Mastering your load order might take some time upfront, but it ensures you spend more time playing and less time troubleshooting.

Compatibility fixes should almost always be at the very bottom to ensure they have the final say.

You don't have to do it all manually. Tools like LOOT (Load Order Optimisation Tool) can automatically sort your mods based on a massive community database of known conflicts.

If your game starts crashing or showing "potato-colored faces," it’s likely an order issue.

To keep your game running smoothly, follow these community-tested strategies: