The best mods for Skyrim Special Edition. Original Flavor. Looking for mods for the original version of Skyrim Weve selected over 1. NPCs, and much more. NHVeRW.jpg' alt='Skyrim Immersive Armor Mod' title='Skyrim Immersive Armor Mod' />Our list is here. If youre looking for the best mods for Skyrim Special Edition, look no further. While the Special Edition arrived with improved visuals and some other useful changes, there was something important missing namely, the 5. Skyrim. These mods couldnt simply be transferred over to the Special Edition by the players, nor could modded saves modders had to create duplicates of their mods to be used with the SE. Many modders have been quick to answer the call, making Special Edition versions of their mods available, and we have no doubt that entirely new mods are on the way as well. Many of these mods can be found on Bethesdas site and downloaded while in game, but the links Ill be posting will all point to the repository at Nexus Mods. Until Sky. UI and the Skyrim Script Extender are updated to support the Special Editionand the latter may be along soona lot of our favorite mods currently dont have full functionality, so well be revisiting and updating this list in the future. In the meantime, heres our list of the essential mods available right now for Skyrim Special Edition. Mods added in the latest update of this list have been marked with a. Unofficial Skyrim Patch. Download link. Since Bethesda didnt make any fixes to the Skyrim Special Editionthey just improved its graphicsits still got all of the problems the original game shipped with. That makes this mod more or less critical its a compendium of hundreds of fixes for bugs, text, objects, items, quests, and gameplay elements assembled by prolific modder Arthmoor. The patch is designed to be as compatible as possible with other mods. If youve got a few hours, you can read through the patch notes. Opening Scene Overhaul Download link. This mod, by elderscrolliangamer, changes and enhances Skyrims opening sequence by restoring dialogue that Bethesda chose to cut, but which is still present in the game files. If youre seeking to enhance your Skyrim with a greater selection of weapons without breaking from natural feel of the game, this mod is for you. With that content restored, youll learn more about the world youre preparing to inhabit by listening in on additional conversations and seeing full sequences that were snipped before release. Best of all, if you choose to side with the Stormcloaks, youll actually be able to escape Helgen with Ulfric himself at your side. Open Cities Download link. Its more than a little immersion breaking in Skyrim to enter a city through a gate and encounter a loading screen. Open Cities, by Arthmoor, aims for more of a Morrowind feel the cities arent instances, theyre part of the larger world. Stroll right inor ride in on horsebackwithout a break in your experience, and these cities will feel more like real places than loaded in maps. Phenderix Magic World Download link. Rk3WXLn_g/0.jpg' alt='Skyrim Immersive Armor Mod' title='Skyrim Immersive Armor Mod' />Description This is the Schlongs of Skyrim plugin for the Snow Elf Race The Ancient Falmer mod. This plugin will not function without the main Schlongs of Skyrim. Skyrim Immersive Armor Mod' title='Skyrim Immersive Armor Mod' />This impressively robust magic mod adds new locations like The School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, the magical town of Manantis, and even a new magical dimension to explore. It also adds hundreds of new spells from all schools of magic, plus lots of magic weapons, over a dozen new followers, and a quest to get you started. Alternate StartLive Another Life Download link. If youre playing Special Edition, youre starting from scratch whether youre a newcomer to Skyrim or a veteran. Why not start your new game as someone other than the Dragonborn Alternate Startagain, by Arthmooris a roleplaying mod that gives you choices on how youd like to begin your next playthrough. Are you a patron at in inn, a visitor arriving by boat, a prisoner in a jail cell, or the member of a guild You can start as a soldier, an outlaw, a hunter, or even a vampire. Its a great way to re experience Skyrim from a different perspective. Relationship Dialogue Overhaul Download link. This mod by cloudedtruth adds thousands of lines of voiced dialogue for NPCs, directed at making you feel as if you have a closer and more personal relationship with followers and friends. Your spouse, if you have one, will no longer sound like a random follower, but address you in a more personal manner, and those youve angered will have a host of new insults to hurl your way. Diverse Dragons Collection Download link. Despite the Special Editions visual overhaul, its dragons are still a bit ho hum. This mod, contributed to by a large collection of modders, adds 2. The dragons come in different ranks as well, to ensure you have a challenge no matter what your level. Achievements Mod Enabler. Download link. Just because youre modding doesnt mean youre cheating necessarily. So why does the SSE disable achievements if youve got mods running Stick it to em by using this plugin from x. SHADOWMANx that allows you to earn achievements even while using mods. Note this mod needs to be manually installedyou cant use the Nexus Mod Manager. Make sure you read the instructions carefully. Static Mesh Improvements. Download link. While the SSE adds plenty of enhanced visuals, it doesnt do a thing to improve the original games low poly meshes. This mod edits hundreds of 3. D models placed in thousands of different locations for items like furniture, clutter, architectural elements, and landscape objects to make them look nicer and more realistic. Total Character Makeover. Download link. Skyrims NPCs already looked dated when the game was first released, and they certainly havent aged well. The SSE might improve the looks of the world, but it doesnt touch its citizens, so this mod from Scaria should be on your list. It gives everyone in the game including your avatar a facelift with more detailed textures that wont kneecap your framerate, and without making characters look out of place. True 3. D Sound for Headphones. Download linkThis mod enables true 3. D sound for Skyrim SE by using a so called HRTF to simulate binaural hearing using normal stereo headphones. You will hear exactly from which direction a sound is coming from. I dont know exactly what that first sentence means, but I understand the second one. Make the SSE more realistic for your ears with this mod from Cpt. Youaredead. You also might want to check out Immersive Sounds. Minecraft Hack Client Venom Vs Carnage. Frostfall and Campfire. Download link FrostfallDownload link CampfireLooking to turn SSE into a survival experienceThen bundle up and look no further. These mods from Chesko make the frosty world of Skyrim more dangerous yet more immersive and enjoyable with a system that makes you manage your temperature in the cold climate. Hypothermia is an issue, especially if you swim through icy water, so youll have to dress warmly, and  camping elements include craftable tents, torches, and other gear. Theres even a crafting skill system. Also, check out Wet and Cold, which adds weather dependent visual effects and sounds. Cutting Room Floor. Download link. Another big mod from Arthmoor restores loads of content that exists in SSEs data files but wasnt implemented in the game. Numerous locations, NPCs, dialogue, quests, and items have been brought into the light, and the game is richer for it. The Forgotten City. Download link. Skyrims got lots of adventure, but heres about 1. Nick Pearce. Play detective and solve a murder mystery while exploring a massive, ancient city. Its got excellent, award winning writing, a non linear story, fantastic voice acting by a large cast, an enjoyable original soundtrack, and even a touch of time travel.