Nolvus Ascension - Skyrim Modlist Review Part 2: The Lands beyond Skyrim
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- ⚔️ Welcome back, Adventurers, to Part Two of my Nolvus Review - where we unravel the intricacies of this extraordinary modpack that transforms the legendary Skyrim into an even more immersive and dynamic experience!
⚡ In this episode, we're diving deep into the modpack's mechanics and features that breathe new life into the realm of Tamriel. From enhanced graphics to revamped combat systems, Nolvus takes Skyrim to heights you've never imagined. Prepare to be mesmerized as we explore the game-changing features that redefine your Skyrim adventure.
📜 But that's not all - brace yourselves for an epic journey with modded DLC-sized quest mods!
Embark on quests of unparalleled scale, face formidable foes, and unravel gripping narratives that seamlessly integrate with the rich lore of Skyrim. Nolvus isn't just a modpack; it's an odyssey of quests that will test your skills and immerse you in the magic of this beloved fantasy world.
Join us on this modded adventure through the breathtaking landscapes of Skyrim.
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00:00 Intro
1:35 Redux vs Ultra
2:33 Skyrim Unbound
3:53 Hardcore Mode
5:44 Alternative Leveling
6:43 Dragonborn Thunder Ranger Build
8:46 Thunderchild - New Shouts
10:51 Sabrecat Mount
11:32 Vigilant
12:49 Weapons Arts
14:40 Paladin of Star of Stendarr Build
17:25 Necromancy
19:26 Undeath - Become a Lich
20:32 Player Homes
22:56 Followers
24:47 First Person Combat
25:45 Beyond Reach
27:46 Project AHO
31:21 Outro - Hry
Amazing work as always, featured on the Nolvus discord (gonna add it to the web site too). The amount of work put into this is just INSANE!!!! Thanks a lot for all you do!!!
mrmattyplays made a huge review on you hes a major streamer on yt
@@BrothaSpike its a shame his footage was terrible, love Matty as a creator, glad he's showing his audience Nolvus but he didn't do a good job of showing Nolvus, footage was a jittery mess with very little variety.
@@RelentlessZenHey, Zen. Curious where that long hair with the braids is at. I can’t find it. Any help would be appreciated!
@@n8dagg434 you can check the description for the link to dint's patreon.
@@RelentlessZenWill do, thank you! Great job on these videos.
After watching this Part Two I can definitely, with utter certainty and without any doubt say that the thing about Skyrim is
Well.....we are waiting.
Bobby Tarantino
It's most certainly a
Yes I think it's
Definitely the most
Another incredibly made video, I’m in awe. Downloaded the pack after your first video and can’t wait to see more parts! Thank you for the effort you put into these videos
I love Nolvus. After trying a bunch of modlists and craft inumerous modlists myself, I settled with Nolvus, modified a lot and becomes my best modlist so far. The people in their discord are also extremely helpful and awesome. I love Nolvus and the people around it!
Right!? It's a great community for the most part, can he exhausting answering the same questions over and over. I tend to take breaks from helping in there 😁
Is there a way I can pick and choose which parts of Nolvus I want? Like is there a list of mods Nolvus uses that I can just go get one by one without having to do all those steps in the Nolvus installer? I have mod organizer 2, and if Nolvus uses Nexus mods I can just take the time to go get the mods I want.
Is there any update on when V6 will be available?
These reviews are so well done you should do more I can see the effort that went into it
Yooo.... I love how you do your videos! The effort and everything else put into this is just top quality.
Anyone about to play Nolvus should watch both Part 1 and Part 2! A MUST!
Eldergleam is on my radar good sit !
@@RelentlessZen ahhh! That would be awesome! Though, it’s not as big as Nolvus
definitely would love to see a part 3, the amount of work you put into part 1 and 2 is something else.
i second a part 3, this modlist is full of so much and these two videos taught me i only scratched the surface
I tried enough modlists and Nolvus is the best one by far.
