Alternative Open Face Wind Ruler Helmet
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ Install Order · 6 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
🖼️ Gallery (12 images)
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.0% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #16 of 129 Armour mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
An alternative open face style of the helmet from Wind Ruler Armor SE by 4thUnknown.
Whole lower face part of the helmet is removed to show them beards and added a back neck plate with a custom texture.
Includes:
- a regular helm version and a circlet version
- Also optional no hair mesh files for male/ female for the helm version
- circlet version probably clips through some hair styles, but it's there if you want to try
- (beast races are not/yet supported - will clip through beastfolk skulls)
- male helmet model is same as in the helm version but character hair is visible
- female helmet model - see images section
- opt. file added: male circlet meshes for add'l options and consistency
Update:
- Added Beastfolk and Orc helm meshes update files (with and without braided hair mesh versions)
made by Xtudo.
- Added Opt. plugin file for those using the .esp version instead of the default .esl.
- Opt. Files - Added Braided hair physics patch. Requires Wind Ruler Armor SE - hdt-SMP Patch and it's requirements of course.
- Meshes only
- Requires the update 1. 1 for 1WR.esl users
- Requires the update 1. 1. 5 for 1WR.esp users
Installation:
1.) Choose your main file, overwrite the original mod
2.) Choose either of the update files, overwrite main helm version
3.) DL opt file if using the .esp of the original mod
4thUnknown - Wind Ruler Armor SE
Xtudo - Beastfolk and Orc helm meshes
Caenarvon - HDT-SMP for the original armor
requires the above-mentioned main mod. If you haven't yet, drop by and endorse the awesome armor mod.
A cosmetic mod that adds an open-face variant of the Wind Ruler helmet from the popular Wind Ruler Armor SE. With 558 endorsements and 2.5M downloads, it's a well-received tweak for players who prefer a less enclosed look. Simple and focused, it does exactly what it promises.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge download count (2.5M) shows it's a must-have for many players
- Simple cosmetic change that gives your character a more visible face
- From a trusted author (4thUnknown) known for quality armor mods
⚠️ Cons
- Requires the original Wind Ruler Armor SE mod to work
- Only alters the helmet – no other armor pieces are affected
- Last updated in January 2023, so may not be compatible with the latest game version
For Skyrim players who already use Wind Ruler Armor and want a more open helmet option. Great for character showcases or roleplay where you want to see your character's face. Skip if you don't use the original armor or want more substantial changes.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have the original Wind Ruler Armor SE installed first, as this mod replaces its helmet mesh.
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to install, and place this mod after the original in your load order.
- If you're on Skyrim Special Edition, check that the mod is compatible with your game version (last updated in 2023).
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- 4thUnknown
- Version
- 1.1
- Downloads
- 2,495,867
- Endorsements
- 558
- Category
- Armour
- Created
- 2/14/2022
- Updated
- 1/12/2023
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