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* [[AC: Dwemer Goggles and Scouter]] by volvaga0
** Signed by Anthurak
** Adds these craftable items to the game (unlocked after a brief quest in Markarth). These things have several extremely useful (but not Game Breaking) abilities such as Detect Life (which even which ones are hostile), Night Eye others. If that seems too broken, there's an option for an 'Oil System' that makes them require a steady supply of Dwarven Oil in order to function. Lore friendly, and extremely useful.
** [[http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/13133/ Link]]
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*** Even if you use a Gamepad/Controller, this is still highly recommended. It adds some very useful stuff to the UI, such as 'Read/Unread' markers for books, organizing the quick-select menu and even a mod controller that lets you change the settings on compatible mods without leaving the game.
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* [[AC: A Quality World Map]]
** Signed by Elle
** Adds proper road outlines to the world map. Comes in a few different versions, some of which include other handy features like hold borders.
** Link: [[http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/4929 A Quality World Map]]


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[[folder:Gameplay Enhancement Mods]]
These alter other elements of Skyrim's game mechanics not covered above in ways that dramaticaly change the experience.

* [[AC: Live Another Life]]
** Signed by Elle
** Lets you play out alternate starting scenarios besides the cart ride to Helgen, such as starting as an army recruit, thief or shipwrecked traveler. Most useful to those who have already played through the game at least once.
** Links:
*** [[http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/4929/ Skyrim Nexus]]
*** [[http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=75889890 Steam Workshop]]
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** [[http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/12234/? Link]]

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** [[http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/5932/? Link]].

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* [[AC:Uncle Sheogorath's Really Helpful Hints and Tips]] by Tumbleworld
** Signed by Rytex
** Replaces the hints and tips of the loading screens with, essentially, things the Daedric Prince of Madness would say about the world. Some of the hints are surprisingly helpful, though.
** [[http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/12234/? Link]]


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* [[AC:Posh Mudcrabs]] by Maniczombie
** Signd by Rytex
** Mudcrabs are an irritating enemy. Almost as irritating as the Skyrim guards' Arrow to the Knee line. However, we are not recognizing their true nature. This skin replaces the default, unappreciated Mudcrab skin with the skin of a mudcrab gentleman, wearing a top hat and a monocle.
*** This would be listed under essential, because why shouldn't you have this mod?, but for TVTropes sorting rules, it goes here.
** [[http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/5932/? Link]].
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[[folder:Combat Mods]]
These alter Skyrim's combat system, often aiming to make fights more realistic, challenging, intuitive or rewarding.

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[[folder:Lore Mods]]

Mods related to TES lore.

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** [[http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/4374/? Link]]

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* [[AC: Better Magic]] by Kevin Kiddler
** Signed by Slouch
** Rather than adding new spells, this mod focuses on adding much-needed balance to existing magic. It also fixes several bugs and generally makes magic more convenient and fun to use.
** http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/4374/?
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**Link: [[http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/8429 here]]. Also, go to [[http://3dnpc.com their website]] to get patches required for Hearhfire and Dawnguard.

*[[AC:Falskaar]] by [=AlexanderJVelicky=]
**Signed by arcanephoenix
**Falskaar adds a whole new world to Skyrim, a la Solstheim in Dragonborn. Created by Velicky as a proof of his skill in game design, it adds 20-30 hours of new content to the game, fully voiced.
**Link:[[http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/37994 here]]
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*[[AC:[=ApachiiSkyHair=]]] by Apachii
**Signed by arcanephoenix
**Adds a lot of great hairstyles for humans and elves (including orcs).
**Recommended for easier use: [[http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/29624/ [=RaceMenu=]]]
**Link: [[http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/10168 here]]


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[[folder:Miscellaneous]]
These mods cannot be put into any other category per se, but they're still recommended.

*[[AC:Interesting [=NPCs=]]] by Kris Takahashi
**Signed by arcanephoenix
**Has its own work page [[Videogame/InterestingNPCs here]].
**Skyrim is rather notorious for having hundreds of characters share the same five voice actors, making interaction with many of them very same-y. This mod adds many new NPCs, complete with good voice acting, all over Skyrim. Some quests have also been added, many quite well-written.
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*[[AC:Run For Your Lives]] and [[AC:When Vampires Attack]] by Arthmoor
**Signed by arcanephoenix
**This mod makes non-fighting citizens go inside a building in case of a dragon attack (the former) or a vampire attack (the latter, required only if Dawnguard has been installed. This ensures that civilian NPCs do not try to take them on, thereby ensuring that you do not lose shopkeepers or quest-givers by accident.
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***[[http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/23906 Run For Your Life]]
***[[http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/28235 When Vampires Attack]]