I was going to jump into modding Skyrim manually again until I heard about Nolvus and got interested in trying it. I'm now 40 hours in and cannot put it down
did you buy and add the DLSS mod? considering downloading this list with it...@@TheRoboticFerret
This is my first time ever downloading a Skyrim mod came across a video today and after downloading decided to watch these videos first and to my surprise you uploaded this yesterday can't wait to try this out right now. this video was so well made it made me want to try it out even more keep up the great work wow just wow this vide owas so well made
What a great video. After sticking with more “vanilla plus” mods/lists I’m pretty sold on Nolvus. It seems great effort was put into making all the content mesh together seamlessly. I’ll be giving that modlist a try very soon
Fantastic editing as always my friend... this is review from another level... I would love to see a part 3 and also a dedicated build playlist (one video per build) to have the ones showcased in part 1 and 2 and also other ones, as you are very creative with it
Your first video got me playing Nolvus, so you better believe I was anticipating this one! I'm super excited to see what 6.0 brings.
Thank you for making a part 2 wasn't expecting it and I thoroughly enjoyed part 1 well done I can't wait for my PC upgrade to come in to download this master piece!
I love these videos so much, im currently playing through Nolvus myself and I'm always learning new things about the list with your videos. The editing and quality of the videos are insane, even being nearly 34 minutes long its so entertaining the entire way through.
Is it pretty stable ?
For me it has been yeah. It's only crashed on me a couple of times and I'm at level 15 and I don't think the crashes are due to the mods cause hell it would crash on me occasionally without mods. @@Lostflipper24
Thank you for the informative videos! Looking forward to seeing more videos on it if you have the time. Your videos inspired me to give NOLVUS a shot.
Im discovering Skyrim again with Nolvus like the first time when I was child!!! Thanks so much
It took me 3 Skyrim videos to realize you’re the same person I used to watch that made those incredibly cinematic warframe videos, I think the first one I saw was the million damage Ash and I remember spending HOURS even days trying to recreate that build! Holy- now I see why your production quality is so insane and the level of detail you put into your videos! Glad to see your channel grow and you cover more and more beautiful content! ❤
Thank you so much for the kind words. I'm almost done with Nolvus part 3!
@@RelentlessZen I will most certainly be eager to watch it while I’m downloading Nolvus when I get home! Your videos have certainly inspired me to get a new SSD (almost) solely for this mod list haha, it includes a ton of mods I’ve always wanted to play through but was scared they’d all clash and be super buggy and annoying to fix
I started playing Skyrim literally the second it released in my region. Until now, I play it with the same enthusiasm as the day it released or more because of the incredible mods. However, I have never completed the main storyline and probably never will. Of course Skyrim Unbound, Alternative Start and a slew of other amazing mods made sure that we have alternative ways to enjoy this glorious sandbox game. Your own creativity is the only thing that will limit the number of times that you can roleplay this game, but it helps to have such talented and passionate modding community sharing their creations.
Amazing video, thank you so much for all the info! It's super helpful since I haven't played Skyrim in 11 years and wanted to start a new playthrough :)
I finished watching this vid, went straight to the like button, saw it was only 120, thought wtf? This vid is amazing, then it hit me it's only 4 hrs old.
And to answer the question at the end, yes, do a part 3 please.
Thank you for this video!
I can't use Nolvus but your videos helped me a ton to polish my LO.
ur two reviews are so great, that just hype me more to install this Nolvus modpack ;)
oh my goodness this was such a helpful review! I didn't realize how much Nolvus changed! Thank you!
Be sure to check out Part 1!
I'd love a part three! Would love to see how the beast races are supported and dragon priest content. Thank you for the insane work you've done! They're works of art on their own.
Part 3 please!! These videos are amazing.
Really good Video just as the first one. I would love to see you do more nolvus showcase videos of builds and stuff like that :)
I was so pumped when I saw you uploaded a new video reviewing Nolvus, I would love to see a part three. Your way of reviewing this content is amazing, I love your incredibly detailed and yet simplistic editing.
As always another brilliant video! Never played through Skyrim (im sorry) so this will be an experience! Keep up the good work mate!
This mod looks absolutely bonkers, will have to try it out very soon! Amazing job by all involved in this passion project.
Just impressive what mods can do, awesome editing as always.
Epic work!
Your first Video on Nolvus convinced me to download the mod. You have a subscriber.
legend!
So cool . Amazing content . Will be waiting patiently for part 3 .
wow. i spent 3hrs last night finally playing and i am truly amased how great this mod list it
Been playing using nolvus and hooooollllleeeee shit, it's amazing. Appreciate the people who took the time to put it together.
Amazing video! thank you so much. ive been wanting to play skyrim for a third time and really wanted it modded up this time. This is a huge help
Be sure to check out Part 1! this vid is part 2
I’ve put a lot of hours of Nolvus in and this video is blowing my mind. I’m amazed by the variety and depth of content I haven’t even experienced yet in my playthroughs. This is just wild.
