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The Ultimate Realistic and Immersive Skyrim Experience

 

A catalog of over 100 mods that you should install if you want your Skyrim game to be the most real life-like

 

I made a save file with the most realistic mods I found, so I wanted to share them with you now :D

This list concentrates the majority in gameplay, so it does not include city enhancements for example since they are not neccesary for a realistic experience.

I'll first list the ones that you must have installed in order to make the game the most realistic possible, and then a list of optional mods that you can include just if you want since with the main list it already has too much mods.

 

This list is intended for players who are already familiar with the vanilla game and want something new.

 

Mods that should be included:

  • A Quality World Map

It grants the visibility of the roads that you are going through. You'll never get lost!

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/4929/?

 

  • Animallica

Provides new animal species, just like the real world.

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/57413/?

 

  • Animated Clutter

Things that did not move before now do.

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/48287/?

 

  • Animations

Your character will perform new animations when interacting with objects, as well as with Animated Clutter.

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/51554/?

 

  • Audio Overhaul for Skyrim 2

Makes sounds more realistic and better in overall.

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/43773/?

 

  • Auto Unequip Ammo

Because it is annoying that when you change from bow to any other weapon your quiver stays there.

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/10753/?

 

  • Bandolier - Bags and Pouches

In a so realistic word you should be able to carry more things in containers hanging in your body, right?

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/16438/?

 

  • Battle Fatigue and Injuries

Because you are supposed to get tired and hurt in a real way.

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/13241/?

 

  • Bandages - a Battle Fatigue and Injuries patch

If you get hurt and bleed you must heal yourself just like in the real world.

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/54644/?

 

  • Bellyaches Animal and Creature Pack

The more real animals the merrier.

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/3621/?

 

  • Better Dialogue Controls

Well, this has nothing to do with realism since it's interface, but this is a must have.

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/27371/?

 

  • Better Fast Travel - Carriages and Ships – Overhauled

Because small town deserves love from carriages... and because it makes sense.

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/15508/?

 

  • Better MessageBox Controls

Another that is just a must have.

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/28170/?

 

  • Better Shaped Weapons

Because we must vary out the vanilla weapons.

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/39870/?

 

  • Birds and Flocks

Birds are supposed to be seen flying in the air.

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/11555/?

 

  • Bordersense

It makes you aware of where you are, just in case you did not notice it when traveling with no HUB.

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/35718/?

 

  • Bring Out Your Dead

Burrying dead bodies is supposed to happen, specially with so much death in Skyrim. That is when this mod comes in.

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/14178/?

 

  • Civil War Overhaul

Makes you feel like there is actually a civil war happening.

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/37216/?

 

  • Clear Skies -No More Dragons-

As I said: REALISTIC. Dragons don't actually exist in real world. Maybe they did.... hm...

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/10479/?

 

  • Climates of Tamriel / Pure Weather (Extra: Downpour for better raining)

In order to make Skyrim vary its environment.

 

Two alternatives

- Climates of Tamriel: http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/17802/?

- Pure Weather: http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/52423/?

 

A little extra for better rain:

- Downpour: http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/56665/?

 

  • Complete Crafting Overhaul Remade

Because you must organize your steel in some way.

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/49791/?

 

  • Convenient Horses

If you want to have various horses in one place, and name them too.

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/14950/?

 

  • Corners of Skyrim

This adds more locations. Perfect if your are traveling the country.

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/29824/?

 

  • Dead Body Collision

Now you can actually touch corpses... uh.. you know what I mean.

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/30947/?

 

  • Deadly Mutilation

If you cut a person with a sword they are supposed to be torn appart.

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/34917/?

 

  • Destructible Bottles

As well as bottles.

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/26017/?

 

  • Disease Descriptions for the Immersive Adventurer

Just in case you don't know what to do if you get ill.

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/31202/?

 

  • Dovahkiin Relaxes Too

What? Can't you take a break from killing bandits? This should do it.

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/13931/?

 

  • Drinking Fountains of Skyrim

If you are out there in the wilds with no water and you find a fountain, what should you do?

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/24282/?

 

  • Dynamic Difficulty

To challenge yourself in making the world around you what you deserve.

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/30505/?

 

  • Dynamic Loot

This makes bandits' items less monotonous.

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/42662/?

 

  • Dynamic Things

For making containers and objects in overall more realistic. Makes things better for surviving out there.

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/32448/?

 

  • Enemy AI OverHaul---Revenge Of the Enemies---No Scripts Version

Enemies are more realistic now with this.

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/40491/?

 

  • Enhanced Blood Textures

Real blood. To go along with Deadly Mutilation.

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/60/?

