Mages Guild Robe Overhaul (MGRO)
🟠 Updated over a year ago⚠️ Install Order · 2 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
- 🏆 #210 of 220 Clothing mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
MGRO enhances the appearance of Mages Guild-affiliated robes, giving them a touch more gravitas and decidedly less frump. The original vision of Oblivion's magery has been kept at the forefront of this rework, so that the robes do not come across as overly flashy, luxurious or otherwise out-of-place.
This mod is NOT a replacer: you will need both the .esp and assets for this to work.
In addition to the updated look, I'm introducing two new lines of robe: the Magister's and Wizard's robes. These will be obtained as one naturally progresses the Mages Guild questline and come with their own levelled enchantments. As part of this mod, the Archmage robes also boast an enchantment worthy of the head of Cyrodiil's seat of magical study.
For those who want to nab the robes without going through the rigmarole of proving yourself to the University, I've stowed unenchanted versions of each set in the well just outside the main Arcane University tower.
In terms of incompatibilities, anything that edits the Arcane University Tower Council room or Mages Guild robes themselves may present a problem.
New robe enchantments are as follows:
Wizard's Robe Enchantments
Intelligence +4
Willpower +4
Conjuration +10
Destruction +10
Magicka +30
Level 12-17
Intelligence +6
Willpower +6
Conjuration +12
Destruction +12
Magicka +60
Level 18-23
Intelligence +8
Willpower +8
Conjuration +15
Destruction +15
Magicka +120
Intelligence +10
Willpower +10
Conjuration +18
Destruction +18
Magicka +160
Magister's Robe Enchantments
Intelligence +8
Willpower +8
Conjuration +16
Destruction +16
Alteration +16
Magicka +100
Resist Magic 15%
Level 24-31
Intelligence +10
Willpower +10
Conjuration +20
Destruction +20
Alteration +20
Magicka +150
Resist Magic 30%
Intelligence +12
Willpower +12
Conjuration +24
Destruction +24
Alteration +24
Magicka +200
Resist Magic 45%
Arch-Mage's Robe Enchantments
Intelligence +15
Willpower +15
Personality +20
Conjuration +20
Destruction +20
Alteration +20
Illusion +20
Mysticism +20
Restoration +20
Magicka +300
Resist Magic 50%
MGRO is a cosmetic overhaul for Mages Guild robes in Skyrim, aiming to give them a more dignified look. With 32 endorsements and 4,766 downloads, it's a niche mod for players who find the default robes too frumpy. Last updated February 2025.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Lightweight cosmetic mod that directly addresses a common complaint about robe aesthetics
- Decent download count (4,766) suggests it's been tried by a fair number of players
- Simple concept—if you hate the default robes, this is a targeted fix
⚠️ Cons
- Low endorsement count (32) relative to downloads—some users may not have been impressed
- No screenshots or detailed description, so you're flying blind on the actual look
- Last updated in February 2025—may not be compatible with the latest Skyrim version or other robe mods
For Skyrim players who role-play as mages and want their robes to look more imposing or elegant. If you're fine with vanilla robes or prefer a total armor overhaul, this isn't for you.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to install and easily disable if you don't like the look.
- Check for compatibility with other robe mods you use—load order can affect which textures win.
- If you're on Skyrim Special Edition, make sure the mod version matches your game version (it was updated in 2025, so likely fine).
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Oblivion Mods
- Author
- Crinkleboy
- Version
- 1.2
- Downloads
- 4,766
- Endorsements
- 32
- Category
- Clothing
- Created
- 1/30/2025
- Updated
- 2/9/2025
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