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** Signed by Accela
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* [[AC:Ultimate Follower Overhaul]] by Original, [=fLokii], and Vamyan

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* [[AC: Apocalypse - Magic of Skyrim]] by Enai Siaion
** Signed by Accela
** The most endorsed magic mod, this adds 140 new spells to the game that are designed to be both well-balanced and greatly expand a mage's repertoire.
** [[http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/16225/ Link]]


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* [[AC:Battle Hardened Warpaints]] by Diethardt and netherwalk
** Signed by Accela
** This is a collection of amazing warpaints that go a long way towards making your character look that much more unique and badass.
** Requires [[http://skse.silverlock.org SKSE]].
** Recommended for easier use: [[http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/29624/ [=RaceMenu=]]]
** [[http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/34539/ Link]]


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* [[AC:Ultimate Follower Overhaul]] by Original, [=fLokii], and Vamyan
** Signed by Accela
** A huge overhaul to the follower system, this mod allows to have more than one companion at a time, customize their fighting style, train them in new skills, and much more. Recommended for anyone who doesn't like to wander Skyrim alone.
** [[http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/14037/ Link]]
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* [[AC:Immersive Weapons]] by Hothtrooper44, Ironman5000, and Eckss
** A huge collection of well-designed and lore-friendly weapons ranging from swords to hammers to axes. Like the Immersive Armors mod from the same team, they seek to fit in with Skyrim's visual design while adding a much greater variety.
** [[http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/27644/ Link]]
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These add more people to join you on your journey and changes to the companion/follower system.

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** Similar to the above mod, but with a different style. These cloaks and hoods are big furry things crafted from pelts that look warm enough to stand even the blizzards of Winterhold. Great for immersion and style.

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** Similar to the above mod, Cloaks of Skyrim, but with a different style. These cloaks and hoods are big furry things crafted from pelts that look warm enough to stand even the blizzards of Winterhold. Great for immersion and style.


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These are changes to the magic system of Skyrim, whether in the form of new spells, scaling overhauls, or new perks.

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As with any game made by Creator/BethesdaSoftworks, modding is an integral part of the complete experience of VideoGame/TheElderScrollsVSkyrim, and thus we present to you the troper-approved list of the best mods for the game to enhence your experience in Skyrim.

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As with any game made by Creator/BethesdaSoftworks, modding is an integral part of the complete experience of VideoGame/TheElderScrollsVSkyrim, and thus we present to you the troper-approved list of the best mods for the game to enhence enhance your experience in Skyrim.



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** An ENB that is both easy on performance and creates a more...um...realistic atmosphere for the game. The lighting in Dragonsreach and the Blue Palace are particularly nice.
** [[http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/30450/ Link]]

* [[AC:Static Mesh Improvement Mod]] by Brumbek
** Signed by Accela


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[[folder:Character Appearance Mods]]
This includes tattoos, warpaints, hairstyles, face morphs, and other alterations and additions to the people living in Skyrim.

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** Requires SKSE.
** Link: [[http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/3863 here]]

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** Requires SKSE.
[[http://skse.silverlock.org SKSE]].
** Link: [[http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/3863 here]]
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* [[AC:RaceMenu]]
** Signed by arcanephoenix
** Essentially, does for character creation what [=SkyUI=] does for the inventory and magic menus: streamlining and optimizing for a keyboard and mouse interface.
** Requires SKSE.
** Link: [[http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/29624 here]]

* [[AC:A Quality World Map]] by [=IcePenguin=]
** Signed by arcanephoenix
** While Skyrim's map is beautiful to look at, it does not have any roads and the cloud cover has a tendency to obscure the point you wish to look for. This mod changes the textures of the map to add roads (either main roads only or all roads).
** Link: [[http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/4929 here]]

* [[AC:Run For Your Lives]] and [[AC:When Vampires Attack]] by Arthmoor
** Signed by arcanephoenix
** While it is mildly amusing when unarmed civilians start whacking away at dragons and master vampires, this may cause them to die, and therefore you to lose quests; plus, it does not make a lick of sense. These mods remedy that. When Vampires Attack is required only if Dawnguard is installed.
** Links:
*** [[http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/23906 Run For Your Lives]]
*** [[http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/28235 When Vampires Attack]]

