music.
 
|separate volume notes    = Master, sound effects, footsteps, voices and music.
 
|surround sound          = true
 
|surround sound          = true
|surround sound notes    = Up to 5.1 only.<ref>[http://satsun.org/audio/ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up]</ref>
+
|surround sound notes    = Up to 5.1 only.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://satsun.org/audio/|title=PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles notes          = Dialogue and general sounds.
 
|subtitles notes          = Dialogue and general sounds.
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|mute on focus lost      = true
 
|mute on focus lost      = true
 
|mute on focus lost notes = On by default, see [[#Mute on focus lost|Mute on focus lost]] to disable.
 
|mute on focus lost notes = On by default, see [[#Mute on focus lost|Mute on focus lost]] to disable.
|eax support              =  
+
|eax support              = hackable
|eax support notes        =  
+
|eax support notes        = Use [[Glossary:Surround sound#X3DAudio|X3DAudio HRTF]]. Requires [https://github.com/kosumosu/x3daudio1_7_hrtf/releases/download/v2.3/MIT_KEMAR-24000.7z 24000Hz .mhr file] to prevent sounds playing at full volume at any distance, or possible crashes.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://github.com/kosumosu/x3daudio1_7_hrtf/issues/21|title=Error shows up in Skyrim (old version)'s log a bunch of times involving missing dataset for 24 kHz samples #21|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>
 +
|royalty free audio      = always on
 +
|royalty free audio notes =
 +
|red book cd audio        = unknown
 +
|red book cd audio notes  =
 +
|general midi audio      = unknown
 +
|general midi audio notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Mute on focus lost===
 
===Mute on focus lost===
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Modify configuration file|ref=<ref name="alt-tab"/>|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|Modify configuration file|ref=<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/skyrim/comments/1tqcbo/howto_alt_tab_without_pausing_the_game/ How-To: Alt tab without pausing the game: skyrim]</ref>}}
 
 
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
 
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
# Open {{code|Skyrim.ini}}.
+
# Open {{file|Skyrim.ini}}.
 
# Under {{code|[General]}} add the following line <code>bAlwaysActive=1</code>.
 
# Under {{code|[General]}} add the following line <code>bAlwaysActive=1</code>.
 
# Save your changes.
 
# Save your changes.
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 +
|ref      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Simplified Chinese
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|notes    =  Fan translation by  plural team:<br>[https://dl.3dmgame.com/patch/33410.html «JIANJIA(蒹葭) team»]<br/><br>[https://bbs.3dmgame.com/forum-905-1.html «Taking arrows in the knee(膝盖中箭) team»]<br/><br>[https://forum.gamer.com.tw/C.php?bsn=2526&snA=34630 «University team»]<br/><br>[https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/1084 «WOK studios»]<br/>
 +
|fan      = true
 +
|ref      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Traditional Chinese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = Offical Traditional Chinese version lags behind the international version, cannot use some Mods.
 +
|fan      =
 +
|ref      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Traditional Chinese
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|notes    = Unoffical Traditional Chinese version by «University team»,link [https://forum.gamer.com.tw/C.php?bsn=2526&snA=34630 this],official traditional Chinese version is based on this version
 +
|fan      = true
 +
|ref      =
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 +
|ref      =
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 +
|ref      =
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 +
|ref      =
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 +
|ref      =
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 +
|ref      =
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 +
|ref      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Brazilian Portuguese
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = hackable
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|notes    = Fan translation, [https://tribogamer.com/traducoes/237_traducao-do-the-elder-scrolls-v-skyrim-legendary-edition-para-portugues-do-brasil.html download]. Audio and voice: AI dubbed, [https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/105861/ Nexus Mods] (though it was meant for Special Edition, it works on original game).
 +
|fan      = true
 +
|ref      =
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 +
|ref      =
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |audio    = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
  |notes    =  
+
  |notes    = Improved fan translation by ''Clan Dlan'', [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1w4LNkTrgUVjctN3xBrjUYklwAOAmmuEu/view?usp=drive_link download].
  |fan      =  
+
  |fan       = true
 +
|ref       =  
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Turkish
 
  |language  = Turkish
  |interface = true
+
  |interface = hackable
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
  |subtitles = true
+
  |subtitles = hackable
  |notes    =
+
  |notes    = Vanilla and Hearthfire. A translation is available [https://steamcommunity.com/id/cemfiliz/myworkshopfiles/?appid=72850 here].
|fan      = yes
+
|fan      = true
|fan notes = Vanilla and Hearthfire. A translation is available [http://steamcommunity.com/id/cemfiliz/myworkshopfiles/?appid=72850 here].
+
|ref      =
 
