Project AHO Bug Fix - Start Questline at Level 15
⚪ Last updated 2020⚠️ Install Order · 6 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
- 👍 0.5% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #41 of 82 Bug Fixes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
OVERVIEW
Fixes SSE Project AHO bug where Shaglak the orc would approach you, knock you out at Mixwater Mill, and start the AHO questline regardless of what level you were. Now he will sandbox at the mill, and only approach you once you reach Level 15 as intended.
Includes options to download an ESL flagged patch, or an ESP which will overwrite the original Project AHO Dwarfsphere.esp
SPECIFIC CHANGES
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[]Shaglak will sandbox at Mixwater Mill until you are level 15. He will spend his time chopping wood for the mill and looking out over the river for his next worthy prospect.
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- The starting quest will begin on the event you level up to 15 or higher, at which point Shaglak's AI will switch to intercept you if you go near him.
INSTALLATION
TO INSTALL WITH MOD ORGANIZER:
ESL Flagged Patch
Install this mod and place it anywhere in the left pane. Its script will overwrite the Project AHO BSA. Place Dwarfsphere-StartLevelFix.esp lower than Dwarfsphere.esp in your load order.
ESP Overwrite
Install this mod and place it lower than Project AHO on your left plane, allowing it to overwrite the original mod. It will simply replace Dwarfsphere.esp on the right pane, so you need do nothing there.
TO INSTALL WITH OTHER MOD MANAGER:
ESL Flagged Patch
Install this mod after you install Project AHO. Allow any overwrites. Place Dwarfsphere-StartLevelFix.esp lower than Dwarfsphere.esp in your load order.
ESP Overwrite
Install this mod after you install Project AHO, and allow it to overwrite.
TO INSTALL MANUALLY:
ESP Overwrite
Extract this mod into your data folder, and allow to
This bug fix for Skyrim Special Edition's Project AHO mod prevents Shaglak the orc from starting the questline at any level. Instead, he will sandbox at Mixwater Mill and only approach you once you reach Level 15. A targeted fix for players who want to control when the quest begins.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solves a real annoyance for Project AHO players who want to explore without being railroaded into the quest.
- Simple, focused fix with 232 endorsements and over 43k downloads—clearly a lot of people needed this.
- Lightweight patch that doesn't overhaul anything else, so it's low-risk to add to your load order.
⚠️ Cons
- Only works if you have Project AHO installed—this is a patch, not a standalone mod.
- Last updated in 2020, so it might not be compatible with newer versions of Project AHO or other mods that alter Shaglak.
- If you actually want to start the quest early, this mod will force you to wait until level 15, which could be a downside for some playthroughs.
For Skyrim players who use Project AHO but hate being ambushed by Shaglak at low levels. If you prefer to tackle the quest when you're stronger or more prepared, this fix is essential. Skip it if you don't mind the original trigger or if you're not using Project AHO.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have Project AHO installed and activated before adding this patch, and load the patch after the main mod in your load order.
- If you're using a mod manager like Vortex or MO2, just download and enable—no manual file placement needed.
- This patch only affects the quest start trigger, so it won't interfere with other Project AHO features.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Paleforce
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 43,467
- Endorsements
- 232
- Category
- Bug Fixes
- Created
- 8/20/2020
- Updated
- 8/21/2020
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