Intro
An attempt to make modding Darktide as easy as possible for beginners.
Is Modding Darktide worth it?
Darktide is even better with mods!
Darktide has a great community of Modders that make some really cool stuff.
From giving you more information to be a better teammate, to allowing you to tailor the UI, settings and visual effects to your preference. Modding allows you to customize your experience.
Is Modding Darktide Safe?
Everything you need to download for modding in Darktide is straight from Nexus Mods,
the largest modding site for PC and a reputable source.
They also do a virus scan for all uploads to their site.
Darktide's developer (Fatshark) allows modding. Any mods that violate Fatsharks modding policy are removed from Nexus, so you should be safe to use any mods listed there.
You can find Fatsharks mod policy at the link below
https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/darktide-modding-policy/75407
Modding doesn't disable any achievements or use different servers than unmodded players.
1. Install Vortex
Vortex is Nexus Mods own mod manager. It's the simplest way to download and manage mods and you can download it from their site.
With Vortex you'll be able to download new mods with a few clicks rather than having to drag folders around manually. Managing mods is much easier as well.
https://www.nexusmods.com/about/vortex/
Downloading & Installing Mods With Vortex
To download a new mod simply click the orange vortex button on the mod page. A window will appear to let you know if you need any other mods to make that one work. Select download.
Windows may ask if you want to allow Vortex to open these file types, make sure to allow.
Managing Mods In Vortex
Darktide Vortex Extension
After downloading your first Darktide mod, Vortex should ask you if you want to install the Darktide Vortex extension that allows it to manage your mods. Make sure to do so.
If you don't get this popup in Vortex, you can download the extension here.
https://www.nexusmods.com/site/mods/684
The image below should give you a basic rundown of Vortex. Note that I am under the mod tab.
2. Install Required Mods
You Need These Mods For All The Other Mods To Work Properly. 
This is the one mod that needs to be installed manually rather then with Vortex.
On the mod page, select manual download.
Manually Install Darktide Mod Loaderhttps://www.nexusmods.com/warhammer40kdarktide/mods/19
1. Go to your Steam Library
2. Right click on Darktide
3. Select Manage > Browse local files
4. Drag and drop the files from the downloaded folder into your game folder to replace the files
5. Keep your game folder open for the next section
Patch Darktide to Load ModsREMINDER: You'll also need to do this quick process after game updates.
1. Double click "toggle_darktide_mods" file
2. You should get a message saying Darktide has been patched to load mods
3. Select OK and press any key to continue
More Required Mods
Darktide Mod Frameworkhttps://www.nexusmods.com/warhammer40kdarktide/mods/8
Animation Eventshttps://www.nexusmods.com/warhammer40kdarktide/mods/21
UI Extensionhttps://www.nexusmods.com/warhammer40kdarktide/mods/20
Master Items Community Patchhttps://www.nexusmods.com/warhammer40kdarktide/mods/409
3. Changing Mod Settings
You can configure your Mod Settings in the Settings Menu.
Recommended Mods
These mods are highly recommended!
More mods will be added to this list soon!
Numeric UICreated by raindish
https://www.nexusmods.com/warhammer40kdarktide/mods/14
Description: Adds way more visual information to the HUD
ScoreboardCreated by grasmann
https://www.nexusmods.com/warhammer40kdarktide/mods/22
Description: Shows a scoreboard after missions and additional messages for certain actions during gameplay
True LevelCreated by Zombine
https://www.nexusmods.com/warhammer40kdarktide/mods/156
Description: Reads recorded exp earned after you hit the max level, and displays the actual level you can reach.
HealthbarsCreated by raindish
https://www.nexusmods.com/warhammer40kdarktide/mods/16
Description: Show healthbars from the Psykanium in regular game modes, togglable by enemy class
Ration PackCreated by Wobin
https://www.nexusmods.com/warhammer40kdarktide/mods/93
Description: Adds colour to the icon for the Ammo Crate to indicate how many charges are remaining
Source: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3365788761
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