The Best Skyrim Mods of the Year (2024 Hall of Fame)

[@spiraleddays1870]

Best channel for mod recommendation I get 90% of my shi from here

[@wick7599]

IKR, and Narvia too

[@monsieurdorgat6864]

For real - I appreciate getting mod recs from someone who isn't running some cringe anime/porn mods.

[@sharyan7946]

please someone needs to make an npc in skyrim that has your voice , your voice is so soothing

[@alfredg.3553]

Have you used auri song of the green?

[@Dagothspulloutgame]

YES

[@BardsCollegeGraduate]

😭💚

[@tomchu1985]

That's what I been telling her. I can listen to her argue all day hehe

[@Alabernardes]

Good point! Hahaha

[@kitsunevoices]

Voice actor and now Co-Writer of Val Serano here. Your coverage of us in the hall of fame for this video means more than I can put to words. And we've only been out a year. I want to just dedicate whoever reads this to you, the fans, the supporters, and Axarien for giving me this opportunity to be the voice and co-writer. This is perhaps the most insane year I've ever had in creation regarding anything and it's genuinely changed my life for the better

[@TinaLynn]

😍😘

[@BardsCollegeGraduate]

😭💚 Val's spot on the list is well-deserved! He has left a permanent mark on me, and can't wait to play the new update!

[@kitsunevoices]

@@BardsCollegeGraduate I'm honored to read that. ❤️

[@YeahButIronically]

Report Talos Shrines to the Thalmor author here! Thanks for the shoutout--I hope that the dozen people who enjoy playing as a Thalmor bootlicker have a good time :)

[@BardsCollegeGraduate]

Thank you for the mod! It's excellent.

[@W0KeIzEvil]

Elven Nazi

[@Bashyd]

What kind of rat mod did you create my dude 🐀

[@YeahButIronically]

@ Hey, some people want to play necromancers, some people want to play assassins, and some want to play fascist bootlickers

[@AlteredStateAdventures]

I voiced the lines for Orpheus and am so thrilled his complex and angry self made your list! Thank you for the awesome work you do! New subscriber :)

[@BardsCollegeGraduate]

That's awesome! Thank you so much for lending your voice to him! :D And welcome, I appreciate it :)

[@jabari7158]

Been wanting to mod Skyrim for 12 years got a pc recently and you’ve helped me tons on my modding journey thank you so much 😎

[@BardsCollegeGraduate]

That's so awesome to hear! Have the most fun

[@tomchu1985]

your taste in Skyrim mods never disappoints. Haven't mod Skyrim in years and I still can't believe what modders are doing is just incredible amount of work from all departments. Favorite game of the year for me is Modded Skyrim, I call it MyRim now :)

[@BardsCollegeGraduate]

Yay! The modders just go crazier every year, amazing stuff :D

[@axarien]

Thank you so much for showing Val Serano some love!

[@BardsCollegeGraduate]

Of course - I'm completely in love with him! :) Thank you for all your work on Val!

[@TinaLynn]

💖

[@Shiek200]

Solus here, thanks so much for featuring my mod :) Genuinely heartwarming any time I see something I made with my own hands being enjoyed by other people

[@BardsCollegeGraduate]

Of course! Thank you for the mod, it's amazing!

[@katnerd-Glen]

I think we need a playthrough from you of the Kinggath Creations Bard's College mod. I mean, I want proof you graduated :) Though, honestly, a Gopher-style playthrough with your voice as a bard would be kinda cool.

[@BardsCollegeGraduate]

Hahah, I'm still thinking about that- not sure about my stance on paid mods yet. But it seems very, very tempting! :D

[@itsNoqi]

i've watched a lot of Skyrim mod content, and your mod review are IMO the Best ! The work you do, the simple fact that you tell if the Mod is ESP or ESL, the review of each mod themself, Well, Thank you ! And enjoy your last days of 2024 !

