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Step 2: Installation

The installation instructions for Zenithar's Forge

Last updated for list version:
Beta 1

It’s now time to begin the installation of the list. Follow these steps:

  1. Open Wabbajack.exe.
  2. At the bottom of the window, click Browse Modlists.
The Browse Modlists button.
  1. Click the "Unofficial Lists" checkbox.
  2. Find and click the download icon on the Zenithar's Forge card.
(Placeholder image, do the same on the ZenForge card) The Wabbajack gallery.
  1. After downloading, click the play icon.
(Placeholder image, do the same for ZenForge.) The Begin Install button.
  1. Beneath the Zenithar's Forge image, you’ll spot three boxes. Fill out the middle and last ones.
  2. Click the three dots in the middle box. Go to your Zenithar's Forge folder and pick it. This box shows where the list, including Mod Organizer 2, will be saved.
  3. The last box uses the folder you chose. It’s where mods get downloaded. If needed due to storage limits, change it by clicking the three dots and picking a different location.
  4. Click the play/right arrow to start the installation.
(Placeholder Image, replace "Living Skyrim" with "Zenithar's Forge") The install and download paths configured correctly with the example drive H:.

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With Nexus Premium

  • Wabbajack will want you to log in to Nexus and approve your API key for automatic mod downloads. If it skips this, it’s all good – you’ve done it before.

Without Nexus Premium

  • Wabbajack will guide you through downloading the modlist. This can take a very long time (around 24 hours). There’s a chance the list might update while you’re installing, requiring a restart. If you can, use Nexus Premium. If not, settle in with a good audiobook or TV series.
  • Now, Wabbajack will download and set up the mods. This might take up to 3-4 hours.
⚠️ While waiting, consider checking out the Important Mods.

When done, you’ll see a green “Installation complete” notification. You can close Wabbajack then.

The installation complete indicator.

If there’s an issue (a red “Installation failed” message), look at the FAQ section or join the Zenithar's Forge Discord server server for help.

The installation failed indicator.