ENDERAL VR ESSENTIALS (EVRE)

Latest update: December 26th, 2021 (v1.106)

Preamble
System Requirements
Requirements
Installation
MCM Settings
In-Game Settings
Updating
Known issues
Noteworthy mods
Scoped bows
Character Customization
Supersampling
TAA
Game capture
Language packs
Tools
Included Mods and Tools (Skyrim VR Installation Folder)
Included Mods (Mod Organizer 2)
Game Tweaks
Nemesis Configuration
DynDOLOD 3 and SkyVRaan Configuration
Changelog

Preamble

This guide describes how to configure Skyrim VR to play Enderal: Forgotten Stories SE in VR using Wabbajack. Note that the ONLY version of Skyrim you need is Skyrim VR. The Steam edition of Enderal SE is based off the Skyrim SE engine which does not support VR. While it is NOT possible to add VR to Enderal SE, Skyrim VR can be "modded" with Enderal SE's files which will allow you to play through the entire game in VR! (If you wish to play Enderal VR and Skyrim VR simultaneously, you will need to mod each game seperately using either two seperate installations of Mod Organizer 2 OR two copies of your Skyrim VR folder.)

While you can optionally download and configure all the recommended mods manually through Mod Organizer 2, Wabbajack simplifies the process of downloading all the required Skyrim VR mods and patches necessary to play Enderal SE in VR to a single click. This guide uses a lightweight modlist designed to deliver an optimal VR experience with minimal performance loss. Most of the included mods are simple texture mods which can be safely disabled at any time if you prefer an even lighter loadout with vanilla textures. This modlist was optimized for Virtual Desktop and Air Link and should perform extremely well when playing the game wirelessly.

Special thanks to the Enderal SE modding team and sasa2727 for the VR patch which made this guide possible!

System Requirements

Minimum:

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K or AMD Ryzen 5 1400 or better
RAM: 8 GB
OS: Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit versions)
GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 / AMD RX 480 8GB or better
STORAGE: 93GB

Recommended:

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790 or AMD Ryzen 5 1500X or better
RAM: 8 GB
OS: Windows 10 (64-bit versions)
GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 8GB or better
STORAGE: 93GB
WI-FI: 802.11ac or 802.11ax (for Virtual Desktop or Air Link; optional)