[@BardsCollegeGraduate]

That makes me so happy- thank you!! :D

[@umtrain1730]

Just got into both Skyrim and Modding and this channel has been a godsend for modernizing the game

[@BardsCollegeGraduate]

Awesome to hear, have fun modding! :D

[@Anska5126]

**Tolfdir:** Knowledge is power!! **Dragonborn:** *Installs powerofthree's Grab and Throw and starts Yeeting books at Bandits* The mods this year were fantastic. I do believe this also means I've been here over a year now on and off with many more developments than I saw coming such as Elly, my daughter. I was especially a fan of the enhanced Dragon Lairs and Strongholds. Always looking for bigger and better locations to go and explore. Was great to see you again Bard, Happy Christmas and Happy new year, I'll see you later

[@BardsCollegeGraduate]

Merry Christmas Anska, to you and your family

[@cande9023]

You're my favorite skyrim channel and I'm so glad I discovered you after getting back into the game. Thanks for all the work that you do and how in-depth you showcase all of the mods ❤ and happy holidays ofc!

[@BardsCollegeGraduate]

YAY that makes me so happy :') Thank you and happy holidays!

[@glassking8416]

I thank you so much. Please never go 😭

[@BardsCollegeGraduate]

😭💚💚

[@hangza75]

Thanks to you, I am enjoying this world more. Thank you from Korea. Have a happy rest of 2024.

[@BardsCollegeGraduate]

So kind of you to say- thank you and have a great new year

[@urbanexotic]

Thank you for this great roundup of fantastic mods. 2024 was a wonderful year for mods. And thank you for this channel. I've enjoyed it a lot. You're one of my absolute favorite KZbin reviewers and I'm always thrilled to see a new video release for you. They're instant watches for me, no matter how long they are.

[@BardsCollegeGraduate]

That makes me so insanely happy, thank you, friend! We'll see what 2025 brings us :)

[@Shorkhan1]

Currently my favorite mods and skyrim related channel on the Tube!

[@BardsCollegeGraduate]

Awesome- thank you so much! :D

[@edux54]

good video as always, happy new year

[@BardsCollegeGraduate]

thank you

[@Afodas]

I discovered this channel, and it's just amazing. I love the content, your voice, the atmosphere, +1 subscriber 😄

[@BardsCollegeGraduate]

Thank you so so much, you made my day! And welcome aboard! :D

[@N7Dovahkiir]

Nice selection of mods, I even have some of those installed. Merry Christmas and happy new year!

[@BardsCollegeGraduate]

[@barmeyblonde]

I've taken a break from modding this year (mostly due to computer hassles). Even though I've been tracking and watching the Nexus, seeing all these wonderful mods showcased really makes me want to get modding, er, playing again! As always, your showcases are beautiful and informative, and make me want to continue modding. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you!

[@BardsCollegeGraduate]

Aww, PC troubles are the worst! Skyrim will be waiting for you when you get back to it. Happy holidays, and hope they will be relaxing and energizing

[@Mr-tu4cj]

I love the Report Talos Shrines mod! It sounds evil, but I usually play very selfish greedy characters (don’t judge me!) so I love having more evil roleplay options that aren’t just killing people or refusing to help them.

[@BardsCollegeGraduate]

Exactly, such a gem!

[@Cozonac3000]

Thank you for this video! Merry Christmas to you and your family

[@BardsCollegeGraduate]

Thanks for watching! Happy Christmas

[@heavenly2k]

Lot of great recommendations, you and Mern are my favorite Skyrim modding youtubers!

[@BardsCollegeGraduate]

Thank you so much! That's a great name to be associated with, I appreciate it.

[@AirSpanii]

merry christmas!! thanks for all the skyrim vids :)

[@BardsCollegeGraduate]

Merry Christmas

[@inkyGhosty]

Community Shaders is so transformative. It will go excellently with some of these. This is the best 2024 list anywhere on the internet. Merry Christmas, BCG.

[@BardsCollegeGraduate]

Ahh I need to give CS a new go soon, with all those added features! Thank you SO much inky - merry Christmas

[@feliciab5019]

@@BardsCollegeGraduateif you do, I recommend using po3’s Light Placer and Bottle’s Placed Light mod. Another modder called Cyberumor also put out a lighting mod using Light Placer. Looks like he/she will collab with the CS team. :)

[@newbie504]

One Graduate's video to rule them all! Haha' Thanks for the video, I didn't know about Follower Dialogue Expansion.