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* [[AC:RaceMenu]]
[[AC:[=RaceMenu=]]]
** Signed by arcanephoenix
Accela
** Essentially, does for character creation what [=SkyUI=] does for the inventory This allows much greater customization of your character's appearance, including non-default hair and magic menus: streamlining eye coloring, tattoos or warpaint, and optimizing for a keyboard and mouse interface.
height adjustments.
** Requires SKSE.
[[http://skse.silverlock.org SKSE]].
** Link: [[http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/29624 here]]

* [[AC:A Quality World Map]] by [=IcePenguin=]
** Signed by arcanephoenix
** While Skyrim's map is beautiful to look at, it does not have any roads and the cloud cover has a tendency to obscure the point you wish to look for. This mod changes the textures of the map to add roads (either main roads only or all roads).
** Link: [[http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/4929 here]]

* [[AC:Run For Your Lives]] and [[AC:When Vampires Attack]] by Arthmoor
** Signed by arcanephoenix
** While it is mildly amusing when unarmed civilians start whacking away at dragons and master vampires, this may cause them to die, and therefore you to lose quests; plus, it does not make a lick of sense. These mods remedy that. When Vampires Attack is required only if Dawnguard is installed.
** Links:
*** [[http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/23906 Run For Your Lives]]
*** [[http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/28235 When Vampires Attack]]
com/skyrim/mods/29624/ Link]]




[[folder:Gameplay Changes]]
These mods change gameplay in some way, perhaps adding balancing, or perhaps simply making the game more challenging or fun.


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\n[[folder:Gameplay Changes]]\nThese mods change gameplay in [[folder:Armor Mods]]
For when you're tired of the old default armors and want your characters to have
some way, perhaps adding balancing, or perhaps simply sweet new duds.
* [[AC:Immersive Armors]] by Hothtrooper44
** Signed by Accela
** A massive compilation of well-crafted, lore-friendly armors that look fantastic and go a long way to
making your characters and the game [=NPCs=] more challenging or fun.

unique.
** [[http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/19733/ Link]]

* [[AC:Cloaks of Skyrim]] by Noodles
** Signed by Accela
** Like the title says, this mod adds nearly 100 cloaks of hide, linen, and burlap to use for your character and that can also be worn by [=NPCs=]. They can both be crafted and found in the world.
** [[http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/12092/ Link]]

* [[AC: Winter is Coming - Cloaks]] by Nivea
** Similar to the above mod, but with a different style. These cloaks and hoods are big furry things crafted from pelts that look warm enough to stand even the blizzards of Winterhold. Great for immersion and style.
** [[http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/13486/ Link]]




[[folder:Graphical Mods]]
These mods are of a slightly technical nature, generally related to graphics and the like. Check whether your PC can handle it. TV Tropes is not responsible for melted PCs as a result of trying to run a high-graphics mod on a low-end PC.

* [[AC:Static Mesh Improvement Mod - SMIM]] by Brumbek
** Signed by arcanephoenix
** Many objects in Skyrim are fantastically detailed. Some smaller objects, however, are not. This mod improves the meshes for these overlooked objects, making you game look much nicer.
** Link: [[http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/8655 here]]

* [[AC:Water And Terrain Enhancement Redux - WATER]] by [=SparrowPrince=]
** Signed by arcanephoenix
** Well, it's all in the name, really. WATER improves water and terrain textures.
** Link: [[http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/13268 here]]

* [[AC:[=ApachiiSkyHair=]]] by Apachii
** Signed by arcanephoenix
** Adds better hair for humans and elves (including orcs).
** Link: [[http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/10168 here]]

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\n[[folder:Graphical [[folder:Weapon Mods]]
These mods are of a slightly technical nature, generally related to graphics and the like. Check whether your PC can handle it. TV Tropes is not responsible for melted PCs as a result of trying to run a high-graphics mod on a low-end PC.

* [[AC:Static Mesh Improvement Mod - SMIM]] by Brumbek
** Signed by arcanephoenix
** Many
For when you just don't have enough pointy objects in Skyrim are fantastically detailed. Some smaller objects, however, are not. This mod improves the meshes for these overlooked objects, making you game look much nicer.
** Link: [[http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/8655 here]]

* [[AC:Water And Terrain Enhancement Redux - WATER]] by [=SparrowPrince=]
** Signed by arcanephoenix
** Well, it's all in the name, really. WATER improves water and terrain textures.
** Link: [[http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/13268 here]]

* [[AC:[=ApachiiSkyHair=]]] by Apachii
** Signed by arcanephoenix
** Adds better hair for humans and elves (including orcs).
** Link: [[http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/10168 here]]
with which to kill things.




