Max Number Of Mods Skyrim

Posted : admin On 31.07.2019
  • This is essentially a dumbed down version of his mod that simply increases your follower limit to 100. Works for Mod and DLC companions. WARNING: You must fire any companions in your presences before activating this mod or it WILL NOT WORK. I take no credit for this amazing mod, and am actually just uploading it for a friend.
  • May 18, 2012  Max number of Skyrim mods. While this probably won't be an issue for a while, I'm curious to know whether anyone has determined whether there is still a limit of 255 or so maximum active mods? In Oblivion inactive (un-Wrye-ghosted) mods also contributed to instability once.
Posted byflair5 years ago

If you don't like the Skyrim Nexus, most of the mods in this post are also available on the Steam Workshop. If you're interested in seeing Skyrim mod videos about the latest and greatest mods for Skyrim (new and old), here's my YouTube channel. Also, GophersVids is another great resource for learning about mods. Gopher does a weekly mod video.

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The List of the Best, Must Have Mods for Skyrim, with Links, Descriptions, and Videos

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NEW VERSION October 2015: http://insane0hflex.github.com/moddingforge-skyrim/

Updated 6/18/2013

This post is my list of best, must have mods for Skyrim. This post is meant to help new and old players alike, and feel free to share the link of this post with anyone else that has questions about Skyrim mods.

There are two sections in this post:

  1. The first three sections of this post are the mods I would consider to be absolutely essential. Bug fixes, UI enhancements, immersivion mods, and more.

  2. More great mods that may interest you. Such as magic mods, house mods, armor mods, etc.

First, you will need Skyrim Script Extender (SKSE). Download SKSE here. You will now need to start Skyrim with skse_launcher.exe in order for SKSE, and mods that require it, to work.

Next, get BOSS - to keep your mods properly 'load-ordered', to improve performance and reduce CTDs due to improper mod load order. Install your mods with NMM, then after that run BOSS to sort the mods.

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Then, to easily install most of these mods - get the Nexus Mod Manager (NMM). With NMM, you can download mods with a click of a button from the Skyrim Nexus website, then install/uninstall mods with the NMM program, as well as configure your load order. Not required, but recommended.

If you don't like the Skyrim Nexus, most of the mods in this post are also available on the Steam Workshop.

If you're interested in seeing Skyrim mod videos about the latest and greatest mods for Skyrim (new and old), here's my YouTube channel.

Also, GophersVids is another great resource for learning about mods. Gopher does a weekly mod video series and Let's Play Skyrim series. He is also the author behind iHUD, an incredible (and essential) mod.

Please remember to endorse any mod you download and if you enjoy it - its a way of giving thanks to a modder's hard work. I bookmark the pages of the mods I download, that way I remember to endorse the mod after a hour.

Video Showcasing the Best User Interface (UI) mods#
Mod nameMod descriptionVideo
Unofficial Skyrim Patch(es)A community made patch for fixing bugs/issues with Skyrim and other DLCs. May increase performance and reduce crashes.N/A
SkyUIA User Interface mod that completely overhauls the UI of Skyrim's inventory menus & more to be/look a TON better. MUST HAVE!N/A
iHUDA mod created by Gopher. Hides the HUD when you don't need it, shows the HUD when you do need it! Simply amazing.N/A
A Quality World Map - With RoadsAdds the roads, trails, and paths of Skyrim to the World Map.Video
Mod nameMod descriptionVideo
XCE - Xenius Character EnhancementMod that makes the skin textures of NPCs and your character look much better.N/A
Ethereal Elven OverhaulEthereal Elven Overhaul is a comprehensive revamp of the elf races of Skyrim. It alters every aspect of their facial features to a more appealing look, while remaining faithful to the original work and striving for realism. EEO also affects every elven NPC in the game and comes with new presets.Video
Apachii Sky HairThe most commonly used hair mod. Adds dozens of new, high-quality hairstyles to males and females.Video
Climates of TamrielWeather system overhaul mod for Skyrim, with hundreds of new weather patterns/systems and environmental sound effects.Video
Enhanced Blood TexturesStellar mod that adds better blood effects and new ones too. Very highly recommended.N/A
Book CoversBook Covers is a mod that gives books a colorful, designed, unique cover. Simple, but incredible mod.Video
Radiant and Unique Potions and Poisons HDAdds custom labels to all potions and poisons in Skyrim.Video
Booze Bottles HDReplaces the textures of alcoholic beverages with a unique and great looking labelVideo
Skyrim 2K HDMy favorite 'HD Texture Overhaul' of Skyrim.N/A
Vurt's Floral OverhaulThis mod retextures the plants, trees, flowers, grass of Skyrim to be more photo-realistic and more varied.N/A
Pure WatersPure Waters overhauls the waters in Skyrim - fixing flow, better textures, etc.Video
Static Mesh Improvement Mod - SMIMThis mod fixes a lot of UV mapping mesh errors, and even adds some new 3d models in!N/A
  • Optional (a few of the mods in this video may be outdated) - Skyrim Mod Collection: Enhanced Distant Terrain and other Distant Detail Mods - This video is like the UI collection one, but enhances the distant objects and details of Skyrim to look a lot better.

