Viking Chainmail Armor
⚪ 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
- 👍 5.6% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #75 of 350 Armour mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
"Viking Chainmail Armor" is a lore friendly, stand alone, heavy armor or light armor set for all genders and races. I found there to be a serious lack of chainmail in Skyrim. Now you can wear an authentic looking Viking chainmail set as you maraud the Northlands! If you prefer a simple and realistic look, this set is for you.
I have had countless requests for an authentic, historical, Viking themed set of armor. So here it is - you have been heard!
There is a light and heavy version with unique looks. The armor also comes with a new shield in Viking theme, and multiple helmet options.
This armor scales to weight, works on all races and both genders.
The heavy armor is similar to Ebony in it's stats, and thus requires the Ebony perk to craft. The light set is similar to Glass in it's stats, so you will need that perk for the light set.
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Feedback on the armor should be left in the comments section. I will read all the comments made and consider requests for alterations and potential fixes.
If you like it, endorse it!
I would like to take this small space to thank the users of my mods, and the Nexus community at large. I am honored to be a part of this community, and to contribute to it. Thank you for your patronage of my work, whether it comes through comments, endorsements, or even a kind donation. You are the reason that I spend long hours of work bettering Skyrim. The Nexus community is the reason I continue to create mods. Thank you.
If you wish to use this armor set for your mod, please ask me by message first. I do wish to help other mods and the community at large with my work, so don't hold back from asking!
hothtrooper44 - Viking Chainmail Armor Bethesda - Skyrim and it's assets Part of the heavy helmet's meshes and textures are owned and copyrighted by CD Projekt and used here with permission. The Witcher is a trademark of CD Projekt. All rights reserved. http://www.cdprojekt.com/ Idibil, Brust Fully, Brustwarzen Lenny and the Brytenwalda Team - I used/altered/adapted some textures made by this modding team, thanks! Nate Hallahan of Hammerwing Studios for the spectacle helmet mesh, www.hammerwingstudios.com OceanRage, Midhras - inspiration and ideas!
Viking Chainmail Armor adds a lore-friendly, standalone chainmail armor set for all genders and races in Skyrim. It can be worn as heavy or light armor, addressing the game's lack of authentic chainmail. With over 2,500 endorsements, it's a popular cosmetic and functional addition for players seeking historical Viking style.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 2,531 endorsements and 45k downloads
- Fills a real gap—chainmail was seriously lacking in vanilla Skyrim
- Flexible armor type (heavy or light) fits more builds
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2012—may have compatibility issues with newer Skyrim versions or mods
- No screenshots or detailed stats provided, so you're flying blind on visuals and stats
- Standalone means it doesn't integrate with leveled lists—you'll need to craft or console it in
For Skyrim players who want authentic Viking-style chainmail without breaking lore. Great for roleplayers and history buffs who crave more realistic armor options. Skip if you need modern features like custom textures or integration with crafting perks.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's standalone, you'll need to craft it at a forge or use the console to add it—check the mod page for the exact item ID.
- If you're using a mod manager like Vortex or MO2, let it handle the file placement to avoid overwriting other armor mods.
- For Skyrim Special Edition, you may need to port the mod or use a compatibility patch—test it early to avoid mid-game crashes.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- hothtrooper44
- Version
- 5
- Downloads
- 45,078
- Endorsements
- 2,531
- Category
- Armour
- Created
- 6/25/2012
- Updated
- 10/12/2012
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