Capes with HDT physics

⭐ ⭐⭐ (9,014 endorsements) 📥 197,351 downloads 📌 v1.195 📅 11/6/2014
⚪ Last updated 2015

By Krypt and Kallukoras · Armour

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 4/8/2015 📅 Created: 11/6/2014
⚠️ Install Order · 4 steps
1🛠️ SKSE — Skyrim Script Extender Download ↗
2🔧 USLEEP — Unofficial Skyrim Legendary Edition Patch Download ↗
3🖥️ SkyUI — SkyUI (MCM framework) Download ↗
4📦 HDT Physics Extensions Find it →

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 4.6% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #136 of 329 Armour mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

 "HDT Physics Extension alleviates the problems associated with animation by actually using the physics engine that is part of the retail game. Through some creative use of SKSE, HydrogensaysHDT (the author of the Physics Extension plugin) has provided a set of tools that create game physics objects that interact and respond to the world around them." by HydrogensaysHDT

Capes with HDT Physics

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This mod is very much a W. I. P. and as such will be continuously updated as we finish.

Hot files in the first 2 days WOW! You guys are the best Thank you all so much for the support and votes!!!!!!!

Version 1. 0

Initial Release: Redguard cape with physics
Version 1. 1
Added 6 new color variations for cape version 1. 0. This is just a quick addon for more choices Bright Orange, Black, Blue, Green, Gold and Purple.

Version 1. 15

Update adding the fixed CapeHDT.xml, better collisions, reduced cap radii, fixed weights.
Version 1. 195
Update Fixed Cape position making it closer to character model. (With the exception of male model since it's fit it to a certain vanilla armor cough cough Redguards)

Created a female version of the cape. To fix the floating cape issues users were having. Fitted to CBBE bodies if that makes any difference at all.

Moddified CapeHDT.xml to have ground collisions. (For certain animations that require the character to lower in position causing the cape to collide with the ground.)

Made new female only textures for the cape Crane print and Floral print, and 3 more for all capes a crazy design, switched the bright orange with a red version and also switched the terrible black retexture with a new dark grey Dohvakiin symbol cape.

Fallbob made a 4K retexture that we wanted everyone to have thanks for making this for us. To Install the 4K version just download manually Use 7zip or WinRar to extract the files. Move the Data folder to your Skyrim folder and replace those meshes and add the new texture.

You can find the Skyrim folder here: Programfiles(x86)\Steam&

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Adds 10 color variants of capes with HDT physics to Skyrim, supporting both male and female characters. A popular cosmetic mod with 9,014 endorsements and 197,351 downloads, last updated in 2015.

✨ Key Features

Adds capes with HDT physics for realistic cloth movement.
10 total color options to choose from.
Separate meshes for male and female characters.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Huge community trust with 9,014 endorsements and nearly 200k downloads.
  • HDT physics makes capes flow naturally, a big upgrade over static capes.
  • 10 colors give plenty of variety for fashion-minded players.

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2015 — may not work with the latest Skyrim versions or HDT setups.
  • Requires HDT physics extension, which can be finicky to install and configure.
  • No mention of compatibility with other cloak mods or armor replacers.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who want immersive, physics-based capes without heavy gameplay changes. Great for roleplayers and screenshot enthusiasts. Skip if you're on Skyrim Special Edition or don't want to deal with HDT setup.
📦 Install:Medium· 10-15 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure you have HDT Physics Extensions installed and working before adding this mod, or the capes will be static.
  • Use a mod manager like Mod Organizer 2 to keep track of the files and avoid overwriting other armor mods.
  • If you're on Skyrim Special Edition, this mod likely won't work — look for a port or alternative.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim LE Mods
Author
Krypt and Kallukoras
Version
1.195
Downloads
197,351
Endorsements
9,014
Category
Armour
Created
11/6/2014
Updated
4/8/2015

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