Dark Brotherhood shrouded armor redesign SE

⭐ ⭐ (217 endorsements) 📥 9,331 downloads 📌 v1.0 📅 10/1/2021
⚪ Last updated 2021

By Decaroidea · Models and Textures

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 10/1/2021 📅 Created: 10/1/2021
⚠️ Install Order · 7 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📦 Skyrim Special Edition Find it →
7📦 Shrouded Armor Retexture (Nexus mod 90299) Find it →

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

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 2.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #67 of 188 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Ported by a request

Permission to port granted by author

The mod only contain meshes and textures, replaces the vanilla Dark Brotherhood Armor. No ESP

Only replaces the Male variant of the armor, but i made an optional version that also works with females (see optional files)

You can find the original mod by FafnirEtherion for LE here

Original Description:

Redesigns the Shrouded armor to fit a concept posted by TheOnlyEpicWolf on Deviant Art

( https://theonlyepicwolf.deviantart.com/art/Dark-Brotherhood-armor-redesign-1st-year-407593542 )

The textures used are : https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/90299 and are NOT INCLUDED.

A simple mesh replacer to redesign the male shrouded armor torso, gauntlets and hood to resemble TheOnlyEpicWolf's concept posted on DeviantArt ages ago.

https://theonlyepicwolf.deviantart.com/art/Dark-Brotherhood-armor-redesign-1st-year-407593542

( The original artwork ).

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

A mesh and texture replacer that redesigns the male Dark Brotherhood Shrouded Armor to match a DeviantArt concept, ported to Skyrim Special Edition. Includes an optional female version. Requires separate textures from another mod. No ESP, purely visual.

✨ Key Features

Redesigns the male Shrouded Armor torso, gauntlets, and hood to match TheOnlyEpicWolf's concept art.
Optional file adds support for female armor variants.
Contains only meshes and textures, no ESP, so it's a simple replacer.
Ported from the original LE mod by FafnirEtherion with permission.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Faithful to the source concept art, giving the Shrouded Armor a fresh look.
  • No ESP means it's lightweight and won't clutter your load order.
  • Optional female version adds flexibility for players who want the redesign on all characters.

⚠️ Cons

  • Requires a separate texture mod (not included) to work properly, adding an extra dependency.
  • Only replaces the male variant by default; the female version is optional and may not be as polished.
  • Last updated in 2021, so it may not be compatible with the latest Skyrim SE updates or other armor mods.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who want a more stylized, concept-art-inspired look for the Dark Brotherhood armor without gameplay changes. Perfect for stealth assassins who care about fashion. Skip if you prefer the vanilla design or don't want to bother with extra texture mods.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 5 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure to download the required texture mod from the link in the description, or the armor will look broken.
  • If you're using a mod manager, let it overwrite the vanilla meshes; if manual, place the files in your Data folder.
  • Test the armor on a male character first, then use the optional file for females if you want consistency.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
Decaroidea
Version
1.0
Downloads
9,331
Endorsements
217
Category
Models and Textures
Created
10/1/2021
Updated
10/1/2021

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