Argent Iron Armor - CBBE - 3BA - BodySlide

⭐ ⭐ (321 endorsements) 📥 9,166 downloads 📌 v2.3 📅 1/4/2020
🟠 Updated over a year ago

By Al3xN3xus · Armour

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 8/12/2025 📅 Created: 1/4/2020
⚠️ Install Order · 10 steps
1🛠️ SKSE64 — Skyrim Script Extender 64 Download ↗
2🔧 USSEP — Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch Download ↗
3🖥️ SkyUI — SkyUI (MCM framework) Download ↗
4🧩 Address Library — Address Library for SKSE Plugins Download ↗
5🔧 SSE Engine Fixes — SSE Engine Fixes Download ↗
6📦 Caliente's Beautiful Bodies Enhancer - CBBE Find it →
7📦 CBBE 3BA Find it →
8📦 BodySlide and Outfit Studio Find it →
9📦 XP32 Maximum Skeleton Special Extended - XPMSSE Find it →
10📦 FSMP - Faster HDT-SMP or CBPC Physics with Collisions Find it →

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 3.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #83 of 227 Armour mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Intro:

BodySlide included for normal and physics version.

Standalone - Daedric Rating.

No Restriction - Iron Category

Colors: Silver and Black.

Automatic adjustment with NiOverride High Heels, so you do not need the High Heel System, but if you have it, no problem. (Just height correction; 3. 0).

Plugin updated in form 44.

Optimized meshes.

* Textures saved BC7 format.

Required Mods

Caliente's Beautiful Bodies Enhancer - CBBE

BodySlide and Outfit Studio

XP32 Maximum Skeleton Special Extended - XPMSSE

FSMP - Faster HDT-SMP Or CBPC Physics with Collisions

Recommended Mods

Special Thanks/Credits

Free license released by NPR and by Ilias. Credits to NPR, Kurese, Ilias, Saili.

Ousnius, Jeir and Caliente for the BodySlide Outfit 2

Ousnius and Acro748 for CBBE SMP/3BBB body reference.

HydrogensaysHDT, Aers, Ousnius for new and improved physics.

XP32 & Groovtama for the skeleton reference.

Bethesda for the game.

Nexus to host the files.

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Argent Iron Armor is a standalone Daedric-rated iron armor set for Skyrim Special Edition, featuring CBBE and 3BA body support with BodySlide files for both normal and physics versions. It includes silver and black color options, automatic high heel adjustment, and optimized meshes and textures. Requires CBBE, 3BA, BodySlide, XPMSSE, and a physics framework.

✨ Key Features

Standalone armor with Daedric rating, no restrictions on iron category.
BodySlide included for both normal and physics versions.
Two color options: Silver and Black.
Automatic adjustment with NiOverride High Heels (height correction 3.0).
Plugin updated to Form 44, optimized meshes, and BC7 textures.
Requires CBBE, 3BA, BodySlide, XPMSSE, and FSMP or CBPC physics.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Solid community backing with 321 endorsements and over 9k downloads.
  • Optimized meshes and BC7 textures mean better performance and visual quality.
  • BodySlide support for both normal and physics versions gives you full customization.

⚠️ Cons

  • Requires a bunch of mods (CBBE, 3BA, BodySlide, XPMSSE, physics) – not a plug-and-play install.
  • Physics version needs FSMP or CBPC, so you'll need to pick your physics setup carefully.
  • Heel adjustment is automatic but might conflict with other high heel mods if you have them.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim modders who want a high-quality, standalone iron armor set with full CBBE/3BA body support and BodySlide customization. If you're into physics-enabled armor and don't mind the dependency chain, this is a solid pick. Skip if you're not using CBBE or don't want to deal with BodySlide.
📦 Install:Hard· 15+ minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure you have the required mods installed and properly set up before adding this armor – missing XPMSSE or physics will cause crashes or invisible meshes.
  • Use BodySlide to build the armor for your preferred body preset, and choose the physics version only if you have FSMP or CBPC installed.
  • If you're using a mod manager, let it handle the file overwrites – this mod touches skeleton and physics files that can conflict with other armor mods.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
Al3xN3xus
Version
2.3
Downloads
9,166
Endorsements
321
Category
Armour
Created
1/4/2020
Updated
8/12/2025

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