Modding Skyrim for Dummies

Modding Skyrim for Dummies is an easy-to-follow guide on how to install a stable list of mods. The purpose of this guide is to provide you with a basic list of mods that will enhance the graphical appearance and improve gameplay while maintaining the vanilla feel and art style of the game.

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Modding Skyrim for Dummies is an easy-to-follow guide on how to install a stable list of mods. The purpose of this guide is to provide you with a basic list of mods that will enhance the graphical appearance and improve gameplay while maintaining the vanilla feel and art style of the game.

While this guide is primarily aimed at new players who have decided to mod the game, it can still be useful for advanced users who may not have tried mods yet.

I try to keep things simple. However, some basic knowledge of how the operating system works is required. I mean you should know how to install programs, copy/paste files, use simple applications like 7-zip etc. Screenshots will provide more complex tasks.

The guide is divided into 5 main sections:

A.Preparation

B. Core Mods

C.Audiovisual audio

D.Gameplay

E. Final Mods

Every mod in the guide that requires SKSE will be labeled (SKSE64) so ​​that you can easily track which mods need to be updated when a new version of SKSE is released. You will find some optional mods marked (optional) in the guide. This does not mean that all other mods without optional tags are mandatory. If you don't like the mod suggested in this guide, don't use it or find an alternative on.

Things you won't find in the guide:

• You won't find multiple suggestions or alternative mods for the same thing. For example, there are many mods that recreate the game's mountains. Or change the weather. Here you will only find a suggested mod.
• You won't find very friendly mods. So don't expect to find armor, hairstyles, textures, and general items that don't fit into the world of Skyrim.
• You won't find major gameplay overhaul mods or mods that add/change too many things.
• You won't find mods that require extensive patches to work properly with other mods.

My computer specs:

• Ryzen 5 1600, 16GB RAM and Radeon RX480 8GB.

I was able to run the game at a stable 60fps in most areas of the game with all mods of the installation guide.

Therefore, the main objectives of this guide are:

• Keep it simple and build a stable mod list
• Improved gameplay and visuals
• Keep the game vanilla
• Finally play the game for real

Take your time, don't rush. You don't have to install all mods in one day. Revision is a time-consuming process. Be sure to carefully read the description of each mod you download. The mod author provides useful information about installation, compatibility, requirements and load order in its description. And don't forget to endorse the mods you actually use and like.

So, let's get started....

A.Preparation

Install the game

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stay organized

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tool

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Clean main file

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We have now finished preparing our game and we are ready to install our mod.

B. Core Mods

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Now you are ready to proceed to the next part of this guide and start installing Visual mods for your game.

C.Audiovisual audio

Texture model and resolution:

Choose to download a texture that your computer can handle. Don't blindly download the highest available.

When a texture mod comes in multiple resolutions, I usually choose the 2K version. But there are some 4K mods included in the guide.

Major texture overhaul

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towns, villages and places

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Buildings, player houses and structures

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Mountains, swamps, caves and mines

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water

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weather and lighting

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trees and vegetation

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Minor texture overhaul

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Armor, Clothing and Weapons

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Animal and Creature Textures

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Character overhaul

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Audio

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D.Gameplay

fighting

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