Imperial Horse Armor
⚪ Last updated 2008⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.5% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #34 of 127 Miscellaneous mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
To install just copy the esp into your Oblivion/Data folder Ive released a second plug in, that changes Imperial Horses to wear Steel Armour from the Official Plug-in. I did not alter the stats so it wont conflict with Balance mods. Note: You need the official Horse armor mod for this! Enjoy :) I highly recommend this mod by Dyn_Sol, as it fits better to the Imperial Guards. http://www.tessource.net/files/file.php?id=3359 1. 1: fixed a bug where a horse had no Body...
This Oblivion mod adds steel horse armor to Imperial Horses, replacing their default appearance. It includes a second plugin that uses the official Steel Armor from the official plug-in. Stats are unchanged, so it won't conflict with balance mods. Simple install: copy the ESP to your Data folder.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 484 endorsements and nearly 90k downloads.
- Keeps stats untouched, so it plays nice with balance mods.
- Easy drop-in install—no mod manager needed.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2008—may not be compatible with newer Oblivion versions or mods.
- Only affects Imperial Horses, so other horse types remain unchanged.
- No screenshots or detailed description, so you're flying blind on visuals.
For Oblivion players who want a quick visual upgrade for Imperial Horses without messing with gameplay balance. If you're a completionist collecting horse armors or just want your mount to look more battle-ready, this is a simple pick. Skip if you're expecting changes to other horse types or need modern mod support.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to enable the ESP in your Oblivion launcher's Data Files after copying it.
- If you use a mod manager like OBMM or Wrye Bash, you can still install manually—just drop the ESP in and activate it.
- Since it's an old mod, test it with your current load order to ensure no conflicts with other horse mods.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Oblivion Mods
- Author
- Unknown
- Version
- 1.1
- Downloads
- 89,821
- Endorsements
- 484
- Category
- Miscellaneous
- Created
- 4/21/2006
- Updated
- 1/7/2008
🔧 How to Install Oblivion Mods
Download from Nexus.
📖 Full step-by-step install guide for Oblivion →
Visit the official mod page for specific installation instructions for this mod.
🎮 Need cheat codes or console commands? Check ur gaming wiki for Oblivion commands, item IDs, and more.
Keep browsing — more Oblivion mods await