The BEST And Most POPULAR Skyrim Mods Going Into 2025

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A list of 25 coolest Skyrim Mods I've discovered in 2025, split into categories.

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Thieves Guild Requirements SE

Guilds/Factions
Uploaded: 07 Mar 2020
Last Update: 15 Nov 2024

Author: kryptopyr

Uploader: kryptopyr

A compilation of adjustments to the Thieves Guild and its related quests. Adds skill and radiant requirements that must be met in order to advance the Thieves Guild questline, the ability to sell Stones of Berenziah, improved shadowmarks, and much more! All configurable via MCM (see Images for default settings).
- 1.6MB
- 7.1k
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Thieves Guild Requirements SE

Guilds/Factions
Uploaded: 07 Mar 2020
Last Update: 15 Nov 2024

Author: kryptopyr

A compilation of adjustments to the Thieves Guild and its related quests. Adds skill and radiant requirements that must be met in order to advance the Thieves Guild questline, the ability to sell Stones of Berenziah, improved shadowmarks, and much more! All configurable via MCM (see Images for default settings).
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JK's The Ragged Flagon

Buildings
Uploaded: 04 Jun 2021
Last Update: 04 Jun 2021

Author: Jkrojmal

Uploader: jkrojmal

An enhanced Tavern overhaul.
- 31KB
- 14.1k
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JK's The Ragged Flagon

Buildings
Uploaded: 04 Jun 2021
Last Update: 04 Jun 2021

Author: jkrojmal

An enhanced Tavern overhaul.
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Vanargand Animations - Mace Moveset MCO - SkySA

Animation
Uploaded: 09 Dec 2021
Last Update: 02 Feb 2024

Author: Verolevi

Uploader: Verolevi

An MCO moveset adapted, by popular vote, for Maces.
- 62KB
- 2.6k
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Vanargand Animations - Mace Moveset MCO - SkySA

Animation
Uploaded: 09 Dec 2021
Last Update: 02 Feb 2024

Author: Verolevi

An MCO moveset adapted, by popular vote, for Maces.
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GG's Thieves Guild HQ Patch Collection

Patches
Uploaded: 21 Feb 2022
Last Update: 16 Apr 2025

Author: Czasior

Uploader: Czasior

Collection of patches for GG's Thieves Guild Headquarters
- 1.0MB
- 1.9k
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GG's Thieves Guild HQ Patch Collection

Patches
Uploaded: 21 Feb 2022
Last Update: 16 Apr 2025

Author: Czasior

Collection of patches for GG's Thieves Guild Headquarters
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Comprehensive First Person Animation Overhaul - CFPAO

Animation
Uploaded: 16 Mar 2023
Last Update: 16 Jan 2025

Author: polar

Uploader: PolarRobotFrog

Adds thousands (yes, I checked and it is actually in the thousands) of first person animations that overwrite the vanilla ones. Includes unique animations depending on weapon type (so axes, maces, and daggers are no longer used like swords). Does not require Nemesis or FNIS to work.Previews can be found at the bottom of the description.
- 6.6MB
- 10.0k
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Comprehensive First Person Animation Overhaul - CFPAO

Animation
Uploaded: 16 Mar 2023
Last Update: 16 Jan 2025

Author: PolarRobotFrog

Adds thousands (yes, I checked and it is actually in the thousands) of first person animations that overwrite the vanilla ones. Includes unique animations depending on weapon type (so axes, maces, and daggers are no longer used like swords). Does not require Nemesis or FNIS to work.Previews can be found at the bottom of the description.
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Leviathan Animations II - Greatsword MCO Moveset

Animation
Uploaded: 30 Jun 2023
Last Update: 30 Jun 2023

Author: Verolevi

Uploader: Verolevi

An MCO|ADXP moveset for Greatswords, inspired by some HEMA techniques and stylized and balanced for gameplay.
- 617KB
- 2.3k
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Leviathan Animations II - Greatsword MCO Moveset

Animation
Uploaded: 30 Jun 2023
Last Update: 30 Jun 2023

Author: Verolevi

An MCO|ADXP moveset for Greatswords, inspired by some HEMA techniques and stylized and balanced for gameplay.
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DNFA Wolves Combat Behavior