[[folder:Character Mods]]
These mods add new characters - along with, generally, associated quests - to your Skyrim experience.

* [[AC:Interesting NPCs]] by Kris Takahashi
** Signed by arcanephoenix
** Has its own trope page [[Videogame/InterestingNPCs here]].
** Skyrim is notorious for having a large number of characters with about five voice actors between them. This mod add tons of new characters, almost all voiced fantastically, along with associated quests - all lore-friendly - to spice up your playthrough.
** Link: [[http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/8429 here]]. Also visit [[http://3dnpc.com their website]] for patches in case you have Hearthfire or Dawnguard.

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These mods add new characters - along with, generally, associated quests - to your Skyrim experience.

* [[AC:Interesting NPCs]] [[AC:Better Dynamic Snow]] by Kris Takahashi
[=SparrowPrince=] and Brumbek
** Signed by arcanephoenix
Accela
** Has its own trope page [[Videogame/InterestingNPCs here]].
An overhaul to the snow textures from the game that makes the snow on objects actually look like snow instead of a flat white blob.
** Skyrim is notorious for having a large number of characters with about five voice actors between them. This mod add tons of new characters, almost all voiced fantastically, along with associated quests - all lore-friendly - to spice up your playthrough.
** Link:
[[http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/8429 here]]. Also visit [[http://3dnpc.com their website]] for patches in case com/skyrim/mods/10383/ Link]]
* [[AC:Static Mesh Improvement Mod]] by Brumbek
** Signed by Accela
** This is more about the little things. Other mods may focus on lighting or grass or water, but this seeks to improve the often-pixellated and blocky everyday objects that litter the game. Now all those potatoes
you have Hearthfire or Dawnguard.
hoard will look delicious!
** [[http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/8655/ Link]]

*[[AC:W.A.T.E.R.]] by [=SparrowPrince=]
** Signed by Accela
** This mod completely overhauls the water effects and appearance, including adding waves to the coastline and flow physics in rivers. Much more realistic and very beautiful.
** [[http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/13268/ Link]]

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* [[AC:[=SkyUI=]]] by SkyUI Team

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* [[AC:[=SkyUI=]]] [[AC:SkyUI]] by SkyUI [=SkyUI=] Team



** Requires [[http://skse.silverlock.org SKSE]].
** Link: [[http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/3863 Here]]

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** Requires [[http://skse.silverlock.org SKSE]].
SKSE.
** Link: [[http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/3863 Here]]
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* [[AC:[=RaceMenu=]]]
** Signed by Accela
** This allows much greater customization of your character's appearance, including non-default hair and eye coloring, tattoos or warpaint, and height adjustments.
** Requires [[http://skse.silverlock.org SKSE]].
** [[http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/29624/ Link]]

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* [[AC:[=RaceMenu=]]]
[[AC:RaceMenu]]
** Signed by Accela
arcanephoenix
** This allows much greater customization of your character's appearance, including non-default hair Essentially, does for character creation what [=SkyUI=] does for the inventory and eye coloring, tattoos or warpaint, magic menus: streamlining and height adjustments.
optimizing for a keyboard and mouse interface.
** Requires [[http://skse.silverlock.org SKSE]].
SKSE.
** Link: [[http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/29624/ Link]]com/skyrim/mods/29624 here]]

* [[AC:A Quality World Map]] by [=IcePenguin=]
** Signed by arcanephoenix
** While Skyrim's map is beautiful to look at, it does not have any roads and the cloud cover has a tendency to obscure the point you wish to look for. This mod changes the textures of the map to add roads (either main roads only or all roads).
** Link: [[http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/4929 here]]

*[[AC:Run For Your Lives]] and [[AC:When Vampires Attack]] by Arthmoor
**Signed by arcanephoenix
**While it is mildly amusing when unarmed civilians start whacking away at dragons and master vampires, this may cause them to die, and therefore you to lose quests; plus, it does not make a lick of sense. These mods remedy that. When Vampires Attack is required only if Dawnguard is installed.
**Links:
***[[http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/23906 Run For Your Lives]]
***[[http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/28235 When Vampires Attack]]



