SkyrimSE 2018 Immersion and Realism Visual Overhaul
⚪ Last updated 2017⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 6.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #36 of 149 Immersion mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This guide is now outdated
The SkyrimSE 2018 Immersion & Realism Visual Overhaul Guide
Please See Screenshots and Video Demonstration
MOD LINKS STICKIED IN POST SECTIONAll Screenshots and Videos shown were taken with the setup below.
This setup has been tested for performance and quality. See FAQS.Inspired by "Ultimate Immersion - Skyrim"
Tired of wasting countless hours cycling through mods trying to achieve the most Realistic/Immersive result?
This mod package list will put a stop to all that searching. Look no further. My screenshots say a thousand words.
The following tools are required (or strongly recommended) to achieve the best result.
- Mod Organizer 2 for SE or Nexus Mod Manager - Obvious one here. For simple Mod Management.
- SKSE 64 - To get the most out of SkyrimSE Mods.
- Wrye Bash or MatorSmash - For Bashed Patching and Leveled List Merging.
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1. Mod Load Order (Files, Textures, Meshes):
SEE FINAL SCREENSHOTS FOR LOAD ORDER AND FULL MOD NAMES.
2. Mod Plugin (. ESP/. ESM) Load Order (Right-side for Mod Organizer Users):
Lanterns Of Skyrim - All In One - Main.esm
Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch.esp
BSAssets.esm
BSHeartland.esm
BS_DLC_patch.esp
Campfire.esm
RSkyrimChildren.esm
SMIM-SE-Merged-NoRiftenRopes-NoSolitudeRopes.esp
WhiterunHoldForest.esp
Cutting Room Floor.esp
EnhancedLightsandFX.esp
Distinct Interiors.esp
Snazzy Furniture and Clutter Overhaul.esp
Book Covers Skyrim.esp
ELFX - Exteriors.esp
Reverb and Ambiance Overhaul - Skyrim.esp
Verdant - A Skyrim Grass Plugin SSE Version.esp
SoundsofSkyrimComplete.esp
Eli_Breezehome.esp
iNeed.esp
iNeed - Extended.esp
Landscape Fixes For Grass Mods.esp
S3DTrees NextGenerationForests.esp
Blowing in the Wind SSE.esp
Blowing in the Wind - Lanterns of Skyrim Patch SSE.esp
Obsidian Mountain Fogs.esp
Winterhold.esp
Man Those Borders!.esp
Ordinator - Perks of Skyrim.esp
Blowing in the Wind - ELFX Exteriors Patch SSE.esp
Spells Emit Light - Dim.esp
SkyTEST-RealisticAnimals&Predators.esp
Hothtrooper44_ArmorCompilation.esp
Snowy AF Windhelm.e
A curated mod list guide for Skyrim Special Edition, aiming for a realistic and immersive visual overhaul. It provides a tested load order and requires tools like Mod Organizer 2, SKSE64, and Wrye Bash. Outdated as of 2017, but still popular with 783 endorsements.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 783 endorsements and over 12k downloads
- Saves you hours of mod hunting with a pre-tested load order
- Includes visual proof via screenshots and videos
⚠️ Cons
- Outdated guide (last updated Dec 2017) — many mods may have newer versions or be incompatible
- Requires multiple external tools (MO2, SKSE, Wrye Bash) — not for beginners
- Compatibility risk with newer Skyrim SE updates and mods released after 2017
For Skyrim SE players who want a realistic visual overhaul without the hassle of trial-and-error modding. Ideal for modding enthusiasts willing to invest time in setup. Skip if you prefer a simple one-click install or want up-to-date mod recommendations.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use Mod Organizer 2 to manage your load order — it's essential for this guide's setup
- Install SKSE64 first, as many mods in the list depend on it
- Run Wrye Bash to create a bashed patch after installing all mods to merge leveled lists
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Aphest
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 12,461
- Endorsements
- 783
- Category
- Immersion
- Created
- 12/3/2017
- Updated
- 12/3/2017
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