}}
 
}}
 +
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==VR support==
 
==VR support==
 
{{VR support
 
{{VR support
|gg3d name                  = The Elder Scrolls V: SKYRIM
+
|native 3d                  =  
|native 3d gg3d award        =
 
|nvidia 3d vision gg3d award = gold
 
|tridef 3d gg3d award        = gold
 
|iz3d gg3d award            = gold
 
|native 3d                  = unknown
 
 
|native 3d notes            =  
 
|native 3d notes            =  
 
|nvidia 3d vision            = true
 
|nvidia 3d vision            = true
 
|nvidia 3d vision notes      =  
 
|nvidia 3d vision notes      =  
|tridef 3d                  = true
+
|vorpx                      = true
|tridef 3d notes            =  
+
|vorpx modes                = G3D, Z3D, DirectVR
|iz3d                        = true
+
|vorpx notes                = [https://vorpx.com/supported-games/ Officially supported Game]. Excellent 3D in all Modes.
|iz3d notes                  =  
+
|vr only                    =  
|htc vive                    = unknown
+
|htc vive                    =  
 
|htc vive notes              =  
 
|htc vive notes              =  
|oculus rift                = hackable
+
|oculus rift                =  
|oculus rift notes          = A workaround is available [http://riftmod.com/how-to-skyrim-and-oculus-rift-with-a-fixed-hud/ here].
+
|oculus rift notes          =  
|osvr                        = unknown
+
|osvr                        =  
 
|osvr notes                  =  
 
|osvr notes                  =  
|tracked motion controllers  = hackable
+
|windows mixed reality      =  
|tracked motion controllers notes= [[Controller:Razer Hydra|Razer Hydra]] works with [http://sixense.com/motioncreator Sixense MotionCreator] bundled profile.<ref>http://sixense.com/skyrim</ref>
+
|windows mixed reality notes =  
|keyboard-mouse              = true
+
|keyboard-mouse              =  
 
|keyboard-mouse notes        =  
 
|keyboard-mouse notes        =  
 
|3rd space gaming vest      =  
 
|3rd space gaming vest      =  
 
|3rd space gaming vest notes =  
 
|3rd space gaming vest notes =  
|novint falcon              =  
+
|novint falcon              = true
 
|novint falcon notes        =  
 
|novint falcon notes        =  
 
|trackir                    =  
 
|trackir                    =  
 
|trackir notes              =  
 
|trackir notes              =  
 +
|tobii eye tracking          =
 +
|tobii eye tracking notes    =
 
|play area seated            =  
 
|play area seated            =  
 
|play area seated notes      =  
 
|play area seated notes      =  
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==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
===Ambient Occlusion Bleeding on NVIDIA graphics cards===
+
===Ambient Occlusion Bleeding on Nvidia graphics cards===
{{ii}} The official Ambient Occlusion flag <code>0x00000029</code> has ''bleeding'' issues.<ref name="NV AO">[http://forums.guru3d.com/showpost.php?p=4965160 Guru3D.com Forums - View Single Post -  HBAO+ Compatibility Flags Thread]</ref>
+
{{ii}} The official Ambient Occlusion flag <code>0x00000029</code> has ''bleeding'' issues.<ref name="NV AO">[https://forums.guru3d.com/showpost.php?p=4965160 Guru3D.com Forums - View Single Post -  HBAO+ Compatibility Flags Thread]</ref>
  
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Use Ambient Occlusion flag <code>0x00000032</code> instead|ref=<ref name="NV AO"/>|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|Use Ambient Occlusion flag <code>0x00000032</code> instead|ref=<ref name="NV AO"/>}}
+
# Download and run [[Nvidia Profile Inspector]].
# Download and run [https://ci.appveyor.com/project/Orbmu2k/nvidiaprofileinspector/build/artifacts NVIDIA Profile Inspector].
 
 
# Under <code>Profiles</code> select <code>Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim</code>.
 
# Under <code>Profiles</code> select <code>Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim</code>.
 
# Under <code>Ambient Occlusion compatibility</code> insert the flag <code>0x00000032</code>.
 
# Under <code>Ambient Occlusion compatibility</code> insert the flag <code>0x00000032</code>.
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===Blurry text===
 
===Blurry text===
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|Instructions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
 
 
# Open the [[AMD VISION Engine Control Center|AMD Control Center]].
 
# Open the [[AMD VISION Engine Control Center|AMD Control Center]].
# Add <code>TESV.exe</code>, and disable the '''Morphological Filtering'''.  
+
# Add {{file|TESV.exe}}, and disable the '''Morphological Filtering'''.  
  
 
'''Notes'''
 
'''Notes'''
 
{{ii}} If AMD complains about an existing profile the error can be safely ignored.
 
{{ii}} If AMD complains about an existing profile the error can be safely ignored.
 