[@BardsCollegeGraduate]

Thanks for watching!! :D

[@wod5203]

Merry Christmas!

[@BardsCollegeGraduate]

Merry Christmas 💚

[@We3dCraftLP]

Thank you, since i first found you this year i havewatched almost everty Video that cam up and i did fount ALOT of mod through ur videos that i installed. I wish u Nice Christmas Days and a Happy New Year Afterwards

[@BardsCollegeGraduate]

Awesome! Glad you found the channel

[@yoshi596]

Your reviews are handsdown the best, top-notch. Your voice and how good you pronounce names is a quality of it's own domain. Happy Xmas and new year 🎉

[@BardsCollegeGraduate]

I truly appreciate that, thank you so much, friend! Merry Christmas and a happy new year

[@Karatejin]

Ryna! Your channel has been changing the way I see Skyrim and the way I mod this marvelous game! Your job here is amazing! I'm always looking forward your next video! Thank you! Merry Christmas!

[@BardsCollegeGraduate]

So kind of you to say, Karatejin! Merry Christmas, friend!

[@joelrrr2002]

Happy holidays! Just wanted to say I found your channel a quite ago, most of my mods are from your recommendations, again happy holidays, best wishes ✨

[@BardsCollegeGraduate]

That's so nice to hear, I'm floored! Happy holidays, friend

[@madlysassafras1347]

Thanks for all your videos. You're my favorite Skyrim mod source. I especially like the before and after comparisons. They're very helpful. I look forward to what mods 2025 brings to Skyrim.

[@BardsCollegeGraduate]

Thank you so much, you made my day 😭💚

[@bopbop076]

Such a great compilation, it probably took you lot of time. Thanks for such dedication and passion, I'm glad your channel keep growing. Can you tell me what outfit wear your Aela at 32:50 ?

[@BardsCollegeGraduate]

Thank you so much for your kind words :') I think Aela is wearing something that a mod called Sentinel gave her, but can't check the armor's name right now, but I hope that helps!

[@magicjoe3933]

The beastiary is awesome. Because I've been playing since released, and I still don't know what the general weaknesses are.

[@WhiteWolf-di2nh]

ahh u're using the same Val replacer as me - great! yey- also Merry Christmas and don't stop making these vids ^^ !

[@BardsCollegeGraduate]

Val looks SOO good with that 😩💚 have a happy Christmas

[@WhiteWolf-di2nh]

@@BardsCollegeGraduate Also just minutes ago Val received the long awaited new update woohoo! 🥰💚

[@younggunpark]

Can't wait to try these mods. They look amazing! Thanks for sharing them with us! :)

[@BardsCollegeGraduate]

Yay, have fun! :D

[@Cyrus_T_Laserpunch]

Looking forward to you covering the large quest mods, the modders have really been cooking.

[@BardsCollegeGraduate]

I'll be getting on it soon! Can't wait to do a proper deep dive on them :)

[@JohnesRoladias]

you're the biggest part of my Skyrim journey in this year🎉

[@BardsCollegeGraduate]

[@hugobeaulieu-camus6782]

Thanks for this summary !! Happy Christmas

[@BardsCollegeGraduate]

My pleasure, thanks for watching! Merry Christmas

[@animezinglife]

You always have the best lists! Another great video.

[@BardsCollegeGraduate]

That is so kind - thank you! 😭💚

[@jrj5893]

I've recently - finally - gotten a massive upgrade for my pc and I've been on the lookout for what sort of mods I should go for, and I'm delighted that you've posted this! I'll be going through this list - and some of your other videos - and seeing which ones suit me best :)

[@BardsCollegeGraduate]

WOOOOO that's so exciting!!! Go crazy!

[@RobberttheNPC]

Awesome list! Thanks for the amazing compilation

[@BardsCollegeGraduate]

So glad! Thanks for watching :)

[@Maartwo]

Happy New Year BCG!

[@BardsCollegeGraduate]

Happy New Year, Maartwo! 🤠🙏

[@Hare_deLune]

Another very lovely video, BCG! Your videos are always welcome in my home. Wishing you a very happy Christmas and a hopeful New Year way up there in magical Finland!