Immersion and Realism Mods#
Mod nameMod descriptionVideo
Interesting NPCsA+ quality mod that adds dozens of new NPCs, most of which are voiced, that are interesting! Most of them have dozens of lines of dialogue, and there are a few NPCs you can meet that are 'super followers'.Video
Convenient HorsesTons of new awesome features for horses, including armor, mounted looting+talking, mounted combat for NPC followers, and more.Video
FootprintsNow when you walk in snow, you leave a footprint behind!Video
No Spinning Death AnimationRemoves the unnatural spinning death animation that happens when you or NPCs die, and replaces it with a realistic ragdoll.Video
Player HeadtrackingYour character turns his/her head to look at other NPCs when they are talking, passing by, and more. Great immersion mod when in 3rd person.Video
Wet and ColdNPCs will equip rain hoods when its raining and head for cover, when NPCs are out in cold climates their breath has a 'steam' effect, they wear gloves and hoods, and more. Check out isoku's SkyrimNexus profile for more cool immersion mods too.Video
Clanking ArmorAdds a metallic 'clanking' noise when you walk/run/sprint, when you are wearing heavy armor or heavy armor boots like iron, daedric, dwarven, etc.Video
Auto Unequip AmmoMod that makes is that you automatically unequip arrows from your character when you are not using a bow.Video
Better Quest ObjectivesMod that adds more text information to your journal of many quests. Better for immersion.Video

Important note: The following mods in the rest of the post below are optional.

Mod nameMod descriptionVideo
Achieve That!A neat mod that adds 100+ new 'achievements' that give bonuses (like buffs to stats) upon completing them.Video
Alternate Start - Live Another LifeThis mod gives you a variety of choices for a new playthrough. Instead of starting in Helgen - You'll start in a cell where you'll customize your character (race,gender,face,etc), then you'll choose an unique start other than the Helgen/vanilla intro sequence.N/A
Apocalypse Spell PackageASP adds over 170+ fair and balanced spells across each school of magic. A great mod for mages and spellswords. Well, any class really.Video
Dance of DeathDance of Death adds many new killmove animations across almost all weapon types. You can also configure the killmove chance to 100%, only beheading killmoves, and enable killmoves even if its not the last NPC alive, and more.N/A
FrostfallOPTIONAL: Ultimate survival roleplaying mod. Recommended for hardcore realism players. Basic premise is that you'll need to prepare yourself for the cold, extreme climates of Skyrim - making fires, keeping warm, and not freezing to death.Video
EZ2C DialogueA mod that fixes and adds a lot more features and functionality to the dialogue menu.Video
Best Armor and Weapon Mods#
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Mod nameMod descriptionVideo
Immersive ArmorsTons of great lore friendly armor items are added by this excellent mod, by hothtrooper44 who is very well known for his great armor mods.Video
Winter is ComingMod that adds several different types of rugged fur cloaks and helms, fit for the harsh northern climate of Skyrim.N/A
Cloaks of SkyrimAlternative cloak mod (more 'fantasy' like); adds dozens of different cloaks to NPCs and the crafting menu. I'd suggest using either Cloaks or WiC, but not both at the same time.N/A
BandolierIncrease your carry weight capacity by crafting various bags and pouches that you can wear. Great for hoarders, or people that want to personalize their character model.OLD Video](http://www.youtube.com/watch?&v=dJoRIrpLm4s)
Note: For more experienced users, since you will need to install these manually and you will most likely have to change the ENB's settings manually to get the best performance.###
Also, only one ENB can be 'on' (enabled) at a time!###
ENB preset nameMod descriptionVideo
K ENBBeautiful, vibrant ENB preset.Video
Matso ENBAnother brilliant, stunning ENB preset.Video
Mod nameMod descriptionVideo
UFO - Ultimate Follower OverhaulHave more than 1 follower, set followers to essential, see their skills, etc - see video for more info.Video
HothHoth is a grizzly, old bounty hunter bad ass, and my favorite follower mod. He has custom voice acting, and can give you quests too (Bounty Quests), so there's always something to do with him.Video
Companion ViljaVilja is a highly detailed custom follower mod - she has her own quest, backstory, and voiced dialogue.Video
Odvar the AfflictedA more humor-themed follower. Spits bile at his foes, and has amazing custom voice acting too.Video
Companion ValfarValfar is a passionate Stomcloak warrior - uses Galmar Stonefist's voice.Video
CerwidenCerwide - A female follower that will heal you and has smart AIN/A

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  • G.E.M.S. - Gameplay Enhancement Mods for Skyrim - A website with links to 500+ mods, updated daily, with gameplay related mods - ranging from immersion mods to user interface mods to magic mods, etc.

  • STEP Project - A guide for graphic and visual mods for Skyrim. I haven't used it, but heard many positive comments about it.

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Thanks for reading! I'll try to help anyone that has questions - either leave a comment here or PM me.

Note: I don't personally use the Steam Workshop - hence the lack of Steam Workshop mods/links, but most of the mods listed here can be found on SteamWorkshop.

TL;DR: Skyrim Nexus - go here to download mods.

Watch Skyrim mod videos to learn about the best, newly released mods here - insane0hflex, and here - GophersVids.

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