New to modding skyrim, not sure what mods to pick.

[Zippownz]

Hello, first of all , i dont really know if this goes in here but im fairly new in the forums, so sorry if its in the wrong place.

Well to my topic, i played skyrim back in the day when it came out but on console because at that time i didnt have a powerful enough pc for gaming.
I now have this setup:
I5-4690K @ 3.5Ghz OCed to 4.5Ghz
8 Gb DDR3 Ram @ 2133Mhz
Zotac GTX 970 3.5ish

and i would like to replay skyrim and actually finish it (couldnt get through the game with the console version, because my eyes would start bleeding).
Thing is, the game is old and there are tons of mods for it and as someone modding skyrim for the first time its kinda hard to choose, so if someone is kind enough to write down a list of "essentials" i would be very thankful.

Im aiming at realism and lore-friendliness so for instance, armors, graphics etc. but also combat animations ("realistic ones") and things that make skyrim feel more realistic.

Well, if someone could help me out i would be , as i said, very thankful.
Zippownz

[DoctorKaizeld]

okay i hadnt planned to post here because i am not good at picking realism mods but since no one has and it has been ~31 minutes since the thread was made i feel guilty for not doing so.

 

check out the Dawn of series, start here:

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/58275/?

 

this guy does good work for the cities, i wouldnt say realism but visual for these. while they arent unrealistic they do fit with the lore and fit with the visuals of the game. also they overhaul large parts of the game so you're less likely to find jarring graphic differences.

 

then go down to the bottom of the description page (you should already have read it all before you begin modding anyways) and look at the recommended mods.

 

also check out Racemenu:

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/58275/?

 

this gives you a ton of sliders. like all the sliders you could want and then some to the 'oh gawd to many sliders' point depending on your mods list. it is great though and gives you an amazing level of character creation that puts Bethesdas many character creation tools to shame.

 

also these:

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/3863/?

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

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

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/19/?

 

for ENBs... that really is hard as it is all about preference. i suggest just looking them up yourself and finding what works for you (to make it easier only look at the first page on the nexus for ENBs):

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/searchresults/?src_cat=97

 

hope that helps... oh and READ EVERY DESCRIPTION PAGE IN THEIR ENTIRETY!

[redrakiton125]

Ordinator Sneak Tools Archery Overhaul Apocalypse Spells Revenge of the enemies also mercy is for the weak civil war overhaul frostafll(heavy mod) interesting npcs inigo vilja anna's npcs

Edited August 18, 2016 by redrakiton125

[DoctorKaizeld]

Ordinator Sneak Tools Archery Overhaul Apocalypse Spells Revenge of the enemies also mercy is for the weak civil war overhaul frostafll(heavy mod) interesting npcs iningo vilja anna's npcs

Ordinator: http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/68425/?

Sneak Tools (i always forget to add that): http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/19447/?

Archery Overhaul: http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/69033/?

Apocalypse Spells: http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/16225/?

Revenge of the Enemies: http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/40491/?

mercy is for the weak: http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/69874/?

civil war overhaul: http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/37216/?

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

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

Iningo (follower): http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/40960/?

vilja (follower): http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/26393/?

Annas NPCs: http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/58357/?

 

hey tell me if i got any of the links wrong. by the way be careful as several of these mods make the game quite hard and Frostfall is pain to get running on lower end PCs. though you should have no problem with it but if you want better performance try removing it.

 

oh and check out Redrakitons mod. i've heard good things about it.

Edited August 17, 2016 by qwertyzeldar

[Elias555]

The top list and skyrim GEMS both are good lists to look into.

Every aMidianBorn for textures, SMIM for models, Vivid weathers, Pure waters.

Better dialogue controls, extended UI, Better message boxes, SkyTweak, timing is everything.

[redrakiton125]

 

Ordinator Sneak Tools Archery Overhaul Apocalypse Spells Revenge of the enemies also mercy is for the weak civil war overhaul frostafll(heavy mod) interesting npcs iningo vilja anna's npcs

Ordinator: http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/68425/?

Sneak Tools (i always forget to add that): http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/19447/?

Archery Overhaul: http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/69033/?

Apocalypse Spells: http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/16225/?

Revenge of the Enemies: http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/40491/?

mercy is for the weak: http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/69874/?

civil war overhaul: http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/37216/?

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

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

Iningo (follower): http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/40960/?

vilja (follower): http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/26393/?

Annas NPCs: http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/58357/?

 

hey tell me if i got any of the links wrong. by the way be careful as several of these mods make the game quite hard and Frostfall is pain to get running on lower end PCs. though you should have no problem with it but if you want better performance try removing it.

 

oh and check out Redrakitons mod. i've heard good things about it.

