so here is the mod setup i am using. it really changes the game to the point where is much harder and the level design is way more lengthy.
I have
Enhanced Retex part 1
Enhanced Retex part 2
adds to the visual look of the game. really enhances things
Spellvendor - this adds the spells you would normally find as loot to the vendors so you can buy them
Ember Gem upgrade - allows you to merge 4 gems into a higher level gem
Blank Landmarks and Extra Chunky - these 2 mods extend the maps. You see new sections added every where. between the 2 you have about 60 new sections in the game. I found a 3 phase puzzle section last night. you get a good reward for completing these puzzle areas.
Then the Synergies mod. along with Synergies i have 3 small add ons for synergies.
Skill unlocks
Highloot - self explainitory
Lowspawn
Synergiesmod
Synergies is the meat n potatoes. its what makes the game harder and adds to the depth of the game
http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=136232408
along with it comes a lot of spawned monsters. a little to much for me. So i added the Lowspawn mod
Skill Unlocks completely alter the level you have to be to use the powers in the skills trees. what makes this awesome is it allow you to unlock the powers earlier, but makes leveling them up take alot longer. it really makes you think more about where you are investing your points.