}}
 
}}
 
# Open the Start menu and write '''Edit Plan''' then push {{key|Enter}}.
 
# Open '''Change advanced power settings''', then go to '''Processor power management''', '''Maximum processor state''' and set the value to <code>90%</code>.
 
  
 
===Stuttering on a laptop===
 
===Stuttering on a laptop===
 
{{ii}} This fix only applies to laptops running on Windows 7.
 
{{ii}} This fix only applies to laptops running on Windows 7.
  
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Changing the maximum processor state|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|Changing the maximum processor state|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}}}
 
  
 
# Open the Start menu and write '''Edit Plan''' then push {{key|Enter}}.
 
# Open the Start menu and write '''Edit Plan''' then push {{key|Enter}}.
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{{--}} Skyrim has multiple issues with Realtek HD boards.
 
{{--}} Skyrim has multiple issues with Realtek HD boards.
  
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Change the Realtek HD Audio settings|ref=<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20161102225352/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2234028#post26390584 Skyrim Volume is too low - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref>|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|Change the Realtek HD Audio settings|ref=<ref>[http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showpost.php?p=26390584&postcount=12 Skyrim Volume is too low - Steam Users' Forums]</ref>}}
 
 
# Open the '''Control Panel''', '''Hardware and Sound''' then open '''Realtek HD Audio Manager'''.
 
# Open the '''Control Panel''', '''Hardware and Sound''' then open '''Realtek HD Audio Manager'''.
 
# Under '''Speakers''', change the speaker configuration '''5.1 Speakers'''.
 
# Under '''Speakers''', change the speaker configuration '''5.1 Speakers'''.
 
# Untick everything but the '''Front left and right''' checkbox.
 
# Untick everything but the '''Front left and right''' checkbox.
 
}}
 
}}
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Enable loudness equalization|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://gaming.stackexchange.com/questions/35452/how-can-i-increase-skyrims-volume|title=How can I increase Skyrim's Volume? - StackExchange: Arquade|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|Enable loudness equalization|ref=<ref>[http://gaming.stackexchange.com/questions/35452/how-can-i-increase-skyrims-volume How can I increase Skyrim's Volume? - StackExchange: Arquade]</ref>}}
 
 
# Push {{key|Win|R}} and write <code>mmsys.cpl</code> then push {{key|Enter}}.
 
# Push {{key|Win|R}} and write <code>mmsys.cpl</code> then push {{key|Enter}}.
 
# Open the Default Device and navigate to the '''Enhancements''' tab, then enable the '''Loudness Equalization'''.
 
# Open the Default Device and navigate to the '''Enhancements''' tab, then enable the '''Loudness Equalization'''.
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===Crash on startup===
 
===Crash on startup===
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|Instructions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
 
 
# Crash on startup (before the logo is displayed) is a sign of missing master file, one of your active mods is missing a mod it depends on, Wrye Bash will display which mod is missing what mod.
 
# Crash on startup (before the logo is displayed) is a sign of missing master file, one of your active mods is missing a mod it depends on, Wrye Bash will display which mod is missing what mod.
 
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
 
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
# Delete {{file|SkyrimPrefs.ini}}.
+
# Delete or rename {{file|SkyrimPrefs.ini}}.
 
# Disable all or any recently installed mods.
 
# Disable all or any recently installed mods.
  
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===Slowdown and stutter in cities===
 
===Slowdown and stutter in cities===
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Disabling the official high resolution texture pack|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|Disabling the official high resolution texture pack|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
 
 
# Open the '''Skyrim Launcher''', and open '''Data Files'''.  
 
# Open the '''Skyrim Launcher''', and open '''Data Files'''.  
 
# Uncheck any entries related to the high resolution pack.  
 
# Uncheck any entries related to the high resolution pack.  
 
}}
 
}}
  
===Media keys not working===
+
===Allow pressing {{key|Alt|F4}} to close the game===
{{ii}} See [[#Elys Alt+F4 Tweak|Elys Alt+F4]]
+
{{Fixbox|description=Use [https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/17202/ Elys {{key|Alt|F4}} Tweak]|ref={{cn|date=August 2017}}|fix=
  
===Double cursor===
+
'''Notes'''
{{ii}} See [[#Double cursor fix|Double cursor fix]]
+
{{ii}} Not needed by anyone using [http://wiki.step-project.com/STEP:2.2.9.2 ENB or ENBoost, as per the STEP modification guide]. Installing both Elys {{key|Alt|F4}} and ENB at the same time [http://forum.step-project.com/topic/1835-skse-elys-altf4-by-elys/page-2 may cause issues with the hotkeys they are supposed to enable].
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Double cursor after Alt+Tab===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use [https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/36125/ Double cursor fix]|ref={{cn|date=August 2017}}}}
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use [https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/40706/ OneTweak]|ref={{cn|date=August 2017}}}}
  