[@BardsCollegeGraduate]

:') Thank you so much - have a wonderful and energizing Christmas, all my best to you

[@lorenzoallasia7223]

NICE 🎉🎉35 Min of Asmr Skyrim modding is a cool Christmas present, also is the evg slope animation doing his thing also in first person or using would be useless??

[@BardsCollegeGraduate]

I hope you enjoy it! And as for that, I'm not sure, as I'm not using any 1st person mods right now.

[@lorenzoallasia7223]

@@BardsCollegeGraduate I'll testi it out, when i actually end up playing and not adding to the list lol. Merry Christmas in the meantime!

[@BardsCollegeGraduate]

@lorenzoallasia7223 merry christmas

[@spyrakdota]

what a great year 2024 has been for skyrim modding

[@BardsCollegeGraduate]

It has, indeed 😩

[@nagkanya]

Awesome video! Love the ambient dragons one

[@BardsCollegeGraduate]

Thank you! That one is one of my favorites, as well :D

[@PortableFreezer]

You have a crazy voice, it's like singing and talking at the same time. A follower mod with your voice would be wild

[@BardsCollegeGraduate]

Haha, that's so nice of you to say, thank you!

[@tezcatlipocagrande2231]

Thank you for the video and have a merry christmas/new year!💚🐉

[@BardsCollegeGraduate]

Thanks for watching! You too, friend! 🍻💚

[@DaringDan]

Thanks for the awesome video have a great rest of the year!

[@BardsCollegeGraduate]

Thanks for watching, Dan! You too!

[@l0remipsum991]

sees Grab and Throw reminds me of mvrdering Grelod using Telekinesis + tomato

[@BardsCollegeGraduate]

Lmao WHATTT

[@WhiteWolf-di2nh]

For me it reminds me of Deus Ex- my favourite thing was to throw refrigerators out the window ! :D

[@fiftydabs5114]

Great video, subbed !!

[@BardsCollegeGraduate]

Awesome!! :D Welcome!

[@yeetthot3942]

I can always count on your mod spotlights to give me mods to use for my own list, thank you.

[@BardsCollegeGraduate]

That makes me HAPPYYYYY!!!!! thank you for watching :)

[@Reviresco2]

Thank you for your work, I look forward to your videos.

[@BardsCollegeGraduate]

Thank you for watching

[@GizmoDuck-j6i]

BCG, what outfit is that @24 seconds that you are wearing?! Also finally found your House you show, thanks to a KZbin short that just popped up!

[@BardsCollegeGraduate]

That's the amazing Callisto armor!

[@mwidenst]

Thanking you for this years videos.

[@BardsCollegeGraduate]

[@michaelfields849]

24:55 I wish I could get my game to look that absolutely gorgeous

[@BardsCollegeGraduate]

Thank you! Cabbage ENB and Skyland textures is 90% what you need for that :D

[@Suinier]

Thank you for your kind words and including my Waterplants in your video! ❤

[@BardsCollegeGraduate]

My pleasure- thank you for the mod, it's absolutely lovely! 💚

[@ValorousSkyrim]

Hello! Great video! If you don't mind me asking, I'm very curious about what microphone you're using.

[@BardsCollegeGraduate]

Thank you, friend! I'm using Scarlett Focusrite 2i2 audio interface and mic :)

[@lewis6138]

Love when you upload!

[@BardsCollegeGraduate]

Love when you watch!!

[@avionmanster]

I just love all the furniture mods you recommend, always my favorite

[@BardsCollegeGraduate]

Sothasimp is SO good with the furniture!

[@dkeith3579]

Another 2024 year ending mod showcase!

[@BardsCollegeGraduate]

'nother one!

[@duccc5273]

SHE'SSSS BACKKKK

[@BardsCollegeGraduate]

GUESS WHO'S BACK

[@BubblegumGirl366]

I honestly can't believe Val Serano only came out this year.

