Shield Armor Improved

⭐ ⭐ (121 endorsements) 📥 14,712 downloads 📌 v1.0 📅 1/3/2025
🟡 Updated this year

By Harbinger451 · Overhauls

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 4/7/2026 📅 Created: 1/3/2025

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 0.8% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #9 of 23 Overhauls mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

DESCRIPTION:

It always bugged me that Shields had a set Armor value according to size, but not material. So I made this to make the Armor rating scale with material as well as size. I tried to keep them relatively modest for the sake of balance and game-play. As with the armor ratings of other Armors, Steel and Silver are the same; as are Mithril and Adamantium.

Armor ratings of Shields are now as follows:

Buckler.. Round... Kite... Tower

Leather............ 1.......... 2.......... 3.......... 4

Chain.............. 2.......... 3.......... 4.......... 5

Iron................. 3.......... 4.......... 5.......... 6

Steel............... 4.......... 5.......... 6.......... 7

Silver.............. 4.......... 5.......... 6.......... 7

Elven.............. 5.......... 6.......... 7.......... 8

Dwarven......... 6.......... 7.......... 8.......... 9

Mithril............. 7.......... 8.......... 9......... 10

Adamantium... 7.......... 8.......... 9......... 10

Ebony............. 8......... 9.......... 10......... 11

Orcish............ 9......... 10......... 11.......... 12

Daedric.......... 10........ 11......... 12......... 13

Version 1. 0: Initial release for play-testing.

Download the file from NEXUS.

INSTALLATION:

Unzip or paste the download contents into your StreamingAssets folder and let it overwrite if requested. VORTEX, if you use it, should do this automatically.

PROBLEMS & CONFLICTS:

I think this should be compatible with all mods... it just swaps out the vanilla shields for new ones that are the same except their armor value has been changed. Please report any problems or bugs in the appropriate comments/bugs sections on NEXUS or on this mods post at the DFWorkshop forums.

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Shield Armor Improved is a lightweight overhaul that makes shield armor rating scale with the material used to craft them. It's for players who want more logical progression in shield defense. With 121 endorsements and recent updates, it's a niche but functional tweak.

✨ Key Features

Scales shield armor rating based on material type
Simple, focused overhaul for shield mechanics
Recently updated (April 2026)

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-approved with 121 endorsements and over 14k downloads
  • Does exactly what it says: material-based shield armor scaling
  • Lightweight and focused, no bloat

⚠️ Cons

  • Small mod with limited endorsements, so it's not widely tested
  • May conflict with other overhaul mods that alter shield stats
  • Only affects armor rating, not other shield properties
🎯 Is This For You?
For players who want shields to feel more realistic and rewarding based on material. If you're tired of iron shields being as good as daedric, this is for you. Skip if you want more comprehensive shield overhauls or gameplay changes beyond armor rating.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Load this mod after other armor overhauls to ensure its changes take priority.
  • Check your shield's armor rating in-game before and after to see the difference.
  • If you use a mod manager, enable this mod and let it overwrite conflicting files.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Daggerfallunity Mods
Author
Harbinger451
Version
1.0
Downloads
14,712
Endorsements
121
Category
Overhauls
Created
1/3/2025
Updated
4/7/2026

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