 
===Mouse not responding===
 
===Mouse not responding===
{{ii}} After playing [[Watch Dogs]] the mouse may become unresponsive, close the game and restart the computer.<ref>[http://forums.nexusmods.com/index.php?/topic/1746456-mouse-control-isnt-working/?p=15168838 Mouse control isn't working. - Skyrim Technical Support - The Nexus Forums]</ref>
+
{{ii}} After playing [[Watch Dogs]] the mouse may become unresponsive.
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Close the game and restart the computer|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://forums.nexusmods.com/index.php?/topic/1746456-mouse-control-isnt-working/?p=15168838|title=Mouse control isn't working. - Skyrim Technical Support - The Nexus Forums|date=May 2023}}</ref>}}
  
 
==Other information==
 
==Other information==
 
===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
{{API
|direct3d versions      = 9
+
|direct3d versions      = 9.0c
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw notes      =  
 
|directdraw notes      =  
 +
|wing                  =
 +
|wing notes            =
 
|opengl versions        =  
 
|opengl versions        =  
 
|opengl notes          =  
 
|opengl notes          =  
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|mantle support        =  
 
|mantle support        =  
 
|mantle support notes  =  
 
|mantle support notes  =  
|vulkan support        =  
+
|metal support          =
|vulkan support notes   =  
+
|metal support notes    =
 +
|vulkan versions        =  
 +
|vulkan notes           =  
 
|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
 
|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
|64-bit executable     = no
+
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
|64-bit executable notes= Only [[The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition]]
+
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 +
|windows arm app        = unknown
 +
|windows exe notes      =
 +
|mac os x powerpc app  =
 +
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown
 +
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown
 +
|macos arm app          = unknown
 +
|macos app notes        =
 +
|linux powerpc app      =
 +
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown
 +
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown
 +
|linux arm app          = unknown
 +
|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{Middleware
 
{{Middleware
 
|physics          = Havok
 
|physics          = Havok
|physics notes    = Physics are tied to framerate. Going over 60 frames per second will cause physics issues.<ref name="FPS"/>
+
|physics notes    = Physics are tied to frame rate. Going over 60 FPS will cause physics issues unless config files are edited.<ref name="High FPS"/>
 
|audio            =  
 
|audio            =  
 
|audio notes      =  
 
|audio notes      =  
|interface        =  
+
|interface        = Scaleform
|interface notes  =  
+
|interface notes  = 3.3.92<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Hawaii_Beach|date=2017-06-16|comment=Search for "gfxVersion" in the game exe}}</ref>
 
|input            =  
 
|input            =  
 
|input notes      =  
 
|input notes      =  
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|multiplayer      =  
 
|multiplayer      =  
 
|multiplayer notes=  
 
|multiplayer notes=  
 +
|anticheat        =
 +
|anticheat notes  =
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Enabling shadows to be cast from trees and rocks===
 
===Enabling shadows to be cast from trees and rocks===
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://itcprosolutions.com/skyrimguides/tweak_guide.htm#selfshadow|title=Skyrim Tweak Guide 2.3|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|Instructions|ref=<ref>[http://itcprosolutions.com/skyrimguides/tweak_guide.htm#selfshadow Skyrim Tweak Guide 2.3]</ref>}}
 
 
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
 
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
 
# Open {{file|SkyrimPrefs.ini}}.
 
# Open {{file|SkyrimPrefs.ini}}.
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}}
 
}}
  
===[http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/814/ Skyrim Configurator]===
+
===Continue rendering in the background===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Set always active|ref=<ref name="alt-tab">[https://www.reddit.com/r/skyrim/comments/1tqcbo/howto_alt_tab_without_pausing_the_game/ How-To: Alt tab without pausing the game: skyrim]</ref>|fix=
 +
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
 +
# Open {{file|Skyrim.ini}}.
 +
# Add <code>bAlwaysActive=1</code> under the <code>[General]</code> section.
 +
# Save and close the file.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===[https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/814/ Skyrim Configurator]===
 
{{++}} Allows the game to be fully tweaked.
 
{{++}} Allows the game to be fully tweaked.
 
{{--}} Certain tweaks are unstable and may break the game.
 
{{--}} Certain tweaks are unstable and may break the game.
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|minCPU  = Dual Core 2.0 GHz
 
|minCPU  = Dual Core 2.0 GHz
 
|minRAM  = 2 GB
 
|minRAM  = 2 GB
|minHD    = 6 GB  
+
|minHD    = 6 GB
 
|minGPU  =  
 
|minGPU  =  
 
|minDX    = 9.0c
 
|minDX    = 9.0c
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|recHD    = 8 GB
 
|recHD    = 8 GB
 
|recGPU  = AMD Radeon 4890
 
|recGPU  = AMD Radeon 4890
|recGPU2  = NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260
+
|recGPU2  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 260
|recDX    = 9.0c
+
|recDX    =  
 
|recVRAM  = 1 GB
 
|recVRAM  = 1 GB
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{References}}
 
{{References}}

Latest revision as of 14:22, 9 January 2024

This page is for the original release. For the Special Edition, see The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition. For the VR version, see The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR.

