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The Elder Scrolls series is known for its mods and addons, and Elder Scrolls Online is no exception. Although we will likely not see the appearance modifications found in Morrowind, Oblivion, and Skyrim, we will see UI addons that help with grouping, dungeon crawling, and even roleplaying. In fact, modding is so essential to the Elder Scrolls franchise that Curse announced it was opening its own site featuring Elder Scrolls Online addons, and ZAM launched its ESO addons website a few weeks ago.

I've been keeping an eye on these addons as they begin to take off. As you would expect, initially the pickings were slim. However, over the last few weeks with the beta weekends, the ongoing beta, and the NDA drop, we have seen these addons grow exponentially to the point that I think some of these modifications are required to properly enjoy the game.

Today, I will list some of the addons that I think are necessary before you even start playing the Elder Scrolls Online. Although modders Wykkyd and WarLegend lead the pack, there are plenty of lesser-known mods you might want to look at. Here are my top five mods for the Elder Scrolls Online.

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If this is what they are allowing at launch I will be perfectly happy ;>.  I do not want a mod to tell me when to block. or what my enemy is casting. I want to use my mind an skills to figure it out an react on my own.

Yeah I am very curious about the coming changes to the API. I wonder if all the combat tools will go poof as some think.

I think this mod is going to be critical for AVA http://www.esoui.com/downloads/info62-Killlog.html as it provides immediate updates about territory changes. The kill log could get spammy in big fight though.