Mods at the top of the list are loaded first. They are considered higher in the mod load order. Some mods will say they require to be the highest mod, or at the top of the load order. On the other hand, mods at the bottom of the list are loaded last. They are considered lower in the mod load order. Some mods will require to be the lowest mod, or at the bottom of the load order.
If you are ever in doubt about a mod, go to the Nexus Mods website and search the mod title. If the author has been around for a while, you’ll find his mod there. Usually on Nexus Mods, you can find a more detailed description of where to put mods in the load order. Hopefully with this guide, you will better understand some of the terminology. I want to thank the many mod authors who are actively at work to bring us some truly amazing content. Bethesda as always is fantastic as well.
Modding tutorials. Learn from the community with tutorials and guides. May 15, 2013 Hey guys! I usually monitor the skyrim forum and help out when i can, peeps with problems with their game, and now im the one needing help. I have a pretty modded skyrim with a 150+ mods that have runned smoothly until now. I have been starting too get these freezes at loading screen. Not a uncommon prob it seems. This usually happens when loading my quick save game. I just press 'Contignue.
Below is a mod load order structure that has been borrowed from reddit’s Aleithian and his research. This has also been tested by myself as providing a smooth gameplay with minimal crashing (only in Lake View Manor) and occasional harmless freezing while traversing the land of Skyrim.
STRUCTURE:
- Bug fixes (e.g. Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch)
- Structure and UI Mods;
- Overhauls (e.g. Campfire and Frostfall)
- Mission and content correction (e.g. Cutting Room Floor)
- Difficulty/level list mods
- Race mods
- Perk mods
- UI mods
- Cheat mods
- Missions/Quests;
- Environmental mods;
- Global mesh mods (e.g. SMIM)
- Weather/lighting mods
- Foliage mods
- Sound mods
- Buildings;
- Mods that add distributed or worldwide content (Dolmen Ruins or Oblivion Gates)
- Mods that add or expand settlements
- Mods that add individual buildings
- Mods that modify building interiors
- Items;
- Item packs
- Individual items
- Gameplay;
- AI mods (e.g. Immersive Citizens)
- Robust gameplay changes (e.g. Marriage All, Alternate Start)
- Expanded armor (e.g. Magic Books, Pouches)
- Crafting mods
- Other gameplay mods (e.g. Rich Merchants, Faster Greatswords)
- NPCs;
- Overhauls (e.g. Diverse Dragons)
- Populated series
- Other additions
- Appearance mods;
- Hairdo mods
- Adorable Females
- Face mods
- Body mesh mods (e.g. Seraphim, Beautiful Mistresses, Dimon99 and Maevan2 Female body)
- Natural Eyes
- Other appearance mods
- Texture mods;
- Patches;
- Patches for earlier mods (e.g. the Apocalypse-Ordinator Compatibility Patch)
- Patches that alter content
- Patches that disable content or purport to improve performance
- Mods that mod creators request should appear last (e.g. Go Away Clouds!).
Mods at the top of the list are loaded first. They are considered higher in the mod load order. Some mods will say they require to be the highest mod, or at the top of the load order. On the other hand, mods at the bottom of the list are loaded last. They are considered lower in the mod load order. Some mods will require to be the lowest mod, or at the bottom of the load order.
If you are ever in doubt about a mod, go to the Nexus Mods website and search the mod title. If the author has been around for a while, you’ll find his mod there. Usually on Nexus Mods, you can find a more detailed description of where to put mods in the load order. Hopefully with this guide, you will better understand some of the terminology. I want to thank the many mod authors who are actively at work to bring us some truly amazing content. Bethesda as always is fantastic as well.
Modding tutorials. Learn from the community with tutorials and guides. May 15, 2013 Hey guys! I usually monitor the skyrim forum and help out when i can, peeps with problems with their game, and now im the one needing help. I have a pretty modded skyrim with a 150+ mods that have runned smoothly until now. I have been starting too get these freezes at loading screen. Not a uncommon prob it seems. This usually happens when loading my quick save game. I just press 'Contignue.
Below is a mod load order structure that has been borrowed from reddit’s Aleithian and his research. This has also been tested by myself as providing a smooth gameplay with minimal crashing (only in Lake View Manor) and occasional harmless freezing while traversing the land of Skyrim.
STRUCTURE:
- Bug fixes (e.g. Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch)
- Structure and UI Mods;
- Overhauls (e.g. Campfire and Frostfall)
- Mission and content correction (e.g. Cutting Room Floor)
- Difficulty/level list mods
- Race mods
- Perk mods
- UI mods
- Cheat mods
- Missions/Quests;
- Environmental mods;
- Global mesh mods (e.g. SMIM)
- Weather/lighting mods
- Foliage mods
- Sound mods
- Buildings;
- Mods that add distributed or worldwide content (Dolmen Ruins or Oblivion Gates)
- Mods that add or expand settlements
- Mods that add individual buildings
- Mods that modify building interiors
- Items;
- Item packs
- Individual items
- Gameplay;
- AI mods (e.g. Immersive Citizens)
- Robust gameplay changes (e.g. Marriage All, Alternate Start)
- Expanded armor (e.g. Magic Books, Pouches)
- Crafting mods
- Other gameplay mods (e.g. Rich Merchants, Faster Greatswords)
- NPCs;
- Overhauls (e.g. Diverse Dragons)
- Populated series
- Other additions
- Appearance mods;
- Hairdo mods
- Adorable Females
- Face mods
- Body mesh mods (e.g. Seraphim, Beautiful Mistresses, Dimon99 and Maevan2 Female body)
- Natural Eyes
- Other appearance mods
- Texture mods;
- Patches;
- Patches for earlier mods (e.g. the Apocalypse-Ordinator Compatibility Patch)
- Patches that alter content
- Patches that disable content or purport to improve performance
- Mods that mod creators request should appear last (e.g. Go Away Clouds!).
I truly hope that this guide benefits all players who decide to use it. It doesn’t matter if you’re on PC, Xbox or PS4. I want to thank redditor Aleithian for providing me with the best help I have gotten to solidify the load order structure. I wish you guys the best of luck on your load orders and Skyrim Journeys!
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