Shell of the Artifice
⚪ Last updated 2010⚠️ Install Order · 4 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
- 👍 2.9% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #64 of 78 Weapons And Armour mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
An ancient Dwemer set of armor, powered by strange green crystals has recently been donated to the Arcane University. It is yours to take. All new armor for the HGEC body and Roberts Male body as well as weapons of an original design
Shell of the Artifice adds a full Dwemer-themed armor set and original weapons to Oblivion, designed for the HGEC and Roberts Male body types. The armor is powered by green crystals and is available at the Arcane University. A classic mod from 2010 with a solid following.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 487 endorsements and over 17k downloads.
- Works for both male and female characters thanks to dual body support.
- Lore-friendly Dwemer aesthetic with a cool crystal twist.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2010, so may have compatibility issues with modern setups.
- Requires body mods (HGEC or Roberts) which are not included.
For Oblivion players who want a lore-friendly, visually distinct armor set that fits both male and female characters. If you're already using HGEC or Roberts body replacers, this is a no-brainer. Skip if you prefer gameplay-altering armor mods or don't want to deal with body mod dependencies.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have either HGEC or Roberts body installed before adding this mod, or the armor may not display correctly.
- Use a mod manager like OBMM or Wrye Bash to handle the installation and avoid overwriting conflicts.
- Check the mod's readme for any specific load order instructions, though none are mentioned in the description.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Oblivion Mods
- Author
- Gizmodian and Kogane
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 17,036
- Endorsements
- 487
- Category
- Weapons And Armour
- Created
- 7/12/2010
- Updated
- 7/19/2010
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