We shouldn't have to mod a 5e game to play like 5e. The reverse should be true. If you want the slapstick comedy combat, that should require a mod.
Mods aren't so simple in multiplayer either. It requires coordination to install all the same ones and everyone needs to agree which ones to use. Which pretty much translates to multiplayer being without Mods. A difficulty setting is the only thing you can realistically agree on unless you have a tight group of like minded players.
I think the base game should provide a satisfying 5e experience without mods required to make a D&D game more D&D.
