Mods add content.

DLC adds content.

Both are good yet the DLC is worth getting for what it contains (arena fighting, caged creatures/people, powered doors, garden plots, concrete building parts, etc) and what will be modded from it in the future.

5 usd is not much if you enjoy settlements / workshop mode. Even if you don't, it is a nice way to build yourself a little battlezone for fun between your adventures.

Mods add content. DLC adds content. Both are good yet the DLC is worth getting for what it contains (arena fighting, caged creatures/people, powered doors, garden plots, concrete building parts, etc) and what will be modded from it in the future. 5 usd is not much if you enjoy settlements / workshop mode. Even if you don't, it is a nice way to build yourself a little battlezone for fun between your adventures.