Town Guards armor retexture
⚪ Last updated 2012⚠️ 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
- 👍 4.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #218 of 329 Armour mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
At last i ending with working on this mode. I spend many time on this and Town Guards now looks as i wanted at start. I want to thank all of you for your endorsements, downloads and i hope my mode will bring you same fun as its bring to me.
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There are two versions for use.
FINAL Version
- body armors are same as in version 1. 21
- this version using diferent meshes and textures on boots and gauntlets than in original
- symbol at pauldrons is diferent as is on version 1. 21
- in this version isnt packed shield retexture and gauntelts with boots from legion what Solitude soldiers using. If you want it, download it as optional files
Version 1. 21
- body armors are same as in FINAL version
- symbol at pauldrons is diferent as is on final version
- this version using original meshes and types of gauntlets and boots of Stormcloaks.
- boots and gauntlets using textures created by me
- in this version isnt packed shield retexture and gauntelts with boots from legion what Solitude soldiers using. If you want it, download it as optional files
OPTIONAL use:
If you want use my body armor versions but doesnt want to use my retexture of boots, gauntlets or helmets, than only delete what you want. All files you can find at:
Textures - data\textures\armor\stormcloaks
Meshes - data\meshes\armor\stormcloaks
By name of files you can easy know what is used for. Only boots are using same files for male and females.
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My other mods:
Light Legion Armor retexture - http://www.skyrimnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=3341
Heavy Legion armor retexture - http://www.skyrimnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=3347
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INSTALLATION
Just unpack to your Data folder in skyrim.
UNINSTALATION
- Textures are in data\textures\armor\stormcloaks
- Meshes are in data\meshes\armor\stormcloaks
All files there are using only stormcloaks, than delete all, or what you want.
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For those who look for open helmet eyes there is nice mod:
Guard Helm With Holes In
Amateur retexture of all nine town guards, offering a fresh look for guard armor. With 5,451 endorsements and 124,461 downloads, it's a popular cosmetic choice for players wanting visual variety. Last updated in 2012, so compatibility with newer game versions is uncertain.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 5,451 endorsements, so you know it's solid
- Simple cosmetic change that gives guards a fresh look without altering gameplay
- Huge download count (124k) means it's been tested by many players
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2012 — might not work with the latest game version, so check compatibility
- Author calls it 'amateur' — expect a basic retexture, not a high-end overhaul
- Only affects town guards, so if you wanted more variety, this is limited
For Skyrim players who want a quick visual refresh for guard armor without messing with gameplay. If you're a completionist who likes to customize every detail, this is a nice touch. Skip if you're looking for major armor overhauls or new models.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's a retexture, just drop the files into your Data folder or use a mod manager for easy install.
- Make sure to load this mod after any other armor mods to ensure the retexture takes priority.
- If you're using the Special Edition, you might need to convert the textures, so check for compatibility patches.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- Gulch
- Version
- Final
- Downloads
- 124,461
- Endorsements
- 5,451
- Category
- Armour
- Created
- 12/6/2011
- Updated
- 2/4/2012
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