Auriel's Dream - A Skyrim VR overhaul guide

⭐ ⭐ (172 endorsements) 📥 235,796 downloads 📌 v12.0.4 📅 10/30/2020
⚪ Last updated 2022

By Kvitekvist · VR

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 12/9/2022 📅 Created: 10/30/2020
⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
1🛠️ SKSE64 — Skyrim Script Extender 64 Download ↗
2🔧 USSEP — Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch Download ↗
3🖥️ SkyUI — SkyUI (MCM framework) Download ↗
4🧩 Address Library — Address Library for SKSE Plugins Download ↗
5🔧 SSE Engine Fixes — SSE Engine Fixes Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 0.1% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #3 of 16 VR mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Auriel's Dream - A Skyrim VR overhaul guide

1. Introduction

This modlist started as a manual modding guide, but is now a Wabbajack auto installer.

Follow these install steps to setup the modlist. You can find the old manual steps in the bottom of this page.

Click the discord image to join our server for chat and support.

A Common question is "How is this modlist different from Vanilla SkyrimVR?". The very short answer to this is.

Difficulty: its very near vanilla SkyrimVR.

Content: it as all the essential and popular VR mods.

Visually: it's much more vibrant and warm. The overall color profile can also be changed by the sensorium ENB LUT option.

Gameplay: except adding VR mods, this mod does not defult overhaul crafting,leveling, spells and so on.

Optional Content: This modlist does offer lots and lots of optional content that can be added whithout messing up load order.

I also made this article to go more indept into how it is different.

Link to all the content (you can search for mods as well)

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Here are two videos, one showing some of the modlist visuals, the other is a full install video. ylsa1vnvbkwb3wgXMm22WY

Small graphical trailer:

System Requirements

Minimum system requirements:

  • []Storage Space: 98 GB (rounded up)

    []RAM: 32 GB (Or 16GB with a 20GB windows page file)

    []CPU: Intel Core i7-7700HQ, 4 cores at 2. 80 GHz

    []GPU: GTX 1660

    2. Installation

    Let us start the install process.

    2. 1 Prepare your PC for Wabbajack

    Before you can install the modlist, you need to prepare your PC for the setup.

    This page shows you how.

    2. 2 Downloading and Installing Auriel's Dream

    This page will take you through the process of downloading and installing the modlist.

    2. 3 Problems with Wabbajack

    If you are having any issues with Wabbajack completing the installation, Check this page.

    3. Optional steps to do after Auriel's Dream is installed

    The game is now ready to launch. But you can make a few optional selections before booting.

    3. 1 Activate the Essential Files and ENB

    This step is optional.

    Here we have 3 categories. Opencomposite, ENB / ReShade and Upscaler.

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Auriel's Dream is a visually focused modlist for Skyrim VR, aiming for a warmer, high-fantasy aesthetic enhanced by Community Shader. It avoids gameplay changes by default, keeping perks, leveling, and crafting intact, but offers optional mods for those who want popular gameplay additions. With 172 endorsements and over 235,000 downloads, it's a popular choice for VR players seeking a visual overhaul.

✨ Key Features

Visually focused modlist with warmer colors and high fantasy theme
Uses Community Shader for enhanced visuals
No changes to perks, leveling, or crafting by default
Optional mods provided to add popular gameplay changes

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Huge download count (235k+) shows it's a go-to for VR players
  • Keeps vanilla gameplay intact—perfect if you want a prettier Skyrim without messing with balance
  • Optional mods let you tweak gameplay if you want more than just visuals

⚠️ Cons

  • Only 172 endorsements compared to downloads—maybe not as community-vetted as other lists
  • Last updated in 2022—might be outdated with newer VR mods or game updates
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim VR players who want a high-fantasy visual overhaul without touching gameplay mechanics. If you're a modding newbie, this could be a starting point, but you'll need to figure out installation yourself. Skip if you want gameplay changes out of the box—this is purely visual unless you add the optional mods.
📦 Install:Hard· 15+ minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Since this is a modlist, you'll likely need a mod manager like Mod Organizer 2 to handle the load order properly.
  • Check if the modlist requires a clean Skyrim VR installation—having other mods installed can cause conflicts.
  • Look up the Community Shader requirements—it may need specific VR patches or SKSE to work correctly.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
Kvitekvist
Version
12.0.4
Downloads
235,796
Endorsements
172
Category
VR
Created
10/30/2020
Updated
12/9/2022

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