True Bound Armors
⚪ 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.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #178 of 329 Armour mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Ever feel like the conjuration school was missing something? For example you can summon weapons, and allies for offense, but what about defense? This mod aims to fix that. With this mod you can now summon full sets of Bound armor. There have been a couple of mods before that allowed you to equip armor via spell, but this mod is more than that. The Bound Armors you conjure, will have many unique properties.
Armor will be transparent similar to bound weapons
Armor features custom meshes, making it a unique set Armor's conjuration spell will feature all the normal casting effects, meaning you won't just "hotkey" equip it, it's apperance will by masked be the spells special effects. Remember this is "bound" armor, and Is transparent, normally, if the mesh was transparent, you would see right through your character. This mod stacks the meshes on top of your existing armor/clothes. This keeps the armor "ghostly" and your character solid. Since you basically have two armor meshes on, some clipping will occur. This Mage armor mesh was built specifically for use with the games default Mage Robes. I recommend using them, as clipping is almost non-existant. The Heavy armor mesh was designed with Ebony armor in mind, but due to it's size, it works well with almost all heavy armors. You can wear any armor/clothes, modded or standard, but some clipping may be visable. *And best of all...the armor will not unequip your currently equiped items.
True Bound Armors adds fully animated bound armor to Skyrim, enhancing the visual and immersive experience of conjuration spells. With 4,890 endorsements and 159,124 downloads, it's a popular cosmetic mod for players who want their bound armor to feel more alive. Last updated in 2013, it may require compatibility checks with newer game versions.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust (4,890 endorsements) — this is a proven mod.
- Over 159k downloads shows it's been a go-to for years.
- Fully animated armor adds a cool factor that vanilla lacks.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2013 — might not work with the latest Skyrim patches or Special Edition.
For Skyrim players who love conjuration builds and want their bound armor to look more dynamic and immersive. If you're a modder who prefers up-to-date mods, this might feel dated, but for classic Skyrim players it's a solid pick.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're using a mod manager like Nexus Mod Manager or Vortex, just download and install — it's a simple drop-in.
- Check if your game version is compatible; since it's from 2013, you may need to use it with the original Skyrim (not Special Edition) or use a compatibility patch.
- Test it with a conjuration spell like Bound Sword or Bound Bow to see the animation changes.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- foster
- Version
- v4.0
- Downloads
- 159,124
- Endorsements
- 4,890
- Category
- Armour
- Created
- 1/25/2013
- Updated
- 3/4/2013
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