Morrowind

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Shadowrun Returns

Skyrim

Fallout 3

Fallout New Vegas

Dragon Age: Origins

Dragon Age 2

The Witcher

XCOM: Enemy Unknown

The Witcher 2

X: Rebirth

World of Tanks

Legend of Grimrock

Dark Souls

Fallen Enchantress

Far Cry 3

Chivalry: Medieval Warfare

Dungeon Defenders

Neverwinter Nights

Neverwinter Nights 2

Mount & Blade

Mount & Blade: Warband

Mount & Blade: With Fire & Sword

Left 4 Dead 2

Minecraft

Knights of the Old Republic II

Warcraft 3

Mass Effect 3

Sins of a Solar Empire

State of Decay

Saints Row 4

Savage XR

Faster Than Light

Knights of the Old Republic

Mass Effect

Starbound

Deus Ex

Torchlight II

Grand Theft Auto IV

Jurassic Park: Operation Genesis

Mafia 2

Zoo Tycoon 2

Thief 2: The Metal Age

Mass Effect 2

Halo: Combat Evolved

Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver

Kerbal Space Program

Game Dev Tycoon

Battlefield 2

DmC: Devil May Cry

Madden NFL 08

Batman: Arkham Origins

Black and White 2

X3: Terran Conflict

Just Cause 2

Disciples 3: Reincarnation

Towns

The Sims 3

RPG Maker VX Ace

Remember Me

Crysis

Team Fortress 2

Jade Empire

Euro Truck Simulator 2

3089

Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast

Drox Operative

Risen

Crysis Warhead

Crusader Kings 2

Half-Life 2

Borderlands

Myst Online: Uru Live

Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm 3

Thief 3: Deadly Shadows

Doom 3

Arx Fatalis

Batman: Arkham City

Star Trek Voyager: Elite Force

Command & Conquer: Generals

Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead

The Elder Scrolls Online

Rimworld

Men of War

Borderlands 2

Fallout 2

South Park: The Stick of Truth

ArmA 3

Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines

Resident Evil 4

Rodina

War Thunder

Star Wars: Empire at War

Sacred

Tabletop Simulator

TUG: The Untitled Game

Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization

Fallen Enchantress: Legendary Heroes

Space Engineers

# Description

This collection for [Vortex](https://www.nexusmods.com/site/mods/1) will automatically download and install the [Middle Earth Mod Loader](https://github.com/ReaperAnon/Middle-Earth-Mod-Loader) and the [Shadow of War Packet Loader](https://www.nexusmods.com/middleearthshadowofwar/mods/49), both of which are essential for extending the modding capabilities for Shadow of War. You can then choose if you want it to download and install the mods from the [Shadow of War Mod Collection](https://github.com/ReaperAnon/Shadow-Of-War-Mods), which is a series of mods that will allow you to customize and enhance your gameplay experience. Together, this collection gives you all the essentials for a quick and easy start to modding Shadow of War. All you have to do is click the "ADD TO VORTEX" button, then you're ready to experience the game with mods. It's really that easy!

You can find more detailed information below, make sure to read it before asking any questions.

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# Vortex Mod Manager

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# ![Vortex Shadow of War Mod Essentials](https://modding.wiki/middleearthshadowofwar/shadow_of_war_mod_essentials_vortex_instructions.png)Description

Vortex is the new, modern mod manager from Nexus Mods. It is designed to make modding your game as simple as possible for new users, while still providing enough control for more experienced veterans of the modding scene. Vortex aims to take complex tasks such as sorting your load order or managing your mod files and automates as much of the process as possible with the goal of having you achieve a stable modded game with minimal effort. It will help you spend less time modding and more time playing your games.

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# Setup

If you don't have [Vortex](https://www.nexusmods.com/site/mods/1) downloaded and installed already, you can checkout this guide for [Getting Started with Vortex](https://modding.wiki/en/vortex/users/getting-started).

> If you have previously installed mods for the game manually, you need to make sure that you have uninstalled all mod loaders and mods before managing the game with Vortex. If you don't do this, it will lead to problems.

\
If this is your first time modding the game you might get this error message:\
![Failed to set game mode](https://modding.wiki/middleearthshadowofwar/failed-to-set-game-mode.png)\
This is because the game extension expects you to make a backup of the original "**bink2w64.dll**" (367 KB) file inside of your game's installation folder, because the [Middle Earth Mod Loader](https://github.com/ReaperAnon/Middle-Earth-Mod-Loader) replaces it. You can do this by following these simple steps:

1. Locate the "**bink2w64.dll**" (367 KB) file in the "**x64**" folder found here: `<path-to-game>\ShadowOfWar\x64\bink2w64.dll`.
2. Make a copy of the file and rename it to `bink2w64_.dll`, adding an underscore to the name. You should now have "**bink2w64.dll**" (367 KB) and "**bink2w64\_.dll**" (367 KB) in this folder.
3. Open Vortex and manage the game again. The game extension will now recognize the file and automatically creates a new "**plugins**" folder inside of the "**x64"** folder, which is where your enabled mods will be located.&#x20;

That's it, now you can install mods for Shadow of War with Vortex.

