Black Mage Armor SE
⚪ Last updated 2022⚠️ Install Order · 5 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
- 👍 2.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #91 of 202 Armour mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Features
Cloth
College Set, Mantled Set, Archmage Set, 2 circlets, and the Black Mage Mask which can be worn with any of the hoods or helmets.
Found under the Misc section at the forge.
Light
College Set, Mantled Set, Archmage Set, Steel Set, Steel Archmage Set, Ebony Set, and Ebony Archmage Set.
Found under the Leather, Steel, and Ebony sections at the forge.
Heavy
Steel Set, Steel Archmage Set, Ebony Set, and Ebony Archmage Set.
Found under the Steel and Ebony sections at the forge.
Perk Bonuses
Some sets will benefit from perks you have acquired such as Mage Armor, Matching Set, or Well Fitted.
Optional Smithing Requirements
Cloth will be available for crafting right away, but in order to craft Light and Heavy versions you must either obtain the required smithing perks or craft a Black Mage Focusing Gem at the forge. If you decide not to use the Focusing Gem, then you will be required to obtain Steel Smithing, Advanced Armor Smithing, and Glass Smithing for the Light Armors and Orcish Smithing and Ebony Smithing for the Heavy Armors.
Archmage Requirements
Black Archmage versions of the armor will become available for you to craft as soon as you've become the Archmage of Winterhold. Pre-echanted versions of the Black Archmage Armor can be obtained from a locked chest in the Archmage's Quarters, the key required to open it is the same key given to you when you become Archmage.
SKSE64 Hide Beard (Optional)
Automatically hides the Player's beard when the Black Mage Mask is equipped. Doesn't work on NPCS. SKSE64 Required.
Installing/Uninstalling
Use a Mod Manager like Mod Organizer 2 or Vortex.
Load Order
Black Mage Armor can go anywhere in your load order.
FAQ
Q1: Why does my beard clip through my mask?
A1: Make sure SKSE64 is installed and install the optional Beard Hiding Plugin.
Q2: Can you add different colors?
A2: Nope, Black Mage Armor will never have different colors.
Q3: Can I just add the armor to my inventory?
A3: To add any piece of armor to your inventor
Black Mage Armor SE adds standalone Cloth, Light, and Heavy armor sets to Skyrim Special Edition. All sets are craftable, enchantable, and upgradable, and can be worn by any race and gender. With nearly 18,000 endorsements and over 700,000 downloads, this is a highly popular armor mod for players seeking versatile mage-themed gear.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community approval (17,965 endorsements) — this is a proven favorite.
- Massive download count (707,983) shows it's widely used and stable.
- Three armor weight classes give you flexibility for any playstyle.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in January 2022 — may not be fully compatible with the latest Skyrim SE patches.
- No mention of custom meshes or textures — could be retextures of vanilla assets.
- No screenshots or detailed previews in the description, so you're flying blind on looks.
For Skyrim players who want a versatile mage armor set that fits any character build, whether you're a pure caster, spellsword, or battlemage. If you're tired of hunting for decent mage gear early on, this craftable set is a solid choice. Skip if you're looking for lore-friendly or highly unique designs — this is a straightforward armor pack.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's a standalone mod, you can craft the armor at any forge — no need to hunt for it in the world.
- If you're using a mod manager like Vortex or MO2, just download and install; load order shouldn't matter much for armor mods.
- Check the in-game crafting menu under the appropriate category (Cloth, Light, Heavy) to find the new recipes.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Reko
- Version
- 1.10
- Downloads
- 707,983
- Endorsements
- 17,965
- Category
- Armour
- Created
- 10/27/2016
- Updated
- 1/14/2022
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