Installation guide

This guide covers requirements, prerequisites, preparation, downloading, and installation. After Wabbajack finishes, continue with Post-installation & Official Options.

Authoria includes nudity and optional adult scenes. Read Presentation and adult content before installing.

Requirements#

My System Specs (Reference Build)#

Recommended System Specs#

System Requirements for Authoria - Requiem Reforged

Before continuing, make sure these system components are installed — they are required for Wabbajack and Skyrim to function correctly:

• Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable
• .NET SDK - both .NET 8 and .NET 9 are required
• .NET Framework

If you’re unsure whether these are already installed, it’s safe to install them again — they will update or repair as needed.

Before you begin, make sure you meet the following hard requirements:

• You must own and install Skyrim Anniversary Edition (AE).
  The Standard Special Edition (SSE) will not work — this modlist requires the full AE version with all Creation Club content. You must launch the game and download the CC content prior to Wabbajack install

• Installation must be on an Internal SSD.
  Installing to an HDD or any external storage device will result in long load times, freezing, and crashes.

• Your Skyrim installation must be set to English
  How to change Skyrim’s language

Installation Steps#

1. Download Wabbajack
   Get the latest version of Wabbajack from https://www.wabbajack.org/

2. Prepare a Clean Skyrim AE Installation
   All of the steps below are shown in this video:
   GamerPoets – Clean Skyrim Setup Guide

   • Uninstall any existing Skyrim installation via Steam.
   • Navigate to Documents\My Games\Skyrim Special Edition and delete all contents (back up if desired).
   • Reinstall Skyrim Anniversary Edition via Steam.
   • Launch Skyrim AE once through Steam to allow all Creation Club content to download.
     Do not change any settings or start a game — just reach the main menu, download the Creation Club content via the popup, then close it.
3. Create folders and Defender exceptions
   • In Windows, create a \modlists directory and a \downloaded mods directory if you do not already have them. They do not need to be on the same drive, but each needs to be on a drive with adequate available storage capacity. You do not have to use those exact names.
   • Assuming you are using Windows Defender as your antivirus, open Windows Security -> Virus and Threat Detection -> Manage settings.
   • Scroll all the way down to the Exclusions section. Click Add or remove exclusions.
   • Select and add the two directories mentioned above.
   • Turn off Smart App Control if you have that in your windows.
   • (If you’re using an antivirus other than Defender, add exclusions in whatever manner your AV requires.)
4. Launch Wabbajack
   • Open Wabbajack.
   • Click the Modlists Browser tab.
   • In the upper-left corner, enable:
     • Show Unofficial Lists
   • Use the search bar to find Authoria - Requiem Reforged.
5. Select the Modlist
   • Click on Authoria - Requiem Reforged.
   • Choose:
     • A Download Location – where Wabbajack will store mod archives.
       Select the \downloaded mods directory from Step 3.
     • An Installation Location – where the modlist will be fully installed and run from.
       Create a \Authoria directory in the \modlists folder from Step 3.
       This must be on an SSD for performance and stability.
6. Start Installation
   • Click Start to begin the automated installation.
   • Wabbajack will handle the process automatically.
   • If any files fail to download, Wabbajack will clearly identify the missing file.

   Optional: Watch Biggie’s Wabbajack Install Guide

7. While Wabbajack is running:
   • Join the Discord server and ask any questions you might have.
   • Review the Gameplay Guide

After installation#

Continue with Post-installation & Official Options before starting your character. The Gameplay Guide covers character initialization, saving, controls, and player reference material.