Hoodless Dragon Priest Masks - With Dragonborn Support
⚪ Last updated 2015⚠️ 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
- 👍 3.8% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #240 of 397 Armour mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
!WARNING! If you don't have Dragonborn installed, your game will CTD on startup.
If enough people want it, I will make a version that doesn't require Dragonborn.
This is a non-replacer mod that allows the 10 Dragon Priest Masks from Skyrim, and the 3 Acolyte Masks from Dragonborn, to be converted into hoodless variants. This can be done at a tanning rack, under the Daedric Category, they can be converted back if needed. The variants can be tempered, but lose the upgrade after being converted. I've made sure these masks have the updated specks from the Unofficial Skyrim Patch. Feel free to add a picture.
The name of the hoodless variants are slightly altered, so you know which variant you're crafting (ex: Krosis -> Krosis's Mask)
In addition to seeing your characters hair, the masks can be worn with any hood that can be worn with circlets. For instance, the Fur Hoods from Immersive Armors: http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/19733/?
also, Clothing and Clutter Fixes allow circlets to be worn with most hoods: http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/43053/?
For those of you wondering, I can't make a Miraak, or Cultists Mask addition to this mod. The way I did this mod was simply remove the hood part of the mesh in NifSkope. In these two masks, the hood and mask are one part, so I would have to edit the base mesh using 3DS or Blender, which I have no idea how to do.
If you can make a hoodless Miraak or Cultists Mask mesh, and send it to me, I would gladly add this to the mod, and put your name in the credits.
Credits: Immersive College of Winterhold: http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/36849/? (Used in 2nd Screenshot)
This mod adds hoodless versions of all 10 Dragon Priest Masks from Skyrim and the 3 Acolyte Masks from Dragonborn, changing their equipment slot to circlet. It's a simple cosmetic tweak for players who prefer the look without the hood, with solid community support (633 endorsements).
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 633 endorsements and over 16k downloads
- Simple, focused mod that does exactly what it says
- Works for both base game and Dragonborn DLC masks
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2015, so may have compatibility issues with newer Skyrim versions or mods
- Only cosmetic – doesn't change stats or enchantments, so not for players wanting gameplay tweaks
For Skyrim players who love the Dragon Priest masks but hate the bulky hoods. If you're a fashion-conscious Dragonborn who wants to show off your character's face while keeping those powerful enchantments, this is for you. Skip if you're looking for gameplay changes or if you're playing on a heavily modded setup that might conflict with slot changes.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since the mod changes the equipment slot to circlet, you can now wear a hood or other headgear alongside the mask – experiment with combinations.
- If you're using a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2, just download and install; load order shouldn't matter much for this simple replacer.
- Check if your other mods that alter Dragon Priest masks are compatible, as this mod modifies the same items.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- IronDusk33
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 16,454
- Endorsements
- 633
- Category
- Armour
- Created
- 1/12/2014
- Updated
- 9/20/2015
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