 

Thank you for your kind words regarding my mod.

 

I believe this new mod I am working on will be even better.

 

We have a great team and hope to be able to realease it by Christmas.

 

The name of the mod will be The Hunt for Daoris(DLC sized mod story driven).

 

Also thank you for adding links to my suggestions.

 

Have a nice day

[Zippownz]

First of all, thanks for your suggestions i will read and see what fits my "plan" :P
And @qwertyzeldar i dont really worry about a game being too difficult as im kinda tired of games holding your hand for you to win :D

As i said, thanks to you guys :*

[NexusComa]

My list (very happy with)

 

 

 

 

Update.esm
Unofficial Skyrim Patch.esp
Dawnguard.esm
Unofficial Dawnguard Patch.esp
HearthFires.esm
Unofficial Hearthfire Patch.esp
Dragonborn.esm
Unofficial Dragonborn Patch.esp
ApachiiHair.esm
ApachiiHairFemales.esm
EagleEyePerk.esm
GeneralStores.esm
hdtHighHeel.esm
UnlimitedBookshelves.esp
HighResTexturePack01.esp
HighResTexturePack02.esp
HighResTexturePack03.esp
Unofficial High Resolution Patch.esp
12FemaleBrows.esp
AlchemyEncyclopedia.esp
ApachiiHairStyles.esp
YouHunger.esp
Book Covers Skyrim.esp
Scripts.esp
AmazingFollowerTweaks.esp
Rebirth Monster.esp
ApachiiHairStylesELVES.esp
Dark Dungeons for Skyrim-Dawnguard-Dragonborn.esp
SnowElfPalace.esp
SMIM-Merged-All.esp
SMIM-ShackRoofFixes.esp
Chesko_Frostfall.esp
ComatoseCave.esp
ArtOfTheCatch.esp
DeadlyDragons.esp
Colorful_Magic.esp
Dwemer Certified.esp
FishingInSkyrim.esp
iNeed.esp
FCKagrenacsInstantFortress.esp
Imaginator.esp
Apocalypse - The Spell Package.esp
Auto Unequip Ammo.esp
Auto Unequip Helmet.esp
Chesko_WearableLantern.esp
Convenient Horses.esp
dD - Enhanced Blood Main.esp
dD - Realistic Ragdoll Force - Realistic.esp
DeadlyMonsters.esp
FNISSexyMove.esp
ImprovedAtronachForge.esp
ForgeGuideBooks.esp
GDZZJJDH.esp
Guenhwyvar.esp
HDTBikini.esp
Jump Sound Fix.esp
Lady of Death.esp
Lycanthrope.esp
MidnightBreed.esp
MoonA.esp
MoonB.esp
Proper Aiming.esp
R18Pn - Diano Armor.esp
RaceMenu.esp
RaceMenuOverlays.esp
RaceMenuPlugin.esp
ReducedGreetings.esp
Remodeled Armor - Underwear.esp
Remodeled Armor - Vanilla Replacer - Dawnguard.esp
Remodeled Armor - Vanilla Replacer - Dragonborn.esp
Remodeled Armor - Vanilla Replacer.esp
RevampedExteriorFog.esp
RGMsAlchemistsCompendium.esp
SeraphineHuntedArmor.esp
Skyrim Particle Patch for ENB - Flame Atronach Fix.esp
SkyUI.esp
SMARTS.esp
SMIM-DragonbornTernFix.esp
SMIM-DungeonsCliffsIceSkirts.esp
SMIM-FarmhouseFlickeringFix.esp
SMIM-FurnitureChestSnowFix.esp
SMIM-ShackRoofFixesDragonborn.esp
Tembtra Thief Armor.esp
TheCoenaculiCBBE.esp

 

 

[ElioraArin]

My fav immersion mods to make the game more realistic are "Frostfall", "iNeed", "Bathing in Skyrim" & "Immersive Horses". And this one that allows you to carry a bed roll to sleep wherever you deem appropriate "Craftable & Havoc-enabled Bedrolls".

[Jusey1]

There's a mod which is hidden now on the Nexus but you can still get it via the Steam Workshop. It's the Bard mod for well more immersion with joining the Bard's College, allowing you actually play musical instruments and that sort of stuff.

 

I've also done a minor little mod which I consider as an Realistic mod cause well it makes the Bound Arrows explode-able. I feel like having the land being littered by bound arrows that never really get cleaned up is kinda annoying and also unrealistic as bound equipment usually goes away and why would bound arrows stay forever, ya know?

Other than that, other people has beaten me to mentioning a lot of other good mods. So, don't have much else to add in. However, if you want lore friendly mods which adds in more to the game. I do have a few suggestions.