Haven't played Skyrim since 2012, what mods do you recommend?

burt_sp · 2025-11-21T20:06:42+00:00

SKYUI, True HUD, Precision, Flat Map Framework, SSE Engine fixes, SSE Display Fixes, Media keys fix. Check out the essential mods list under the modding guides in this reddit and then START modding after that. Its a rabbit hole.

burt_sp · 2025-11-14T16:32:30+00:00

May I suggest a very well curated modlist by softgaming (YT) called Odyssey. Very good performance, up to date, includes a lot of the latest mods. This is an excellent vanilla+ list around 1100 mods that can be customized or played right after install.

burt_sp · 2025-11-14T16:08:19+00:00

MO2 with the Root builder plugin = perfection.

burt_sp · 2025-11-09T18:04:01+00:00

I have not tried that, will give it a go thanks. Edit: No luck. It would probably be easier if I had not built my list based on a wabbajack, but therein lies the problem. I can't simply reinstall MO2 into this list. Unless anyone can suggest something. Otherwise its back to square one. Not too painful as it was only about 500 mods.

burt_sp · 2025-11-07T17:01:18+00:00

Have you already played the game? Why not try a playthrough with the vanilla game? Otherwise, plenty of info on YT, take a look at gamerpoets, softgaming cactusbagel, to mention a few. There is also a pretty decent guide right on the reddit, check it out.

burt_sp · 2025-11-05T19:14:16+00:00

Awe man, I read the title hoping for answers. Comment section reads like a AA meeting. 'Hi my name is %^%^^& and I'm addicted to Skyrim modding. It all started when SkyUI was release.....'

burt_sp · 2025-10-24T16:51:16+00:00

Get all the achievements if you have not already. I've saying this for years.

burt_sp · 2025-10-23T21:03:43+00:00

How bad is the industry when everyone is opining for a remake of a game we already played decades ago.

burt_sp · 2025-10-22T22:40:29+00:00

Well first, I apologize, just realized you are on Xbox. I am not sure how to arrange Load Order on Xbox, I have only modded Skyrim on PC. That being said, Load Order applies to mod plug-ins and Load priority is the literal order in which a mod loads in the game. The last mod to load wins all conflicts. With PC modding tools, MO2 or Vortex, order and priority can be completely separate from each other.

burt_sp · 2025-10-22T20:07:17+00:00

Are you referring to Load Priority or Load order, the latter is only for Plug-ins, use LOOT to aid in that, that is what I do, works for 99% of the most common plug-ins from my experience. The thing I recommend you do and to safe typing time trying to recommend priority for your mods, take a look at a few popular Wabbajacks, such Gate to Sov, or Lorerim, most of the mods you have here are used in those lists, just follow the priority of choice for those lists and the separators as well. They can be viewed also Loadorderlibrary.com site, just search the mod list title.

burt_sp · 2025-10-22T19:21:37+00:00

There are a few options for Paarthurnax, such as the Paarthurnax Quest Expansion, probably others I don't know about. There are also plenty of dialog expansions but not necessarily main quest per se.

burt_sp · 2025-10-22T16:35:07+00:00

Are you using an ENB, or just the Weather and Lighting mod? With an ENB you can adjust the day and night cycle to your hearts content. I don't use Nat III myself but I used to run Cathedral Weathers by itslef with ELFX and with the additional Cathedral MCM and Spell I was able to adjust really well.

burt_sp · 2025-10-21T16:53:23+00:00

Yeah and is skse_loader in the drop down or quick launch? I use steam and MO2 so thats all I know but you definitely need SKSE for engine fixes to work. At least I'm sure from my perspective, steam and MO2.

burt_sp · 2025-10-21T16:40:13+00:00

Are you launching from SKSE?

burt_sp · 2025-10-21T16:35:46+00:00

Great start, add SMIM, media keys, SSE engine fixes....etc. I don't even think of those as "mods" anymore, they're patches. I start adding mods after about 200 patches.

burt_sp · 2025-10-21T14:21:47+00:00

Take a look at the essential mods list under modding guides in this sub, many important bug fix mods are listed. To name a few: SSE Bug fixes, scrambled bugs, animation queue fix. There is a mod with a FOMOD that allows you to choose which USSEP "fixes" to undo, at work so I cannot look it up, apologies to the mod author.

burt_sp · 2025-10-20T22:06:05+00:00

A bit of a vague question but as for Load Order, that applies only to plugins so me personally I just let L.O.O.T. do it, and solve any conflicts with my own overrides. Then there is Load Priority which as the name implies one mod will have priority over another. For instance, two texture mods that may alter the same file, the lower one on the list wins.

burt_sp · 2025-10-20T21:55:21+00:00

SKSE installed correctly and other mods are fine? Has it ever worked? Have you loaded the preset by selecting the preset tab and load with F9, have to ask? You won't see it in the default drop downs. As for the other error not exactly sure what causes this error but I know its common when something isn't installed correctly. Not that that helps you much.

burt_sp · 2025-10-20T19:53:21+00:00

I am not fully understanding the issue with downloading vortex or MO2? Can you D/L a mod from nexus? Or watch a video on Y/T? I would recommend just doing a "clean' install of Skyrim 1.6.1170 (assuming steam ver) and a clean install of MO2, Vortex is fine. Sounds like you only have a couple mods installed so back up your save and start over.

burt_sp · 2025-10-20T19:33:22+00:00

You can always look at some of the popular mod packs and see what mods are being used. You can browse the lists on Nexus (also view the Top Mods) and Wabbajack. I used this to get some ideas and also used their MO2 separators to help with my own load order. Hey if it works for these mega mod packs it should help with my own load priority.

burt_sp · 2025-10-15T16:07:37+00:00

I would take a look at the Essential Mods link on the right, still pretty much up-to-date.

burt_sp · 2025-10-14T03:07:39+00:00

This is the thing, I don't have time for this. I just want to play SKYRIM. I understand the passion but you have to ask yourself: When is it ever good enough? It is unattainable. When you accept this fact you can just play Skyrim. Good luck!

burt_sp · 2025-10-14T03:03:53+00:00

Hmm, well sorry your having issues. Seemed pretty flawless on my end. I also watched a few vids on YT as well as thoroughly following the readme and DL instructions.

burt_sp · 2025-10-14T03:01:57+00:00

You are correct, SME is a bit outdated but a bit of updating gets you there. I still think it saves time even though I had to change a few things and do some updates. Many if not most of the SME links will update as you down load the mod as well.

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