### Checkout the Modding Wiki for a more detailed guide on [Installing Mods with Vortex](https://modding.wiki/en/middleearthshadowofwar/users/installing-mods-with-vortex).
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# Shadow of War Mod Collection

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# ![](https://private-user-images.githubusercontent.com/63963239/276999641-73d709e2-ff8b-4cfe-8aad-7d27f80d2369.png?jwt=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.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.QgiGdYHHOVqEVSL1vYFO4I9wOqgmUYUnvFPgxMxf0V0)![Shadow of War Mod Collection](https://modding.wiki/middleearthshadowofwar/shadow-of-war-mod-collection.png)Description

The [Shadow of War Mod Collection](https://github.com/ReaperAnon/Shadow-Of-War-Mods) is a series of mods made for Shadow of War based on the [Middle Earth Mod Loader](https://github.com/ReaperAnon/Middle-Earth-Mod-Loader) and its API. Any configurable mods can be adjusted in-game with the Mod Configuration Menu (F10).

Descriptions for each individual mod can be found below.

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## Autocomplete Item Challenges

Automatically completes item challenges and lets you upgrade all weapons with secondary abilities at any time.

## Cheat Hotkeys

Adds a set of hotkeys to enable god mode, infinite arrows, might, focus, wrath and mission timers.

- Configurable in-game with the MCM (F10).

## **Elven Speed**

Reworks the focus cost of the elven speed ability and lets you define your focus regeneration rate while using it. By default it's set to pause focus regen instead of draining it like in vanilla.

- Configurable in-game with the MCM (F10).

## FOV Extender

Extends the game's field of view beyond its maximum value.

- Configurable in-game with the MCM (F10).

## Improved Ice Storm

Improves the mandatory Ice Storm still so it doesn't count as a straight downgrade or at best a sidegrade. You can use normal attacks to damage frozen enemies like in the DLCs or use the wraith flurry attack on demand when desired instead of needlessly being dragged into slow animation with long recovery in the middle of combat.

Can also use the regular wraith stun which simply stuns enemies instead of freezing them, making it still useful against enemies who are either immune to or enraged by frost.

- Configurable in-game with the MCM (F10).

## Indomitable Hitstreaks

Being hit will no longer reset your hitstreak while in combat.

## Mounted Might Multiplier

Increases the amount of might gained when fighting while mounted on creatures. Makes it feel like less of a downgrade to hop on a caragor, as creatures are rather niche and not that useful later in the game for anything except cheesing enemies.

- Configurable in-game with the MCM (F10).

## Multi-Equip Skills

Lets you equip multiple skill upgrades with a modifier key instead of being forced to only ever have just one.

- Configurable in-game with the MCM (F10).

## Myrian Loss Multiplier

Changes the amount of Mirian lost. Doesn't change the cost requirements, only the amount that you lose when you purchase upgrades or anything else.

- Configurable in-game with the MCM (F10).

## Orc Spawn Rarity

Grants two options to define an additional spawn chance for epic and legendary tier enemies that is calculated on top of the base game's system. Can make the game harder by spawning tougher orcs.

- Configurable in-game with the MCM (F10).

## Skill Level Requirements

Removes skill level requirements so you can buy any skill at any level, making the early game more interesting.

## No Skill Prerequisites

Removes the requirement of having previous main skills in the skill tree. Lets you buy any main skill upgrade without forcing you to buy all the ones before it as well, making the early game more interesting.

## No Skill Story Locks

Removes story-locked skills, allowing you to spend a point and unlock the skills before playing their prerequisite quests.

## Uruk Intel

Lets you remove the mystery orcs with a blacked out character model or alternatively lets you show all of their weaknesses as well from the start. Having all weaknesses uncovered can mess with some main quests and lock progression until that option is disabled and the quest is restarted.

- Configurable in-game with the MCM (F10).
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# Middle Earth Mod Loader

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# ![](https://private-user-images.githubusercontent.com/63963239/277000987-a80a0282-d000-448b-9874-ef0ef98141b9.png?jwt=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.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.wrloIKRlok1frwQeBzwW1_s5ZqUMUjdRfsGAJjsRbvE)![Middle Earth Mod Loader](https://modding.wiki/middleearthshadowofwar/mod-configuration-menu.png)Description

The [Middle Earth Mod Loader](https://github.com/ReaperAnon/Middle-Earth-Mod-Loader) is required to install and use any **DLL Mods**. These mods are **DLL files** that is used by the [Middle Earth Mod Loader](https://modding.wiki/en/middleearthshadowofwar/users/installing-mods-with-vortex#installing-mod-loaders) to alter or add functionality to the base game. This could be to change various gameplay elements or add cheats for the game, etc.

