Detailed NPCs - Cloaks of Skyrim for NPCs (SPID)

⭐ ⭐ (753 endorsements) 📥 26,172 downloads 📌 v1.3 📅 12/14/2022
⚪ Last updated 2022

By BecomingNplus1 · Clothing and Accessories

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 12/19/2022 📅 Created: 12/14/2022
⚠️ 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📦 Cloaks of Skyrim Find it →
7📦 Spell Perk Item Distributor (SPID) Find it →

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

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 2.9% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #88 of 90 Clothing and Accessories mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Description

  • []Mod uses Spell Perk Item Distributor (SPID) to distribute cloaks from Cloaks of Skryim to NPCs

    []Cloaks use body slot 40 and 46

    []ESL-flagged

    []No records edited / no levelled lists used or touched / nothing to bash here (i.e., bashed patch)

    []Player character not impacted

    []_DISTR.ini designed for maximum configurability

Requirements
  • []Cloaks of Skryim (player-only version)

    []Spell Perk Item Distributor (SPID)

    Highly Recommended 

    • []Artesian Cloaks of Skyrim

      []Cloaks of Skyrim Retextured (textures and meshes)

      []Cloaks of the Nords 4K-2K

      []Cloaks of Skyrim - My HD version by Xtudo

      []Rally's Five Cities Cloaks

      []Cloaks of Skyrim HD

      More Information

      • []Wiki

        Mod is able to distribute all 120 cloaks to NPCs. Initial configuration is designed around factions wearing appropriately designed cloaks and a handful of individual NPCs (mostly potential followers), including:

        • []City Guards (respective hold cloaks)

          []Dragon Priests (named and radiant)

          []Dawnguard

          []Forsworn

          []Imperial Soldiers

          []Stormcloak Soldiers

          []Necromancers

          []Thalmor

          []Dremora

          []Greybeards

          []Companions

          []College of Winterhold members

          []Silverhand

          Unique cloaks distributed to:

          • []Teldryn Sero (Ashlander 1)

            []Ralis Sedarys (Ashlander 2)

            []Derkeethus (Crow)

            []Marcurio (Greyfox)

            []Aranea Ienith (Himir Hide)

            []Annekke Crag-Jumper (Hjarvo Blanket)

            []Benor (Hunters Folly)

            []Cosnach (North Paladin)

            []Stenvar (Nya)

            []Adelaisa Vendicci (Scale)

            []Talvas Fathryon (Vaermina)

            []Cicero (Warm Sands)

            []Faendal (Wildhunt)

            []Eola (Talos)

            []Uthgerd the Unbroken (Lover)

            []Kharjo (Mossy)

            []Vorstag (Red Eagle)

            []I have also generated several options to batch-distribute cloaks RANDOMLY in order to minimize _DISTR.ini management. Set it and forget it. See _DISTR.ini

            []Mod can be re-configured to distribute cloaks to any NPC and / or any group of NPCs that you wish! Edit the _DISTR.ini that comes with this mod, and add (or delete) any Form ID that you wish. Some knowledge of Spell Perk Item Distributor (SPID) is useful to achieve desired results.

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🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

This mod equips 120 different cloaks from 'Cloaks of Skyrim' onto NPCs using SPID, adding visual variety without manual edits. It's for Skyrim players who want NPCs to wear cloaks but don't want to assign them individually. With 753 endorsements and 26,172 downloads, it's a popular utility mod.

✨ Key Features

Equips cloaks from 'Cloaks of Skyrim' to NPCs
Includes 120 different cloaks
Uses SPID (Spell Perk Item Distributor) for distribution

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community favorite with 753 endorsements and over 26k downloads
  • Adds 120 cloak variations, so NPCs won't all look the same
  • SPID-based means no manual NPC edits, just drop-in and play

⚠️ Cons

  • Requires 'Cloaks of Skyrim' and SPID as dependencies, so you need those mods installed
  • Last updated in December 2022, so it might not be compatible with the latest Skyrim version or other mods
  • Potential conflicts with other mods that modify NPC outfits or use SPID for distribution
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who want NPCs to wear cloaks from Cloaks of Skyrim without manually assigning them. If you already use Cloaks of Skyrim and SPID, this is a must-have. Skip if you don't use those mods or prefer a more curated approach to NPC equipment.
📦 Install:Medium· 5-10 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure you have both Cloaks of Skyrim and SPID installed before adding this mod, or NPCs won't get cloaks.
  • Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to install this mod to avoid overwriting files.
  • Check the mod's compatibility patches if you use other NPC overhaul mods, as they might conflict.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
BecomingNplus1
Version
1.3
Downloads
26,172
Endorsements
753
Category
Clothing and Accessories
Created
12/14/2022
Updated
12/19/2022

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