Go to the original RaceMenu Nexus Mods page .
You cannot trick RaceMenu 0.4.19 into working on 1.5.97. The DLL is hard-compiled against the AE runtime. You must use 0.4.16. racemenu for skyrim se 1597 work
. This specific version was the final release before the game's update to the "Anniversary Edition" (1.6.x) environment, which changed how the Script Extender (SKSE) interacts with the game's executable. Essential Setup Requirements Go to the original RaceMenu Nexus Mods page
If you use newer mods alongside your 1.5.97 setup, install the Backported Extended ESL Support mod to prevent crashes related to newer file formats (version 1.71) used by the game's latest updates. Installation Steps You must use 0
This specific triad is one of the most stable modding foundations in Skyrim's history. Thousands of mod lists (e.g., The Phoenix Flavour , Living Skyrim 3 ) use this exact combination for years without issue.