Better Looking Skyrim 2020 Edition (SKSE WORKING)
⚪ Last updated 2020⚠️ Install Order · 5 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
- 👍 4.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #13 of 17 Presets - ENB and ReShade mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Feel free to upload any screenshots :)
Never thought id ever see so many downloads and endorsements. Truly thank you all for the years of support. This was one of the first reshades i uploaded to nexus, and it has inspired me to keep up with it on games that interest me. Thanks to all who downloaded this and even bigger thanks to the endorsers :)
Proud to Announce the final version (Again lol) of this Mod. Still works with SKSE.
This reshade doesnt require any of these mods but it was made in mind with
No bloom/hdr
Relighting Skyrim
Climates of Tamriel
They are Highly recommended, though not required.
Id also recommend turning of the in game Ambient Occlusion because this reshade has a much better version of AO.
Installation
1. Download reshade from https://reshade.me/
2. Place the Reshade Setup in the the main game folder and run it (May have to run as admin)
3. Find Skyrim in the list or click browse and Select SkyrimSE (Not the launcher/SKSE64)
4. Select the Direct 10,11,12
5a. A box will pop up, tick sweetfx, color effects by prod80, qUINT by Marty McFly and Legacy standard effects.
5b. For sweetfx, color effects and qUINT you can download them all.
for legacy effects make sure you ONLY tick Ambient Light and Clarity
6. Paste BLS_2020.ini into the main game folder
7. Get In-Game and press Home, click continue (Use the launcher you normally use whether thats steam or skse64_launcher)
8. At the top, click the drop down and click BLS_2020.ini
8b. In the dx11 tab you may have to click the correct depth buffer for mxao to work, itll look like this and itll be your games resolution. youll know when you have the right one ticked.
9. Now the shaders should be set and you can press home and play
10. Optional In the Settings tab switch the Usage Mode from Configuration Mode to Performance Mode, might save a small fps percentage
(Setting an Effects Toggle Key is kind of nice too, i use Scroll Lock. Good for places that are too dark and you need to toggle the effect for a minute) for a better looking skyrim
1. Delete dxgi.dll, dxgi.ini, dxgilog.txt, BLS_version.ini, and the reshade-shaders folder
Thats it :)
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Anything below this is for older versions.
Instructions: Would recommend switch to FXAA
1. Paste contents into the main directory with the SkyrimSE executable
2. Run the "ReShade Setup" and select the SkyrimSE executable (It will probably say failed to copy x file thats fine)
Better Looking Skyrim 2020 Edition is an ENB preset for Skyrim Special Edition that enhances ambient light, bloom, clarity, lightroom, HDR, lumasharpen, and MXAO (or raytracing) for improved visuals. It was remade in 2020 and is confirmed to work with SKSE64. With 1,621 endorsements and 38,907 downloads, it's a popular choice for visual overhauls.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid community trust with 1,621 endorsements and nearly 39k downloads.
- Covers a wide range of visual tweaks in one preset—no need to fiddle with multiple mods.
- SKSE64 compatibility means it won't break your script-heavy setup.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2020, so it might not be tuned for the latest Skyrim SE patches or newer ENB versions.
- ENB presets can be performance-heavy, especially with raytracing enabled—expect a hit on lower-end rigs.
- Potential conflicts with other ENB presets or weather mods that alter lighting.
For Skyrim SE players who want a comprehensive visual upgrade without juggling multiple mods. If you're into screenshots or just want a prettier world, this preset is a solid pick. Skip if you're on a low-end PC or prefer a more vanilla look.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to disable any other ENB presets before installing to avoid conflicts.
- If you use a mod manager, install the preset files manually to ensure proper overwrite order.
- Test with raytracing off first to gauge performance, then enable it if your rig can handle it.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- RedxYeti
- Version
- 5.0
- Downloads
- 38,907
- Endorsements
- 1,621
- Category
- Presets - ENB and ReShade
- Created
- 10/28/2016
- Updated
- 6/23/2020
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