Start Here - Recommended Reading Guide
Welcome to Recommended Reading
This section contains essential information to prepare you for Wildlander. The pages are organized in a recommended reading order that guides you from setup through gameplay fundamentals.
Quick Navigation Guide
For New Players (First Time Installing Wildlander)
Read these pages in order:
- Before You Begin - System requirements and initial setup
- Stability Test - Verify your installation works correctly
- The UI - Understand what you’ll see on screen
- Introduction to Wildlander - Core mechanics and survival systems
- Changes From Vanilla - How Wildlander differs from vanilla Skyrim
- Keybindings - Complete reference of all hotkeys (bookmark this!)
- Important Information - Support resources and save tips
Estimated reading time: 45-60 minutes
For Experienced Skyrim Players
You can skip the following sections:
- Stability Test - only needed if you encounter issues
Recommended reading:
- Before You Begin - still important for system setup
- The UI - an introduction to wildlander’s bespoke UI
- Introduction to Wildlander - key for understanding changes
- Changes From Vanilla - what’s different
- Keybindings - essential reference
- Important Information - support and save tips
For Players Migrating from Ultsky (Previous Modlist)
You should read:
- Changes from Ultsky - what’s new and changed
- Introduction to Wildlander - any new systems
- Keybindings - updated hotkeys
- Important Information - current support info
About Each Section
| # | Page | Purpose | Type | Skip? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Before You Begin | System requirements, pagefile setup | Setup | No |
| 2 | Stability Test | Verify installation | Validation | Recommended |
| 3 | The UI | HUD and interface explanation | Reference | Experienced players only |
| 4 | Introduction to Wildlander | Core mechanics, difficulty, survival systems | Essential Learning | No |
| 5 | Changes From Vanilla | What’s different from vanilla Skyrim | Context | No |
| 6 | Changes from Ultsky | Migration guide for previous modlist | Migration | Only if you have played it! |
| 7 | Keybindings | Complete hotkey reference | Reference | Accessable in game as well - from the F11 key |
| 8 | Important Information | Support resources and save warnings | Critical | No |
Tips for Getting the Most Out of This Guide
- Read sequentially - Each page builds on the previous one
- Take notes - Jot down important keybindings that aren’t on your keyboard
- Ask questions - If something is unclear, ask in our Discord community
- Join the community - Meet other players on Reddit or our Discord
Still Have Questions?
- Installation problems? → Check Before You Begin and FAQ
- Technical issues? → See Common Install Issues or ask on Discord
- Gameplay questions? → Check Your First Character
- Can’t find a hotkey? → Press ‘f11’ in game - it’ll bring up a reference document
Ready to Start?
Begin with Before You Begin →