There's so much still for me to cover to, my best advice is to try get yourself out of your comfort zone and try playing a different way than you normally would. Some of the things you discover is so cool!
Thank you soooo much for these videos, can't wait to have my new computer to try this out
A pleasure to watch… you just want to play NOLVUS after seeing this
omg the hair physics make me feel things. soooo smooth and flowy!
Cant wait to play this list. Great work again!
Thank you for explaining the Hardcore mode. That's Def gonna be my go-to when I install this.
Absolutely perfect video. Thank you!
4:48 I love how that thud against the ground was animated.
This video was awesome dude, your paladin of stendarr build looks so good, i hope you release the character creation sliders at some point, it looks awesome.
I second this!!!
Really good video I had no idea these modlist were so detailed. Back when I got a lifetime membership on nexus I didnt realize it would grant me access to these modlist for free. Now I dont have to spend hours or weeks ttying to get mods to work together.
Great video man, would love to see a part 3
Should be out this weekend hopefully!
Nolvus is really amazing I’m so glad to be playing through it rn
Amazing video. Nolvus is such a great mod pack!
Amazing review! And really would love to see more builds from you!! Maybe a Nightblade with some drain health capabilities??
There's a Nightblade in the works already don't worry :)
Skyrim Ultima is about to drop. Would love to see a a review from you. Your vids are amazing
I'm going to check it out after watching both videos. I love playing a variety of playstyles, but I always go back to being a pure force of destruction with mage builds. As such, more mods that have fleshed out or themed spell packs are a must for me, such as Phenderix's magic/elements and other Darenaii or Kittytail mods. Also, the Midden Expanded, Obscure's COW, and Immersive COW w/ patches are usuals for me. I wonder if I can get them all to work with the Nolvus playlist.
Making me wanna try this game for the first time, dude! Especially with how thicc that character looks 👍😂 All jokes aside, another great video. Keep it up.
You should!
Vigilant is a blast to play and the fight against the Aurorans and Umaril was just epic.
well i just need to update my pc and get back into skyrim. Amazing videos and Nolvus modlist is just huge and epic ;)
I did NOT get over Serana turning me down in Dawnguard that one time, you didn't have to remind me lmfao
Thank you for these videos. Certainly does look like an interesting mod list and I will install it in the near future and make a test character to see if I like it. I get a feeling that I won't get 60 FPS at 4K on my 4090 though so I may be tempted to go after that DLSS mod if I decide to pursue a playthrough!
I get 50-140 frames and average probably around 100 on the highest settings with my 4090/i9-13900k. The modpack literally runs better than Vanilla sometimes for me. You'll love it bro.
@@toby100035 I gave it a try and the graphics are fantastic - if there is a benchmark mod list to show what you can do with Skyrim's graphics, this is it. I do not get 60 FPS all the time at native 4K with the maximum install but the performance still feels decent.
What I am less than impressed by is the gameplay, balancing and character interactions however. Everything seems too easy with powerful followers available from the get go, I have liked Requiem based lists for their difficulty and not relying on player-only multipliers to get there. Can't say I'm a fan of Immersive Wenches either.
It's unfortunate that Wabbajack does not currently have any mod lists as good looking as Nolvus.
Great video, once again. Keep it up!
Inigo, Lucien, serrana dialog, Auri (song of the green) and Kaiden are my go to group. They all interact with each other and you will never be bored with them around a campfire. These are always in my load order.
Where can I find Lucien, Auri and Kaiden? I would like to try this group out
@@elitecreet7211 in game or on Nexus? In game, Lucien is located at the dead mans Tavern in Falkreath, Auri is in a Pod near Falkreath and Kaiden is located in the ABANDONED prison near Fort Amol. All of these mods are located on Nexus. Just do a search and you will find them.
Trust me they are of high quality and will make you laugh. The banter between them are very fluid and genuine. It seems they were made for each other. Inigo, Lucien, Sarana, Auri, Lydia and Kaiden all compliment each other. For Auri you might want to also pick up a mod that fixes her combat so she uses melee weapons. In her default mod she just uses bow.
this is CRAZY, good work!