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim cover
Developers
Bethesda Game Studios
Publishers
Bethesda Softworks
Engines
Creation Engine
Release dates
Windows November 11, 2011
Reception
Metacritic 94
IGDB 96
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase, DLC
Microtransactions None
Modes Singleplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives First-person, Third-person
Controls Direct control
Genres ARPG, Open world
Art styles Realistic
Themes Fantasy
Series The Elder Scrolls
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim on HowLongToBeat
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim on IGDB
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim guide on StrategyWiki
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim on MobyGames
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim on Wikipedia
The Elder Scrolls: Arena 1994
The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall 1996
An Elder Scrolls Legend: Battlespire 1997
The Elder Scrolls Adventures: Redguard 1998
The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind 2002
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion 2006
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim 2011
The Elder Scrolls Online 2014
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition 2016
The Elder Scrolls: Legends 2017
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR 2018
The Elder Scrolls: Blades TBA
The Elder Scrolls VI TBA

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is a singleplayer first-person and third-person ARPG and open world game in the The Elder Scrolls series.

Key points

A wide array of bugs have been fixed through the community patches. See Unofficial patches.
Active modding community, more mods can be found here

General information

Official manual
Official forums
Steam Community Discussions
GeForce Tweak Guide

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
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Windows
Steam
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Windows
Amazon.com (unavailable)
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Legendary Edition also available. Also available in The Elder Scrolls Anthology.
Windows
GamersGate (unavailable)
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Legendary Edition also available.
Windows
Gamesplanet logo.svg (unavailable)
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Legendary Edition also available.
Windows
Green Man Gaming (unavailable)
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Legendary Edition also available.
Windows
Humble Store (unavailable)
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Legendary Edition also available.
Windows
All versions require Steam DRM.
Owners of Skyrim and all DLC received The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition for free (limited time offer, ended on release date of Special Edition).[1]

Version differences

The Elder Scrolls Anthology includes Arena, Daggerfall, Morrowind, Oblivion and Skyrim along with all the main expansions and DLC.
The Legendary Edition is a complete edition of Skyrim with all its DLC.

Monetization

Type Notes
DLC Additional game content.
One-time game purchase The game requires an upfront purchase to access.

Microtransactions

Type Notes
No microtransactions Game does not contain microtransactions.

DLC and expansion packs

Essential improvements

Skip intro videos

Modify configuration file[2]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open Skyrim.ini.
  3. Go to the [General] section.
  4. Add the following line sIntroSequence=.
  5. Save your changes.
Go to <path-to-game>\Data\Video and delete BGS_Logo.bik[3]

Enabling data files

Modify configuration file[2]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open SkyrimPrefs.ini.
  3. Go to the [Launcher] section.
  4. Add the following line bEnableFileSelection=1.
  5. Save your changes.

Modifications

Before installing any mods, SKSE and either Vortex or Mod Organizer should be installed.

Unofficial patches

Community-created patches which fix many issues which otherwise remain unresolved in the official patches, such as rendering issues and subtitle coding errors.
Unofficial Skyrim Legendary Edition Patch.

Mod Organizer

Powerful and easy to use mod manager with mod virtualization, in order to keep the installation folder clean.
Features a configuration editor, the SKSE executable can also be set to be launched through the configurator.

SkyUI

SkyUI is required by certain mods in order to tweak and configure them.
Advanced user interface, optimized for keyboard and mouse usage while being highly customizable.

Corrupted NIFs Patches - CNP

Replaces NIF files in the official game files and mods for a CTD-Free game.
Greatly reduces the amount of CTD to occur during in-game.

Crash Fixes

Requires SKSE.
Fixes some of the crashes in Skyrim.

Bug fixes

Requires SKSE.
Fixes some engine related bugs in game.

PerformanceHitRelief Remastered - PHR_RE

Removes grass, trees, clouds, fog and many more to keep a stable game.
Greatly improves FPS performance.
Also reduces visuals to the point the game looks unrealistic.

A Comprehensive and Helpful Guide To Increase Skyrim's Performance - FPS and Stability

Tweaks every aspect of the game to achieve maximum stability and FPS performance.
Greatly improves stability as well as FPS performance.
Depending on choice, no affect on visual whatsoever.

SKSE

Available as a Steam-based mod for ease-of-use.
Required by some mods.
SKSE on Linux Through Proton

If you are running Skyrim through proton and have mods installed which required SKSE, you can do the following.