Animation
Uploaded: 21 Jul 2024
Last Update: 21 Jul 2024

Author: krembrule

Uploader: krembrule

Wolves (and death hounds) now chain their attacks with SCAR and have dodges.
- 90KB
- 488
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DNFA Wolves Combat Behavior

Animation
Uploaded: 21 Jul 2024
Last Update: 21 Jul 2024

Author: krembrule

Wolves (and death hounds) now chain their attacks with SCAR and have dodges.
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Imperial Castles of Skyrim - Fort Battlements v2

Immersion
Uploaded: 17 Sep 2024
Last Update: 04 Nov 2024

Author: H Shirlock

Uploader: HalfbitShirlock

A complete design revamp of every Imperial fort, tower, and ruin in Skyrim, using a new tileset and hand-placed assets.
- 20.9MB
- 1.0k
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Imperial Castles of Skyrim - Fort Battlements v2

Immersion
Uploaded: 17 Sep 2024
Last Update: 04 Nov 2024

Author: HalfbitShirlock

A complete design revamp of every Imperial fort, tower, and ruin in Skyrim, using a new tileset and hand-placed assets.
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Forts of the Old Empire (1K - 4K)

Models and Textures
Uploaded: 22 Sep 2024
Last Update: 24 Sep 2024

Author: Spifferino

Uploader: Spifferino

A high quality old-era Imperial fortress retexture that aims to deliver a grandiose and well-constructed aesthetic.
- 1.8GB
- 427
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Forts of the Old Empire (1K - 4K)

Models and Textures
Uploaded: 22 Sep 2024
Last Update: 24 Sep 2024

Author: Spifferino

A high quality old-era Imperial fortress retexture that aims to deliver a grandiose and well-constructed aesthetic.
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Forts of the Old Empire - Complex Parallax Material addon - DELETED

Models and Textures
Uploaded: 10 Oct 2024
Last Update: 01 Nov 2024

Author: Spifferino - Bottle - Tomatokillz

Uploader: dBottle

Complex Parallax Material add on for Forts of the Old Empire
- 56.8MB
- 121
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Forts of the Old Empire - Complex Parallax Material addon - DELETED

Models and Textures
Uploaded: 10 Oct 2024
Last Update: 01 Nov 2024

Author: dBottle

Complex Parallax Material add on for Forts of the Old Empire
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Combat Animation Overhaul - Dwarven Sphere

Animation
Uploaded: 15 Oct 2024
Last Update: 16 Oct 2024

Author: wuwei31

Uploader: wuwei31

New attack animations for the dwarven sphere. I may expand on it later..
- 35KB
- 491
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Combat Animation Overhaul - Dwarven Sphere

Animation
Uploaded: 15 Oct 2024
Last Update: 16 Oct 2024

Author: wuwei31

New attack animations for the dwarven sphere. I may expand on it later..
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Healing VFX Edit

Magic - Spells & Enchantments
Uploaded: 12 Nov 2024
Last Update: 14 Nov 2024

Author: Kittytail

Uploader: Kittytail

New healing spells and potions visual effects!
- 116KB
- 2.7k
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Healing VFX Edit

Magic - Spells & Enchantments
Uploaded: 12 Nov 2024
Last Update: 14 Nov 2024

Author: Kittytail

New healing spells and potions visual effects!
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EmbersXD Torch Edit

Models and Textures
Uploaded: 17 Nov 2024
Last Update: 23 Nov 2024

Author: Kittytail

Uploader: Kittytail

Fancy yet grounded modifications to Mindflux's EmbersXD torch mesh!
- 47KB
- 1.1k
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EmbersXD Torch Edit

Models and Textures
Uploaded: 17 Nov 2024
Last Update: 23 Nov 2024

Author: Kittytail

Fancy yet grounded modifications to Mindflux's EmbersXD torch mesh!
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Ashe - Crystal Heart

Followers & Companions
Uploaded: 30 Nov 2024
Last Update: 24 Jan 2025

Author: Martimius

Uploader: Martimius

Ashe: Crystal Heart—A DLC-sized journey with 3,000+ lines and deep character development. Voted #1 Mod of the Month (Dec 2024) and #3 Most Popular of 2024, Ashe is a fully-voiced Breton follower on a path that begins with vengeance and evolves into introspection, offering emotional, quest-driven depth unseen in Skyrim.
- 805.6MB
- 4.0k
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Ashe - Crystal Heart

