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Choose between these 5 ENB presets (install only one ENB preset and its corresponding Reshade Preset)

Pi-Cho ENB

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Harmony of fantasy and realistic atmosphere, the balance between character and environment, and gameplay. Extremely customizable with finely custom and Silent Horiozns ENB's Shader.

Click here to download PI-CHO ENB from nexusmods.com

When downloaded go to the directory where you downloaded the file and right click on the file 1. PI-CHO ENB N7.9 - Hyper Edition for NAT.ENB III - Natural and Atmospheric Tamriel ENB 3.1.0 - Build 2-35082-N7-9-1673102260.7z, select 7-zip and Extract to 1. PI-CHO ENB N7.9 - Hyper Edition for NAT.ENB III - Natural and Atmospheric Tamriel ENB 3.1.0 - Build 2-35082-N7-9-1673102260

Got to the directory 1. PI-CHO ENB N7.9 - Hyper Edition for NAT.ENB III - Natural and Atmospheric Tamriel ENB 3.1.0 - Build 2-35082-N7-9-1673102260\Skyrim SE Folder

Copy these files into your NOLVUS\STOCK GAME folder

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ENB ingame visual adjustments (open console to block ui and shift + enter when you are in game)
Distant Water LOD

If you experiencing water lods seams in the distance, adjust these setting in the ENB GUI (open console to block ui and Shift + enter when you are ingame)

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Distant Terrain LOD

If you experiencing different colors for terrain lods transition, set EnableImageBasedLighting to false in the enbseries.ini file located in the Skyrim installation folder

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PI-CHO ENB preset is now installed.

Click here to download Nolvus V5 ENB settings (improved lighting and less blury dof)

Extract somewhere and overwritte files in your Skyrim install directory (STOCK GAME).

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A reshade preset designed to work with PI-CHO ENB.

Warning!!!

Download only one reshade preset whether you want ray tracing or not!!!

Click here to download NOLVUS Reshade WITHOUT RAY TRACING from nexusmods.com

OR

Click here to download NOLVUS Reshade WITH RAY TRACING from nexusmods.com

When downloaded go to the directory where you downloaded the file, extract the content somewhere and copy the file Nolvus Reshade.ini into your NOLVUS\STOCK GAME folder.

Run the game, at the start menu press "Home" key

Click on Continue

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Select Nolvus Reshade.ini

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Click on "Continue" until you see this screen and click "Finish"

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Nolvus Reshade preset is now installed.

Please Don't forget to endorse my Nolvus reshade on the Nexus, it helps a lot.

Rudy ENB

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As usual, a little realism, a little bit of magic, an ENB preset created specifically for NAT 3.

Click here to download Rudy ENB from nexusmods.com

When downloaded go to the directory where you downloaded the file and right click on the file Rudy ENB SE for NAT 3-91675-1-1a-1685361763.rar, select 7-zip and Extract to Rudy ENB SE for NAT 3-91675-1-1a-1685361763

Got to the directory Rudy ENB SE for NAT 3-91675-1-1a-1685361763\Rudy for SSE 1.1a NAT 3\! NAT 3 and LUX\[ Skyrim SE folder ]

Copy these files into your NOLVUS\STOCK GAME folder

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ENB ingame visual adjustments (open console to block ui and shift + enter when you are in game)
Distant Water LOD

If you experiencing water lods seams in the distance, adjust these setting in the ENB GUI (open console to block ui and Shift + enter when you are ingame)

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Distant Terrain LOD

If you experiencing different colors for terrain lods transition, set EnableImageBasedLighting to false in the enbseries.ini file located in the Skyrim installation folder

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Rudy ENB preset is now installed.

Create a new Section in MO2 named 11. ENB & RESHADE (at this stage of the guide you know how to do it)

Click here to download Rudy NAT Addons from nexusmods.com

Install the mod as a regular mod in MO2, move it under the section 11. ENB & RESHADE and activate it.

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A reshade preset designed to work with Rudy ENB.

Warning!!!

