Looking for decent Mod list

[iXF4TEXi]

I've been playing Skyrim for a long while and I'm just now getting into Mods for the game. I've found and downloaded a few mods and I am having a good time with it.

 

Since I'm new to Modding I would be greatly appreciative if someone would be willing to share a mod list they use and the proper load order and install direction using NMM.

 

I love immersive gameplay and would enjoy mods like CBBE that give a decent visual aspect as well.

 

Thank you all in advance for taking the time to share what you've learned.

Edited January 26, 2018 by iXF4TEXi

[69mAnU96]

Have a look at Gopher's videos on youtube: they are very clear.

I am back at Skyrim after few years and did a refresher course about NMM, LOOT, CBBE, etc.

Everything went smoothly.

When you install a mod, don't forget to read all the docs provided by the modder, especially the incompatibilities with other mods and the special settings required.

[iXF4TEXi]

Much appreciated. I've gotten quite a few good mods. I'm currently enjoying how challenging some of the immersive mods make the game.

 

Like :

 

FrostFall

&

Realistic Needs and Diseases

 

I've also done alot of watching of MxR's YouTube channel.

[LostBoyLazarus]

If you're interested in immersive mods, you could search the Nexus for immersive mods. That's where I began when I committed to modding Skyrim fully.

 

Campfire, Hunterborn, Immersive Patrols, Inconsequential NPCs and Simply Knock to name just a few are examples of mods that improve (my) immersion. I'm running 148 mods on my current game and a large amount of them change or improve my experience and immersion. Beyond immersion, is there anything in particular you'd like to see? Graphical changes, new weapons and armour etc.

[JDTonts]

Okay so I'll recommend some mods, that have massively improved my own immersion. I'm still working on the load order, since I'm trying to solve a neck seam issue with the male and Argonian character models.

 

Immersion Essentials

 

Massive NPC Facelift Project [MNFP] - The best NPC overhaul mod, I've come across. I would highly recommend this mod, especially if you want to have a more visually pleasing Skyrim.

Better males - Beautiful nudes and faces - Recommended with MNFP. Obviously you select the Non-Nude files, if you don't want them.

Women of Skyrim - One of the best female skin texture mods. I'd really recommend this one, along with the Ethereal Elven Overhaul. So consider them both must-haves.

Argonians Enhanced - Improved Argonian Textures

Dragonic Argonians: Male & Female - Gives Argonians a more Draconic look

CoverKhajiit's - Textures for more awesome looking Khajiit

Imperious Races - You ever feel like whatever race you're playing, is basically the same? Well no more, Imperious Races offers notable differences, and even a unique quest for each race.

Immersive Children - Make kids more immersive, and act like actual people. Also you can kill the kids too, if you want.

RS Children Overhaul - The best child appearance overhaul, I've used. That didn't conflict with other mods, in my load order.

Amidian Book of Silence - Some of the best Texture mods around. In particular, the armour mods.

Superior Lore-Friendly Hair - This hair with the Less saturated textures.

Clothing and Clutter Fixes - Another essential, that neatens up a lot of vanilla outfits.

Daedric Reaper Armor - Looks good on both men and women.

Bandolier - Bags & Pouches and Cloaks of Skyrim & Wearable Lanterns - Three mods that I think are essential, especially in giving your outfits more flair.

Rigmor of Bruma - Quest and Follower, a well made adventure

Inigo - If you don't know about Inigo by now, then you've been missing out on the best Companion mod ever. I'd say he's essential, as he's improved every play through, I've had with him.

Jarek - If a blue Khajiit wasn't awesome enough for you, then Jarek the skeletal necromancer, might be right up your alley. He's fairly powerful though, which fits his background. Disable his explosive fireballs, if you intend on taking along additional followers/companion. As he'll unintentionally, cause them to turn hostile and attack him.

Companion Valfar - The best Stormcloak themed companion, you will ever find.

Hoth - Another brilliant follower, who fits in nicely.

