Imperial Legion Armor Variety
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By Person Numbered 275
Regarding compatibility: It has been noted that compatibility issues that arise may be solved by placing this mod nearer to the bottom of the load order. Also, Wrye Bash and Bash Patches are masterpieces for compatibility.
Also see Stormcloak Armor Variety here:
http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=10185
Version 1. 2 now includes Heavy shields on Heavy Legionnaires (excluding officers) and light shields on studded legionnaires
*Remember to only use one ESP!
Description
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This mod adds a chance for most standard Legionnaires to spawn with different legion equipment other than light or studded:
The percent chances are as follows:
---------------Normal
Legion Heavy Set: 40%
Legion Heavy Set with Officer\'s Helmet: 10%
Legion Heavy Set with Horseman\'s Helmet: 20%
Legion Heavy Studded Set: 10%
Legion Light Studded Set: 10%
Legion Light Set: 10%
There\'s also a few options:
-------------Option 1: more light armor suggested by minngarm
Legion Heavy Set: 20%
Legion Heavy Set with Officer\'s Helmet: 5%
Legion Heavy Set with Horseman\'s Helmet: 5%
Legion Heavy Studded Set: 15%
Legion Light Studded Set: 25%
Legion Light Set: 30%
-------------Option 2: all wear heavy armor with Horseman\'s/Spartan helmet suggested by samuraigen52
-------------Option 3: With Guards suggested by Rifli
Legion Heavy Set: 25%
Legion Heavy With Officer\'s Helmet: 5%
Legion Heavy With Horseman\'s Helmet: 10%
Legion Heavy Studded: 10%
Legion Light Studded: 10%
Legion Light: 10%
Solitude Guard: 10%
Hjaalmarch Guard: 5%
Falkreath Guard: 5%
Markarth Guard: 10%
-------------Option 4 All heavy suggested by LeonardoTran
Legion Heavy Set: 60%
Legion Officer\'s set: 10%
Legion Horseman\'s set: 30%
-------------Option 5 More Studded suggested by Amuab001pl
Legion Heavy Set: 10%
Legion Officer\'s set: 5%
Legion Heavy Studded: 50%
Legion Light Studded: 20%
Legion light: 15%
-------------Option 6 alternate 5 suggested by barnacle1246
Legion Heavy Set: 10%
Legion Officer\'s set: 5%
Legion Horseman\'s set: 5%
Legion Heavy Studded: 45%
Legion Light Studded: 20%
Legion light: 15%
-------------Option 7 NO HEAVY STUDDED suggested by Kastrenzo and others
Legion Heavy Set: 40%
Legion Heavy Set with Officer\'s Helmet: 10%
Legion Heavy Set with Horseman\'s Helmet: 20%
Legion Light Studded Set: 20%
Legion Light Set: 10%
-------------OPTION 8 - Made with Ali Bengali\'s Perfect Legionnnarie in mind
Legion Heavy Set: 10%
Legion Officer\'s set: 5%
Legion Horseman\'s set: 10%
Legion Heavy Studded: 35%
Legion Heavy Studded Horseman: 10%
Legion Heavy Studded Officer: 5%
Legion light: 25%
-Also includes special optional ESP buffing Legion Heavy Armor to Steel Plate, renaming Imperial Studded Armor to Imperial Breastplate and changing it to he
🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod dataImperial Legion Armor Variety is a compact mod for Skyrim that adds visual variety to Legionnaire armor. With 2,714 endorsements and 73,934 downloads, it remains a popular choice for players seeking to diversify the look of the Imperial Legion. Last updated in 2013, it is a stable, lightweight addition for roleplayers and visual enthusiasts.
✨ Key Features
Adds variety to Legionnaire armor, likely through new textures or models.
High community approval with 2,714 endorsements.
Over 73,000 downloads indicate widespread use.
Lightweight mod focused solely on armor variety.
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 2,714 endorsements—clearly a fan favorite.
- Massive download count (73,934) proves it's a go-to for Legion fans.
- Simple concept: just adds variety, so it's easy to slot into any load order.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2013—might not be compatible with newer Skyrim versions or DLC.
- Only affects Legion armor, so if you're not a Legion player, this is useless.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who want their Imperial Legion to look less uniform and more like a real army with varied gear. Perfect for roleplayers who love the Legion aesthetic but want to break the monotony. Skip if you're playing Stormcloak or don't care about Legion armor cosmetics.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's from 2013, check if you're using Skyrim Legendary Edition or Special Edition—might need a compatibility patch.
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to avoid overwriting other armor mods.
- If you're using other Legion armor mods, load this one after them to ensure its changes take effect.