Custom Sigils DIY
⚪ Last updated 2012⚠️ Install Order · 3 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #3 of 30 Modders Resources and Tutorials mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
While I wholeheartedly endorse valve I do not endorse the upload of my mods to SteamWorkshop, please respect this decision.
Special thanks to these mod authors for their permission to use their work:
- Backsteppo - Dragon Quest 3 Sage Outfit (Linen Cloak Model)
- Zenl - Berserk Black Swordsman Armor (Hide Cloak Model)
- Nikinoodles - Cloaks of Skyrim (foundation concept and legwork)
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Description:
Custom Sigils is a DIY (Do it yourself) mod and a quick and easy way for you to make your own heraldry and use it in Skyrim on house/faction shields and cloaks.
Basically it's a simple modding toolkit consisting of: pre-made craftable items and tempering recipe, photoshop templates, tutorials, and examples.
Completely compatible with Cloaks of Skyrim & Winter is Coming (+cloak patch)
===== To make your own logo you will need:
- Photoshop free trial here
- photoshop DDS plugin
- GIMP (Free and opens PSD files, but i've never used it so can't offer help)
- GIMP DDS plugin
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Basic texture overview
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PhotoShop Tutorial
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===== News & updates
- Now opensource ON ONE CONDITION; that you pay it forward by answering a few questions in my comments
- Cloaks are ready! Download the extra core files needed and start getting creative.
- Currently there are no pre-made/optional sigils for cloaks, i might work on it if people show interest (people seem happy with their own at the mo.
- I expect whinging about the multiple eps files but I am already considering just combining it all into one.
===== Future updates:
- I WONT be doing shields for Glass, Ebony, Iron, etc. Because I don't imagine it'll look that good and it's a lot of effort.
===== Crafting:
- Cloaks are found at the tanning rack under "leather"
- Linen cloak needs 1x Linen wrap. Hide cloak needs 1x leather.
- The House Shield only needs 1 leather strip, 1 iron ingot, 2 firewood
Custom Sigils DIY is a modder's resource for Skyrim that provides a simple toolkit to create custom heraldry and apply it to house or faction shields. It is designed for modders and players who want personalized shield designs without complex tools. With 1,870 endorsements and 62,251 downloads, it has a solid following despite its age.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 1,870 endorsements and over 62k downloads—clearly a go-to for many modders.
- Simple toolkit approach means you don't need to be a texture artist to make custom shields.
- Still relevant for Skyrim modding despite being from 2012—shows lasting utility.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2012—likely not updated for Special Edition or Anniversary Edition, so compatibility is a risk.
- No detailed instructions or examples provided in the description, so you'll have to figure out the workflow yourself.
- As a modder's resource, it's not for casual players—you need to be comfortable with modding tools.
For Skyrim modders who want to craft unique heraldry for shields without learning complex tools. Also for players who enjoy personalizing their game with custom faction or house shields. Skip if you're looking for ready-made shield designs—this is a DIY toolkit, not a content pack.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since this is a modder's resource, you'll need a tool like GIMP or Photoshop to create your sigil textures—plan for that.
- Check if the mod is compatible with your Skyrim version (Oldrim vs Special Edition) before installing, as it's from 2012.
- Look up community tutorials on creating custom shields in Skyrim—the description doesn't include a guide, so external help is key.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- Hoax2
- Version
- 2
- Downloads
- 62,251
- Endorsements
- 1,870
- Category
- Modders Resources and Tutorials
- Created
- 7/24/2012
- Updated
- 8/26/2012
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