Noldorian Auriels Shield
⚪ 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.
Preview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 4.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #293 of 329 Armour mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
About the Mod
Noldorian Auriel's Shield provides a lore-friendly HD re-texture of this powerful artefact from the Dawnguard DLC to give it a really unique and outstanding look that a God's shield deserves. It perfectly complements my Noldorian Auriels Bow and my Noldorian Dawnbreaker.
The corresponding Ancient Falmer armor set can be found here :
Noldorian Ancient Falmer Armor
It can be obtained during a Dawnguard DLC side quest.
About the looks of it images can say more than thousand words of mine - especially since I had the honour to be able to get some of the greatest screenarchers on the Nexus as beta testers for my work. Be sure to check out their remarkable work in the gallery on this front page and in the image section of this mod.
Video Reviews
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Requirements
Dawnguard DLC is required for this mod to work.
Installation
Download the mod file and extract the file into your skyrim directory, e.g. C:Program Files (x86)SteamSteamAppscommonskyrimData and say "yes" when being asked to integrate and override.
Un-installation
Delete the file via NMM or manually by deleting the "Auriel" folder within your Skyrim "Textures" folder.
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Noldorian Auriel's Shield is a lore-friendly HD re-texture for the Dawnguard DLC's Auriel's Shield, giving it a unique and outstanding look befitting a divine artefact. With over 4,000 endorsements and 89,000 downloads, it's a popular cosmetic upgrade for Skyrim players.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 4,033 endorsements and nearly 90k downloads
- Lore-friendly approach keeps the game's aesthetic intact
- Simple cosmetic upgrade that makes a legendary artifact stand out
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2013, so it may not be optimized for the latest Skyrim versions
- Only affects Auriel's Shield, so it's a niche mod for that specific item
- No screenshots or additional details provided, so you can't preview the look before installing
For Skyrim players who want their Auriel's Shield to look as epic as its lore suggests. If you're a completionist or role-player who values visual fidelity on unique artifacts, this is a must-have. Skip if you're looking for gameplay changes or if you don't use the Dawnguard DLC.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have the Dawnguard DLC installed, as the shield is from that expansion.
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to easily install and uninstall the texture.
- If you're playing on a version of Skyrim released after 2013, check for compatibility patches or consider using a mod like SSE Engine Fixes.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- EcthelionOtW
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 89,925
- Endorsements
- 4,033
- Category
- Armour
- Created
- 1/18/2013
- Updated
- 1/18/2013
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