Ebonscale CBBE 3BA - Heavy Armor Patch

⭐ ⭐ (238 endorsements) 📥 11,052 downloads 📌 v1.0.0 📅 1/13/2023
🟠 Updated over a year ago

By Fre9ky · Patches

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 3/24/2025 📅 Created: 1/13/2023
⚠️ 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📦 Ebonscale CBBE 3BA Find it →

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

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 2.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #142 of 207 Patches mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Someone wanted the armor to be labeled as Heavy instead of Light.

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Ebonscale CBBE 3BA - Heavy Armor Patch is a small patch that changes the Ebonscale armor from Light to Heavy armor classification. It has 238 endorsements and over 11,000 downloads, last updated in March 2025. This is for players who want the armor to benefit from Heavy Armor perks and stats.

✨ Key Features

Changes Ebonscale armor from Light to Heavy armor classification.
Compatible with CBBE 3BA body mod.
Simple patch with no additional features beyond the armor type change.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Does exactly what it says: flips the armor to Heavy, no surprises.
  • Solid community backing with 238 endorsements and 11k downloads.
  • Lightweight patch that won't bloat your load order.

⚠️ Cons

  • Only changes armor type; no other tweaks or improvements.
  • Requires the original Ebonscale armor mod and CBBE 3BA to work.
  • Potential conflicts with other mods that alter the same armor records.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who use the Ebonscale armor and want it to scale with Heavy Armor perks instead of Light. If you're a stealth archer or light armor user, this patch isn't for you. Skip if you're looking for a full armor overhaul—this is a one-trick pony.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure you have the original Ebonscale armor mod installed first, or this patch won't do anything.
  • Load this patch after the main armor mod in your mod manager to ensure the change takes effect.
  • If you use other armor overhaul mods, check for conflicts in xEdit to avoid overwriting the Heavy flag.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
Fre9ky
Version
1.0.0
Downloads
11,052
Endorsements
238
Category
Patches
Created
1/13/2023
Updated
3/24/2025

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