Guards Armor Replacer SSE - Less Helmets
⚪ Last updated 2022⚠️ Install Order · 6 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.9% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #96 of 96 NPC mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Inspired by Less Guards Wear Helmets, this simple patch reduces the chance of guards wearing helmets by either 25%, 50% or 75% when using NordwarUA's and DanielUA's Guards Armor Replacer SSE. It optionally effects Stormcloaks too.
You'll be able to choose your preferred version of the patch when installing the mod, if I haven't messed my first FOMOD up.
This patch doesn't interfere with mods that rebalance the stats of the individual armor pieces, as only the outfits themselves have been edited.
Recommended mods
While this patch only requires Guards Armor Replacer SSE, a mod that adds new NPCs to the guard pool goes well alongside it. Otherwise you'll probably see the same few faces often.
I'm currently testing the 'New Guard Recruits' optional plugin from NVICO - Modular High Poly NPC Overhaul (it can be used without the main mod), which adds 72 additional Nord faces.
NordwarUA and DanielUA for Guards Armor Replacer SSE
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Shuffler90's Fomod Creation tutorial
A simple patch for Guards Armor Replacer SSE that reduces guard helmet spawns by 25%, 50%, or 75%, with an optional effect on Stormcloaks. For players who want more varied guard appearances without full armor overhauls.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-tested (202 endorsements, 5,223 downloads)
- Three configurable reduction levels to suit your taste
- Optional Stormcloak coverage for consistency
⚠️ Cons
- Requires Guards Armor Replacer SSE as a dependency
- Only affects helmets, not other armor pieces
- Compatibility risk with other mods that alter guard outfits
For Skyrim players who use Guards Armor Replacer SSE and want to see more guard faces. Perfect for immersion seekers who dislike full-face helmets. Skip if you don't use the base mod or want broader armor changes.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Choose the reduction percentage that fits your preference—25% for subtle, 75% for mostly helmetless guards.
- Load this patch after Guards Armor Replacer SSE in your mod order to ensure it takes effect.
- If you use other guard overhaul mods, test in-game to confirm no conflicts.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Bas
- Version
- 1
- Downloads
- 5,223
- Endorsements
- 202
- Category
- NPC
- Created
- 1/15/2022
- Updated
- 8/5/2022
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