[[folder:Armor Mods]]
For when you're tired of the old default armors and want your characters to have some sweet new duds.
* [[AC:Immersive Armors]] by Hothtrooper44
** Signed by Accela
** A massive compilation of well-crafted, lore-friendly armors that look fantastic and go a long way to making your characters and the [=NPCs=] more unique.
** [[http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/19733/ Link]]

* [[AC:Cloaks of Skyrim]] by Noodles
** Like the title says, this mod adds nearly 100 cloaks of hide, linen, and burlap to use for your character and that can also be worn by [=NPCs=]. They can both be crafted and found in the world.
** [[http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/12092/ Link]]

* [[AC: Winter is Coming - Cloaks]] by Nivea
** Similar to the above mod, but with a different style. These cloaks and hoods are big furry things crafted from pelts that look warm enough to stand even the blizzards of Winterhold. Great for immersion and style.
** [[http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/13486/ Link]]

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[[folder:Armor Mods]]
For when you're tired of the old default armors and want your characters to have

[[folder:Gameplay Changes]]
These mods change gameplay in
some sweet new duds.
* [[AC:Immersive Armors]] by Hothtrooper44
** Signed by Accela
** A massive compilation of well-crafted, lore-friendly armors that look fantastic and go a long way to
way, perhaps adding balancing, or perhaps simply making your characters and the [=NPCs=] game more unique.
** [[http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/19733/ Link]]

* [[AC:Cloaks of Skyrim]] by Noodles
** Like the title says, this mod adds nearly 100 cloaks of hide, linen, and burlap to use for your character and that can also be worn by [=NPCs=]. They can both be crafted and found in the world.
** [[http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/12092/ Link]]

* [[AC: Winter is Coming - Cloaks]] by Nivea
** Similar to the above mod, but with a different style. These cloaks and hoods are big furry things crafted from pelts that look warm enough to stand even the blizzards of Winterhold. Great for immersion and style.
** [[http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/13486/ Link]]
challenging or fun.




[[folder:Weapon Mods]]
For when you just don't have enough pointy objects with which to kill things.

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[[folder:Weapon
[[folder:Graphical
Mods]]
For when you just don't have enough pointy These mods are of a slightly technical nature, generally related to graphics and the like. Check whether your PC can handle it. TV Tropes is not responsible for melted PCs as a result of trying to run a high-graphics mod on a low-end PC.

*[[AC:Static Mesh Improvement Mod - SMIM]] by Brumbek
**Signed by arcanephoenix
**Many
objects with which to kill things.in Skyrim are fantastically detailed. Some smaller objects, however, are not. This mod improves the meshes for these overlooked objects, making you game look much nicer.
**Link: [[http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/8655 here]]

*[[AC:Water And Terrain Enhancement Redux - WATER]] by [=SparrowPrince=]
**Signed by arcanephoenix
**Well, it's all in the name, really. WATER improves water and terrain textures.
**Link: [[http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/13268 here]]

*[[AC:[=ApachiiSkyHair=]]] by Apachii
**Signed by arcanephoenix
**Adds better hair for humans and elves (including orcs).
**Link: [[http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/10168 here]]



[[folder:Graphics Mods]]
* [[AC:Better Dynamic Snow]] by [=SparrowPrince=] and Brumbek
** An overhaul to the snow textures from the game that makes the snow on objects actually look like snow instead of a flat white blob.
** [[http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/10383/ Link]]
* [[AC:Static Mesh Improvement Mod]] by Brumbek
** This is more about the little things. Other mods may focus on lighting or grass or water, but this seeks to improve the often-pixellated and blocky everyday objects that litter the game. Now all those potatoes you hoard will look delicious!
** [[http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/8655/ Link]]

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[[folder:Graphics
[[folder:Character
Mods]]
These mods add new characters - along with, generally, associated quests - to your Skyrim experience.

* [[AC:Better Dynamic Snow]] [[AC:Interesting NPCs]] by [=SparrowPrince=] and Brumbek
Kris Takahashi
** An overhaul Signed by arcanephoenix
** Has its own trope page [[Videogame/InterestingNPCs here]].
** Skyrim is notorious for having a large number of characters with about five voice actors between them. This mod add tons of new characters, almost all voiced fantastically, along with associated quests - all lore-friendly -
to the snow textures from the game that makes the snow on objects actually look like snow instead of a flat white blob.
spice up your playthrough.
** Link: [[http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/10383/ Link]]
* [[AC:Static Mesh Improvement Mod]] by Brumbek
** This is more about the little things. Other mods may focus on lighting or grass or water, but this seeks to improve the often-pixellated and blocky everyday objects that litter the game. Now all those potatoes
com/skyrim/mods/8429 here]]. Also visit [[http://3dnpc.com their website]] for patches in case you hoard will look delicious!
** [[http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/8655/ Link]]
have Hearthfire or Dawnguard.