Coming from someone who is halfway through a playthrough of nolvus: its pretty steady with not many noticeable problems. However, there are a few manageable/insignificant issues once you play for a min that still bug me. The radiant thieves guild quests are broken half of the time because the cell where the quest target was doesn't exist anymore. Seems like Skyrim's got Talent just doesn't work at all, or at least at the point I am at considering scripts and all that. There is a panel in your bedroom upon completing the companions that customizes Jorvaskr. It just causes crashes or seems like it is halfway functional. Its an amazing load order and it does a lot for you that would normally be a time consuming pain in the ass. The trade off is that is built for everyone and there are a lot of mods that you will probably just have to ignore/live with. Especially if you play a male character and you aren't going to play dress up with a harem of waifus. I just wish it catered to someone more like me who preferred immersion to convenience and cool/sex factor, but I still REALLY enjoy it.
NO WAY! i had no idea this video released! idk why but the algorithm didnt pick up on it or something. im subscribed with the bell and i dont think i got a notification
Dammit CZcams! Haha thanks for checking in though!
im downloading the mods right now on my GPD mini and im so excited!!
good luck with that.
Nolvus is the best modlist so far. Im definitely waiting for Ultima as well though.
When playing as a vampire, I would 100% recommend using the mod "No more Radial Blur - Performance optimization". It stops the vampire sight from being so blurry, that caused my eyestrain.
I also added "my home is your home", makes putting followers and spouses into the houses you want really easy.
And of course, my favorite mod... buxom wench yuriana + yuriana voice pack + immersive wenches enslaved wenches patch :D
I wat to add Yuriana too, are the quests of Yuriana mod confliting with anything?
I'm not a modder, so no guarantees^^ I only played like 2-3 quests from the yurianna mod and it seemed to work on both ultra and redux nolvus@@kellymarques2801
nice mod list bro keep up the great work
1:40 I don't agree tbh, I've used both as well and Redux is fine. If you have only an 8GB VRAM card please don't take this to heart, you can play and enjoy Redux JUST fine and it still looks amazing.
Honestly, it's better than trying to brute force ultra and then getting crashes from changing cells too quickly or having textures not load at all because of full VRAM. If you are unable to run Ultra like I was originally, please don't think that Redux is just "Not worth your time" or a mistake if you already installed it, which is really what it feels like they are trying to say here.
At no point did I say redux was bad. I simply said if you have the rig to run ultra, you should. it's absolutely the intended experience. Redux looks significantly worse once you experience both at a stable frame rate to compare. Redux strength is experiencing the features of Nolvus not it's visuals. It still looks great don't get me wrong. But it's not even close.
@@RelentlessZen Fair enough, it just did not come across to me that way in the video is all.
@@sociallyresponsiblexenomor7608 "it's still good but after experiencing ultra there's no way I would use redux over ultra" how can you confuse that as though I said it's bad....
Enjoy Nolvus anyway you , it's worth it 😊
Would love to see a part 3
If you do a part three, show some love to the 2 handed melee weapons! Would love to see some Greatsword mechanics. I found one called 'Dwueth'Var' for sale right in Riverwood at Lucan's shop, but it is not always available.
did you not see the Viglant section with a bunch of two handed swords?
Think I'll probably do a 2h Orc at some point but the builds need to be interesting enough to show.
working on a Bard build atm.
@@RelentlessZen hey thanks for the reply, I rewatched and sure enough a bunch of two-handed special weapons . The Orc build sounds cool! I'd like to find out a good way to to incorporate some spells into my 2H greatsword character.
@@RelentlessZen I'm going for a William Wallace type character, that battle standard heavy armor perk showcased under the Necromancer section could be a good fit.
Wow this Necromancer Build is awesome. Maybe I try it out. Atm my dual wielding Orc is my choice.
I'd like to hear some of the shortcomings of the list. Maybe Vector would see those and fix them in v6
Wow, a great overveiw of NOLVUS! Fantastic job! If i can ask what are the amazing armors you are using? That paladin armor looks awesome I cant find it anywhere lol
11:43 i think that's the name of it
Im playing on ultra with about 60fps ~ it’s by far the best Skyrim experience EVER
Nolvus is the best thing I've ever played, hands down. I have 3136 mods in my Nolvus modlist rn.
How much storage are the mods taking up?
How much storage are the mods taking up?
@@kevynduran2659 851gbs.
I'm at 4795 active mods. It's actually the biggest modlist on record, it surpassed vagabond.
I hit the esl limit awhile ago, the only way to add more is merging mods.