Installing Mods
  • Mods can be installed either through steam's workshop, Nexus Mod Manager, or manually.
  • Remember to run Skyrim before the steps below (Running SKSE) to allow your mods to populate.
  • Remember to enable the mods you want


Running SKSE
  1. Install SKSE through Steam
  2. Browse to <path-to-game>
  3. Rename SkyrimLauncher.exe to SkyrimLauncher.exe.bak
  4. Rename skse_loader.exe to SkyrimLauncher.exe
  5. Run Skyrim through Proton.

Notes

Remember to fix the FPS using the Proton launch command.
To reorganise mods, restore the original launcher.
Save bloating cleaner[citation needed]

This is a partial fix for loose scripts, more advanced editing is required in order to remove broken scripts which may be stuck on the game's currently used thread.

  1. Go to <path-to-game>\data\SKSE
  2. Open SKSE.ini.
  3. Add ClearInvalidRegistrations=1 under the [General] section.
Memory Management Fix[citation needed]

This fixes crashes and infinite loading screens that occur when the game engine fails to allocate more memory than the engine was originally intended to due to modding.[4]

Only works with SKSE 1.7 or newer.
  1. Go to <path-to-game>\data\SKSE.
  2. Open SKSE.ini.
  3. Add the following lines under the [Memory] section.
DefaultHeapInitialAllocMB=768
ScrapHeapSizeMB=256

Notes

To figure out if you need the extra memory you can use the SKSE plugin Memory Blocks Log. This can reduce performance and should only be used while testing.

ENB

Use the installation instructions from the preset if used.
Fixes issue when there is no more available video memory, a problem that occurs when using high resolution texture mods.
Allows for significant graphical improvements, such as real-time reflections, image-based lighting, and volumetric sky rendering.
Can force V-sync, frame limiter, and Borderless-Windowed mode.
Installing ENB Without graphical improvements[citation needed]
  1. Download the version of the ENB for Skyrim.
  2. Unzip files and transfer all files inside "WrapperVersion" to the installation folder.
  3. Open enblocal.ini with Notepad and use the enblocal.ini Setup Guide to assist with the settings. Make sure "UsePatchSpeedhackWithoutGraphics" and "SpeedHack" is set to "True".

Notes

You have to start the game with enbhost.exe if SKSE is not installed.
Only install weather helper mod if preset requires it.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Skyrim\
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/72850/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Skyrim\Saves\
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/72850/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
OneDrive
Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers.
Steam Cloud
Stores up to 200 MB of game saves online (maximum 1000 files).

Video

Launcher video settings.
Launcher video settings.
Launcher advanced video settings.
Launcher advanced video settings.
In-game display settings.
In-game display settings.

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
Multi-monitor
Use Flawless Widescreen or Widescreen Fixer.
Ultra-widescreen
Set in SkyrimPrefs.ini.[citation needed]
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)
See Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Use OneTweak.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
See Anisotropic filtering (AF).
Anti-aliasing (AA)
FXAA, MSAA. SGSSAA can be utilized through anti-aliasing compatibility bits 0x000002C1 under Nvidia Inspector.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
See Vertical sync (Vsync) to disable.
60 FPS
120+ FPS
Havok physics do not function correctly past 60 FPS without first editing a configuration file.[5] See Frame rate (FPS).
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Field of view (FOV)

Modify configuration file[2]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open Skyrim.ini.
  3. Add the following lines under the [Display] section:
fDefault1stPersonFOV=X
fDefaultWorldFOV=X
Replace X with your preferred FOV.
Console command[6]
  1. Open the console ingame (~) and type in the following: fov X.
  2. Replace X with your preferred FOV.

Notes

This is not permanent, the FOV will reset after restarting the game.

Anisotropic filtering (AF)

Enable improved AF for Nvidia graphics cards[7]
  1. Open Nvidia Control Panel.
  2. Select Manage 3D settings.
  3. Select Program Settings tab.
  4. Under 1. Select a program to customize: select Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.
  5. Under Anisotropic filtering select your quality of preference.
  6. Click Apply and close Nvidia Control Panel.
  7. Open Skyrim Launcher and select OPTIONS.
  8. Under Anisotropic Filtering, in Skyrim Launcher, select Off (best performance) then click OK.

Vertical sync (Vsync)

Modify configuration file[2]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open SkyrimPrefs.ini.
  3. Change iPresentInterval=1 to iPresentInterval=0 to disable Vsync.

Fast Sync tweak

Instructions[citation needed]
  1. See Vertical sync (Vsync) to disable Vsync.
  2. Enable Fast-Sync through the Nvidia CP for TES V: Skyrim (Nvidia Drivers 368.22 and later).
  3. Limit or cap the frame rate with Nvidia Profile Inspector to 60 FPS.

