4. Essential Mods - Zerofuse/Skyrim-Modding-Guide GitHub Wiki

Some mods for me are essential. Here's a comprehensive list for all of these, go ahead and click the "Download with manager" button. They should download in MO, and then just click them to install them.

The first, and most important, since all Bethesda games are bugged to shit is the Unofficial Skyrim Legendary Edition Patch. http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/71214/?

A Quality World Map and Solstheim Map - With Roads http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/4929/?

This mod is quite good, since it just overall makes the map look better, and adds in things that Bethesda forgot.

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

This mod enhances your Skyrim with a greater selection of armor sets without breaking from the natural feel of the game.

Caliente's Beautiful Bodies Edition -CBBE- http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/2666/?

CBBE replaces the vanilla female body that all adult female characters (player and NPC) share, with one that is fully customisable.

ApachiiSkyHair http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/10168/?

Is THE essential hair mod. What else can I say?

Skyrim HD - 2K Textures http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/607/?

If the title isn't obvious enough, this is a texture mod. Probably the biggest file here in terms of file size.

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

Same as Immersive Armors, but with weapons!

Enhanced Blood Textures http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/60/?

Because who doesn't like blood?

Climates Of Tamriel - Weather - Lighting - Audio http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/17802/?

An amazing weather mod.

Cloaks of Skyrim http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/12092/?

Adds cloaks to the game, because it makes no sense that people in Skyrim don't wear them.

Static Mesh Improvement Mod http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/8655/?

Improves basically all meshes and low-res polygons in Skyrim.

XP32 Maximum Skeleton - http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/26800/?

A customizable skeleton that allows modders to take advantage of it.

Realistic Ragdolls and Force http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/601/?

Because Unrelenting Force is too unrealistic.

Skyrim Flora Overhaul http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/141/?

Cuz trees.

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

Enhances lighting to make the game feel better.

UFO - Ultimate Follower Overhaul http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/14037/?

Makes your followers not be retarded. For the most part.

Wet and Cold http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/27563/?

Adds weather effects.

ShowRaceMenu Precache Killer http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/33526/?

Makes the game not crash when using the showRaceMenu command in the console, which allows you to edit your character.

VioLens - A Killmove Mod http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/56980/?

New fancy animations when executing someone.

Campfire - Complete Camping System http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/64798/?

Campfire's for chilling in the winter.

Frostfall - Hypothermia Camping Survival http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/11163/?

A survival mod that focuses on weather dependent needs.

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

Like UFO, but for horses.

HDT Physics Extensions http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/53996/?

A Havok engine extension that allows flowing capes, skirts, boob bounce, etc.

The Eyes Of Beauty http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/13722/?

Eye texture mod. God tier.

Enhanced Character Edit http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/12951/?

Makes the character creator actually good.

Immersive HUD - iHUD http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/3222/?

An immersive HUD you can toggle on and off at will.

Pure Waters http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/1111/?

Water texture mod.

Run For Your Lives http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/23906/?

Makes NPC's run inside during a dragon attack.

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

Makes it so that Skyrim actually has guard patrols.

Guard Dialogue Overhaul http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/23390/?

Makes the guard dialogue not be so bland.

Winter Is Coming - Cloaks http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/13486/?

MORE CLOAKS I SAY.

Wearable Lanterns http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/17416/?

Because aesthetics.

Realistic Needs and Diseases http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/26228/?

Makes your character contract diseases, and gives them basic necessities such as eating, drinking and sleeping.

Deadly Dragons http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/3829/?

Makes the dragons more fearful and powerful.

Sounds of Skyrim - The Wilds http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/10886/?

Because visuals aren't the only thing that matters.

Dual Sheath Redux http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/34155/?

Allows you to see weapons on your back, and adds an animation for dual sheathing.

When Vampires Attack http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/28235/?

Makes NPC's run inside when there's a vampire attack.

Ultimate HD Fire Effects http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/28642/?

Makes fire look better.

Better Vampires 7.2 http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/9717/?

Makes vampires be more amazing than they already are.

Skyrim - Enhanced Camera http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/57859/?

Immersion.

Superior Lore-Friendly Hair - HD textures http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/36510/?

Because NPC's need a makeover too.

The Paarthurnax Dilemma http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/18465/?

Because fuck the Blades.

And with that, those for me are the essential Skyrim mods. Now we'll move on to the final section of the guide. Setting Up an ENB.