XP32 Maximum Skeleton Extended - XPMSE
⚪ Last updated 2024⚠️ Install Order · 3 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.8% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #3 of 118 Animation mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Description
XP32 Maximum Skeleton Extended is a completely redone version of "XP32 Maximum Skeleton - XPMS" by xp32, for the "HDT Physics Extension" and "HDT Skinned Mesh Physics" and provides ingame customization features.
Requirement
XPMS(S)E has with Version 5 now 3 different installer versions Minimal, Basic and Extended.
Minimal:
No requirements
Basic:
Fores New Idles in Skyrim or Project New Reign - Nemesis Unlimited Behavior Engine
Extended:
Skeleton Rigs:
- Fores New Idles in Skyrim or Project New Reign - Nemesis Unlimited Behavior Engine
XPMS(S)E Racemenu:
XPMS(S)E MCM:
- Fores New Idles in Skyrim
Nemesis users:
XPMSSE - Nemesis - Papyrus Stack Fix This mod includes the changes for XPMS(S)E MCM to work with Nemesis, sadly it also includes the changes from the original XPMSE - Fixed Scripts that causes co-save bloat.
You could try Optimised Scripts for XPMSSE and run the SSE scripts on LE, but due to the dependency on powerofthree's Papyrus Extender, I can not say it will work or not, but it would fix the co-save bloat. Don't install the Fixed Scripts mod if you want Proteus to work!
Enhanced Character Edit\Vanilla users: NetImmerse Override Standalone or extract the RaceMenu bsa and install only the nioverride.pex and the skee.dll/ini)
Use a Mod Manager with Fomod Support:
Mod Organizer or Vortex work for example
Uninstallation (completely):
- Set all XPMSE related sliders in XPMS(S)E MCM and XPMS(S)E RaceMenu Plugin to default. If you forget this you can use NetImmerse Override Cleaner to fix things but it might delete more than it needs to
- Uninstall XPMS(S)E in your mod manager.
Features:
Body and Physics Support:
- Breast and Butt Physics
- Tender Breast and Butt Physics
- 3 Breasts and Butt Bones
- HDT Physics Extension
- HDT Skinned Mesh Physics
Mods compatible:
- Aesthetic Bolt Quiver
- Deadly Mutilation
- Dual Sheath Redux
- Flimsy Ragdolls (included in XPMSE)
- HDT Dragon Tails
XPMSE is a complete rework of the original XP32 Maximum Skeleton, adding HDT physics support and in-game customization. It's a foundational mod for Skyrim animation and body mods, with massive community backing (149K endorsements).
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Massive community trust with 149,302 endorsements and 5.4M downloads
- Essential for HDT physics and animation mods
- In-game customization means you can tweak without leaving the game
⚠️ Cons
- Requires HDT Physics Plugins to get the full benefit
- Last updated in Feb 2024 — may not support the latest Skyrim updates
- Complex skeleton mod — not for beginners who just want quick installs
For Skyrim modders who use HDT physics, custom animations, or body mods — this is a must-have foundation. Also for players who want to customize their character's skeleton in-game. Skip if you play vanilla or only use simple texture mods.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Install with a mod manager like MO2 or Vortex to avoid overwriting other skeleton mods.
- Make sure you have HDT Physics Extensions installed first, or the physics features won't work.
- Check the mod's FOMOD installer options carefully — choose the right version for your body mod (e.g., CBBE, UNP).
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- Team XPMSE
- Version
- 5.06
- Downloads
- 5,391,279
- Endorsements
- 149,302
- Category
- Animation
- Created
- 7/30/2015
- Updated
- 2/11/2024
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