Skse 1.5.97: Skyrim

Use the by Halgari (available on Nexus Mods). This tool downgrades your SkyrimSE.exe and core master files to 1.5.97 but keeps the new AE content (Fishing, Survival) as separate plugins.

Several foundational mods either only work perfectly on 1.5.97 or have modern alternatives that some users find inferior: skyrim skse 1.5.97

: This vital tool for diagnosing crashes only works on version 1.5.97, making it a favorite for users with massive, unstable load orders. Use the by Halgari (available on Nexus Mods)