Mods are now available for Skyrim Special Edition, and as I now own the game, I have been looking for some which will make my game better. Here are my five top picks from Nexus Mods, in no particular order:

[b]Divine Cloaks[/b]

This mod, by author LogisticsofBreath, adds 8 different cloaks to the game which represent each of the Eight Divines, and for all of you filthy Stormcloaks out there, the author has also graciously included a cloak for Talos!

Each cloak has it's respective religious enchantment, and can be crafted at the Tanning Rack.

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You can download the mod [url=http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/9304/]here.[/url]

[b]No Loading Screens[/b]

This mod, coming from author Maximosis, looks to remove all of the loading screens, instead opting to use the main menu wallpaper instead.

You can download the mod [url=http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/9382/]here.[/url]

[b]Palaces and Castles Enhanced[/b]

This mod by author Sette enhances the Castles and Palaces even further than the Special Edition game, and I think the mod author can describe it far better than I can:

[quote] Remodeled interiors for 5 major palaces and castles in Skyrim, including Dragonsreach, Blue Palace, Castle Dour, Mistveil Keep, Understone Keep, and Palace of the Kings.

16 new interiors. The NPCs inside the castles and the palaces will have new behaviors and daily schedules according to he changed interior layouts and the addition of new living quarters.

Dozens of new NPCs with clear purposes and daily schedules to add more livings and a realistic feeling to the palaces and the castles.

Dynamic changes and additions related to the progress of the Civil War quest-line.

An excitement of finding secrets and re-discovering the great history of the great palaces and castles of Skyrim.

Several quest-based events that take place inside the palaces and the castles.

Overall, many new surprising, exciting, beautiful additions as a proud result of of over 18~24 months of modding.

Provides support for the users with several popular mods.

Polished with several mod-development tools. Any unnecessary or dangerous records are carefully taken out to be a free-f bugs mod. [/quote]

This mod has also been featured in a YouTube video by a Skyrim Mod reviewer:

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You can download the mod [url=http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/1819/]here.[/url]

[b]GRAHL - The Ice Troll[/b]

This mod, by opusGlass, brings the deadly foe featured in Morrowind: Bloodmoon, Grahls, to Solstheim, with one even being available to you as a follower if you meet certain requirements.

[quote]"Whatever they are, they are dangerous. Their claws and tusks rend armor and tear flesh. They will attack alone or in packs. Take care when they are near." [/quote]

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You can download the mod [url=http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/9311/]here.[/url]

[b]EXPLODING CHICKENS[/b]

By far my favourite on this list, Unbound Poultry adds summonable exploding chickens into your game. Lovingly crafted by author LLX, this mod will surely add minutes of fun to your game!

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You can download the mod [url=http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/8987/]here.[/url]