CC Alternative Armors - Quest Removal Enchanted Variants and Proper Distribution for Thaumaturgy

⭐ ⭐ (580 endorsements) 📥 311,140 downloads 📌 v1.8 📅 9/21/2022
⚪ Last updated 2023

By Ooreeoo · Armour

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 9/17/2023 📅 Created: 9/21/2022
⚠️ Install Order · 6 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📦 Thaumaturgy Find it →

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

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 0.2% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #141 of 250 Armour mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

I really enjoy the Alternative Armor mods for the fresh designs and variations on the vanilla armors we've all come to know and love. However, the quests associated with these new armors are often extremely limited and poorly done, basically amounting to unvoiced fetch quests. On top of this, the armors are distributed through leveled lists at significantly earlier levels than comparable vanilla options, as well as the only enchanted variants coming from the previously mentioned mediocre quests. This implementation leads to poorly balanced and rather boring loot, so I wanted to change that and allow for a smoother integration of some really nice armors.

Details:

  • []Removes all quests associated with the 15 Alternative Armor Creation Club products

    []Creates enchanted variants for every piece of Alternative Armor

    []Manually distributes both enchanted and unenchanted versions of the armor throughout leveled lists, per Thaumaturgy's conventions

    []Removes quest-locked crafting requirements on any armors that had them

    Installation:

    This mod requires a fresh save in order to stop the CC quests from starting the associated quests and leveled list distribution. I do not recommend uninstalling this mod at any point during a playthrough, and will be unable to provide troubleshooting assistance if you decide to do so.

    Compatibility:

    This mod makes rather comprehensive changes to a drastic amount of leveled lists throughout the base game, Dragonborn, and small changes to Dawnguard. It is extremely likely that it will conflict with any mod that adds enchanted or unenchanted armors to leveled lists.

    Patching:

    I did my best to use the most easily approachable framework I could to allow for adding modded armors to leveled lists. Each tier of gear has separate Sublist entries that contain both the original vanilla armor and the new CC variant.

    For example, the SublistElvenCuirassVariants entry replaces the vast majority of instances where you would find the vanilla Elven Armor. This Sublist contains both the vanilla Elven Armor and the CC Elven Hunter Armor, allowing for either one to appear. So, if you wanted to add a new version of an Elven cuirass, all you need to do is add that new armor to the SublistElvenCuirassVariants entry. That new armor now has a chance of appearing in dozens of leveled lists in any situation where you would have originally found the vanilla Elven Armor.

    With enchanted variants of armors, the process is slightly more complex. The vanilla system requires that you add each piece of armor directly to the appropriate leveled list that corresponds to the armor and the enchantment strength.

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

This mod removes the quests tied to all Creation Club Alternate Armors and distributes both enchanted and unenchanted versions through leveled lists at appropriate levels. It's for Skyrim players who want these armors without quest grinding, with 580 endorsements and last updated in September 2023.

✨ Key Features

Removes quests associated with all Alternate Armors
Distributes enchanted and unenchanted versions via leveled lists
Armors appear at appropriate levels
Integrates with Thaumaturgy mod

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-approved (580 endorsements) and widely downloaded (311k)
  • Streamlines access to Alternate Armors without quest hassle
  • Works with Thaumaturgy for enchantment consistency

⚠️ Cons

  • Requires Thaumaturgy as a dependency, so not standalone
  • Last updated in 2023 — may not be compatible with the latest Skyrim version
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who want Creation Club Alternate Armors without doing the associated quests, especially those using Thaumaturgy. Skip if you prefer quest-driven content or don't use Thaumaturgy.
📦 Install:Medium· 5-10 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Ensure Thaumaturgy is installed and loaded before this mod in your mod manager.
  • Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to handle load order and avoid conflicts.
  • Check the mod's posts page for any compatibility notes with other armor mods.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
Ooreeoo
Version
1.8
Downloads
311,140
Endorsements
580
Category
Armour
Created
9/21/2022
Updated
9/17/2023

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