Ancient imperial armor but there is SMP now
🟠 Updated over a year ago⚠️ Install Order · 6 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.3% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #9 of 263 Armour mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
I started putting this together before I realized this is a pain in the ass. The close vicinity of the metal plate on the right thigh makes me want to cry. Also the fact that there are two separate pieces that are supposed to move independently of each other in the front and back and they are so close together.
This adds SMP to the chainmail skirt, the three leather flaps in the front and back, the two dangly cloth pieces on the chest, and the hanging bit of leather on the back of the armor.
This mostly works but there's a lot of subtle clipping just because all the meshes are so close together, it's practically impossible to fix all of it.
Someone else can feel free to carry on the torch and make it better if they want?
These are bodyslide files using urbon's conversion as the base for HIMBO and BHUNP; pentapox for 3BA. Get the rest of the bodyslide files for gloves and boots there if you'd like.
Requires the original mod, bodyslide, and some modding acumen like knowing how to install FSMP and everything related to it. This just provides the bodyslide files, rigged and weighted meshes, and the xml.
This mod adds SMP cloth physics to 4thUnknown's ancient imperial armor, giving the armor dynamic movement. It's a small, focused enhancement for Skyrim players who already use that armor mod. With 431 endorsements and frequent updates, it's a niche but well-received addition.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 431 endorsements and over 144k downloads
- Frequent updates (last updated Feb 2025) show active maintenance
- Enhances immersion with realistic cloth movement
⚠️ Cons
- Requires 4thUnknown's ancient imperial armor mod, so it's not standalone
- SMP physics can be performance-intensive on lower-end systems
- Compatibility with other armor mods or body replacers may need testing
For Skyrim players who already use 4thUnknown's ancient imperial armor and want to add realistic cloth physics. If you don't have that armor mod, this won't do anything for you. Skip if you prefer static armor or don't want to deal with SMP setup.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have the original armor mod installed first, or this mod won't have anything to apply physics to.
- SMP physics requires HDT-SMP framework; ensure it's properly installed and configured for your Skyrim version.
- Test in a crowded area to check for performance drops; if FPS tanks, consider lowering SMP quality settings.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- contentcat
- Version
- 1
- Downloads
- 144,017
- Endorsements
- 431
- Category
- Armour
- Created
- 2/26/2025
- Updated
- 2/26/2025
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