Invisible Vanilla Armour Parts - IVAP (LE2)

⭐ ⭐⭐ (1,393 endorsements) 📥 28,769 downloads 📌 v1.50 📅 7/8/2021
⚪ Last updated 2021

By mrjack · Apparel

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 7/22/2021 📅 Created: 7/8/2021

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 4.8% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #15 of 666 Apparel mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

There are a few mods out there that add full body armours as torso pieces in the armour locker and there will likely be many more in the future (I certainly plan to). Each one of these mods has to add invisible shoulder, arms and legs parts to the armour locker like the "no helmet" option so you don't have to have the vanilla armour parts visible and clipping with your already complete outfit.

While necessary, there are multiple issues with this:

  • []Each mod adds their own, quickly filling your locker with unnamed parts (or named after vanilla parts) you don't need. E.g. You may find yourself with several invisible Kestrel gauntlets.

    []The invisible parts do not reference ANY mesh but the game forces you to wear at least one additional piece with your torso forcing you to wear a visor or another part that might not ruin the look of your armour.

    []The bonuses are inconsistent. They can be nothing at all, they can have no description but a single part can have every vanilla bonus in the game making you ridiculously OP without even knowing it.

    This mod solves these issues by:

    Adding labelled and localized invisible versions of the armour parts available in the vanilla game, including all headgear. The unlock requirements are the same as the vanilla counterparts. When you buy the Amplifier plates, you get the invisible version along with its bonus. You start the game with your N7 parts, invisible versions of N7 parts and parts labelled simply "None" with no bonuses at all. These exist because a mod might add an armour with a full body bonus like the Blood Dragon armour and so you can choose to hide everything but the torso piece without adding extra bonuses and making you OP. It's up to you.

    If you don't need or want a bonus, then simply don't buy the vanilla piece and it won't appear.

    All the of the invisible parts I've added reference a tiny single triangle mesh hidden in the body (even the "no helmet" option) so that the game always thinks you are wearing at least two pieces of amour even if you hide everything but your chest piece. You are no longer forced to wear a visor to stop hidden armour reappearing.

    All the bonuses attached to the parts I added correspond with their vanilla counterparts and are labelled as such. In English the name is the same followed by (invisible). If you play your game in a language other than English, you will see the name of the armour in your language preceded by an asterisk  - I did this because "invisible" is an adjective and even if I searched for the translations for all the languages supported, the word can change depending on the gender, number and case of the noun... blah blah, linguistic nonsense.... that would have been too much of a headache without a native translator's help. Also some of the names, especia

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Adds invisible versions of all vanilla armor parts, letting you wear full body armors as torso pieces while keeping armor bonuses. Unlock requirements stay the same, and you can wear just the chest piece. A practical utility mod for Skyrim players who want visual freedom without losing stats.

✨ Key Features

Adds invisible versions of all vanilla armor parts
Wear full body armors as torso pieces
Choose armor bonuses based on class and playstyle
Unlock requirements remain the same
Can wear just the chest piece

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Huge flexibility for fashion and stats (1,393 endorsements)
  • Works with all vanilla armor, so no compatibility headaches with base game
  • Simple concept that solves a real problem for roleplayers and min-maxers

⚠️ Cons

  • Only covers vanilla armor — modded armors won't have invisible versions
  • Last updated in 2021, so may not be compatible with the latest Skyrim version
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who want to wear heavy armor stats while showing off a light armor look, or who want to rock just a chest piece without losing bonuses. Skip if you only use modded armor sets, since this only affects vanilla gear.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure to load this mod after any mods that change vanilla armor meshes to avoid conflicts.
  • Use a mod manager to easily toggle the invisible parts on and off if you change your mind.
  • Check the mod page for any compatibility patches if you use popular armor overhaul mods.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Mass Effect Mods
Author
mrjack
Version
1.50
Downloads
28,769
Endorsements
1,393
Category
Apparel
Created
7/8/2021
Updated
7/22/2021

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