Thieves Guild Armor HD revival & Tembtra Thief Armor are two excellent sets of Thief armour, I would be happy to recommend. The Thieves Guild HD I recommend if you're going with Amidian armour mods, as that one, wasn't improved.

Elemental Destruction Magic - Become a true master of elemental destruction. Adding in additional spells, that fit in perfectly with the game.

Dragon's Shout - An essential for immersion. There's nothing as immersion breaking, as a Dragon roaring, rather than shouting.

Audio Overhaul 2 - Makes Skyrim sound WAY better

First Person Magic Animations - It makes a world of difference.

Zim's Immersive Artifacts - Were you disappointed by the unique Daedric Artefacts? Were you annoyed that the unique weapons of the holds, were generic gear? Well this mod fixes that. Improved stats, unique appearances and better value overall. Now you'll look and feel like you're wielding rare and dangerous gear.

True Elk of Skyrim - This mod isn't online anymore, but I did find a link for it, here on the forums. It makes Elk actually look like Elk.

Moonlight Tales - Werewolf and Werebear Overhaul - For more immersive Werebeasts

Ordinator - An improved Perk system. There's patches for other mods, like the previously mentioned Elemental Destruction Magic

Consistent Older People - I haven't tried this one yet. But it looks like it might be that one mod I've been looking for, that stops the elderly characters, looking like the younger ones.

Pretty Potions - Like the name suggests, the potions look prettier.

Enhanced Trees - Better looking trees. Though the branches sway less, but it shouldn't be too noticeable.

Chak Chak -Riekling Princess - Fun/Interesting Follower Mod

S'In the Mane - Another interesting follower, by the same creator as Chak Chak. A lion-maned Khajiit.

 

Less Immersive, but worth trying Mods

 

Raeza - Did you ever want a pint-sized Dunmer kid, to murder your enemies? No? Well now you can.

Ihlenda Reconstructed Classic - A really impressive looking Dwemer construct. Fairly unique follower worth grabbing

Lorkhan Moonlight Greatsword - Do you like Bloodborne or Dark Souls? Well now you can use the iconic Moonlight swords, from the different games.

Immersive Wenches - Adds additional NPC's, that provide you with rumours. They work in Taverns, Travel the Roads and Sell you stuff. They don't come with the bodies shown on mod page, you'd have to customise that yourself, and edit all the ladies in-game. =(

Deadly Wenches - Don't feel like your enemies are varied enough? Deadly Wenches is one I've found surprisingly fun. Adds Wenches with unique abilities to the levelled lists. Again, same bodies as Vanilla unless you modify the bodies yourself.

Buxom Wench Yurianna - An Adult Follower, with a customised appearance and body. I only recommend this one, since the character is actually a good tank and you can do a quest-line to recruit more Wench followers.

[CodeNamed1]

I don't get it why you people have to make Skyrim look like a model agency here is a good characters model
mod for you: https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/84898 It stays loyal to the skyrim look but makes it just look
a lot better! No more perfectly faced brute warrior women walking around.. Just skyrim looked brute warrior women
like they should be.

[LostBoyLazarus]

I don't get it why you people have to make Skyrim look like a model agency here is a good characters model

mod for you: https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/84898 It stays loyal to the skyrim look but makes it just look

a lot better! No more perfectly faced brute warrior women walking around.. Just skyrim looked brute warrior women

like they should be.

Not sure about a model agency, but it seems everyone is running around as an underage school girl with oversized... parts etc etc lol. Maybe I'm missing something here but these people seem to playing a different Skyrim to me! :happy: I use mods to improve the vanilla hair styles, eyebrows, eyes, teeth and skin of both my character and NPCs. Its still true to the original but does vastly improve their appearances. I don't feel they are "models", but they are much nicer to look at on a bigger screen. Being able to see an NPC look at you when they talk and actually distinguish their features as opposed to a blurry character is most enjoyable.

