Guardian Armor Set
🟡 Updated this yearPreview

🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.8% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #42 of 149 Miscellaneous mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Important Notice:
Tools are still in the development stage. I have been able to generate consistent results so things are pretty stable but at some point I guarantee something will appear wonky. I really recommend backing up your game and/or save files just in case so you don't lose any progress.
Instructions for backing up your game or saves on:
Steam: https://help.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/4593-5CB7-DC3C-64F0
GoG: https://support.gog.com/hc/en-us/articles/18730324957213-How-do-I-back-up-my-cloud-saves?product=gog
Epic: https://dev.epicgames.com/docs/epic-games-store/services/cloud-save
We are learning as we create so expect to see changes and updates in the days to come.
Special thanks!
id_daemon who created the modding tools to make this possible. If it wasn't for their willingness to provide tips, offer guidance, and saintly levels of patience while showing me how to get things done beyond what the tool set was designed to do I wouldn't have gotten this done.
KingJulz for creating a mod manager and for figuring out a method to allow for custom Dynamic Hair designs to be used in game. MM support should allow for users to run multiple mods. (Caveats on this will be in the pinned comments)
Tip of the cap to Shadlessfox (AGAIN!) for Odradek and answering my never ending stream of questions. The info and knowledge you shared helped me to understand the Decima environment in general.
Special thanks to Johnny Dazzling for pointing me in the right direction to fix a weight issue that was bugging me forever.
Hopefully you read all that because it is important! If not here is your chance to go back and do so. Ok all caught up?
Great now on to the good stuff!
This is a continuation of my Guardian Armor series from HZD. The HFW format is extremely different so it took some time after the tools dropped to configure and optimize everything. This is much more than a simple port since most everything had to be rebuilt from scratch to get the desired results.
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[]There are 2 armor options to choose from.
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]Each armor has 2 color schemes. (also compatible with Nora Armor Dye packs from merchants for countless color variations)[]Both sets now come with 7 different hair styles. More images in the media section
[]The menus should reflect the new names, unique descriptive text, and custom menu icons.
The Ancient Guardian
Default Hair
The Frostwind Guardian
Default Hair
Installation Instructions:
Guardian Armor Set is a cosmetic mod for Horizon that replaces the Nora Anointed/Champion armor sets with a new, lore-friendly design. It's a fully immersive addition for players who want a fresh look for Aloy's iconic gear, with 113 endorsements and recent updates.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 113 endorsements and nearly 4k downloads.
- Gives Aloy a fresh, unique look while staying true to Horizon's lore.
- Recently updated, so it's likely compatible with the current game version.
⚠️ Cons
- Only replaces two armor sets—if you wanted more variety, this is limited.
- No screenshots or detailed previews in the description, so you're flying blind.
- Author didn't specify install steps—might be tricky if you're new to modding.
For Horizon players who want to refresh Aloy's appearance without breaking immersion. If you're tired of the default Nora outfits and want something that feels like it belongs in the world, this is for you. Skip if you're looking for gameplay changes—this is purely cosmetic.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to back up your original game files before replacing anything, just in case.
- Check the mod's file structure—if it's a direct replacement, you might need to manually place files in the right folder.
- Look for community guides on Horizon modding if you're unsure about installation, since the author didn't provide instructions.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Horizonforbiddenwest Mods
- Author
- HardcoreHobbyist
- Version
- 1.1
- Downloads
- 3,979
- Endorsements
- 113
- Category
- Miscellaneous
- Created
- 7/27/2025
- Updated
- 11/12/2025
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