Notes

This reduce "input lag" as well as eliminates the screen tearing that would occur when playing with v-sync normally off.
This is only suitable for certain PC configurations: ie. 60 Hz monitor with a high-end GPU which is able to render TES V: Skyrim over 60 FPS constantly.

Frame rate (FPS)

Nvidia have added a FPS cap fail-safe to the game. Use Nvidia Profile Inspector to disable FPS cap.
These tweaks allow playing the game at high frame rates without the known physics problems that occur. It is possible this fix will negatively affect scripts and cause unforeseen issues. Use at your own risk.
Automatically fix high FPS physics[8]
This method has the advantage of preventing FPS drops caused by the game not being able to achieve the target FPS.
  1. Install SKSE.
  2. Install the SKSE Havok Fix mod.

Notes

The plugin will automatically edit iPresentInterval to an appropriate value for the current FPS.
Manually fix high FPS physics[5]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open Skyrim.ini.
  3. Under section [Display] add line iPresentInterval=0
  4. Add the section [HAVOK] and under it add line fMaxTime=(1 / Desired refresh rate) to correct the physics, e.g. for a 144 Hz monitor you would add fMaxTime=0.0069.

Notes

Skyrim must still be limited to the new refresh rate in order to avoid glitches
Set Refresh rate on 60hz[citation needed]

Linux Notes for FPS Limiting through Proton

You can limit the fps by entering DXVK_FRAME_RATE=60 %command% into steam's launch options. Once Again this will fix weird physics and rendering issues

Input

In-game gameplay settings.
In-game gameplay settings.

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
The Favorites system may not work if you remap keys related to it.
Mouse acceleration
The bMouseAcceleration= setting in SkyrimPrefs.ini has no effect.[9]
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Full controller support
Certain input fields require a keyboard.
Controller remapping
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
PlayStation controllers
Generic/other controllers
Additional information
Button prompts
For DualShock use the SkyUI-PS3Buttons Mod
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M
Use Controller and keyboard simultaneously mod to make keyboard and gamepad work, no support for mouse.[10]

Audio

In-game audio settings.
In-game audio settings.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Master, sound effects, footsteps, voices and music.
Surround sound
Up to 5.1 only.[11]
Subtitles
Dialogue and general sounds.
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
On by default, see Mute on focus lost to disable.
EAX support
Use X3DAudio HRTF. Requires 24000Hz .mhr file to prevent sounds playing at full volume at any distance, or possible crashes.[12]
Royalty free audio

Mute on focus lost

Modify configuration file[13]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open Skyrim.ini.
  3. Under [General] add the following line bAlwaysActive=1.
  4. Save your changes.

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Simplified Chinese
Fan translation by plural team:
«JIANJIA(蒹葭) team»

«Taking arrows in the knee(膝盖中箭) team»

«University team»

«WOK studios»
Traditional Chinese
Offical Traditional Chinese version lags behind the international version, cannot use some Mods.
Traditional Chinese
Unoffical Traditional Chinese version by «University team»,link this,official traditional Chinese version is based on this version
Czech
French
German
Italian
Japanese
Polish
Brazilian Portuguese
Fan translation, download. Audio and voice: AI dubbed, Nexus Mods (though it was meant for Special Edition, it works on original game).
Russian
Spanish
Improved fan translation by Clan Dlan, download.
Turkish
Vanilla and Hearthfire. A translation is available here.

VR support

3D modes State Notes
Nvidia 3D Vision
vorpX
G3D, Z3D, DirectVR
Officially supported Game. Excellent 3D in all Modes.
Devices
Novint Falcon

Issues fixed

Ambient Occlusion Bleeding on Nvidia graphics cards

The official Ambient Occlusion flag 0x00000029 has bleeding issues.[14]
Use Ambient Occlusion flag 0x00000032 instead[14]
  1. Download and run Nvidia Profile Inspector.
  2. Under Profiles select Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.
  3. Under Ambient Occlusion compatibility insert the flag 0x00000032.
  4. Under Ambient Occlusion usage select Enabled.
  5. Under Ambient Occlusion setting select your quality of preference, but in order to use HBAO+ you must use Quality or High Quality.
  6. Click Apply changes.

Blurry text

Instructions[citation needed]
  1. Open the AMD Control Center.
  2. Add TESV.exe, and disable the Morphological Filtering.

Notes

If AMD complains about an existing profile the error can be safely ignored.

Stuttering on a laptop

This fix only applies to laptops running on Windows 7.
Changing the maximum processor state[citation needed]
  1. Open the Start menu and write Edit Plan then push Enter.
  2. Open Change advanced power settings, then go to Processor power management, Maximum processor state and set the value to 90%.