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* [[AC:SkyUI]] by [=SkyUI=] Team

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* [[AC:SkyUI]] [[AC:[=SkyUI=]]] by [=SkyUI=] SkyUI Team



** Requires SKSE.
** Link: [[http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/3863 here]]

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** Requires SKSE.
[[http://skse.silverlock.org SKSE]].
** Link: [[http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/3863 here]]
Here]]



* [[AC:RaceMenu]]
** Signed by arcanephoenix
** Essentially, does for character creation what [=SkyUI=] does for the inventory and magic menus: streamlining and optimizing for a keyboard and mouse interface.
** Requires SKSE.
** Link: [[http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/29624 here]]

* [[AC:A Quality World Map]] by [=IcePenguin=]
** Signed by arcanephoenix
** While Skyrim's map is beautiful to look at, it does not have any roads and the cloud cover has a tendency to obscure the point you wish to look for. This mod changes the textures of the map to add roads (either main roads only or all roads).
** Link: [[http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/4929 here]]

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* [[AC:RaceMenu]]
[[AC:[=RaceMenu=]]]
** Signed by arcanephoenix
Accela
** Essentially, does for character creation what [=SkyUI=] does for the inventory This allows much greater customization of your character's appearance, including non-default hair and magic menus: streamlining eye coloring, tattoos or warpaint, and optimizing for a keyboard and mouse interface.
height adjustments.
** Requires SKSE.
[[http://skse.silverlock.org SKSE]].
** Link: [[http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/29624 here]]

* [[AC:A Quality World Map]] by [=IcePenguin=]
** Signed by arcanephoenix
** While Skyrim's map is beautiful to look at, it does not have any roads and the cloud cover has a tendency to obscure the point you wish to look for. This mod changes the textures of the map to add roads (either main roads only or all roads).
** Link: [[http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/4929 here]]
com/skyrim/mods/29624/ Link]]




[[folder:Less Essential Mods]]
These mods are of a slightly technical nature, generally related to graphics and the like. Check whether your PC can handle it. TV Tropes is not responsible for melted PCs as a result of trying to run a high-graphics mod on a low-end PC.



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\n[[folder:Less Essential [[folder:Armor Mods]]
These mods are For when you're tired of a slightly technical nature, generally related the old default armors and want your characters to graphics have some sweet new duds.
* [[AC:Immersive Armors]] by Hothtrooper44
** Signed by Accela
** A massive compilation of well-crafted, lore-friendly armors that look fantastic and go a long way to making your characters
and the like. Check whether [=NPCs=] more unique.
** [[http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/19733/ Link]]

* [[AC:Cloaks of Skyrim]] by Noodles
** Like the title says, this mod adds nearly 100 cloaks of hide, linen, and burlap to use for
your PC character and that can handle it. TV Tropes also be worn by [=NPCs=]. They can both be crafted and found in the world.
** [[http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/12092/ Link]]

*[[AC: Winter
is not responsible Coming - Cloaks]] by Nivea
** Similar to the above mod, but with a different style. These cloaks and hoods are big furry things crafted from pelts that look warm enough to stand even the blizzards of Winterhold. Great
for melted PCs as a result of trying to run a high-graphics mod on a low-end PC.


immersion and style.
** [[http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/13486/ Link]]




[[folder:Character Mods]]
These mods add new characters - along with, generally, associated quests - to your Skyrim experience.

* [[AC:Interesting NPCs]] by Kris Takahashi
** Signed by arcanephoenix
** Has its own trope page [[Videogame/InterestingNPCs here]].
** Skyrim is notorious for having a large number of characters with about five voice actors between them. This mod add tons of new characters, almost all voiced fantastically, along with associated quests - all lore-friendly - to spice up your playthrough.
** Link: [[http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/8429 here]]. Also visit [[http://3dnpc.com their website]] for patches in case you have Hearthfire or Dawnguard.

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\n[[folder:Character [[folder:Weapon Mods]]
These mods add new characters - along with, generally, associated quests - to your Skyrim experience.

