How to Mod Switch

Modable Switch

Need older switch or make hardware changes to ensure modable (check if moddable via link)

Physical RCM Jig

Small device that goes into joystick slot on switch that allows to mod (can buy on amazon)

Micro SD

Where mod software and mods are stored on

Atmosphere (Latest Release)

atmosphere....zip

Hekate (Latest Release)

hekate_ctcaer_...zip

OmniRCM (Latest Release)

OmniRCM-osx.zip (Mac OS) (follow instructions to use)

SD Preparation

hekate_ipl.ini file (ie referenced as “hekate config file”)

Acropolis (Latest Release)](https://github.com/Raytwo/ARCropolis/releases/)

release.zip

Skyline (Latest Release)

skyline.zip

Nro Hook (Latest Release)

libnro_hook.nro

Smashline (Latest Release)

libsmashline_plugin.nro

ImgUI Smash (Latest Release)

libimgui_smash.nro

SSBU PIA Interface (Latest Release)

libssbu_pia_manager.nro

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Ensure have pre requisites

1

Ensure micro SD was in switch turned on (so has Nintendo folder)

2

Remove micro SD from switch and plug micro SD card into computer

3

In Downloads, Move in hekate_ctcaer folder and copy hekate...bin file to desktop & move bootloader folder to root of micro SD

4

In Downloads, Move hekate_ipl.ini file to bootloader folder of micro SD (NOTE: may have downloaded with .txt extension, ensure just .ini at end of file)

5

In Downloads, Move atmosphere folder (from Acropolis) into micro SD (when prompted merge, don’t replace)

6

In Downloads, Move exefs folder (from Skyline), into micro SD atmopshere/contents/01006A800016E000 folder (the 01006A800016E000 represents the smash ultimate game id)

7

In Downloads, Move atmosphere folder (from Training Mod Pack) into micro SD (when prompted merge, don’t replace)

8

In Downloads, Move atmosphere folder (from SSBU Online Deluxe) into micro SD (when prompted merge, don’t replace)

9

In Downloads, Move all .nro files into micro SD atmopshere/contents/01006A800016E000/skyline/plugins folder

10

Eject micro SD, Turn off swtich (ie hold power mode and select “Turn Off”), and put micro SD in switch

11

Put RCM jig into right joycon slot, slide all the way down

12

Boot up RCM mode via + Volume + Power Button for 3 seconds (recommend press + then power so don’t accidentally boot up switch normally)

13

Open OmniRCM app on computer and plugin swtich via USB-C, Toggle Auto-Inject on Connect & select hekate, press Inject Payload (you should see switch boot up with Nyx)

14

On Switch, after putting time and date, hit Launch, selecting Atmosphere Sysmmc option (switch should launch normally)

15

Select “Smash Ultimate”, should see “New Mods detected” pop up, click “yes”

Skins

Cosmetic changes to skins/alts of characters (broken down by character), see vod how to add

Ultimate Training Mod Pack (Latest Version)](https://github.com/jugeeya/UltimateTrainingModpack/releases#release-beta)

Better improved training mod (to download, go to first release after beta, download TrainingModpack.zip)

SSBU Online Deluxe (Latest Release)

Allows ofr online arenas to feel like offline (download ssbu-online-deluxe-....zip)

How to Mod Switch Vod 1 How to Mod Switch Vod 2

How to make switch moddable and basics of Smash Ultimate Modding

How to Update Mod Software

How to update existing mod software (Eg Acropolis/plugins)

Full Switch Mod Guide

Full community guide for modding switch in technical detail