[CodeNamed1]

 

I don't get it why you people have to make Skyrim look like a model agency here is a good characters model

mod for you: https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/84898 It stays loyal to the skyrim look but makes it just look

a lot better! No more perfectly faced brute warrior women walking around.. Just skyrim looked brute warrior women

like they should be.

Not sure about a model agency, but it seems everyone is running around as an underage school girl with oversized... parts etc etc lol. Maybe I'm missing something here but these people seem to playing a different Skyrim to me! :happy: I use mods to improve the vanilla hair styles, eyebrows, eyes, teeth and skin of both my character and NPCs. Its still true to the original but does vastly improve their appearances. I don't feel they are "models", but they are much nicer to look at on a bigger screen. Being able to see an NPC look at you when they talk and actually distinguish their features as opposed to a blurry character is most enjoyable.

 

 

Well that i can agree i use too some improved hair mods and eye (Skyrim vanilla vanilla eyes are kinda lame) and that mod i linked is just perfect to make skyrims actors look a lot better!

[LostBoyLazarus]

 

 

I don't get it why you people have to make Skyrim look like a model agency here is a good characters model

mod for you: https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/84898 It stays loyal to the skyrim look but makes it just look

a lot better! No more perfectly faced brute warrior women walking around.. Just skyrim looked brute warrior women

like they should be.

Not sure about a model agency, but it seems everyone is running around as an underage school girl with oversized... parts etc etc lol. Maybe I'm missing something here but these people seem to playing a different Skyrim to me! :happy: I use mods to improve the vanilla hair styles, eyebrows, eyes, teeth and skin of both my character and NPCs. Its still true to the original but does vastly improve their appearances. I don't feel they are "models", but they are much nicer to look at on a bigger screen. Being able to see an NPC look at you when they talk and actually distinguish their features as opposed to a blurry character is most enjoyable.

 

 

Well that i can agree i use too some improved hair mods and eye (Skyrim vanilla vanilla eyes are kinda lame) and that mod i linked is just perfect to make skyrims actors look a lot better!

 

I've never heard of WICO before today, but I'll download it later this evening and try it out. Thanks.

[JDTonts]

 

 

I don't get it why you people have to make Skyrim look like a model agency here is a good characters model

mod for you: https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/84898 It stays loyal to the skyrim look but makes it just look

a lot better! No more perfectly faced brute warrior women walking around.. Just skyrim looked brute warrior women

like they should be.

Not sure about a model agency, but it seems everyone is running around as an underage school girl with oversized... parts etc etc lol. Maybe I'm missing something here but these people seem to playing a different Skyrim to me! :happy: I use mods to improve the vanilla hair styles, eyebrows, eyes, teeth and skin of both my character and NPCs. Its still true to the original but does vastly improve their appearances. I don't feel they are "models", but they are much nicer to look at on a bigger screen. Being able to see an NPC look at you when they talk and actually distinguish their features as opposed to a blurry character is most enjoyable.

 

 

Well that i can agree i use too some improved hair mods and eye (Skyrim vanilla vanilla eyes are kinda lame) and that mod i linked is just perfect to make skyrims actors look a lot better!

 

 

I tried out WICO, and I enjoyed it. The MNFP is the mod I'm currently trying out, and I liked the redesigns, hence my own recommendation for it. I also recommended skin textures that I found, looked the best. I've tried a lot of skin textures, like mature skin, better females, coverwoman and real woman of skyrim. And Women of Skyrim + Ethereal Elven have been my personal favourites, I enjoy the smoother textures they provide. Especially when compared to vanilla. The Khajiit seem to have the fewest texture mods sadly, which is a shame. Cause I'm always looking for mods that can improve the beast races too. There's nothing more jarring than having lovely humans and mer, running around, and the khajiit and argonians are stuck with less impressive textures. T_T. I'm not looking for models with perfect bodies either, I use the racial body morphs mod, which provides a nice variety of body types, for all the races.