Berserk Black Swordsman Armor
⚪ Last updated 2012⚠️ Install Order · 3 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
- 👍 2.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #110 of 329 Armour mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
NOTICE: I won't be coming around to check in on the mod, I hereby give permission to use or modify the mod as you see fit as long as credit is given.
Based on the artwork of Kentarou Miura.
The Dragonslayer sword mod used in the images: http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=3143
Available for male character only.
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Installation: Extract everything into your Skyrim\data\ directory
The exact directory for nif files: ...data\meshes\Berserk\armor\blackswordsman\ The exact directory for textures: ...data\textures\Berserk\armor\blackswordsman\ Esp plugin: ...data\
Activate the Berserk Black Swordsman Armor.esp if you want to use the iron arm. OR Activate the Berserk Black Swordsman Armor - No Arm.esp for use with other gauntlets.
Activate one or the other. Do not activate both esp at the same time.
How to get the armor: Craftable under Steel category. Cape is craftable using 1 bear pelt at the tanning rack. OR Use console command: help "black swordsman" to get the full item id and help "black cape" for the cape, then, player.additem xxxxxx n -where "xxxxxx" is the item id and "n" is the item count.
item IDs: (xx = load order) Cuirass: xx003887 Boots: xx003885 Cape: xx003886 Arm: xx003DF0
example: player.additem 01003887 1
Credits/Thanks: Special thanks to Eferas for support, testing, and the go to guy for everything Berserk Thanks to Mr. Kentarou Miura for creating Berserk, its wonderful story, characters, and universe. Big Thanks to everyone who develops and contributes to nifskope and niftools Thanks to Bethesda for making great games Thanks to everyone who enjoy the work and endorse it
Tool Used: 3ds Max 2012 Zbrush 4 Adobe Photoshop CS5 Nifskope/Niftools
A cosmetic armor mod for Skyrim that adds the iconic Black Swordsman armor from Kentarou Miura's Berserk manga. With nearly 7,000 endorsements and over 254,000 downloads, it's a well-loved tribute for fans of the series. Last updated in 2012, so compatibility with current Skyrim versions may be uncertain.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge following—6,948 endorsements and 254k downloads show it's a fan favorite.
- Faithful to the source material, directly inspired by Miura's art.
- Simple cosmetic addition that doesn't mess with gameplay mechanics.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2012—might not work with the latest Skyrim patches or Special Edition.
- Only one armor set, so it's a niche addition for Berserk fans only.
For Skyrim players who are also Berserk fans and want to cosplay as Guts. If you're looking for a lore-friendly or gameplay-altering armor, this isn't it. Skip if you don't care about the anime reference.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's from 2012, check if it's compatible with your Skyrim version—if you're on Special Edition, you might need to port it.
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to keep track of the files and avoid overwriting other mods.
- If you're using the original Skyrim, make sure to activate the .esp in your load order after installing.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- Zenl
- Version
- 1.1
- Downloads
- 254,322
- Endorsements
- 6,948
- Category
- Armour
- Created
- 3/1/2012
- Updated
- 3/9/2012
🔗 Required By 3 Mods
These mods list this mod as a dependency.
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