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SkyCraft Mod FAQ
10 questions players actually ask, answered.
Do I need to own both Skyrim and Minecraft to play SkyCraft?
Yes. On the Skyrim side you need Skyrim Special Edition on the Anniversary Edition runtime, plus the Skyrim Script Extender built for your exact game build and the Address Library for script extender plugins. For Minecraft you only need a Microsoft account that owns Minecraft Java Edition, because the bundled portable launcher downloads Minecraft and Java for you.
Does SkyCraft work with the older Special Edition build or Skyrim VR?
No. Only Skyrim Special Edition running the Anniversary Edition runtime is supported, so the older Special Edition build and the VR edition will not work.
Do I put SkyCraft in my .Minecraft or mods folder?
No. Don't place anything in your Minecraft folder, because SkyCraft installs entirely on the Skyrim side. Enable the main archive in Mod Organizer or Vortex like any other script extender plugin.
How do I actually launch SkyCraft once it's enabled?
Start Skyrim through the Skyrim Script Extender instead of the normal launcher. If you use the regular launcher, the plugin won't load. The included portable launcher handles the Minecraft side on its own.
I'm stuck during the Helgen intro cart ride with SkyCraft on. What do I do?
The scripted opening can trap you while SkyCraft is active. Either install an alternate-start mod to skip the intro, or load a save made after the opening sequence.
How do I stop myself from blowing craters in roads and towns?
Open the pause menu and use the destruction toggle to protect roads and towns from accidental cratering. Turn it back on when you want to mine or use TNT freely again.
Can I really dig all the way down in Skyrim?
Yes. You can mine dirt, rocks and roads like normal blocks, all the way down through stone and ores to bedrock. Mined blocks drop usable items and leave real physical holes in the terrain.
Does fighting with Minecraft swords and bows level my Skyrim skills?
Yes. Block combat counts toward Skyrim skill progress for One-Handed, Two-Handed, Archery, Block, Smithing and Sneak, so fighting bandits and dragons with Minecraft weapons still levels your character.
Will SkyCraft break dialogue, quests or horses?
No. Original Skyrim interactions are preserved, including dialogue, furniture, levers, horses and scripted quest scenes. Skyrim still handles weather, quests and NPCs while you build and mine.