🧩 Modding Tools Mod Load Order

Recommended install order for Site Mods mods. Install foundations first, overhauls next, visuals last — this minimizes conflicts and crashes. Order derived from mod category + community endorsements, not opinion.

🔧 Foundations & Frameworks

1.
MelonLoader

Universal Tools · 116,935 dl · ⭐ 0

2.
LOOT - Load Order Optimisation Tool

Universal Tools · 654,567 dl · ⭐ 27.4K

3.
UpscalerBasePlugin

Universal Tools · 1.9M dl · ⭐ 16.2K

4.
Bethini Pie (Performance INI Editor)

Universal Tools · 1.4M dl · ⭐ 16.0K

5.
dlssg-to-fsr3 (Replace Nvidia DLSS Frame Gen with AMD FSR 3 Frame Gen)

Universal Tools · 1.7M dl · ⭐ 13.8K

6.
BepInEx Unity Installer

Universal Tools · 315,677 dl · ⭐ 6.0K

7.
TFC Installer for UE2-UE3

Universal Tools · 387,730 dl · ⭐ 5.9K

8.
DLSSTweaks

Universal Tools · 317,954 dl · ⭐ 4.9K

9.
BepInEx

Universal Tools · 320,439 dl · ⭐ 4.5K

10.
DLSS Enabler

Universal Tools · 607,676 dl · ⭐ 4.5K

11.
Wabbajack

Universal Tools · 1.3M dl · ⭐ 2.0K

12.
NvTrueHDR - RTX HDR for games

Universal Tools · 81,252 dl · ⭐ 988

📦 Other Mods

13.
Vortex

Official · 38.0M dl · ⭐ 937.9K

14.
Cyberpunk 2077 Vortex Support

Vortex Extensions · 12.2M dl · ⭐ 180.8K

15.
Starfield Vortex Extension

Vortex Extensions · 4.3M dl · ⭐ 55.5K

16.
Unity Mod Manager

Mod Managers · 2.7M dl · ⭐ 51.3K

17.
Fluffy Mod Manager

Mod Managers · 2.2M dl · ⭐ 30.9K

18.
Valheim Support

Vortex Extensions · 1.6M dl · ⭐ 28.8K

19.
Chinese Translation for Vortex

Vortex Translations · 634,573 dl · ⭐ 23.4K

20.
Subnautica Support

Vortex Extensions · 1.1M dl · ⭐ 23.0K

21.
Red Dead Redemption 2 Support

Vortex Extensions · 734,662 dl · ⭐ 22.4K

22.
Elden Ring Support for Vortex

Vortex Extensions · 932,342 dl · ⭐ 21.2K

23.
Hogwarts Legacy Vortex Extension

Vortex Extensions · 790,467 dl · ⭐ 15.1K

24.
Japanese Translation for Vortex

Vortex Translations · 537,077 dl · ⭐ 15.0K

❓ Load Order FAQ

What is a mod load order?

The sequence in which your mods load. Foundations (SKSE, patches) must load first; visual mods last. Wrong order = crashes, missing textures, broken quests.

Should I use a mod manager?

Yes. Install via a mod manager (Vortex or Mod Organizer 2). Most mods drop into the game folder. A mod manager sorts your load order automatically and flags conflicts.

How many mods should I install?

Start with the foundations above, then add gameplay and visuals gradually. Test after each batch so you can identify what breaks.