TES V: Skyrim.

TES V: SKYRIM MODS

This list both PC mods (re: links to my preferred guides) and console mods! For the console list, I provide my list in load order, meaning that things should (hopefully) work as intended. You can install the mods in any order (on console), but will have to manually rearrange them to make them work properly and with as little conflict as possible. I've tried to help by providing loose categorization for this list.

Also! Please note that the PC mod guide by Lustful Lana contains 18+ content. If you do not want to install those sorts of mods, you can skip over that section of the document. However, the document is oriented toward individuals who do want an adult experience, so keep that in mind.

(PC)

SO YOU WANNA MOD SKYRIM: A GUIDE BY LUSTFUL LANA
VIEW HERE.

An updated version of my download experience/framework changes will come eventually. I've left the old guide and instructions for reference as it should still work.


OLD INSTRUCTIONS
(OLD) SO YOU WANNA MOD SKYRIM: A GUIDE BY LUSTFUL LANA
VIEW HERE.

While following this guide, as it provides customizable experiences and provides the framework to build onto, I have made notes and such regarding how I personally tailored the list to my gameplay preferences. This includes selecting/deselecting mentioned mods, and installing others that were not on this list. I will try to break those down as best I can. This will be split into two sections: Notes/Changes and Additional Mods (split into categories).

Notes/Changes (Show/Hide)
  • Instead of downloading things via mod manager (exception later), I did manual installations and imported mods into Mod Organizer 2 via archive. This way I always had the files on hand. I prefer concrete installs.
  • Skipped instructions for mods relating to beast animations. Wasn't something I particularly wanted, but I don't shame anyone for wanting to fuck the werewolves (I love me werewolves too, just wasn't looking for it this time around).
  • Had to look up a separate guide to make the engine modifier work. That tutorial can be found here. After that, set the engine as a startup option within Mod Organizer 2 to make reloading it more convenient.
  • I noticed throughout the process that Faster HDP would crash my game. I narrowed this down during the testing process by enabling/disabling mods until the crash instance happened. To fix this, I browsed around and found a test build version of the mod that solved the issue. Instead of downloading the linked version in Lana's guide, download this version of the mod.
  • Chose BHUNP over CCBE. My dragonborn is more athletically built and I wanted to keep that canon to her; ishza loves her muscles tyvm. When installing, just keep everything base/don't change anything when prompted.
  • I did not install an ENB, as I've heard they can be notorious causes for degraded performance and/or bugs. Of course, if you believe your system can run these sorts of mods, I would say download them. I simply chose to focus on overhauls that compensated for any visual tweaks lost. You can also use ReShade, however this made my game stutter so I did eventually uninstall ReShade and just run my game vanilla in terms of lighting. It still looks incredible with all of the mods.
  • For most overhaul sections, I opted to use mods from my mods list opposed to those provided. These mods will be listed in the "Additional Mods" section by category.
  • For character-specific mods, I added most everything from the document, except for the Witcher 3 eyes.
  • Since I installed BHUNP, the bodyslide presets I installed are: XS Sporty Hardbody, Max's BHUNP 3bbb bodyslide preset 2021, and Iris.
  • I kept Schlongs of Skyrim (SOS), HIMBO, and Tempered Male Skin. For male bodies, I installed The New Gentleman.
  • Out of the options on the document, I installed opensex as it was a midway point in terms of customization and operation. I will note that the menu can be daunting, so definitely look in the Mod Configuration Menu (MCM) settings in-game and change the controls as you see fit. There is also an "auto" function, which I use in tandem with the menu to help learn the controls.
  • When finishing going through the official guide, I went through the optional section and installed: Expressive Animations. I also read the linked post about stopping Steam's updates from happening automatically, and would recommend you do the same unless you feel confident enough to continually check for/reconfigure mods for game updates.

