For modders playing on the "Legacy" version of Skyrim Special Edition (specifically version 1.5.97 ), few tools are as essential as RaceMenu . It is the gateway to character customization that goes far beyond what Bethesda provided in the base game. While the "Anniversary Edition" (version 1.6+) has taken the spotlight, a massive portion of the modding community remains on 1.5.97 due to script extender compatibility and mod stability.
RaceMenu relies heavily on SKSE64. When Bethesda updates the game, the script extender breaks, and mods like RaceMenu stop working until the SKSE team updates the extender. Because 1.5.97 was stable for so long, the version of RaceMenu released for it is mature, feature-rich, and extremely stable. Racemenu For Skyrim Se 1.5.97