Wearable Lanterns MCM Fixed No DLL Error
⚪ Last updated 2022⚠️ 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
- 👍 2.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #26 of 92 Bug Fixes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This is NOT a stand-alone mod; this can be used in addition to the original mod to make the mod configuration manager legible. It also doesn't come with the pesky prelaunch DLL error.
Credits and Resources:
Original mod creator:
Original mod: (required)
Wearable Lanterns
Tutorial Video I used:
Wearable Lanterns Fix - Skyrim Special Edition Modding Guide Ep. 18 - YouTube
BSA extractor:
Bethesda Archive Extractor (BSA and BA2)
This bug fix update for Wearable Lanterns adds an MCM menu and removes the prelaunch DLL error. It requires the original mod and installs easily via Vortex. For players who want a smoother experience with the popular lantern mod.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Fixes a common DLL error that blocks the game from launching.
- Adds an MCM for easier configuration, a big quality-of-life upgrade.
- Community-approved with 1,561 endorsements and 78,795 downloads.
⚠️ Cons
- Requires the original Wearable Lanterns mod, so it's not standalone.
- Last updated in 2022, so it may not be compatible with the latest Skyrim versions or other mods.
- Potential conflicts with other mods that modify Wearable Lanterns or its MCM.
For Skyrim players who use Wearable Lanterns and are annoyed by the DLL error or want an MCM to tweak settings. If you don't use Wearable Lanterns, this mod is useless. Skip if you're on a modlist that already includes a fix.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Install the original Wearable Lanterns first, then this fix, and let Vortex handle the overwrite.
- If you're using a mod manager, make sure this mod loads after Wearable Lanterns in your load order.
- Check that you have the MCM framework (like SkyUI) installed, or the MCM menu won't show up.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Chesko
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 78,795
- Endorsements
- 1,561
- Category
- Bug Fixes
- Created
- 7/28/2022
- Updated
- 7/28/2022
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