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🧩 Stardewvalley Mod Load Order

Recommended install order for Stardewvalley 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.
Content Patcher

Modding Tools · 24.0M dl · ⭐ 477.9K

2.
SMAPI - Stardew Modding API

Modding Tools · 29.2M dl · ⭐ 376.3K

3.
Generic Mod Config Menu (GMCM)

Modding Tools · 13.2M dl · ⭐ 273.6K

4.
SpaceCore

Modding Tools · 12.0M dl · ⭐ 228.5K

5.
Farm Type Manager (FTM)

Modding Tools · 10.8M dl · ⭐ 205.6K

6.
Json Assets

Modding Tools · 7.7M dl · ⭐ 165.7K

7.
Expanded Preconditions Utility

Modding Tools · 6.7M dl · ⭐ 150.6K

8.
PyTK - Platonymous Toolkit

Modding Tools · 4.8M dl · ⭐ 118.5K

9.
StardewHack

Modding Tools · 4.8M dl · ⭐ 105.2K

10.
Custom NPC Exclusions

Modding Tools · 3.7M dl · ⭐ 94.6K

11.
Shop Tile Framework

Modding Tools · 3.8M dl · ⭐ 93.4K

12.
Mail Framework Mod

Modding Tools · 4.5M dl · ⭐ 86.0K

🎮 Gameplay & Immersion

13.
Time Master (UNOFFICIAL UPDATE)

Gameplay Mechanics · 245,191 dl · ⭐ 0

14.
Skull Cavern Elevator

Gameplay Mechanics · 5.9M dl · ⭐ 151.8K

15.
Tractor Mod

Gameplay Mechanics · 6.6M dl · ⭐ 144.2K

16.
Automate

Gameplay Mechanics · 7.2M dl · ⭐ 136.3K

17.
Winter Grass

Gameplay Mechanics · 2.0M dl · ⭐ 69.7K

18.
Fucking Machine - Unofficial 1.6 update

Crafting · 67,421 dl · ⭐ 0

19.
Wear More Rings

Gameplay Mechanics · 2.8M dl · ⭐ 64.3K

20.
Automatic Gates

Gameplay Mechanics · 2.2M dl · ⭐ 59.2K

21.
Friends Forever

Gameplay Mechanics · 1.5M dl · ⭐ 45.5K

22.
Happy Birthday

Gameplay Mechanics · 1.8M dl · ⭐ 43.1K

23.
Yet Another Harvest With Scythe Mod

Gameplay Mechanics · 1.9M dl · ⭐ 40.7K

24.
Cosy Cafe

Crafting · 35,224 dl · ⭐ 0

📜 Quests, NPCs & Characters

25.
Seasonal Outfits - Slightly Cuter Aesthetic

Characters · 4.6M dl · ⭐ 113.0K

26.
stardewvalley anime mods

Characters · 6.9M dl · ⭐ 94.6K

27.
Portraiture

Characters · 2.7M dl · ⭐ 65.7K

28.
Nude Valley - Unofficial 1.6 update

Characters · 45,285 dl · ⭐ 0

29.
Sophia's Beach and MakeUp retexture for Ohodavi's Anime Mods

Characters · 42,272 dl · ⭐ 0

30.
Babies Take After Spouse Plus New Toddler Hair and Clothes

Characters · 1.2M dl · ⭐ 41.0K

31.
PolyamorySweet

Characters · 2.5M dl · ⭐ 39.2K

32.
Seasonal Outfits - Slightly Cuter Aesthetic for SVE

Characters · 1.9M dl · ⭐ 36.3K

33.
Free Love

Characters · 1.1M dl · ⭐ 32.2K

34.
Multiple Spouses

Characters · 836,407 dl · ⭐ 31.5K

35.
Custom Spouse Patio

Characters · 783,051 dl · ⭐ 27.9K

36.
No More Bowlegs

Characters · 833,592 dl · ⭐ 22.7K

🎨 Visuals, Graphics & Audio

37.
Visible Fish - see catchable fish in the water

Visuals and Graphics · 3.3M dl · ⭐ 81.5K

38.
DaisyNiko's Earthy Recolour

Visuals and Graphics · 2.7M dl · ⭐ 62.3K

39.
More Grass

Visuals and Graphics · 1.3M dl · ⭐ 28.4K

40.
Wildflower Grass Field

Visuals and Graphics · 715,444 dl · ⭐ 19.2K

41.
Custom Music

Audio · 705,195 dl · ⭐ 19.1K

42.
Lumisteria Tilesheets - Indoor

Visuals and Graphics · 1.5M dl · ⭐ 18.5K

43.
Vibrant Pastoral Redrawn

Visuals and Graphics · 791,554 dl · ⭐ 17.8K

44.
Lumisteria Tilesheets - Outdoor

Visuals and Graphics · 1.3M dl · ⭐ 15.2K

45.
DaisyNiko's Earthy Interiors

Visuals and Graphics · 689,162 dl · ⭐ 12.8K

46.
Natural Color - ReShade

Visuals and Graphics · 614,960 dl · ⭐ 12.1K

47.
Simple Foliage

Visuals and Graphics · 369,025 dl · ⭐ 10.3K

48.
Wind Effects

Visuals and Graphics · 382,647 dl · ⭐ 10.0K

📦 Other Mods

49.
NPC Map Locations

User Interface · 14.1M dl · ⭐ 333.4K

50.
CJB Cheats Menu

Cheats · 10.1M dl · ⭐ 228.9K

51.
Stardew Valley Expanded

Expansions · 21.6M dl · ⭐ 219.9K

52.
Lookup Anything

User Interface · 9.7M dl · ⭐ 197.5K

53.
CJB Item Spawner

Cheats · 7.7M dl · ⭐ 183.8K

54.
Skip Fishing Minigame

Fishing · 3.6M dl · ⭐ 101.4K

55.
Dark Club - Unofficial 1.6 Update

Locations · 98,493 dl · ⭐ 0

56.
Gift Taste Helper

User Interface · 2.4M dl · ⭐ 89.0K

57.
Extra Map Layers

Maps · 3.3M dl · ⭐ 85.8K

58.
Chests Anywhere

User Interface · 4.2M dl · ⭐ 83.0K

59.
DustBeauty's Rustic Country Walls and Floors for Alternative Textures

Interiors · 80,485 dl · ⭐ 0

60.
TMXL Map Toolkit

Locations · 3.5M dl · ⭐ 80.4K

❓ 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. Download from Nexus Mods. 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.