[@BardsCollegeGraduate]

Right! :D he's the best

[@aurielissonofauriel3009]

Honestly, I’d rather have an immersive combination of the ESO/oblivion mini game combined with the default Skyrim one (which is also my favorite) so that it’s more like picking an actual lock. You’d have to push the pins down just right and then twist the lock to keep them in place, as if you’re actually picking a lock. I’d love to see something like that. If any modders are reading this, please make it happen.

[@libertine2273]

Hola, i love your content, btw, the way you pronounce the R is interesting

[@BardsCollegeGraduate]

Gracias! It's the Finnish R 😎🙏

[@libertine2273]

@@BardsCollegeGraduate

[@TheGearInc]

AYYY im like # 888 :3 Love you 💘 Happy holidays!

[@BardsCollegeGraduate]

Happy holidays

[@wick7599]

Holy moly dismembering framework is something else.Hope it doesn’t have conflicts with maximum carnage

[@BardsCollegeGraduate]

For sure, it's amazing! Not sure about Maximum Carnage but with Precision it's just *chef's kiss*

[@lyricpoet9614]

Can you tell us what npcs overhaul you use in your game? everybody looks amazingly good. Thanks for the long video so well done and your dedication to Skyrim and us, the players of this eternal game. Subscribed and liked.

[@BardsCollegeGraduate]

First of all, thank you, and welcome aboard! For male characters I'm using Pandorable's Males and Men of Skyrim Refined, for female characters Dibella's Blessing!

[@lyricpoet9614]

@@BardsCollegeGraduate Thanks for the fast reply. I loved the NPCs and the way you describe everything in your videos. As many commented you voice is also beautiful...would be nice to have you "voicing" a follower. Thanks for all the good work.

[@anderporascu5026]

Useful, of course being I'd like to keep Skyrim lore and period accurate as well as realistic I may just take some of them.

[@BardsCollegeGraduate]

Of course! To each their own :)

[@BlueLight-]

Hey~ Happy Christmas~

[@BardsCollegeGraduate]

Merry Christmas 💚

[@gujaratsantana]

Simply Amazing

[@BardsCollegeGraduate]

Glad you think so :D!

[@supdota2]

not me replaying 19:05 over and over. i have never heard of anyone pronouncing those names so correctly

[@JJerem]

Thank you for featuring my mod In another wonderful video! :)

[@BardsCollegeGraduate]

Your mods are amazing- I need to try out the newest one, Rift Watchtower, soon! :D

[@Colday]

Do you have a mod list?! I restarted my skyrim because I didn't like the modlist I was using and I feel like your taste in mods is simply impeccable!

[@BardsCollegeGraduate]

Thank you, friend! :D I have a list here: www.patreon.com/posts/mod-list-over-83418928

[@Colday]

@@BardsCollegeGraduate Thank you so much! I'm excited to try it :3

[@ScoutTF2]

i would really like amod when u sleep u got random dreams like fighting an unlimited number of enemies till you re defeated and you wake up or running through a timed infinte hall or having something like skyrim on skooma would be so good

[@BardsCollegeGraduate]

that would be craaazyyyyy :D

[@tvirus5087]

I feel like Bards College Graduate should have a Skyrim News Paper Mod, where the courier delivers it and then it starts speaking in her voice like a Skyrim Daily Prophet (Harry Potter).

[@BardsCollegeGraduate]

Hahaha now that's a really fun idea!

[@UselessZomboy]

can't wait too see these mods! edit: just wanted to say i've loved every second that we've all gotten to spend together seeing you! keep being you

[@BardsCollegeGraduate]

[@UselessZomboy]

@@BardsCollegeGraduate OUR LOVELY BARD

[@greenstargaming4745]

My favourite KZbin Channel and the best voice I've ever heard again :3

[@Dhz70]

i'm waiting for next vid really i can't wait anymore

[@BardsCollegeGraduate]

aww it's a bit delayed as I'm struggling IRL a bit but been working on it and it should be out next fri/sat

[@Yuhanna8.23]

Those thalmor bootlickers will be happy when they hear about that mod.

[@BardsCollegeGraduate]

I think so too :)

[@albusdumbledore7727]

Do you know what mod your characters hair is from? I love the haircut that you gave her.

