Frankly HD Nightingale Armor and Weapons
⚪ Last updated 2021⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.5% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #46 of 565 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Frankly HD Nightingale Armor and Weapons
"Our trinity serves the Lady Nocturnal, the Empress of Murk and the Daughter of Twilight"
High resolution (4k and 2k available) retexture of Nightingale weapons and armor. Crafted with emphasis on the fact that this is a set of equipment that is passed through generations of Nightingales, hence the heavy weathering on the black leather. And it's the equipment of a daedric cult which makes the use of ebony decorations quite fitting.
Vanilla normal maps were upscaled with a neural network software leading to much crisper and clearer details than one normally gets with upscaling on traditional image editing software.
Meshes had to be modified to assign a new cubemap for the ebony details. This can present compatibility issues with mods modifying the meshes. Therefore, I'm offering two mesh optionals: capeless and full glove for those that don't like the vanilla fingerless ones. Contrary to the above, it is compatible with mods modifying the cowl's mesh such as Improved Closefaced Helmets. There's also a texture variant with less saturated leather weathering.
In addition, the Nightingale Blade model has been improved in both polycount and proportions, it's much thinner and practical than vanilla. And it has a unique custom scabbard made to fit the set with a crescent moon as it's chape.
Frankly HD Nightingale Armor and Weapons is a high-resolution (4k and 2k) scratch-made retexture for the Nightingale armor and weapons in Skyrim, featuring enhanced normal maps, an improved sword model with higher polycount, and a custom scabbard. It has 20,782 endorsements and 4.1 million downloads, last updated in January 2021.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Massive community trust with 20,782 endorsements and 4.1 million downloads.
- Visual overhaul that makes Nightingale gear look crisp and detailed at 4k.
- Improved sword model adds a fresh feel to a classic armor set.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2021, so may not be optimized for the latest Skyrim versions or mods.
- High-res textures can be demanding on VRAM, especially for 4k users.
- No explicit mention of compatibility with other Nightingale mods or patches.
For Skyrim players who want a high-fidelity visual upgrade to the iconic Nightingale armor and weapons without changing gameplay. Perfect for modders who love detailed textures and improved models. Skip if you're on a low-end PC or prefer vanilla aesthetics.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to easily install and manage the mod.
- If you have VRAM constraints, consider using the 2k version instead of 4k for smoother performance.
- Check for compatibility patches if you use other mods that alter Nightingale armor or weapons.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- FrankFamily aka Borx25
- Version
- 1.1
- Downloads
- 4,091,734
- Endorsements
- 20,782
- Category
- Models and Textures
- Created
- 7/12/2018
- Updated
- 1/23/2021
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