SM Chitin Armour Replacer
⚪ Last updated 2022⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #49 of 83 Armour mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
A Replacer for Chitin Armor.
- Cuirass
- Pauldrons
- Both versions of shields.
A cuirass with a scarf is also available. It can be purchased in Seyda Neen, Balmora, Ald'ruhn and Dagon Fel.
The armor was created from scratch according to the original reference. The kit includes normal maps and AO maps.
SM Chitin Armour Replacer is a cosmetic overhaul for Morrowind's Chitin Armor, replacing the cuirass, pauldrons, gloves, greaves, shoes, helmet, and both shield versions. A scarf variant is available for purchase in Seyda Neen, Balmora, Ald'ruhn, and Dagon Fel. With 183 endorsements and 7,213 downloads, it's a niche but appreciated visual upgrade for fans of the original armor.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 183 endorsements and over 7,000 downloads—clearly a solid choice for Chitin fans.
- Covers the full armor set plus shields, so you get a consistent look without mixing and matching.
- The scarf variant adds a nice touch of flair and is easy to grab from multiple in-game vendors.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2022—might not be compatible with the latest Morrowind modding setups or patches.
- It's a replacer, so it overwrites the original Chitin Armor look—if you want variety, this isn't it.
For Morrowind players who love the Chitin Armor's aesthetic but want a fresh, more detailed look. If you're a completionist who wants to collect the scarf variant from different towns, this adds a nice quest-like touch. Skip if you prefer gameplay changes or want to keep the vanilla appearance.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's a replacer, make sure to back up your original Chitin Armor meshes if you want to revert.
- Use a mod manager like Morrowind Mod Manager or Wrye Mash to handle installation and avoid overwriting conflicts.
- The scarf cuirass is sold by vendors in Seyda Neen, Balmora, Ald'ruhn, and Dagon Fel—check their inventories after installing.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Morrowind Mods
- Author
- ShadowMimicry
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 7,213
- Endorsements
- 183
- Category
- Armour
- Created
- 9/16/2022
- Updated
- 10/2/2022
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