Additional Mods (Show/Hide)
    FIXES, PATCHES, AND UI MODS
    • Trainwreck - Crash Logger
    • A Matter of Time
    • Immersive HUD - iHUD
    • SkyHUD - Dissonance Preset by Fhaarkas
    • Skyrim Cheat Engine
    • PowerofThree's Tweaks
    • ImGUI Icons
    • MCM Helper

    TEXTURES AND WORLD OVERHAULS
    • True Storms
    • Insignificant Object Remover
    • Arctic - Frost Effects Redux
    • Inferno - Fire Effects Redux
    • Wet and Cold SE
    • Enhanced Blood Textures
    • A Quality World Map - Vivid with Stone Roads

    TECHNICAL OVERHAULS
    • Better Vampires (+ Survival Patch)
    • Moonlight Tales Special Edition - Werewolf and Werebear Overhaul
    • Imperious - Races of Skyrim
    • Trua - Minimalistic Faiths of Skyrim
    • Andromeda - Unique Standing Stones of Skyrim
    • Ordinator - Perks of Skyrim
    • SHOUT - A Complete Immersive and Dynamic Overhaul of all Shouts
    • Joetunn - A Troll Overhaul (Neocities didn't like the umlaut over the O, so I've spelt it out)
    • Diverse Dragons Collection
    • Immersive Movement
    • Realistic Conversations (+ Longer Pauses Patch)
    • Relationship Dialog Overhaul
    • Immersive World Encounters

    CHARACTER OVERHAULS AND CREATION
    • RS Children Overhaul
    • Night Mother - By Mandragonasprouts and Xtudo
    • Dwemer Beards SE
    • Dentist for Orismer

    CLOTHING AND ARMORS
    • Instead of listing them all, I will say that I effectively downloaded all of DeserterX's clothing and armor mods.
    • BHUNP Ranger Armor - By Alecu and XilaMonstrr
    • BHUNP Rogue Armor - By Alecu and XilaMonstrr
    • Dark Witch Armor - By Operator Cactus
    • Pride Capes v3 - By TheSilverSpoonhead
    • Apachii Divine Elegance UUNP HDT Full (+ relevant patches)
    • Redguard Armor - By HalfdanWolfheart
    • Redguard Assassin Armor - By gearshout
    • EGIL Shadow of Akavir BHUNP
    • FB - Einherjr Armor 3BA-BHUNP

    LEWD AND LASCIVIOUS
    • Open Animations 3PP
    • OCum Ascended
    • OApproach
    • oComfort
    • OMerchants - OStim Standalone
    • oPleaseLetMeGo
    • OTrainers - OStim Standalone
    • Night Blooming Violets for OStim Standalone
    • Momentary Solitude - Ladies for OStim Standalone

    MISC.
    • Barenziah Quest Markers SSE
    • Sounds of Skyrim Complete SE
    • Skyrim Horses Renewal SSE
    • Crafting Manuals - Inventory (ESPFE)
    • Halo Poser SE (Normal Version)
    • Photo Mode - By PowerofThee

(CONSOLE)

This is my personal load order for TES V:Skyrim on the Xbox One! Provided is the exact mod title to search.

Some important patch notes are as follows:

Mods (Show/Hide)

Master Files

  • Simply Bigger Giants and Mammoths (With fixed hitboxes)
  • Landscape Fixes for Grass Mod

Cheats

  • Cheat Room (XB1)
  • Debug Menu

UI, Perks, and Fundamental Tweaks

  • SkyHUD - Dissonance Preset by Fhaarkas
  • Ordinator - Perks of Skyrim [XB1]
  • Andromeda - Unique Standing Stones of Skyrim [XB1]
  • Trua - Minimalistic Faiths of Skyrim [XB1]
  • Imperious - Races of Skyrim [XB1]
  • Classic Classes and Birthsigns
  • Better Vampires 9.1 XB1
  • [XB1] Moonlight Tales Special Edition - Werewolf and Werebear Overhaul
  • Edmond's Shout - A Complete Immersive and Dynamic Overhaul of all Shouts
  • Race Height Tweaks

Magic

  • Phendrix Magic World [XB1]

Equipment & Character Additions

  • Cloaks & Capes [XB1]
  • Cloaks of Skyrim [XB1]
  • Helga Armor and Clothing CBBE - My version by Xtudo
  • Melony Armor - My version CBBE by Xtudo
  • Jousting Armor (CBBE)
  • Ragnar Armor - My CBBE version by Xtudo
  • Bosmer Armor Pack [XB1]
  • TDN bosmer headdress
  • King Ports - Redguard Fashion by Tasheni
  • Roaming Girls Attire - My version by Xtudo
  • styles clothes and armor priestess
  • Elven Lake Dress by Ellxe

