All links (with one exception) conveniently lead you to the downloadable files section on Nexusmods. This list is a result of multiple demands as response to my screenshots and artworks, and has taken me quite a few hours to create as a guide here on Steam. If you haven't tried either of the mod managers, please take a few minutes to try out both options and pick the one that appeals the most to you - there is no right or wrong. The advantage of MO2 is that it simply allows for more control over your mods which will come in handy when you aim to install multiple hundreds of mods and especially when you find yourself adjusting the mod list here and there. It also has a set of different styles for the interface (Settings -> General -> Styles) in case you're not content with the standard one. Your other option, and the one I personally prefer, is Mod Organizer 2 [At first, it may look a bit confusing to you as a complete newcomer but after just two or three minutes it should be fairly easy to overview. However, when you fear accidentally screwing up load orders yourself, this is the 'accident-proof' option.

According to Zhalroth, the mod overhauls over. However, when you start to to install a large portion (say 100+) of mods at once, you may find yourself struggling with Vortex as, for example, you won't be able to freely adjust the load order of your mods without working on a new set of rules. Modder ‘Zhalroth’ has released a pretty cool mod for Skyrim Special Edition that improves the visual appearance of every NPC in the base game. The first one is Vortex [which is generally considered to be the more newcomer-friendly mod manager as it has an easy to overview interface. Like many skin mods, this works with both CBBE and UNP bodies. This skin mod really looks unrealistically good almost as if restoration magic can be used to keep skin looking young.

I highly recommend to install the mods step-by-step in this particular order, checking your ingame performance each time you have installed a couple of mods, depending on your specific hardware.Īfter all mods have been installed, I strictly recommend to run LOOT [to make sure your game runs smoothly and see if there are any potential conflicts between seperate mods, or patches missing.įor those who are new to modding entirely, you will have the option to use one of two mod managers to, well, manage your mods. Diamond Skin is one of the latest and best Body Mods for Skyrim to come out and has looks to match. Yet, it focusses on providing at least 2K textures for about everything possible whilst reserving multiple options for customization without losing any quality.Īlso, it needs to be mentioned that you won't be able to run all these mods with lower end PCs, so please do not just install everything regardless of your hardware. Welcome to my guide to the best graphics for Skyrim SE/AE in 2021!įirst, a little disclaimer: As always when it comes to visuals, this mod list is somewhat subjective and based on my own opinion.

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