* [[AC:Interesting NPCs]] by Kris Takahashi
** Signed by arcanephoenix
** Has its own trope page [[Videogame/InterestingNPCs here]].
** Skyrim is notorious for having a large number of characters
For when you just don't have enough pointy objects with about five voice actors between them. This mod add tons which to kill things.
[[/folder]]
[[folder:Graphics Mods]]
* [[AC:Better Dynamic Snow]] by [=SparrowPrince=] and Brumbek
** An overhaul to the snow textures from the game that makes the snow on objects actually look like snow instead
of new characters, almost all voiced fantastically, along with associated quests - all lore-friendly - to spice up your playthrough.
a flat white blob.
** Link: [[http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/8429 here]]. Also visit [[http://3dnpc.com their website]] for patches in case com/skyrim/mods/10383/ Link]]
* [[AC:Static Mesh Improvement Mod]] by Brumbek
** This is more about the little things. Other mods may focus on lighting or grass or water, but this seeks to improve the often-pixellated and blocky everyday objects that litter the game. Now all those potatoes
you have Hearthfire or Dawnguard.
hoard will look delicious!
** [[http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/8655/ Link]]

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* [[AC:[=SkyUI=]]] by SkyUI Team

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* [[AC:[=SkyUI=]]] [[AC:SkyUI]] by SkyUI [=SkyUI=] Team



** Requires [[http://skse.silverlock.org SKSE]].

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** Requires [[http://skse.silverlock.org SKSE]].SKSE.



* [[AC:[=RaceMenu=]]]
** Signed by Accela
** This allows much greater customization of your character's appearance, including non-default hair and eye coloring, tattoos or warpaint, and height adjustments.
** Requires [[http://skse.silverlock.org SKSE]].
** Link
*** [[http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/29624/[=RaceMenu=]]]

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* [[AC:[=RaceMenu=]]]
[[AC:RaceMenu]]
** Signed by Accela
arcanephoenix
** This allows much greater customization of your character's appearance, including non-default hair Essentially, does for character creation what [=SkyUI=] does for the inventory and eye coloring, tattoos or warpaint, magic menus: streamlining and height adjustments.
optimizing for a keyboard and mouse interface.
** Requires [[http://skse.silverlock.org SKSE]].
SKSE.
** Link
***
Link: [[http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/29624/[=RaceMenu=]]]com/skyrim/mods/29624 here]]

* [[AC:A Quality World Map]] by [=IcePenguin=]
** Signed by arcanephoenix
** While Skyrim's map is beautiful to look at, it does not have any roads and the cloud cover has a tendency to obscure the point you wish to look for. This mod changes the textures of the map to add roads (either main roads only or all roads).
** Link: [[http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/4929 here]]



[[folder:Armor Mods]]
* [[AC:Immersive Armors]] by Hothtrooper44
** Signed by Accela
** A massive compilation of well-crafted, lore-friendly armors that look fantastic and go a long way to making your characters and the [=NPCs=] more unique.
** Link
*** [[http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/19733/ Immersive Armors]]

* [[AC:

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[[folder:Less Essential
Mods]]
* [[AC:Immersive Armors]] These mods are of a slightly technical nature, generally related to graphics and the like. Check whether your PC can handle it. TV Tropes is not responsible for melted PCs as a result of trying to run a high-graphics mod on a low-end PC.



[[/folder]]

[[folder:Character Mods]]
These mods add new characters - along with, generally, associated quests - to your Skyrim experience.

*[[AC:Interesting NPCs]]
by Hothtrooper44
** Signed
Kris Takahashi
**Signed
by Accela
** A massive compilation
arcanephoenix
**Has its own trope page [[Videogame/InterestingNPCs here]].
**Skyrim is notorious for having a large number
of well-crafted, characters with about five voice actors between them. This mod add tons of new characters, almost all voiced fantastically, along with associated quests - all lore-friendly armors that look fantastic and go a long way - to making spice up your characters and the [=NPCs=] more unique.
** Link
***
playthrough.
**Link:
[[http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/19733/ Immersive Armors]]

* [[AC:
com/skyrim/mods/8429 here]]. Also visit [[http://3dnpc.com their website]] for patches in case you have Hearthfire or Dawnguard.

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* [[AC:SkyUI]] by [=SkyUI=] Team

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* [[AC:SkyUI]] [[AC:[=SkyUI=]]] by [=SkyUI=] SkyUI Team



** Requires SKSE.

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** Requires SKSE.[[http://skse.silverlock.org SKSE]].



