Dark Dreams

⭐ ⭐⭐ (4,753 endorsements) 📥 964,551 downloads 📌 v1.3 📅 8/27/2021
⚪ Last updated 2021

By goampuja · Armour

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 9/9/2021 📅 Created: 8/27/2021
⚠️ Install Order · 5 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 ↗

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

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 0.5% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #9 of 202 Armour mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Short Information

- Body type: CBBE and SMP 3BBB and 3BA

- bodyslide files included

- craftable, upgradeable, enchantable (you need to find a special item before you can craft it. You don't need it for upgrades and enchanting)

- light armor

- optional ESL

- armor value for full piece (unupgraded): torso 43, gloves 16, boots 16 (equal to ebony)

- armor value for single pieces: combined also 43 (9 pieces)

- can be found:

at the abondoned shack

it is in a coffin at the north side of the shack

Convertions

For CocoBody UUNP you can find here made by radelite

For BHUNP you can find here made by acpanda

For male body (SAM) you can find here made by SavrenX

Particularities

- Full outfit and outfit pieces

the outfit includes 11 pieces (together with hand and boots) and one full outfit piece. So if you don't like chaos in your inventory you can   use the full outfit and reduce it to 3 pieces in your inventory. It has zap sliders so the ability to customize it won't get lost.

- Crafting Hammer

It can be found together with the outfit. You need the hammer in your inventory to be able to see the outfit in the crafting list.

The idea is to keep the crafting list clean. You can put it in some chest after and the list won't show the outfit anymore.

- Optional Ground Objects

That is what you see when you look at the armor in your player menu/inventory or drop them to the ground.

The default version can cause performance issues with some systems

because of that I made an optional performance friendly option (see optional file section)

This is how they look:

Default version (previews full piece)

Optional version (previews gloves)

- Zap Sliders

Almost every outfit piece comes with zap sliders in case you don't like specific parts.

If you don't know what that is:

Zap sliders can be used to hide specifc parts of an outfit as you build it in BodySlide.

tick the boxes of the parts you don't want until you get the result you want in game.

Q&A

Q: LE?         A: Not planned

Q: Conversion to...?           A: No but if someone

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Dark Dreams adds a gothic-style armor set for Skyrim Special Edition, compatible with CBBE, SMP, and 3BBB/3BA body mods. With over 4,700 endorsements and nearly a million downloads, it's a popular cosmetic choice for players seeking dark, detailed armor. Last updated in 2021, it remains a staple for gothic fashion in Skyrim.

✨ Key Features

Adds a new gothic style armor set
Compatible with CBBE, SMP, and 3BBB/3BA body mods

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Huge community trust with 4,753 endorsements
  • Nearly a million downloads (964,551) shows it's a fan favorite
  • Gothic aesthetic fits dark fantasy playthroughs perfectly

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2021 — may have compatibility issues with newer Skyrim updates
  • Requires CBBE and SMP/3BBB/3BA mods, so it's not for vanilla body users
  • No detailed description of armor pieces or stats, so you'll have to discover in-game
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who love dark, gothic fashion and already use CBBE or 3BA body mods. If you're into role-playing as a vampire or dark knight, this armor set is a must-have. Skip if you prefer lore-friendly or realistic armor without body mod dependencies.
📦 Install:Medium· 5-10 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure you have CBBE and a physics mod like SMP or 3BA installed before adding this armor, or it won't work properly.
  • Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to install and manage load order—this mod needs to load after your body mods.
  • If you're new to body mods, check out a tutorial on setting up CBBE and 3BA first, as this armor relies on those frameworks.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
goampuja
Version
1.3
Downloads
964,551
Endorsements
4,753
Category
Armour
Created
8/27/2021
Updated
9/9/2021

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