Cloaks of Skyrim
⚪ Last updated 2013⚠️ 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
- 👍 3.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #1 of 111 Clothing mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
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:: Contents ::
- Description
- Recent updates
- Cloak types and locations
- Installation instructions
- Uninstallation
:: Description ::
Adds almost 100 new styles of cloak to the world of Skyrim, via crafting, levelled-lists, and static loot. They are lore-friendly and enchantable, and more are being added with every update. The aim of this mod is to provide some variety and flavour to the world, as well as the chance to wear a stylish cloak and quite literally keep the cold out. (the cloaks provide defence against the cold in both the Frostfall and Hypothermia mods). You will see NPCs around Skyrim wearing various cloaks, and there are unique and rare variations to stumble across in your travels.
The cloaks use slot 46, so can be worn without replacing any other equipment.
Please feel free to add more screenshots, as I do love seeing them. Especially if you have screenshots of any unique cloaks you wish to share. Very interested to see and hear what people's favourites are!
:: Updates ::
Cloaks of Skyrim version 1. 2
-Dawnguard DLC optional added.
-proper weight-slider support for linen/burlap and cape meshes. Hide and Dragon Priest cloaks to be done for the next update.
-crafting changes, including the fantastic spinning wheel resource by Stroti
-new cloaks and capes, including the Companions, the College of Winterhold, Dawnguard amongst others.
-a bundle of tweaks and improvements
:: Cloak types and locations ::
With the addition of new cloaks, I thought it may be an idea to explain how to find the various kinds.
:: CRAFTING ::
So you want to craft a cloak? Version 1. 2 sees a few changes to make crafting slightly more involved than linen wrap-hoarding. You'll still need linen wraps, but also a few other bits and pieces. The most important of these is a book - Fryssa the Wide's Nordic Tailoring - a long-winded historical text that will allow you to craft capes and cloaks at the tanning rack and spinning wheel. Without this book in your inventory, you won't be able to craft any cloaks or capes, keeping clutter on the tanning rack to a minimum. Keep an eye out for the book on your travels.
To craft hide and burlap items, you'll need to head to the tanning rack. For
Cloaks of Skyrim adds nearly 100 new cloak styles to Skyrim, obtainable through crafting, leveled lists, and static loot. These cloaks are lore-friendly and enchantable, offering variety for players who want to customize their character's appearance without breaking immersion.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community favorite with 273,942 endorsements and 8.9M downloads—this is a must-have for many players.
- Nearly 100 cloak styles means tons of variety for fashion-conscious Dragonborns.
- Lore-friendly and enchantable, so you can stay stylish without breaking immersion or losing enchantment slots.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2013—might have compatibility issues with newer Skyrim versions or DLCs, though it's still widely used.
- Being a cosmetic mod, it doesn't add gameplay mechanics—if you're looking for quests or combat changes, this isn't it.
For Skyrim players who want to add visual flair to their character without straying from the game's aesthetic. Perfect for roleplayers and fashion-focused adventurers. Skip if you're after gameplay overhauls—this is purely cosmetic.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to install and manage this mod easily.
- Place Cloaks of Skyrim early in your load order to avoid conflicts with other armor mods.
- Check the mod's compatibility patches if you use other popular mods like Winter Is Coming or immersive armors.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- AsheNoodle
- Version
- 1.2
- Downloads
- 8,908,715
- Endorsements
- 273,942
- Category
- Clothing
- Created
- 3/4/2012
- Updated
- 3/3/2013
🔗 Required By 28 Mods
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