 

  • Enhanced Camera

Now you can actually see your body in 1st person just like in real life.

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/55738/?

 

  • Enhanced Lights and FX / Realistic Lighting Overhaul (with Relightning option)

Realistic lights.

 

Two alternatives

- Enhanced Lights and FX: http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/27043/?

- Realistic Lightning Overhaul: http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/30450/?

 

Extra for some light sources fixes:

- Relighting Skyrim: http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/17609/?

 

  • Equipping Overhaul AND All Geared Up

This mods should be used together. They make you wear all items at the same time, as well as other things.

- Equipping Overhaul: http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/49784/?

- All Geared Up: http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/40953/?

 

  • Extended Encounters AND Ultimate Deadly Encounters

Both makes raids and attacks in general more interesting, so install both.

- Extended Encounters: http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/50376/?

- The Way of the Dovahkiin - Ultimate Deadly Encounters aka Sands of Time: http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/12452/?

 

  • Farm Animals

Realistic farm animals.

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/56961/?

 

  • Fires Hurt

Because standing on fire is supposed to burn you.

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/28202/?

 

  • Fishing in Skyrim

A feature that is available in the real world, so we must put it in our game.

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/16139/?

 

  • Follower Commentary Overhaul

To have interactive followers. Now they will talk while traveling with you.

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/52019/?

 

  • Footprints

Now walking in snow actually leaves a mark.

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/22745/?

 

  • Frostfall

If you are out there in the snow... aren't you supposed to freeze to death?

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/11163/?

 

  • Height Adjusted Races with True Giants

True size of characters.

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/7587/?

 

  • Hidden Hideouts of Skyrim

Where you can hide fron predators and the cold of the world.

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/49723/?

 

  • Hunterborn

You will need supplies when hunting animals, this is the answer.

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/33201/?

 

  • I Yield, I Yield

Because if someone gives up... they give up.

http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=151200916&searchtext=

 

  • Ice and Fire Overhaul

Now fires and ices stay where they are and dissapear as in real world.

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/43241/?

 

  • Immersive Armors

For more resources. This adds more armor that fits in the game.

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/19733/?

 

  • Immersive Beds

For more dynamization.

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/35611/?

 

  • Immersive Creatures

More things to kill.

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/24913/?

 

  • Immersive Fallen Trees

More dynamic environment. Now with trees that fell down and make your path easier.

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/55699/?

 

  • Immersive HUD – iHUD

For your comfort. This mod lets you choose what you want to see in your screen.

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/3222/?

 

  • Immersive NPCs in the Dark

Because the shadows are supposed to make everyone blind.

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/52239/?

 

  • Immersive Patrols

Remeber the civil war? Well, the patrols will remind you often.

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/12977/?

 

  • Immersive Settlements

To fill the gaps of empty world.

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/33162/?

 

  • Immersive Sounds Compendium

More realistic sounds.

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/54387/?

 

  • Immersive Weapons

A variety of weapons that fit in the game.

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/27644/?

 

  • Inconsequential NPCs

Real people.

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/36334/?

 

  • Interesting NPCs

Interesting people.

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/8429/?

 

  • It Rained On

This makes rain more immersive and realistic. You will actually see wet floor.

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/33886/?

 

  • Lanterns of Skyrim

Roads are too dark in the night, this will help. It places lanterns across the world.

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/18916/?

 

  • Locational Damage

Because it is not the same to be hit in the foot than in the head.

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/12615/?

 

  • Lock Overhaul

Realistic lockpiking situations.

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/29979/?

 

  • Loot and Degradation

Because armor is supposed to worn out.

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/55677/?

 

  • MoreHUD

This makes things easier for you when searching for items in a survival world.

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/51956/?

 

  • No Boring Sleep-Wait Menu

Better sleeping and waiting interface. This has nothing to do with realism, but makes things better.

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/12625/?

 

  • Non-Essential Children

Because kids must die... well that did not sound good...

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/13202/?

 

  • NPC Havok Hit

Now you actually see the pain when you hit someone...

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/33461/?

 

  • NPC Knockout Overhaul

Now you can actually knock out someone.

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/52681/?

 

  • OBIS: Organized Bandits In Skyrim

Because you are not the only one looking to survive. Now you meet other people who is also seeking to loot you once you are dead.

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/31264/?

 

  • Open Cities

No loading screens when entering cities.

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/8058/?

 

  • People are Strangers

Odd that you already know everyone's name? This will work.

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/56744/?

 

  • Perseids Inns and Taverns - Realistic Room Rental Enhanced

Realistic places where you can rest and they charge you in a realistic way.

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/25029/?

 

  • Player Headtracking

Your head is supposed to move, right?

