# NimmerSky Body, Character Visuals & Animation Foundation Stack # Created: 2026-03-21 # Updated: 2026-03-21 # Purpose: Complete character visual overhaul - bodies, heads, skins, hair, animations ================================================================================ SECTION 11.2: SKELETON - PHYSICS ================================================================================ XP32 Maximum Skeleton Special Extended XP32 Maximum Skeleton lite XPMSSE Spazzing Skeleton and Corpse Fix XP32 Maximum Skeleton Special Extended - Fixed Scripts Optimised Scripts for XPMSSE Faster HDT-SMP SMP-NPC crash fix ================================================================================ SECTION 11.3.1: BODY - HEAD - FACIAL FEATURES ================================================================================ ## Bodies -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- # Female CBBE 3BA (3BBB) # https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/30174 # Industry standard, SMP/CBPC switchable in-game # Male HIMBO (Highly Improved Male Body Overhaul) # https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/46311 # BodySlide workflow, SE-native The New Gentleman (TNG) # Modern schlongs, no DLL issues, OStim-ready ## High Poly Head -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- High Poly Head # https://vectorplexis.com/files/file/283-high-poly-head/ # Foundation - get from VectorPlexus High Poly Heads for All AE Content # https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/72555 # Patches for CC NPCs Expressive Facegen Morphs # Better facial animations with HPH ## Eyes -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- # PICK ONE: Improved Eye Model # https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/59099 # Anatomically correct, separate lashes/lacrimal # HPH patch included in FOMOD - USE IT! # OR Eyes of Beauty # Classic choice, widely supported # OR Starsight Eyes # If using High Poly Skyrim Plus bundle ## Brows -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hvergelmir's Aesthetics - Brows # https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/1062 Hvergelmir Brows for High Poly Head # https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/38493 # REQUIRED! Without this = clipping on HPH ## Lips -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- # PICK ONE: Seductive Lips HD SE Edition # https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/4864 # HD tintmasks, natural shiny look # OR High Poly Head SMP Lips # Schaken-Mods - physics lips (requires SMP configured) ================================================================================ SECTION 11.3.2: SKIN - TATTOO - MAKEUP ================================================================================ ## Skins -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- # Female Diamond Skin # https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/45718 # Smooth, 4K, poreless beautiful look # Male BnP - Male Skin # https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/65402 # Semi-realistic, HIMBO-native, author recommended ## Warpaints -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Vanilla Warpaints Absolution # https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/20751 # 2K/4K HD, RaceMenu support, ALL races including beasts # Get: RaceMenu All in One version ## Overlays (RaceMenu) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Community Overlays 1 (0-30) # https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/22487 # ~110 overlays: tattoos, bodypaints, scales, blood Community Overlays 2 (31-50) # https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/26224 # ~95 overlays: runes, occult markings, feathers # Get CBBE versions for 3BA compatibility ================================================================================ SECTION 11.3.3: HAIR - BEARDS - EXTRA ================================================================================ ## SMP Hair (Physics) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- KS Hairdos - HDT SMP (Physics) # https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/31300 # Main female physics hair pack KS Hairdos - HDT SMP - Unisex # https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/37502 # Makes KS hairs available to males KS Hairdos HDT SMP - For Khajiit # https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/170525 # 93 physics hairs fitted for Khajiit! ## Beards -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hvergelmir's Aesthetics - Beards # Matches the brows style Salt and Wind - Rough Hair # Optional weathered/rugged look ================================================================================ SECTION 11 - BEAST RACES (Argonian & Khajiit) ================================================================================ ## REFERENCE GUIDE -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Katie's Personal Beast Race Aesthetics Guide # https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/155011 # SPECIFICALLY for CBBE 3BA + HIMBO users! # Use this to pick compatible beast textures ## Argonian -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Flawn's Vanilla Argonians Redux # Recommended in Katie's guide, many options ## Khajiit -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- # Check Katie's guide for current recommendations # CoverKhajiits historically popular but check compatibility ## Beast Claws -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Better Claws and Gauntlets SSE # Base mod Better Claws - CBBE Bodyslide Conversion # Required for 3BA compatibility ## Beast Body Morphs -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bestial Beast Races SE # https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/20798 # Makes Argonians/Khajiit less humanoid # Compatible with all armor/body mods ## Beast Overlays -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Beast Race Bodypaints SE # https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/20446 # 54 face paints + 101 body paints # Themed for Argonian & Khajiit ================================================================================ SECTION 14: ANIMATION FOUNDATIONS ================================================================================ ## Anim Foundations -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Offset Movement Animation - Nemesis - Modders Resource Horse Mount and Dismount Double Sound Fix No More Swimming In Air - Fixed Floating SwimIdle Open Animation Replacer Open Animation Replacer - IED Conditions Open Animation Replacer - Math Plugin Backpack Repositioner True Directional Movement - Modernized Third Person Gameplay True Directional Movement - Diagonal Sprinting Fix ================================================================================ INSTALL ORDER NOTES ================================================================================ 1. SKELETON FIRST (11.2) - XPMSSE is the foundation everything attaches to - HDT-SMP fixes before bodies use physics 2. BODIES (11.3.1) - CBBE 3BA / HIMBO+TNG - These need skeleton to attach to 3. HIGH POLY HEAD (11.3.1) - Install HPH - Then ALL the patches (eyes, brows) or you get clipping! 4. SKINS (11.3.2) - Diamond / BnP wrap the body meshes - Warpaints & overlays layer on top 5. HAIR (11.3.3) - SMP hair needs HDT-SMP working - Configure body collisions or hair clips through body! 6. BEAST RACES - Use Katie's guide for compatible textures - Beast overlays after base textures 7. ANIMATION FOUNDATIONS (14.x) - OAR, TDM move the skeleton - Pandora output goes to 17.4 ================================================================================ FOMOD NOTES ================================================================================ CBBE 3BA: - Physics: SMP recommended (can switch to CBPC in-game) - Underwear: Your preference HIMBO: - Recommended textures: BnP (we're using this) Improved Eye Model: - Resolution: 4K/2K recommended - GET THE HIGH POLY HEAD PATCH! Hvergelmir Brows HPH: - This is an ESP replacer, needs original Hvergelmir Brows installed Vanilla Warpaints Absolution: - Get: RaceMenu All in One (covers all races) - Resolution: 4K if you have VRAM Community Overlays: - Get: CBBE version (compatible with 3BA) ================================================================================