Frankly HD Stormcloak and City Guards
⚪ Last updated 2018⚠️ 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
- 👍 0.8% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #26 of 453 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Hi resolution (4k/2k) retexture of stormcloak/guards armor from scratch.
Frankly HD Stormcloak and City Guards is a high-resolution 4K/2K retexture of the Stormcloak and guard armors in Skyrim, created from scratch by FrankFamily. With over 10,000 endorsements and 1.3 million downloads, it's a popular choice for players seeking sharper, more detailed armor textures. Last updated in 2018, it remains a staple for visual overhauls.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 10,781 endorsements and 1.3M downloads
- 4K/2K textures give guards a crisp, detailed look
- From-scratch work means no blurry upscales
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2018 — may not be optimized for the latest Skyrim version or mods
- Only covers Stormcloak and city guards, not other factions
- High-res textures can strain VRAM on lower-end systems
For Skyrim players who want their guards to look sharp and detailed without overhauling the whole game. If you're into visual upgrades and have the VRAM to spare, this is a solid pick. Skip if you're on a low-end PC or want more than just guard armor retextures.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's a texture mod, just drop the files into your Data folder or use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2.
- If you use other texture mods, load this one after them to ensure it takes priority.
- Check your VRAM usage in-game; if you see stuttering, consider the 2K version if available.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- FrankFamily
- Version
- 2.1
- Downloads
- 1,323,045
- Endorsements
- 10,781
- Category
- Models and Textures
- Created
- 9/16/2013
- Updated
- 5/23/2018
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