Overview:
This thread will have 4 additional posts, this post with instructions on installing mods and where to find them, and 3 game-specific posts.
Kudos to @Fred_vdp for adding the Andromeda Mods.
Terms:
- Mass Effect Legendary Edition = MELE
(Mass Effect games inside the MELE = LE1, LE2, LE3.)
- Mass Effect 1 = ME1
- Mass Effect 2 = ME2
- Mass Effect 3 = ME3
- Mass Effect Andromeda = MEA.
- Quality Of Life = QoL
All mods posted here are found on The Nexus.
Nexus Mods is one of, if not the largest PC modding communities on the Internet.
It offers automatic virus scans by VirusTotal for the uploaded mod files, preview file contents before downloading and two factor authentication for account security.
Before downloading from the nexus you must create an account, it offers two account types, Normal and Premium.
You don't need to create a Premium account to download files, all Mods on the Nexus are free to use.
(Some mod authors may ask for a donation, but again, it's entirely up to you if you want to donate to them, you can download the mods at no cost).
Installation: (ME1, ME2, ME3, MELE.)
Some Mods might be stand alone installers, (like the Save editor) but most Mods are installed either with "ME3Tweaks Mod Manager" by Mgamerz (Content Mods) or "Mass Effect Modder" (Texture Mods, You can download "Mass Effect Modder" in the "Tools" menu of "ME3Tweaks Mod Manager".)
These are the quasi standard tools for Mass Effect Modding by now, they make modding much easier than it was in the early days.
Installation of Mods to your game:
Always read the Installation instructions of the Mod you want to install and of the tool you use carefully. Everything you need to know is in these instructions.
"ME3Tweaks Mod Manager" has a Discord if you need additional help, the link is in the instructions on the Nexus.
Notice:
Some Mods for the original trilogy are rather old and outdated, if the instructions of these mods say that you should use ME3 Explorer to install, I would highly recommand no to do it.
There are ways to convert old Mods to the new Format "ME3Tweaks Mod Manager" uses although there is no guarantee that they will work flawless.
Installation: (MEA)
The Toolset for Andromeda is "Frosty tool set".)
If you use other platforms than Origin, as for example Steam or EA app, you need to use "FrostyFix" by Dulana57.
Here is a link to the Mod Manager Tutorial.
(Scroll down to "After clicking on 'Launch', the game does not start or I only get a black screen." and open the Spoiler Tag for instructions on the "FrostyFix".)
Installation of Mods to your game:
Always read the Installation instructions of the Mod you want to install and of the tool you use carefully. Everything you need to know is in these instructions.
If you have any further questions please ask them in the appropriate game board, but note that we can only offer very limited technical support for mods here.
This is the responsibility of the mod developer.
EA Staff
