Easy Guide for Modding SKYRIM with Amazing Graphics in 45 Minutes - Simple Modlist for 2023
657Do you want to play Skyrim right now but you also want it modded to look amazing while not spending days figuring out how to do it? I'm going to show you how you can play an amazing looking Skyrim today! In just 45 minutes I'll show you how to transform the game! With just 10 mods we're going to overhaul Skyrim. Buy Skyrim on GOG using this referral link to support: https://af.gog.com/en/game/the_elder_scrolls_v_skyrim_anniversary_edition?as=1715648857 Thank you!
Notably, Skyrim has been re-released again and this guide is perfect for the first time beginner modder in 2022 and 2023. This new release of Skyrim is something that a lot of people have been waiting for... a version with zero DRM because Skyrim is now on GOG! In my experience, Bethesda games are just better when you can install them anywhere you like without having to deal with a launcher. Whether you're just not a fan of Steam or you're an avid modder looking for more freedom, Skyrim being on GOG is probably what you've been waiting for.
I'm going to take you through modding Skyrim step-by-step with few cuts or skips, so you can follow along and do exactly what I do to get the exact same results quickly. Importantly, I'll take you through installing 10 mods that focus on graphics. I don't want to focus on gameplay changes at first as those get really subjective to your preferences and we're looking for a quick start, BUT if you want more mods after the 10, I'll show you some bonus favourites and there are more recommendations below here in the description.
Timecodes
0:00 | Important Information
2:14 | Installing Skyrim
8:51 | Installing Skyrim Anniversary Upgrade
10:43 | Downloading Mod Organizer 2
14:11 | Installing Mod Organizer 2
18:06 | Downloading Mods
31:52 | Setting up Mod Organizer 2
36:21 | Installing Mods
52:26 | Launching Skyrim
53:45 | How to use IMAGINATOR
55:26 | Check Description for More Mods!
*REQUIRED SOFTWARE*
A) Install #Skyrim
https://af.gog.com/en/game/the_elder_scrolls_v_skyrim_anniversary_edition?as=1715648857 (GOG referral link)
B) Launch Skyrim once to make sure everything does a first time setup
C) Install Mod Organizer 2
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/6194
Program to open the MO2 patch zip file
https://www.7-zip.org/
Download #Mods
*MODELS*
1. Static Mesh Improvement Mod - SMIM
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/659
*WORLD*
2. Simply Bigger Trees
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/5281
3. Simply Bigger Trees - Floating Tree Moss Fix
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/42649
4. JK's Skyrim
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/6289
5. Cathedral Weathers and Seasons
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/24791
*TEXTURES*
6. Skyland AIO
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/34179
7. Cathedral Landscapes
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/21954
8. Embers XD
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/37085
*LIGHTING*
9. Enhanced Lights and FX (ELFX)
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/2424
10. Saturation Increase by Simtar123 (SSE)
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/16401
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*Extra Mods* to go BEYOND!
11. IMAGINATOR - Visual Control Device for Skyrim (personal preference is to boost saturation by 10)
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/4577
12. Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/266
13. SkyUI
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/12604
14. Immersive Citizens
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/173
15. Interesting NPCs
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/29194
16. Sounds of Skyrim
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/8286
17. A Quality World Map
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/5804
18. Wet and Cold
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/644
19. Alternate Start
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/272/
20. An ENB
21. DynDOLOD
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