Release (10/31/19) - Ultimate Skyrim 4.0.6 Hotfix 2

Happy Halloween, everybody!

I’m proud to present Ultimate Skyrim 4.0.6 Hotfix 2. This update addresses the remaining major bugs in 4.0.6, and also removes the need for post-install patching - a landmark first in US history. (Manual Install users must still patch manually, as you might guess.)

This paves the way for Ultimate Skyrim 4.1.0, which you’ll hear more about in the coming weeks. For now, check out the newest release below!

Make sure to read the changelog for a full list of changes, and if you encounter any issues, please report them on the Discord or the Subreddit.

Release Resources

Express Install Update Instructions

This update method is the simplest & easiest, but will install a totally new instance of Ultimate Skyrim on your computer. This requires approximately 30gb of free space.

Repeat the process on the Express Install page. Repeat the processes on the Final Steps (Express) page. Note that the Final Steps page has been shortened for Express Install users.

You can transfer your old cleaned masters to your new install to avoid repeating the cleaning process.

Manual Update Instructions

This update method will update your current instance of Ultimate Skyrim. This is a more complex update method - proceed at your own risk, and consider backing up your install first.

Download and install the updated versions of mods listed under “Updated Mods” below, then remove their old versions. (Right-click in MO and select “Remove Mod”.) Make any changes specified under “Adjusted Mods” below. (FOMODs can be adjusted by re-installing mods. Right-click a mod in MO and select “Reinstall Mod”.) Download and install the updated Mod Files. (Make sure to select your preferred control device.) Organize the mods in your Modlist (MO Left Pane) according to the 4.0.6 hf2 Official Modlist. Organize the plugins in your Load Order (MO Right Pane) according to the 4.0.6 hf2 Official Load Order. Delete any files contained within MO’s “Overwrite” folder (located in Mod Organizer 2 > overwrite). Starting with Step Three, repeat the process on the Final Steps (Manual) page. Run the game, and follow the updated MCM instructions to configure your new save.

Full Changelog

Updated Mods

DynDOLOD Resources: Updated to 2.74.

Even Better Quest Objectives: Updated to 1.7.

Ultimate Skyrim: Updated to 4.0.6 Hotfix 2.

Adjusted Mods

Ashes: Made required.

Dynamic Things: Made required.

Dynamic Things - Enhanced: Made required.

New Features

Post-install patch processes are now automatic for all Express Install users.

Training costs have been reduced by approximately half.

It’s now possible to refill waterskins at Water Kegs, in addition to empty bottles. You can also exit the refill menu without doing either.

Players can now choose whether to move their spawn point when sleeping.

Elk Venison has been renamed to Elk Meat to avoid confusion with actual Venison.

The appearance and location of the clock widget has been adjusted for better usability.

Bug Fixes

The carry weight bonus from bandoliers & pouches should finally be correct in all cases.

Fixed an issue causing books to only display their first two pages.

Fixed an issue where Nordic Heavy Crossbows could be broken down into more Quicksilver than they required to create.

Fixed incorrect descriptions in spellcasting perks that included erroneous requirements for dual-wielding spells.

The Research Journal from Spell Research has been mapped to the ‘Home’ key instead of the ‘Backspace’ key to avoid issues with SkyUI’s text search box.

All armors from Immersive Armors are no longer freely accessible via an improperly placed chest in Whiterun.

Fixed an issue allowing Daedric items to be tempered at any time of the day.

Fixed a bug preventing iNeed from automatically recognizing Bottled Water as a non-alcoholic drink.

Fixed an issue where the Honeyside player home was incorrectly recognized as an Inn by Missives quests and some NPC’s.

Fixed an issue allowing infinite creation of Eidar Cheese Wheels in the Crafting Ledger.

The Fortified Muscles perk now properly recognizes the Hunterborn variant of Mammoth Hearts.

NPC Enchanters are functioning again, thanks to properly defined skill levels.

Horse Inventories are accessible again via the Easy Wheel.

Fixed the rate of health drain when eating Vampire Dust to induce vampirism.

Players can no longer acquire the Orcish Smithing perk for free when ordering items from Orcish smiths.

Fixed duplicate recipes for Stalhrim Ice Bolts.

Fixed an issue causing an incorrect archetype breakdown in Spell Research for the spells “Healing Aura on Target” and “Powerful Healing Aura on Target”.

Hunterborn’s MCM option for disabling “Manual Loot” is now essential to ensure correct animal looting functionality.

A whole load of fixes have been made to the Ashes death system, outlined below. Players no longer respawn on the spot when they die in the same cell as their spawn point. Left-hand items are no longer lost when the “Equipment Loss” setting is disabled. Quest Items are no longer removed on death. Players no longer remain “in combat” when dying & respawning in the same cell. Players should no longer be “double killed” by enemies who continue attacking the player during the death transition.

The Alembic, Cauldron, & Research Journal are working again.

The spells Ash Shell, Summon Seeker, & Fade Other now display their correct spell tier.

Players are now advised to untick the setting in ESF: Companions requiring a quest for each Circle member before the Trial is given. This bypasses the occasional issue where the player’s advancement is halted because Vilkas has no quests available. (This setting can be identified using the MCM provided above.)

The “Check Dirt” command should now work correctly.

Vampires & Liches are properly affected by Frostfall settings regarding undead weather exposure/susceptibility.

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