Great video again, thank you! Question about these builds, are these part of the mod's that are installed, or are these builds you personally made using the mods installed in the mod list?
what is this long hair style that i see in all Nolvus videos (31:36) does it come in this modlist or do I have to download it separately ?
LG 800Watt Conventional Microwave. Will it run?
Thanks for another amazing video Zen. The intro was fantastic!
vigilant looks amazing very souls like.
Running an RTX3060 with 16GB Ram when I played it (that's under the minimum requirements). Just change the ENB to Silent Horizons 2 and it'll run like butter, even the new forests around Whiterun are gonna be playable at least. And honestly the list is so good, running a few areas around 35-40 fps is absolutely worth it
The intro got me so hyped 😅
those hair physics mods are not preinstalled with nolvus right? or are they exclusive to the ultra version (i am running the ultra redux version)? can they just be installed on top of the modlist?
"Never got over Serana turning you down that one time in Dawnguard"... Not only did you call me out at the end of part one being a part of the download gang, but now you called me out even further at the beginning of this one. Lmao you earned a sub fr.
I've got part 3 just around the corner almost complete!
This video is amazing! Can I ask what is the spell wheel you are using here? 15:00 this looks so useful, I can't seem to find it myself? Is it a part of nolvus, or did you add it? May I suggest a video segment about using/setting up the hotkeys and keybinds? I also noticed you use a different UI, it would be awesome if you could show how to alter those as well! It's a bit overwhelming tbh.
Thank you, keep making these videos!
I just wish there was a VR version of Nolvus!
Ive actually never played Skyrim, as been waiting until i have a high end PC. Im yet undecided on playing with the most gorgeous visuals like this on flatscreen, or playing less beautiful modded Skyrim VR for more immersion... 🤔
(Have started playing VR with the FUS mod so far).
A part 3 would be sweet.
i love both versions. redux gives me the vanilla skyrim look with the enhanced gameplay.
This video had me insanely exited to start nolvus again. Quick question, how did you have that neat little magic wheel at 15:00? Also, did you make any external modifications to the modlist or is this the base modlist experience I should be expecting?
If I ever settle down enough to build a pc Id love to try this out
which armor were you using in the stendar bit of the video? looks super good
Awesome Dude! you are a warrior ! :D I'll watch if you do more ! I just downloaded Nolvus after watching your videos. playing in 4K 60fps on my 55'' TV. This modpack is a Dream come true, unbelievable...
Which mod are you using in the pack to pull up the wheel of spells? I cant find that feature in the mod pack. Also you should do a video just on setting up all the features in the game. Great video.
I have the same question, I don't think it's the easywheel mod
So dope, I was not really convinced as I've always stuck to vanilla+ type stuff because I wasn't sure if I'd like the combat overhauls. You've convinced me to try it though! What are the odds you have a preset for the paladin?
0:03 what hair physics that you use? my hair physics dont look that good, and what presets is that female char?
Hey big question, I've noticed I can't level beyond lvl 70 in Alteration. I'm using the Alternative Leveling so I'm not really sure what to do? I went to the collage of winter hold assuming its like learning the best spells where you need to approach one of the professors but he didn't have anything new.
I just don't know where I can ask questions on this pack
This hair in 0:04 is amazing...
Which mod is handling the active buffs via Nolvus, the ones you mention at 7:36? i can't seem to get it up anywhere or find the mod that is dealing with it. Thanks in advance.
This video makes me super excited to play nolvus one day, it’s only a matter of time until i ipgrade my pc hehe
Hi man. Great video. Really wanting to play this mod pack now!!! Do you have any of your builds written down anywhere? Really want to try that ranger build.
Really Nice Video ! me and my friends were wondering about cabbage enb we've had issues and were wondering if you could make a video on setting it up correctly
It's the same as setting up any ENB you just replace 3 files. The Nolvus discord is available to help.
Thanks and sorry for pretty much bombarding you (not nexus support) with questions but since you use the mods im currently wanting to use i just thought maybe you would have ran into an issue while using skyrim souls and sunhelm where in leveling menu it would drastically lower your hunger and sometimes even crash the game entirely Thanks again. @@RelentlessZen
Random, but what's the song that's playing at the Thunderchild - New Shouts bookmark?
I realize that the alternate dodge when locked on targets doesn't have i-frames. Is that intentional and could i just disable them and use the normal dodges with the i-frames. I think the alternates are also random sometimes so my character dodges in directions i dont want and gets me killed in fights, Would love to use target lock more but with the alternate dodges its a pain.