Creating Patches

Learn how to create compatibility patches to make multiple mods work together seamlessly.

Creating a New Patch

  1. Right-click in the file tree
  2. Select "Add" to create a new plugin
  3. Name your patch (e.g., "MyCompatibilityPatch.esp")
  4. Choose the appropriate master files

Copy as Override

  1. Right-click on a conflicting record
  2. Select "Copy as Override into..."
  3. Choose your patch file
  4. Edit the values as needed

Manual Editing

  1. Open the record in your patch
  2. Modify conflicting values
  3. Add or remove entries as needed
  4. Save your changes

Saving Patches

  1. Use Ctrl+S to save your patch
  2. Place patches at the end of load order
  3. Test thoroughly in-game
  4. Keep backups of working patches

Patch Naming Convention

Use descriptive names for your patches: ModA_ModB_Compatibility.esp or MyLoadOrder_Patch.esp

Next Steps

Now that you can create patches, explore advanced features:

Advanced Features