Armor of Meridia (HDT-SMP)
🟠 Updated over a year ago⚠️ Install Order · 6 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.4% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #254 of 263 Armour mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
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This mod adds a standalone heavy armor set inspired by Dark Fantasy.
The armor all share almost the exact same stats and recipes as vanilla Ebony armor, which means you craft them at a forge under the Ebony section! (Or use console commands/AddItemMenu)
Armor in game is named ''Meridia's ''.
Males and Females have custom meshes. Textures are all 2K/4K Resolution!
There are 2 main files for this mod. The Render Version will make your armor appear how it does in the screenshots titled Render Version. The Malkoran Version will make the armor how it appears in the screenshots titled Malkoran Version.
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"Meridia, Daedric Prince of Life and Light, despises the undead and all forms of necromancy. She commands her followers to cleanse corruption wherever it spreads, wielding her power to banish darkness with purifying light.'' - Load Screen
A new hand touches the Beacon..
Adds a standalone Dark Fantasy-inspired armor set with HDT-SMP physics, available in 2K/4K resolutions and ESL-flagged for efficient load order. A popular cosmetic choice for Skyrim players seeking a unique, high-quality armor look.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 345 endorsements and over 87k downloads
- HDT-SMP physics add a premium feel to the armor
- ESL flagged means it won't eat your load order slots
⚠️ Cons
- Requires HDT-SMP framework, which can be finicky to set up
- No mention of bodyslide or weight slider support, so customization may be limited
- Compatibility with other armor mods that alter the same slots could be an issue
For Skyrim players who want a dark, fantasy-themed armor with physics and don't mind a bit of setup. If you're after lore-friendly or vanilla-style gear, this might not be your thing. Skip if you're not into HDT-SMP or prefer lightweight mods.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure HDT-SMP is installed and working before adding this armor, or it may crash or clip.
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to handle the 2K/4K texture choice easily.
- Check your load order to ensure the ESL flag is recognized by your game version.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Chakra SSE
- Version
- 1.1
- Downloads
- 87,202
- Endorsements
- 345
- Category
- Armour
- Created
- 10/21/2024
- Updated
- 3/26/2025
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