Andriokz Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 I modded quite a bit back in 2014, but my card was a bit weak and I didn't have a SSD (helps a lot with lack of patience). There have been so many mods released since then, and I was wondering if you could tell me what your essential mods would be now? Big armor overhauls like the one aborn did or game engine/graphic altering ones like I see released every now and then, or even skill tree/mechanic changes that you feel vastly improved Skyrim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nevieth Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 I think it's mostly based on your playstyle. I like to ignore the main questline for as long as possible so I use Alternative Start - Live Another Life, but the major mods I can't play without would be these. SkyUIA Quality World Map and Solstheim Map - With RoadsImmersive ArmorsImmersive WeaponsSkyrim HD - 2k TexturesUnofficial Skyrim Patch (and all DLC patches, depending on which DLC you have.)Enhanced Blood TexturesCloaks of SkyrimClimates Of Tamriel - Weather - Lighting - AudioEnhanced Lights and FXWet and ColdImmersive HUD - iHUDFrostfall - Hypothermia Camping SurvivalImmersive PatrolsEnhanced CameraBandolier - Bags and PouchesBetter Vampires (If you plan to do a vampire playthrough it's a must have.)WARZONES 2015 - Civil Unrest I'm sure there are tons of others, but these are pretty much always my first installations. (Also any and all mods that are required to get these to work, just read the mods descriptions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mastian1997 Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 (edited) Better Vampires isn't essential for Vampires, i tested it and many other vampire mods but i prefer "Vampire Reversed and Tweaked". For everyone other mods are essential, it depent's on your personal taste. Edited October 25, 2016 by Mastian1997 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nevieth Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 (edited) Better Vampires isn't essential for Vampires, i tested it and many other vampire mods but i prefer "Vampire Reversed and Tweaked". For everyone other mods are essential, it depent's on your personal taste. I suppose, but like I said it's all based on your own play-through style and preferences. I like a fully immersive mod style where fast traveling is off, and living off the wild is a bare minimum in order to survive. I tried the Vampire mod you mentioned (if it's the one I'm thinking it is) but personally I like Better Vampires a bit more. Edited October 26, 2016 by Nevieth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panurgy Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 Mods that I consider a base part of the Skyrim experience: From Nevieth's post: SkyUI, Unofficial Patch (USLEEP is the new, supported one, ignore USKP), Wet & Cold, Immersive Armors, iHUD, Immersive Patrols, Cloaks, Alternate Start LAL For textures, I more or less follow the STEP guide, but I install all aMidianBorn textures (weapons, armor, landscape, caves, etc.) as the last thing to give them preference. I also always use these (links for new mods only, sorry): Cosmetic:Race MenuMikanEyes All in one - my favorite eye replacerBodyslide + UNP textures (Mature Skin, Real Girls, & SG Texture Renewal are my favorites)Better MalesNorthborn ScarsApachii HairKS Hairdo'sBeardsBrows Fixes & Improvements:Complete Crafting Overhaul- I use Winter is Coming, Cloaks, Jewelcraft, and Bandoliers through CCOClothing & Clutter FixesCACO - Complete Alchemy & Cooking Overhaul -or- Phitt's Complete Alchemy & Food + Realistic Needs & Diseases... plus a dozen patches :sad: Phitt's is super old, so you have to modify it yourself if you want it to work with DLC items.SKSESkyrim Community UncapperTrade & Barter - to make the economy tougherScarcity - to reduce lootLoot and Degradation - I don't *always* use this, but it's the only mod that I know of that reduces loot from dynamic leveled lists (a problem if you use a lot of mods and don't want to become rich instantly). It also has a simple, wont-much-get-in-your-way weapon and armor degradation system. NARC - No Animals Report CrimeSell Stones of Barenziah - either I make sure never to touch those stones or I use this modWeapons & Armor Fixes Remade - some people don't care, but I like the 800+ bug fixes and the logical gear rebalanceTraps Are DangerousMortal Enemies + Combat Evolved (depending on other combat mods)Vigor -or- Wildcat -or- Duke Patrick's mod Essential Utils:SkyTweak - super utility mod, essential. You can create a config and automatically reuse it for different characters.Timing Is Everything - gives you control over when quests start. You can create a config and automatically reuse it for different characters. Visuals:Simple Mesh Improvement ModSkyrim Flora OverhaulReal RoadsUnbelievable Grass Two More Life:Skyrim Immersive Creatures - optional more spawns is a fantastic feature, plus all the new creatures that are actually challenging to fightTravellers of Skyrim - to have some life on the roads Other:ETaC - Enhanced Towns & Cities + all optionals - some of the exterior changes gimp framerates, but I don't careClaralux 2015 - remade from scratch, seems to be much improved. I recently replaced Lanterns of Skyrim with this, and I think I'm keeping itRadiance - great little mod from a long time ago, makes some really nice small changes, for example Amren & Eric can both be found adventuring in the wild after you complete their questsBijin AIO - requires all three of his separate mods. amazing facelifts of a lot of women NPCs. I wish he'd throw in a few average looking women, but his work is top quality. I also switch up mods and have additional essentials depending on whether I'm playing a mage, warrior, thief, or dragonborn. But I think that's a long enough list. A few new-ish mods that you may not be familiar with:DyndoLOD - best of the best of LOD options. Requires a little setup, but it's easy to use if you read the instructions.Relationship Dialogue Overhaul - haven't used it long enough to say it's essential, but it seems greatOrdinator - IMO the best overall perk overhaulPath of Sorcery - I load this after Ordinator if I'm playing a mage character. Haven't decided yet whether this is an improvement over Empowered Magic or similar options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmissaryOfWind Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 Quick Loot is a must-have for me, as well as RaceMenu, and some that were already mentionned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rasomaso Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 Umm hey there, I was wondering if someone could make a tiny tiniest mod for PS4 allowing arrows to be effective at longer range? Or is there longer effective range in Special Edition? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrostMoglin Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 (edited) SkyUiSkyUi Away (I'm one of those weirdos who plays on PC with a console controller and I'm not a fan of SkyUi's inventory changes)Alternate Start LALDeadly DragonsVilja in SkyrimFalskaarImmersive College of WinterholdInteresting NPCsImmersive Citizens: AI overhaulImperious: Races of SkyrimOrdinatorWintermyst: Enchantments of Skyrim Edited October 28, 2016 by FrostMoglin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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