Download only one reshade preset whether you want ray tracing or not!!!

Click here to download NOLVUS Reshade WITHOUT RAY TRACING from nexusmods.com

OR

Click here to download NOLVUS Reshade WITH RAY TRACING from nexusmods.com

When downloaded go to the directory where you downloaded the file, extract the content somewhere and copy the file Nolvus Reshade.ini into your NOLVUS\STOCK GAME folder.

Run the game, at the start menu press "Home" key

Click on Continue

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Select Nolvus Reshade.ini

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Click on "Continue" until you see this screen and click "Finish"

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Nolvus Reshade preset is now installed.

Please Don't forget to endorse my Nolvus reshade on the Nexus, it helps a lot.

Bjorn ENB

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Bjorn ENB - Reshade from the author : I wanted to create something drastically different from the other ENB's here on Nexus. I went for thicker lighting and darker shadows. I was trying to combine realism with fantasy so some areas can look dream like with the thicker volumetric lighting this was a design choice

Click here to download Bjorn ENB from nexusmods.com

When downloaded go to the directory where you downloaded the file and right click on the file Bjorn ENB-Reshade-64714-1-0-1664570934.zip, select 7-zip and Extract to Bjorn ENB-Reshade-64714-1-0-1664570934

Got to the directory Bjorn ENB-Reshade-64714-1-0-1664570934\Bjorn ENB NAT preset

Copy all files into your NOLVUS\STOCK GAME folder

Bjorn ENB preset is now installed.

Create a new Section in MO2 named 11. ENB & RESHADE (at this stage of the guide you know how to do it)

Click here to download the NAT Weather patch from nexusmods.com

Install the mod as a regular mod in MO2, move it under the section 11. ENB & RESHADE and activate it.

Start the game, press the Home key and when the Reshade UI appears select the file Bjorn Reshade 5.4.2.ini in the dropdown list to apply the reshade.

Bjorn ENB (Dark Ages)

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Bjorn ENB - Reshade from the author : I wanted to create something drastically different from the other ENB's here on Nexus. I went for thicker lighting and darker shadows. I was trying to combine realism with fantasy so some areas can look dream like with the thicker volumetric lighting this was a design choice

Click here to download Bjorn ENB from nexusmods.com

When downloaded go to the directory where you downloaded the file and right click on the file Bjorn ENB-Reshade-64714-1-0-1664570934.zip, select 7-zip and Extract to Bjorn ENB-Reshade-64714-1-0-1664570934

Got to the directory Bjorn ENB-Reshade-64714-1-0-1664570934\Bjorn ENB NAT preset

Copy all files into your NOLVUS\STOCK GAME folder

Bjorn ENB preset is now installed.

Click here to download Bjorn ENB Dark Ages Reshade from nexusmods.com

When downloaded, extract the file to a temporary location and copy the file Bjorn Dark Ages.ini into your NOLVUS\STOCK GAME folder

Create a new Section in MO2 named 11. ENB & RESHADE (at this stage of the guide you know how to do it)

Click here to download the NAT Weather patch from nexusmods.com

Install the mod as a regular mod in MO2, move it under the section 11. ENB & RESHADE and activate it.

Start the game, press the Home key and when the Reshade UI appears select the file Bjorn Dark Ages.ini in the dropdown list to apply the reshade.

Cabbage ENB

Click here to download Cabbage ENB from nexusmods.com.

When downloaded, extract the file somewhere and copy all files from the lux directory to your NOLVUS\STOCK GAME folder

Optional (should work without, but if you have issues follow these steps)

Addon by Discrepancy and Corrupt Bliss

Download NAT.ENB - ESP WEATHER PLUGIN v3.1.1C - Fixed here

Download Season Weathers Framework - NAT-ENB III - 3.1.1C here

In Mod Organizer 2 add both NAT.ENB - ESP WEATHER PLUGIN v3.1.1C - Fixed and Season Weathers Framework - NAT-ENB III - 3.1.1C , place them with your other weather mods and enable them. Now disable Natural Atmopsheric Tamriel III and Natural Atmospheric Tamriel III - Season Weathers.

