Metal Armors Metalized - 2K Metal Armor Re-textures
⚪ Last updated 2015⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.7% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #27 of 156 Armour mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
A higher resolution, polished metallic re-texture for both sets of Metal Armor. This initially started as a project to make a "classic style" set of metal armors, however I have broadened this into a general high resolution re-texture suite for the Metal Armors.
The original appearance was too rough and dim for my liking, not taking advantage of specular maps to create a believably metallic appearance for the armor plating.
**Helmet now included. Male version only, male mesh replaces the female one. The female helmet was pointlessly ugly and I couldn't do anything for it, so now there's a single unified model for both sexes. Horned motorcycle helmet, how can you go wrong?
New Vegas Standard Black - A black leather version of the armor, high resolution and polished, but conforming to the Fallout 3/NV color scheme.
"Classic Fallout" Khaki Leather - A brown/khaki leather version, more reminiscent of the Metal Armor seen in Fallout 1 and 2, for that old-timey feel.
Installation & Notes:
Merely Extract the Data folder of your chosen color set into the New Vegas directory, overwrite if/when necessary. Archive Invalidation Invalidated would be a good idea, or do archive invalidation manually.
These textures may or may not be compatible with Body replacer armor meshes, it depends if the UV layout has been altered, likewise these textures were designed to be used with a "Gloss" value of 10, as apposed to the default "60," so depending on the gloss value you may need to alter the gloss value via NifSkope if you use a custom mesh.
A 2K re-texture for both sets of Metal Armor, giving them a polished metallic look. With 2,628 endorsements and 372,358 downloads, it's a popular visual upgrade for players who want sharper, more reflective armor. Last updated in 2015, so compatibility with newer game versions is uncertain.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust (2,628 endorsements) — this is a proven favorite
- Massive download count (372k) means it's been tested by tons of players
- Simple visual upgrade — no gameplay changes, just better-looking armor
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2015 — might not work with the latest game patches or DLC
- Only covers Metal Armor — if you want other armors retextured, look elsewhere
- No screenshots or install instructions in the description, so you're flying blind
For Skyrim players who want their Metal Armor to look sharper and more realistic without overhauling the whole game. Skip if you're on the latest version and worried about compatibility, or if you want a comprehensive armor retexture pack.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's a texture replacer, just drop the files into your Data folder or use a mod manager — no load order worries.
- If you're using other texture mods, install this one after them so it overwrites correctly.
- Check the mod's comments section for any user reports about compatibility with your game version.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- New Vegas Mods
- Author
- meeeee
- Version
- 1.1
- Downloads
- 372,358
- Endorsements
- 2,628
- Category
- Armour
- Created
- 1/6/2015
- Updated
- 1/18/2015
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