ESO Altmer Armor HDT-SMP Skirt Fix
⚪ Last updated 2021⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.7% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #213 of 265 Patches mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This patch fixes the floating skirt issue caused by the HDT-SMP .xml file in ESO Altmer Armor by NewerMind43 HDT SMP.
I made this a while back for my personal use but it seems other people encounter this issue as well so I am releasing it for the community.
If you've enjoyed this patch, make sure to smash the ENDORSE button :D
Installation:
-Just overwrite/merge with the current .xml file of the original mod.
This patch fixes the floating skirt issue in the ESO Altmer Armor HDT-SMP mod by providing a corrected .xml file. It's a small, focused fix for players using that armor mod, with 649 endorsements and 93,185 downloads, last updated in March 2021.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved fix with 649 endorsements and over 93k downloads
- Directly addresses a common visual annoyance for HDT-SMP users
- Lightweight patch—just swap an .xml file, no extra bloat
⚠️ Cons
- Only works with the ESO Altmer Armor HDT-SMP mod—useless if you don't use that armor
- Last updated in 2021, so it may not be compatible with newer HDT-SMP versions or game updates
- Potential conflicts if you use other mods that alter the same armor's physics or skeleton
For Skyrim players who use the ESO Altmer Armor with HDT-SMP and are bothered by the skirt clipping or floating. If you don't use that armor mod, this patch is irrelevant. Skip if you're looking for gameplay changes—this is purely a visual fix.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have the original ESO Altmer Armor HDT-SMP mod installed first, then overwrite its .xml file with this patch.
- If you use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2, let it handle the file replacement to avoid manual errors.
- Check that your HDT-SMP version is compatible—older patches may need tweaking for newer physics setups.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- veslye
- Version
- 0.1
- Downloads
- 93,185
- Endorsements
- 649
- Category
- Patches
- Created
- 3/25/2021
- Updated
- 3/25/2021
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