RaceCompatibility for Skyrim Special Edition
⚪ Last updated 2024⚠️ 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
- 👍 1.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #9 of 35 Modders Resources mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
If you use this mod in your custom race mod, please let me know, so I can add a link on this page and because I love seeing your work.
The XBox 1 can be found here: https://mods.bethesda.net/#en/workshop/skyrim/mod-detail/3241963
Consider this a beta version. It requires USSEP and needs to come after it in your load order.
Version 2. 16: Better Vampires 8. 8 support updated for latest changes
=== INTRODUCTION ===
This package allows mod authors to make their custom races based on the RaceCompatibility.esm (please consider endorsing expired6978's original mod, since without that we wouldn't be able to play with all these custom races) to work properly with the Dawnguard DLC. As such mod authors should follow the instructions included with that mod to make their mod.
StackEmHigh has created a guide that you may find useful in creating a custom race as well.
Dawnguard changed several scripts involving vampirism and lycanthropy (werewolves) that meant custom races would not be able to fully benefit/experience the DLC. This mod merges the Dawnguard scripts with the Race Compatibility scripts.
The RaceCompatibility.esm file included in this package also fixes the missing WoodElf (Bosmer) race entry in the file and adds an optional compatibility script for the Unofficial Skyrim patch.
=== INSTALLATION ===
To install just overwrite the files from the RaceCompatibility mod with the files in this package; install the optional script if you are also using the USSEP. To make your custom race fully compatible ensure that your vampire race has the "vampire" keyword, if you had not added that already.
=== NOTE ===
Note that because the esm file modifies a formlist from the original mod it may be necessary to start a fresh game to fully benefit from the changes unless they were already using a fixed version of this file (adding the WoodElfRace to the list); a fixed version for Skyrim without Dawnguard can be found under optional files of the Belua Sanguinare mod is included in this mod.
=== HOW TO MAKE A CUSTOM RACE BASED ON THIS MOD ===
More recent info:
StackEmHigh has created a guide that you may find useful in creating a custom race as well.
1. Follow the instructions on the RaceCompatibility.esm page to construct your race.
2. To make your mod Dawnguard compatible overwrite the vanilla scripts and RaceCompatibility.esm.
3. (OPTIONAL) To ensure UFO and/or USSEP compatibility add the optional scripts as an optional install.
4. Optional Better vampires SE scripts are now included. Only use these if you are using Better Vampires.
Preferably direct users to this mod and let them overwrite the files themselves instead of including the current version in your mod, unless you want to keep everythi
RaceCompatibility for Skyrim Special Edition is a modder's resource that updates the RaceCompatibility.esm for SE, fixing a bug related to multiple races and adding optional patches for USSEP and Better Vampires. With 58,373 endorsements and 5.7M downloads, it's a staple for mod authors creating race-based content.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust with 58,373 endorsements and 5.7M downloads.
- Essential for mod authors making race mods for SE.
- Active maintenance with last update in March 2024.
⚠️ Cons
- Not for players—it's a modder's resource, so no direct gameplay impact.
- Requires other mods to be useful; standalone it does nothing.
- Potential conflicts if used without the original RaceCompatibility framework.
For mod authors who create race-based mods for Skyrim SE and need a stable foundation. Also for players who use race mods that depend on this resource. Skip if you're looking for gameplay content—this is a backend utility.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're a mod author, load RaceCompatibility.esm before your race mod in the Creation Kit.
- For players, install this only if a mod explicitly requires it—it's not a standalone content mod.
- Check the mod page for optional patches if you use USSEP or Better Vampires.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- TMPhoenix
- Version
- 2.16
- Downloads
- 5,670,010
- Endorsements
- 58,373
- Category
- Modders Resources
- Created
- 11/5/2016
- Updated
- 3/6/2024
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