Mod Masters (.esl/.esm) - Insert ESL and ESM files before Z_Architect.esm. ⚠️This plugin can't be disabled (enforced by the game) 📌 Recommended mod ⚙️ Optional️ Plugins marked with '📌' are not part of the Horizon Installation (zip file) and are therefore not clearly defined here, but are highly recommended.

The first 2 numbers differ depending on the individual load order and thus marked 'xx' here. FormID is used in, for example, G.E.C.K., Creation Kit, or FO4Edit to identify specific files. The Mod Index (numbers and letters) in front of a plugin are decisive for the correct FormID.

Patches go after the last Horizon related file.

Other mod files such as ESPs should be loaded between Z_Horizon_Loot_Respawn_DLC.esp and Z_Horizon.esp,.

ESM and ESL files should be loaded between the vanilla Fallout4.esm files and Z_Architect.esm file,.

Basically, the following points should be considered: This is Horizon's default load order based on the current one from. The patches patch Horizon to support those mods, not the other way around. The general rule of thumb is to always load other mods before, and patches after Horizon.

Drag & Drop the loadorder.txt/ modlist.txt into the #mod-compatibility channel Horizon Discord for real-time support.

Location ĭepending on your mod manager, the load order location vary. It's essential to know which records (game data) will be overwritten in order to properly organize mods outside of the Horizon plugins. A load order can't be generated by the push of a button. To date, there is no program that can think for the user. For insight about patching mods for Horizon see the patching Horizon guide. The modding Horizon article explains in detail how-to use other mods. In case mods have been patched for Horizon load order might vary (see below). Most mods should therefore be loaded before Horizon's plugins. Most type of mods need patching because Horizon is making fundamental changes to Vanilla Fo4. These numbers vary based on the total number of mods. A load order is indexed (mod index) based on a unique ID ( Form ID), the first two digits/letters (01, 02, 03. Load order determines the hierachy of game files (ESP, ESL, ESM). Odds are a patch was in the wrong order and screwing up keyword forms or something which will crash and just because it loaded before, doesn't mean it was working properly either. Setup the basics with Horizon, then test it, then add. In case players are inexperienced with modding and how specific mods affect and interact with the game its better to rely on mods that work with Horizon. However in many cases that is not ultimately needed. The game should be restarted as soon as new mods (including Horizon) have been installed. In any case, when playing Horizon for the first time it is not advisable to use other mods. Most Problems are caused because of incorrect Load Orders (LO).

Fallout 4 my esp mods went to dlc file