Followers & Companions
Uploaded: 30 Nov 2024
Last Update: 24 Jan 2025

Author: Martimius

Ashe: Crystal Heart—A DLC-sized journey with 3,000+ lines and deep character development. Voted #1 Mod of the Month (Dec 2024) and #3 Most Popular of 2024, Ashe is a fully-voiced Breton follower on a path that begins with vengeance and evolves into introspection, offering emotional, quest-driven depth unseen in Skyrim.
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Next-Gen Decapitations

Combat
Uploaded: 04 Dec 2024
Last Update: 10 Jan 2025

Author: Seb263

Uploader: Seb263

Next-Gen Decapitations fixes all known decapitation-related crashes, including those caused by RaceMenu overlays or NPC appearance overhauls. It also adds features like helmet ejection, customizable head spin effects and many more. It is standalone and fully configurable.
- 9.3MB
- 3.4k
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Next-Gen Decapitations

Combat
Uploaded: 04 Dec 2024
Last Update: 10 Jan 2025

Author: Seb263

Next-Gen Decapitations fixes all known decapitation-related crashes, including those caused by RaceMenu overlays or NPC appearance overhauls. It also adds features like helmet ejection, customizable head spin effects and many more. It is standalone and fully configurable.
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Summoning Portals VFX Edit

Magic - Spells & Enchantments
Uploaded: 05 Dec 2024
Last Update: 11 Dec 2024

Author: Kittytail

Uploader: Kittytail

Some fancy new visuals again~!
- 1.3MB
- 2.0k
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Summoning Portals VFX Edit

Magic - Spells & Enchantments
Uploaded: 05 Dec 2024
Last Update: 11 Dec 2024

Author: Kittytail

Some fancy new visuals again~!
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New Creature Animation - Dwarven Centurion - SCAR2.0 - MCO - Nemesis or Pandora

Animation
Uploaded: 01 Jan 2025
Last Update: 05 Jan 2025

Author: stuxjr and dede

Uploader: stuxjr

New animations for centurion, new skills and a completely new combat style, powered by MCO - SCAR 2.0.
- 460KB
- 251
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New Creature Animation - Dwarven Centurion - SCAR2.0 - MCO - Nemesis or Pandora

Animation
Uploaded: 01 Jan 2025
Last Update: 05 Jan 2025

Author: stuxjr

New animations for centurion, new skills and a completely new combat style, powered by MCO - SCAR 2.0.
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Freak's Floral Solstheim - A Cathedral Grass Overhaul

Environmental
Uploaded: 06 Jan 2025
Last Update: 17 Mar 2025

Author: BloodyFreak

Uploader: TheBloodyFreak

Freak's Floral Solstheim brings you absolute diversity and style like none other to the region of Solstheim. Like its brother FFF, the aim of this mod is to redo Solstheim's grass in a way that immerses you to the max. The entire region will feel brand new and will make you feel as lost as you were the first time!
- 128.3MB
- 544
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Freak's Floral Solstheim - A Cathedral Grass Overhaul

Environmental
Uploaded: 06 Jan 2025
Last Update: 17 Mar 2025

Author: TheBloodyFreak

Freak's Floral Solstheim brings you absolute diversity and style like none other to the region of Solstheim. Like its brother FFF, the aim of this mod is to redo Solstheim's grass in a way that immerses you to the max. The entire region will feel brand new and will make you feel as lost as you were the first time!
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BIOMES I

Environmental
Uploaded: 06 Jan 2025
Last Update: 08 Jan 2025

Author: DV

Uploader: napoleonofthestump

Another grass overhaul, this time modular for mixing and matching with other excellent grass mods! Part 1 features the Reach, Marsh, and Volcanic regions.
- 747.3MB
- 138
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BIOMES I

Environmental
Uploaded: 06 Jan 2025
Last Update: 08 Jan 2025

Author: napoleonofthestump

Another grass overhaul, this time modular for mixing and matching with other excellent grass mods! Part 1 features the Reach, Marsh, and Volcanic regions.