Quiet audio

Skyrim has multiple issues with Realtek HD boards.
Change the Realtek HD Audio settings[15]
  1. Open the Control Panel, Hardware and Sound then open Realtek HD Audio Manager.
  2. Under Speakers, change the speaker configuration 5.1 Speakers.
  3. Untick everything but the Front left and right checkbox.
Enable loudness equalization[16]
  1. Push Win+R and write mmsys.cpl then push Enter.
  2. Open the Default Device and navigate to the Enhancements tab, then enable the Loudness Equalization.

Notes

The sound quality will be drastically reduced (makes it harder to pinpoint the location of sounds).

Crash on startup

Instructions[citation needed]
  1. Crash on startup (before the logo is displayed) is a sign of missing master file, one of your active mods is missing a mod it depends on, Wrye Bash will display which mod is missing what mod.
  2. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  3. Delete or rename SkyrimPrefs.ini.
  4. Disable all or any recently installed mods.

Notes

If the game crashed with the following error message - Application Load Error P:0000065432 - then simply restart Steam.

Slowdown and stutter in cities

Disabling the official high resolution texture pack[citation needed]
  1. Open the Skyrim Launcher, and open Data Files.
  2. Uncheck any entries related to the high resolution pack.

Allow pressing Alt+F4 to close the game

Use Elys Alt+F4 Tweak[citation needed]

Notes

Not needed by anyone using ENB or ENBoost, as per the STEP modification guide. Installing both Elys Alt+F4 and ENB at the same time may cause issues with the hotkeys they are supposed to enable.

Double cursor after Alt+Tab

Use Double cursor fix[citation needed]
Use OneTweak[citation needed]

Mouse not responding

After playing Watch Dogs the mouse may become unresponsive.
Close the game and restart the computer[17]

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9.0c
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Physics Havok Physics are tied to frame rate. Going over 60 FPS will cause physics issues unless config files are edited.[5]
Interface Scaleform 3.3.92[18]
Cutscenes Bink Video 1.99f

Enabling shadows to be cast from trees and rocks

Instructions[19]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open SkyrimPrefs.ini.
  3. Find the following lines, and set them to these values.
[Display]
bTreesReceiveShadows=1
bDrawLandShadows=1
This SHOULD cause little to no performance loss.

Continue rendering in the background

Set always active[13]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open Skyrim.ini.
  3. Add bAlwaysActive=1 under the [General] section.
  4. Save and close the file.

Skyrim Configurator

Allows the game to be fully tweaked.
Certain tweaks are unstable and may break the game.

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) XP, Vista, 7
Processor (CPU) Dual Core 2.0 GHz
System memory (RAM) 2 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 6 GB
Video card (GPU) 512 MB of VRAM
DirectX 9.0c compatible


Notes

  1. 1.0 1.1 File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data (use Wine regedit to access Windows registry paths). Games with Steam Cloud support may store data in ~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/72850/ in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (72850) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.

References

  1. BethesdaGameStudios on Twitter: "If you own #Skyrim and all its add-ons or own Legendary Edition on Steam, you'll get a free upgrade to Skyrim Special Edition on Oct 28 #BE3" - last accessed on 9 June 2023
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Guide:Skyrim Configuration Settings - S.T.E.P. Project Wiki
  3. Is there a way to disable the intro video of Skyrim? - Arqade - last accessed on May 2023
  4. Skyrim Mod Sanctuary 84 : Skyrim Memory Patch (Fix freezes and crashes) - last accessed on May 2023
  5. 5.0 5.1 5.2 Possible fix to allow Skyrim to run on 120fps monitors - Reddit
  6. How do I adjust the FOV for Skyrim? - Arqade - last accessed on May 2023
  7. https://xjdhdr.gitlab.io/nvidia/the-elder-scrolls-v-skyrim-tweak-guide.html#19
  8. SKSE Havok Fix
  9. Guide:SkyrimPrefs INI/Controls - S.T.E.P. Project Wiki - last accessed on May 2023
  10. Use both Xbox 360 controller AND Keyboard SIMULTANEOUSLY
  11. PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up - last accessed on May 2023
  12. Error shows up in Skyrim (old version)'s log a bunch of times involving missing dataset for 24 kHz samples #21 - last accessed on 9 June 2023
  13. 13.0 13.1 How-To: Alt tab without pausing the game: skyrim
  14. 14.0 14.1 Guru3D.com Forums - View Single Post - HBAO+ Compatibility Flags Thread
  15. Skyrim Volume is too low - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
  16. How can I increase Skyrim's Volume? - StackExchange: Arquade - last accessed on May 2023
  17. Mouse control isn't working. - Skyrim Technical Support - The Nexus Forums - last accessed on May 2023
  18. Verified by User:Hawaii_Beach on 2017-06-16
    Search for "gfxVersion" in the game exe
  19. Skyrim Tweak Guide 2.3 - last accessed on May 2023