Cain9580 - Reiko Samurai Armor Full Retexture
⚪ Last updated 2018⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #221 of 244 Armour mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
UPDATE: It has been a while since my last update but I have been working on something special. I did not like the way the new armor textures were going because I felt like I was just reusing old Skyrim stuff and not putting my own personal touch into it. I have an older armor mod from OG Skyrim that was in abysmal shape and after getting all the pieces able to work with the game I ran into a new problem. The UV maps that wrap the texture on the mesh were a complete mess and made retexturing impossible. After much frustration I have learned how to edit and fix the UV maps and I am working on a special texture that will be a standalone mod.
I added the heavy armor Dragonplate variant and it can be found in the Dragon tab on your crafting menu. Light armor version will be released in a few days. Enjoy
This is also a conversion of the original Reiko armor mod that is on the original version of Skyrim.
The armor can be crafted from the Ebony tab of the crafting menu. They can also be upgraded to the same stats. The original mod had no ground model so you may not see anything until you actually wear the armor.
Also, credit goes to Leito86 for the original models and textures that I used to make this. I tried to track down a way to contact him but failed to find anything. I had nothing to do with the original mod design I just found the mod and retextured the models.
This is my first attempt at a texture mod but I have been editing textures for my own game for a while. If enough people download this I have considered making alternate colors and material textures. This is only the male version of the armor. I can retexture the female version if enough people want me to.
Future Versions: Planned textures unique to each crafting material. They will not be simple recolor versions of the same armor so they will be added one at a time.
If you see a bug or problem and you know how to fix it post it in the comments and that will help me get everything working correctly so I can concentrate on textures only. A special thank you to JobVanDam for helping me get this mod ported back to 32 bit Skyrim. Check out his mods if you haven't already.
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/52067/?
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/50389/?
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/44081/?
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/37635/?
Installation: It is recommended the mod be installed with the Nexus Mod Manager button in the files tab. If the armor is not visible in game try doing a manual installation:
1. Uninstall and delete from NMM.
2. Manually download the file and open when the download completes.
3. Navigate to your Skyrim main directory. Once there locate the Data folder.
4. Drag and drop both the Data folder and the S
A full retexture of Leito86's Reiko armor, replacing the original textures with 2048x2048 versions for higher detail. With 1,202 endorsements and 57,173 downloads, it's a popular visual upgrade for players who want sharper, more detailed armor in their game.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 1,202 endorsements and over 57k downloads.
- 2048x2048 textures give a noticeable sharpness boost over the original.
- Simple drop-in retexture—no new meshes or complex requirements.
⚠️ Cons
- Only retextures the Reiko armor—if you don't use that armor, this mod does nothing for you.
- Last updated in 2018, so it may not be compatible with newer game versions or other mods.
- Requires the original Reiko armor mod to be installed, which is an extra dependency.
For players who already use Leito86's Reiko armor and want a crisper, more detailed look. If you're not using that armor, skip this—it's purely a visual upgrade for one specific set.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have the original Reiko armor mod installed first, or this retexture won't have anything to apply to.
- If you're using a mod manager, let it handle the file placement to avoid overwriting other texture mods.
- Check your game's texture quality settings—2048x2048 textures may require a bit more VRAM, so lower settings if you see stuttering.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Cain9580
- Version
- 2.0
- Downloads
- 57,173
- Endorsements
- 1,202
- Category
- Armour
- Created
- 12/9/2017
- Updated
- 1/15/2018
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