* [[AC:RaceMenu]]
** Signed by arcanephoenix
** Essentially, does for character creation what [=SkyUI=] does for the inventory and magic menus: streamlining and optimizing for a keyboard and mouse interface.
** Requires SKSE.
** Link: [[http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/29624 here]]

* [[AC:A Quality World Map]] by [=IcePenguin=]
** Signed by arcanephoenix
** While Skyrim's map is beautiful to look at, it does not have any roads and the cloud cover has a tendency to obscure the point you wish to look for. This mod changes the textures of the map to add roads (either main roads only or all roads).
** Link: [[http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/4929 here]]

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* [[AC:RaceMenu]]
[[AC:[=RaceMenu=]]]
** Signed by arcanephoenix
Accela
** Essentially, does for character creation what [=SkyUI=] does for the inventory This allows much greater customization of your character's appearance, including non-default hair and magic menus: streamlining eye coloring, tattoos or warpaint, and optimizing for a keyboard and mouse interface.
height adjustments.
** Requires SKSE.
[[http://skse.silverlock.org SKSE]].
** Link: Link
***
[[http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/29624 here]]

com/skyrim/mods/29624/[=RaceMenu=]]]
[[/folder]]
[[folder:Armor Mods]]
* [[AC:A Quality World Map]] [[AC:Immersive Armors]] by [=IcePenguin=]
Hothtrooper44
** Signed by arcanephoenix
Accela
** While Skyrim's map is beautiful to A massive compilation of well-crafted, lore-friendly armors that look at, it does not have any roads fantastic and go a long way to making your characters and the cloud cover has a tendency to obscure the point you wish to look for. This mod changes the textures of the map to add roads (either main roads only or all roads).
[=NPCs=] more unique.
** Link: [[http://www.Link
***[[http://www.
nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/4929 here]]com/skyrim/mods/19733/ Immersive Armors]]

*[[AC:

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* [[AC:SkyUI]] by SkyUI Team

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* [[AC:SkyUI]] by SkyUI [=SkyUI=] Team



** Requires [[http://skse.silverlock.org SKSE]].

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*[[AC:RaceMenu]]
**Signed by arcanephoenix
**Essentially, does for character creation what [=SkyUI=] does for the inventory and magic menus: streamlining and optimizing for a keyboard and mouse interface.
**Requires SKSE.
**Link: [[http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/29624 here]]

*[[AC:A Quality World Map]] by [=IcePenguin=]
**Signed by arcanephoenix
**While Skyrim's map is beautiful to look at, it does not have any roads and the cloud cover has a tendency to obscure the point you wish to look for. This mod changes the textures of the map to add roads (either main roads only or all roads).
**Link: [[http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/4929 here]]
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** Link: [[http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/3863/? com/skyrim/mods/3863 here]]



*** [[http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/19/? Skyrim]]
*** [[http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/23491/? Dawnguard]]
*** [[http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/25127/? Hearthfire]]
*** [[http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/31083/? Dragonborn]]
*** [[http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/31255/? HD Patch]]

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*** [[http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/19/? com/skyrim/mods/19 Skyrim]]
*** [[http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/23491/? com/skyrim/mods/23491 Dawnguard]]
*** [[http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/25127/? com/skyrim/mods/25127 Hearthfire]]
*** [[http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/31083/? com/skyrim/mods/31083 Dragonborn]]
*** [[http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/31255/? com/skyrim/mods/31255 HD Patch]]Patch]]
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If you wish to add to the list, kindly sign your name. Comments on mods are also welcome.

[[folder:Essential Mods]]
These mods are practically required for every installation of Skyrim, to the point that we believe that Bethesda should simply package these mods along with new copies of the game.

*[[AC:SkyUI]] by SkyUI Team
**Signed by arcanephoenix
**Skyrim's UI was obviously designed with consoles in mind; this changes the inventory and magic menu to a format that is easier to access using a keyboard and mouse.
**Requires [[http://skse.silverlock.org SKSE]].
**Link: [[http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/3863/? here]]

*[[AC:The Unofficial Patches]] by Unofficial Patch Project Team
**Signed by arcanephoenix
**Skyrim in general is a buggy game on the best of days, and some of these can be quite game breaking, or extremely jarring and irritating to 100+ hour players. These patches try to ensure as much as possible that your game will run smoothly.
**Links:
***[[http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/19/? Skyrim]]
***[[http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/23491/? Dawnguard]]
***[[http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/25127/? Hearthfire]]
***[[http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/31083/? Dragonborn]]
***[[http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/31255/? HD Patch]]

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