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# Requirements

Requires the latest Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributables found [here](https://aka.ms/vs/17/release/vc_redist.x64.exe).

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# Usage

Simply download the mod you want and install it by dragging and dropping the archive into the Vortex window or use the "Install From File" option. Wait for the installation to finish and deploy the mods.

All options for these mods (if they have any) and for the [Middle Earth Mod Loader](https://github.com/ReaperAnon/Middle-Earth-Mod-Loader) itself can be modified in-game.

- The default hotkey to open the **Mod Configuration Menu** is **F10**.
- The default hotkey to open the **Log Menu** is **Tilde (\`)**.

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# Known Issues

Changing any of the settings in the Options menu of the game or starting a New Game leads to a crash while the mod menu is loaded.

To avoid this issue you should set the Windowed Mode to Borderless and if you need to change the Options or start a New Game you can simply disable the [Middle Earth Mod Loader](https://github.com/ReaperAnon/Middle-Earth-Mod-Loader) to do so, then re-enable it again afterwards.

You can also change your Graphics settings through the configuration file found here: `%LOCALAPPDATA%\WB Games\Shadow of War\render.cfg`.
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# Shadow of War Packet Loader

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# ![](https://staticdelivery.nexusmods.com/mods/2506/images/49/49-1690651088-1940220655.png)Description

The [Shadow of War Packet Loader](https://www.nexusmods.com/middleearthshadowofwar/mods/49) is required to install and use any **Packet Mods**. These mods are **folders with loose files** containing custom assets that is used by the [Shadow of War Packet Loader](https://www.nexusmods.com/middleearthshadowofwar/mods/49) to replace specific assets from the base game. This could be character models, weapons, outfits and more.

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# Usage

Simply download the mod you want and install it by dragging and dropping the archive into the Vortex window or use the "Install From File" option. Wait for the installation to finish and deploy the mods.

When you start the game, the **console window** for the [Shadow of War Packet Loader](https://www.nexusmods.com/middleearthshadowofwar/mods/49) will pop up. This will show you if it were able to find the files and overwrite them. You can just minimize this window when playing the game.

If the mod doesn't show in-game, it's most likely because you don't have the right **signature files** that's needed for your game. Then you will simply have to generate these **signature files** yourself, and you can do so by following these steps:

1. Open the **PacketLoader.ini** file located here: `<path-to-game>\ShadowOfWar\x64\plugins\PacketLoader\Internal\PacketLoader.ini` and set the cache to **generate**: `cache = 0`.
2. Load into the game and see if the replacement works. If it did, it means that the [Shadow of War Packet Loader](https://www.nexusmods.com/middleearthshadowofwar/mods/49) successfully generated the new signature files and are now reading these signatures.
3. Close the game, then open the **PacketLoader.ini** file again located here: `<path-to-game>\ShadowOfWar\x64\plugins\PacketLoader\Internal\PacketLoader.ini` and set the cache back to **read**: `cache = 1`.

Now you can play the game normally with the mods installed. If you install a new mod and this happens again, you will just have to follow this process again.

> The generate mode uses a lot of resources and increases the loading times in the game, so it should only be used when you need to generate new signature files.

## Here is an old video showcasing how to use the [Shadow of War Packet Loader](https://www.nexusmods.com/middleearthshadowofwar/mods/49):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mV6ZvpvnSU0
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# Credits

[ReaperAnon](https://github.com/ReaperAnon) - The person who made the [Middle Earth Mod Loader](https://github.com/ReaperAnon/Middle-Earth-Mod-Loader) and [Shadow of War Mod Collection](https://github.com/ReaperAnon/Shadow-Of-War-Mods).

[survivalizeed](https://www.nexusmods.com/users/184294137) - The person who made the [Shadow of War Packet Loader](https://www.nexusmods.com/middleearthshadowofwar/mods/49).

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> # [Middle-earth: Shadow of War | Modding.wiki](https://modding.wiki/en/middleearthshadowofwar)

> # [Shadow of War Modding Community | Discord.gg](http://discord.gg/xPqDmQ2BEN)

Shadow of War Mod Essentials

This easy to install collection includes all the essentials needed for modding Shadow of War and the most popular mods that allows you to customize and enhance your gameplay experience.

xNightswitch

- Updated the collection to include the newest version for the [Shadow of War Packet Loader](https://https//www.nexusmods.com/middleearthshadowofwar/mods/49).

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