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/23600/?

 

  • Point The Way

Don't know where you are going? Fear no more.

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/33393/?

 

  • Prides of Skyrim

More realistic animals, yeah!

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/12647/?

 

  • Pumping Iron

Realistic body mechanics. Now you actually become muscular with time.

 

  • Random Alternate Start / Alternate Start Live Another Life

We are seeking for a new experience in Skyrim, so we need a new start.

 

Two alternatives:

- Random Alternate Start (a lot of possibilities, but you end up in difficult places): http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/25404/?

- Alternate Start Live Another Life (less possibilities, but you can survive in better places): http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/9557/?

 

  • Real Shelter

You can cover from rain and snow.

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/52612/?

 

  • Realistic Animals and Predators

Name says it all.

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/10175/?

 

  • Realistic Crime Radius

Odd that everyone knows when you commited a crime even if they are looking another way? Use this.

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/8078/?

 

  • Realistic Needs and Diseases / iNeed – Food, Water and Sleep

Because you must eat, drink and sleep.

 

Two alternatives:

- Realistic need and Diseases (hardcore): http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/26228/?

- iNeed - Food, Water and Sleep (more relaxed): http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/51473/?

 

  • Realistic Nights

Because vanilla nights are too bright.

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/49472/?

 

  • Roof Avalanches

Roofs now catch realistic snow, and it falls down.

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/34105/?

 

  • Simple Taxes

Taxes, just like in real life. Frustrating... but realistic.

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/57239/?

 

  • SkyBirds - Airborne Perching Birds

More birds to the environment.

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/23771/?

 

  • Skyrim Flora Overhaul

More grass. This covers the environment in a better way.

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/141/?

 

  • Skyrim Redone

Not only makes gameplay completely new, it also makes it more realistic.

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/9286/?

 

  • Sleep Anywhere

If you can't find where to sleep.

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/51936/?

 

  • Sneak Tools

Better sneaking.

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/19447/?

 

  • Splash of Rain

The rain now actually collides with the ground.

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/37873/?

 

  • Static Mesh Improvement

Things are shapped better.

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/8655/?

 

  • Supreme Storms

More strong rain and snow in some ocassions.

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/27022/?

 

  • SXP - Skyrim Experience Mod

For a new leveling system.

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/40899/?

 

  • Tailoring

New mechanics for more variation.

http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=108569807&searchtext=

 

  • The Honored Dead

If we already have a graveyard mod, why not having a mod that hangs dead bodies?

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/52403/?

 

  • The Path of Shadows

Realistic sneaking mechanics.

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/10456/?

 

  • Thieves Guild Requirements - No Auto Quest Start Brynjolf

Realistic Theives Guild recruitment.

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/14157/?

 

  • Touring Carriages

Realistic carriages.

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/38529/?

 

  • Trade and Barter

More interesting way to trade and administrate goods in the game.

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/34612/?

 

  • Travel By Boat

Boats deserve love.

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/31377/?

 

  • Ultimate Combat

Better combat mechanics.

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/36006/?

 

  • Ultimate Item Extender

More items to make things more interesting.

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/47031/?

 

  • Unofficial Patches

Just a must have to fix bugs and odd things in the game.

- Unoficial Skyrim Patch: http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/19/?

- Unoficial Dawnguard Patch: http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/23491/?

- Unoficial Dragonborn Patch: http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/31083/?

- Unoficial Hearthfire Patch: http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/25127/?

 

  • Wet and Cold

Realistic snows and environment that covers it.

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/27563/?

 

Ashes: http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/31968/?

Holidays: http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/51472/?

 

  • Windsong Skyrim Character Overhaul

Better NPCs. To vary the vanilla ones.

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/52322/?

 

  • Winter Is Coming - Cloaks

To protect yourself from the cold air.

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/13486/?

 

 

Additional: (not really focused on realistic gamepleay, but they are very cool and/or popular)

- Apachii SkyHair
- Racemenu (with precache killer)
- A body repolacer
- SKyUI
- UFO / EFF
- Your Market Stall
- Cutting Room Floor - Unlocked Hidden Content
- YY Anim Replacer - Mystic Knight (Except the Master Spells Animation)
- Animation Tweaks and Fixes
- VioLens / The Dance of Death
- Shooting Stars
- Take Notes - Journal of the Dragonborn
- Realistic Ragdolls and Force (I think this may not be necessary if there are no dragons)
- Wearable Lanterns
- Immersive Animations
- No Spinning Death Animation
- XPMS Skeleton
- Dual Sheath Redux

 

(will post links later)

 

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So there you have it. Now go ahead and make Skyrim the most realistic possible! :D

 

 

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