[@BardsCollegeGraduate]

KS Hairdos! :)

[@greystudios2021]

I always love your mods. One issue I'm having, though, is any animation mods I download, whether they're recommended by your channel of not, don't... work. They either crash, cause NPCs to glitch, or just straight up don't work. Do you have any advice on how to fix this? Yes, I've downloaded things like Papyrus, skyrim script extender, etc.

[@BardsCollegeGraduate]

Do you have Open Animation Replacer?

[@mike4lock486]

Do you use a custom edit of cabbage? If so, could you post it for download? Your game looks really good. Are you using reshade on top as well?

[@BardsCollegeGraduate]

Just an older version of Cabbage, and just some minor tweaks, and rather not post it anywhere, sorry :( also no Reshade!

[@deartynight]

I really love your videos!! ❤ I wanted to know what mod are you using to make your character look and move her head where the camera is pointing? srry for my english, I speak spanish 😭

[@BardsCollegeGraduate]

Gracias! It's True Directional Movement!

[@Kat.x3]

Which version of cabbage is this? Looks so ethereal

[@BardsCollegeGraduate]

A one I installed like a year ago and haven't updated, haha 😭😳

[@carltongannett]

You and @GabrielaBlanco should do a collaboration I love your voices Would love a third channel where y’all take turns making lore vids or something

[@BardsCollegeGraduate]

Gabriela has such relaxing videos :')

[@stinkydoober]

I finally got community shaders looking like enb

[@BardsCollegeGraduate]

Sounds goooddd 👌

[@SAdams8782]

Badass video

[@BardsCollegeGraduate]

Yooo thank u 👉😎👉

[@aakarshtiwari810]

This is my opinion, but with the mechanics of Sandbox when Idle , we can create a new mechanic where we can create many characters in a single save file, and just like GTA 5 we could switch between characters. Such a mod would be amazing. Just an idea.

[@BardsCollegeGraduate]

That would be crazzyyyyy! :D

[@aakarshtiwari810]

@BardsCollegeGraduate bro once my exams are over I'm gonna learn to make mods just so I can make a mod like this... hopefully.

[@aakarshtiwari810]

BTW you should review "Skyrim's got talent- Improve as a bard". I'm currently doing a playthrough as a bard archer, J'onn-E Lyre (as in Johnny Guitar lol)

[@harrisonduffy7202]

amazing video

[@BardsCollegeGraduate]

Thank you so much, friend!

[@joshuacourtney5959]

Can’t recommend LORKHAN enough. It’s a staple on my modlist, i can’t play without it. Also, the Atmoran battleaxe from the Ysmir armor set is OP as hell. Stagger’s opponents 100% of the time. I can barely level my heavy armor skill due to not getting hit much because of the stagger effect😂 A good problem to have i suppose

[@BardsCollegeGraduate]

I was really into LORKHAN - really made me stop and see the world of Skyrim in a new light - can't wait to play more with it!

[@McClane4Ever.]

Hey Bard, have you played any SkyrimVR?

[@BardsCollegeGraduate]

I have, indeed! But not much, as I'm waiting for Index 2 and building a new rig and then I just might go crazy with it.

[@McClane4Ever.]

@BardsCollegeGraduate That's awesome! I eagerly await your content for the VR version. It's the only way I can play.

[@SaltCitizen]

You have the best voice ive ever heard

[@BardsCollegeGraduate]

Hahaha well I do appreciate that! Thank you!

[@hand_of_doom]

What's the name of the song at 27:55?

[@BardsCollegeGraduate]

That would be Autumn Forest by Adrian Von Ziegler!

[@alexcanning5383]

You probably get this question a lot but what mod pack do you use? How friendly is it at customization for you?

[@BardsCollegeGraduate]

None, I mod it myself :D

[@alexcanning5383]

@ oh damn that’s impressive

[@BardsCollegeGraduate]

@alexcanning5383 haha, thank you! Been modding since 2014 so it's hard to change my ways and use the handy modpacks we have today.

[@albusdumbledore7727]

What is the armor mod your character often wears? The green tunic one?

[@BardsCollegeGraduate]

It's Traveler's Armor Pack!

[@ОфицерПолиции-м7й]

what kind of mod for effert when resurrecting NPCs?