How to Mod Skyrim in 2023: First Mods to Install (Beginner's Guide)
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Published 2023-01-14
All links below:
PLEASE READ: Almost all mods are now updated, downgrading is not necessary anymore and for beginners I would not recommend. Link is still below if you want to. 15/03/2023
(Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Downgrade Patcher www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/57618 )
If you do downgrade you will also need this: www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/106441
Mod Organizer 2
www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/6194
GamerPoets video on how to install and setup MO2: • [Archived] Mod Organizer 2 || Install...
Microsoft Visual Studio
learn.microsoft.com/en-US/cpp/windows/latest-suppo…
Skyrim Script Extender (SKSE)
skse.silverlock.org/
Recommended Mods:
Address Library for SKSE Plugins
www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/32444
SSE Engine Fixes (skse64 plugin)
www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/17230
powerofthree's Tweaks
www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/51073
SSE Display Tweaks
www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/34705
Skyrim Priority SE AE - skse plugin
www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/50129
SkyUI
www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/12604
MCM Helper
www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/53000
Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch (you can use this version if you downgraded as well)
www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/266
USSEP for Skyrim SE 1.5.97 if you never upgraded (downgraded version use the above version): www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/266?ta…
SSE Fixes (1.5.97 ONLY)
www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/10547
DLL Plugin Loader Requirement: www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/10546
BethINI
www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/4875
LOOT
www.nexusmods.com/site/mods/439/
DISCORD: discord.gg/HHxNnZyEGt
PATREON to support the channel: www.patreon.com/SoftGaming
MODLIST: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1lL-jNov_7QBZDqaE_B…
Thanks for watching :)
#skyrim #skyrimmods #bestskyrimmods
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:33 Launch Skyrim
01:12 Version
01:58 Downgrading
02:36 How to Downgrade
03:23 Mod Manager
03:55 Microsoft Visual Studio
04:13 SKSE
05:50 Address Library + How to Install a Mod
06:45 Recommended Mods
10:21 BethINI
11:22 LOOT
13:09 Recap
13:54 Final Note
Skyrim SE
Skyrim AE
All Comments (21)
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Thanks for watching! If you're interested in more Skyrim modding videos check out my channel: youtube.com/c/SoftGamingg
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Im glad we still have guides like this in 2023 as some things get outdated eventually👍
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Just getting back into Skyrim again. Thank you a lot for a very precise and concise tutorial. Much appreciated.
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Man perfect timing! I just blew the dust off my copy of skyrim a few days ago it's been a long while since I messed around with the modding side of it. Appreciate your time with this video for sure!
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We need people like you, way to make things simple! Been modding for years but always ran into problems at somepoint cause the load order was messed up etc. Now taking a more calm approach and modding has been actually fun and not frustrating! :D Thank you!
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I'm a pretty experienced modder but this video is a fantastic way to make sure I am starting the right way when building a new modlist. Highly recommend anyone new to modding check this video out as it's clear, concise and informative. Great work!!!
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Man you have no idea how grateful i am to find your video. For someone just starting out with modding Skyrim as a long time vanilla player switching to pc you actually give some clarity in this big confusing mess if you have no idea what you're looking at. Thank you so much!
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June 2024 this still works and is awesome. Thank you for making this so freaking easy!!!
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With there being 3.9 billion mods, thank god for videos like this. It's like staring into an abyss on Nexus.
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Great video; it's been years since I last played Skyrim, nowadays I finally got a decent rig for an ultimate experience that wouldn't make me bother about anything along the way. You made a clear and objective step by step of what's crucial, the rest depends on our own preferences.
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Almost the end of 2023 and this is still the most informational video I have watched on modding for beginners guide. Thanks for a great video man
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Just came from console skyrim finally so I can start getting into the craziness of pc modding and this video singlehandedly taught me everything I needed. Great to see people still making guides and enjoying this masterpiece still. Thank you!
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Great tutorial. The first steps in modding skyrim is working with skse and learning how MO works. Its not hard but it will help you understand what mod is right for you.
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I hope you do more videos like this one when it comes to how to mod certain mods and what requirements they need. So many mods have so many requirements and dependencies nowadays...
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Wow i'm not gonna lie i'd be totally lost without this video thank you so much for this. I am new to skyrim and would like to revamp the experience this is very thorough and well done hand holding cause I for sure needed it haha
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Thank you soooo much. I started from scratch after playing Skyrim 32bit years ago. I dreaded modding SE. The foundation you recommended is a time and frustration saver. I will recommend your channel.
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Nice guide. Everything you listed no one should play Skyrim without.
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You make these things look so easy, great job! this tutorial helped me a lot, thank you!!! :)
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Something has to be said as to how straightforward and simple your explanation is in this video, this is perfect for people starting out modding Skyrim, thanks for this!
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I'm finally uploading my modlist too, it's not that begginer friendly, I love how your setup is helpful for both beginners and experienced modders, super chill video.