NOTE: Exact position may differ based on install preset/other mods added.

Under 5.7 WEATHERS in MO2

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A reshade preset designed to work with Cabbage ENB.

Warning!!!

Download only one reshade preset whether you want ray tracing or not!!!

Click here to download NOLVUS Reshade WITHOUT RAY TRACING from nexusmods.com

OR

Click here to download NOLVUS Reshade WITH RAY TRACING from nexusmods.com

When downloaded go to the directory where you downloaded the file, extract the content somewhere and copy the file Nolvus Reshade.ini into your NOLVUS\STOCK GAME folder.

Run the game, at the start menu press "Home" key

Click on Continue

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Select Nolvus Reshade.ini

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Click on "Continue" until you see this screen and click "Finish"

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Nolvus Reshade preset is now installed.

Please Don't forget to endorse my Nolvus reshade on the Nexus, it helps a lot.

11.4 ENB Complex parallax Grass & Occlusion Mapping

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FAQs

Is Nolvus lore friendly? ›

The purpose of Nolvus guide was to have some kind of lore friendly modded game with just a gloomy and cold touch. The landscapes, locations, armors and weapons, objects, npcs will be just improved and nothing else to keep the original vanilla feeling of the game.

Does Nolvus downgrade Skyrim? ›

Nolvus Downgrade Patcher

This application is a standalone program for those who want to downgrade their Skyrim, it's already included in the Nolvus Installer. The Nolvus Downgrade Patcher Codebase is provided under the GPLv3 license.

Do I need skse for nolvus? ›

SKSE stands for Skyrim Script Extender. It's a prerequisites for lot of mods covered by the Nolvus mod pack.

What ENB does Nolvus use? ›

Nolvus Reshade for Rudy ENB

A reshade preset designed to work with Rudy ENB.

Does Nolvus need an anniversary edition? ›

You need a fresh and legal copy of Skyrim Anniversary Edition or Skyrim Special Edition with the Anniversary Upgrade.

Does Nolvus add quests? ›

This DLC expansion sized mod adds hundreds of new items, dozens of new quests and hundreds of extra hours of play.

What does Nolvus change? ›

Nolvus uses a Combat Stances System which allows you to switch to 4 different weapon movesets by weapon types. This is done by the mod MCO Stances Framework designed for Nolvus. You can change your combat stance by pressing the corresponding stance keyboard key.

Can my PC run Skyrim Nolvus? ›

Hardware Requirements

To run Nolvus Mod list you will need to meet some requirements. GPU : GTX 1080Ti 11Gb VRAM or AMD equivalent (Warning 11gb of VRAM is required), for the best experience a GTX 2080Ti is recommended.

Does Nolvus work after update? ›

Your Steam install remains absolutely clean and if Skyrim gets an update it will not break the Nolvus installation.

Can you remove mods from Nolvus? ›

If you don't want to use a mod from the installer, DON'T DELETE IT and DON'T MOVE IT, just deactivate it in Mod Organizer 2 Left panel. If the installer needs to install a new mod and needs to install it after a given mod, if you delete that given mod, it will be deleted from the modlist.

How many GBs is Nolvus? ›

How many Gigabytes is Nolvus and how long does it usually take to fully download. About 500 GB, depending. You can select different installs.

What game version does Nolvus use? ›

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition.

What is fantasy mode in Nolvus? ›

Fantasy mode. You will perform some fantasy combat animations and jumps. This option provides more JARPG features.

Can I run Skyrim Nolvus? ›

To run Nolvus Mod list you will need to meet some requirements. GPU : GTX 1080Ti 11Gb VRAM or AMD equivalent (Warning 11gb of VRAM is required), for the best experience a GTX 2080Ti is recommended.

What does lore friendly mean Skyrim? ›

Lore is everything proven to be true by in-game sources. Like books, quotes, quests. Or real live books proven lore - friendly by Bethesda. Lore friendly means that it is proven to be true.

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