Audio Overhauls

  • Sounds of Skyrim Complete v2.0
  • Fable Combat Music Replacer

Weather and Environmental Overhauls

  • DAWN: Dramatic Atmospheres, Weathers, & Nature
  • DAWN - Upgraded Cloud Textures by clofas1
  • Enhanced Night Skyrim [XB1]
  • PAULYS ULTIMATE SKYRIM AIO 2
  • Happy Little Forests 2 - A Bundle by GamerPauly
  • LODS for Paulys Ultimate Skyrim AIO 2 & Paulys Very Attractive Skyrim AIO 3
  • DAWN Waters w/ Natural Waterfalls

Meshes and Texture Frameworks

  • Its Just a SMIM-PLE Mod - A FULL LOW-COST SMIM

Visuals/Textures/Effects

  • Luminous Atronachs
  • Undead FX [XB1]
  • Enhanced Blood Textures
  • Inferno Fire Effects Redux Smoking Torches And Candles Supreme Edition
  • Embers XD by Mindflux 2k
  • Improved Sparks - 20x sparks
  • Skyrim Horses Renewal 1k
  • Realistic HD Food Remastered
  • Night Mother - By Mandragorasprouts And Xtudo
  • Jötunn - A Troll Overhaul
  • Diverse Dragons Collection XB1

NPC AI & Player Immersion

  • Immersive Citizens - AI Overhaul [XB1]
  • [XB1] Better Combat AI
  • Realistic Conversations ( XB1 )
  • Relationship Dialogue Overhaul - RDO [XB1]
  • World Encounters Overhaul
  • Immersive Patrols
  • [XB1] Marry Almost Anyone
  • [XB1] Rich Merchants of Skyrim: Special Edition
  • Become a Bard [XB1]

Character Appearance

  • CBBE body mesh by inudaisuki
  • XPMSE by Team XPMSE and Groovtama
  • PB's Crystal Clear Musclemaps (CBBE) 2k
  • (CBBE) Lovergirl Skin - 2k
  • AW Male Skin 2k - Muscular, Hairy
  • Bijin AIO
  • RS Children Overhaul
  • Pretty Lips
  • BnP - Teeth Overhaul - Lighter 1k
  • A Dentist for Orsimers by redtox
  • The Eyes of Beauty - AIO
  • Dwemer Beards | by Anuiel, NVNNN, & pmb52086
  • Maevan2's Eye Brows SE - Standalone Version
  • Freckles Instead of Dirt
  • Johnny's Hair Pack
  • Amadioha KS Hairstyles II
  • Amadioha KS Hairstyles IV
  • Amadioha KS Hairstyles V
  • Warrior Woman - HG hairs
  • Mystis Tincture - Immersive Hair Colors for Skyrim

Animations

  • Immersive Movement
  • Victorias High Heel walk Animation plus BBP
  • BIG: More Kill Moves and Decapitations (a Better Improvements for Gameplay Mod) [XB1]
  • Sit Anywhere
  • Lay Down Anywhere
  • Dovahkiin can Sit Kneel Lay down and Meditate etc too
  • King Ports - Expressinator V2

Area Edits & Additions

  • Divine Cities : Premier City Overhaul
  • Divine Cities: Villages
  • Divine Cities: Lanterns
  • Hot Springs of Skyrim
  • Daedric Shrines - AIO 2k - by xtudo
  • [XB1] Recover Cities Quick
  • Magical College of Winterhold [X1]
  • [XB1] Hearthfire Cellar Expansion
  • Hearthfire Cellar Remodel Bundle [XB1]
  • TNF Skyrim House Remodel
  • Riverwood Cliff House [XB1]
  • Dawnstar Estate [XB1]
  • Markarth View Manor
  • Witcher 3 Styled Farm Fences

World Mesh & Maps

  • Better Fast Travel (XBOX one)
  • A Quality World Map - Vivid with Stone Roads [XB1]
  • Stones of Barenziah Quest Markers [XB1]

Performance Enhancement

  • FPS Boost [XB1]
  • [XB1] Insignificant Object Remover
  • Underwater Grass Remover

Bottom

  • Alternate Start
  • Alternate Perspective - Alternate Start