Requirements

Installation

Add Enderal SE to your Steam library from HERE. The game needs to be in your Steam library but does not need to be installed.
Install a 🔺 clean copy 🔺 of Skyrim VR from HERE.
- If you already have a pre-modded Skyrim VR folder and do not wish to uninstall the vanilla game, you can rename your \SkyrimVR\ folder and then redownload a second clean copy of the game from Steam by reverifying the files. You can then use one copy of the game to continue playing Skyrim VR along with a second copy of the game for playing Enderal VR.
Run Skyrim VR one time from Steam and then exit the game.
Login to Nexusmods.com using a Premium login.
Download Wabbajack from HERE and place "Wabbajack.exe" in a blank folder i.e. C:\Games\Wabbajack
Run Wabbajack one time and then exit the program.
Create a new folder where you wish to install Enderal VR i.e. C:\Games\Enderal VR
Download "EVRE_v1.106.wabbajack" from HERE and place it anywhere outside of your Wabbajack folder.
Launch Wabbajack by double-clicking "EVRE_v1.106.wabbajack"
Under "Installation Location", select the folder you created above under Step 6 and then click the green "PLAY" icon in the lower right.
Wait for Wabbajack to download all the mods and patches required to play Enderal VR. This could take several hours depending on your Internet connection.
- If you receive an error message during this step, a mod has most likely been updated preventing the modlist from installing. Wait for me to update this Wabbajack modlist and then try again.
Once Wabbajack is done downloading and configuring Enderal VR, navigate to your game folder from Step 6.
Copy the contents of \Game Folder Files\ to C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\SkyrimVR
Launch Mod Organizer 2.
Configure your mod loadout:
- Disable "Dear Diary VR" if you prefer to use the vanilla SkyUI menu. (Dear Diary must be disabled to use SkyUI's new Highlight and Search features)
- Disable "Smaller HUD for VR Larger Text Patch" if you wish to decrease the size of the in-game text.
- Disable "Path of the Prophet (No Floating Quest Marker)" if you wish to play with floating quest markers.
- Enable "VRIK Rift-Index-WMR Controller Bindings" if using the Rift, Valve Index, or WMR headset.
- Enable "High Poly Project" for higher polygon objects. Improves visuals but may cause minor graphical glitches.
- Disable "Caliente's Beautiful Bodies Enhancer -CBBE-" if you prefer vanilla bodies. Pre-configured as Vanilla NeverNude.
- Disable "Bijin Skin UNP and CBBE" if you prefer vanilla skin.
- Enable "Equippable Tattoo Skins UNP + CBBE" if you wish to apply tattoos/bodypaint to your character (female only).
- Disable "VR FPS Stabilizer" to enable TAA effects. By default, the console features of this mod are used to disable all TAA effects. This removes TAA blur but creates shimmering foliage. (TAA effects must be disabled via "VR FPS Stabilizer" tweaks. TAA should not be disabled in-game as TAA must be active for the menu artwork to display properly.)
- Enable "Replace spiders with wolfs and bears" if you have arachnophobia!
- Enable "DynDOLOD_Output_PERFORMANCE" OR "DynDOLOD_Output_QUALITY". Select only one. The PERFORMANCE version uses "billboard1" trees for LOD4 for optimal performance. The QUALITY version uses "level0" trees for LOD4. This will greatly improve tree LODs but results in -10fps in large open areas on an RTX 3070. The PERFORMANCE version is enabled by default.
(Optional) You can optimize your VR performance by installing either OpenVR FSR (Compatible with all headsets) or the 64-bit DLL for OpenComposite (Compatible with Oculus headsets only, highly recommended when using Air Link) to your Skyrim VR installation folder. Backup and overwrite the existing DLL file in your Skyrim VR folder.
- OpenComposite improves framerates by launching Enderal VR directly through the Oculus runtime and eliminating overhead from Steam VR.
Make sure "SKSE" is selected in the upper right dropdown bar and click "Run" to launch and play Enderal VR!
- You can optionally click "Shortcut" underneath "Run" to create a shortcut for launching Enderal VR directly from the Windows desktop!

MCM Settings

Once you start a new game, you can configure your individual Enderal VR mods through the in-game Mod Configuration Menu (MCM) which is accessible under System > Mod Configuration. Most MCM settings can be left as default but the following changes are recommended:

VRIK MCM

Disable "Adjust Held Weapons Position" to fix scoped bow aiming. (Disabled by default)
Select Body Holsters > Scroll down to Left Shoulder Holster > Untick "Visible". This prevents your bow from clipping into the edge of your FOV when crouching in real life. (Unticked by default)
Select Controls > Tick "Selfie Mode" if you want to be able to view and take photos of your character in third person. You can activate and deactivate the third person view by raising your right hand in the air. (Disabled by default)
Select Controls > Set "Cast Spells" to "When Hand Closes + Opens" to allow you to cast elemental spells by quickly squeezing your fist and then opening your hand. (Disabled by default)

Spell Wheel VR MCM:

Select Presets > SpellSword + More Pages (Loads preset for equipping spells, weapons, and items from the spell wheel across multiple pages)
Select General > Tick "Unequip to Grab with Higgs" (Allows you to grab potions directly from the Spell Wheel menu to your hand for added immersion)
Select Advanced > Set "Slow Time Scale" to 5. (Enables slow motion when selecting items from the spell wheel)

R.A.S.S.

Select Options > Raining and set this option to "Off" if you dislike waterdroplet effects on the camera when it is raining.

In-Game Settings

Under System > Settings > VR Performance > Object Fade, set "Object Fade" to 0% to significantly improve performance in large outdoor areas. This is the most resource intensive setting for Enderal VR. (Set to 40% by default to reduce pop-in eff

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