HDT-SMP Vanilla Armors
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.3% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #42 of 129 Armour mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Version 2. 0 is out! Please read the info below!
Every piece of armor included in the mod except for a couple (iron, ancient nord female, skaal) has been revamped.
Previously, many outfits often clipped through the character's legs, especially while sitting or moving erratically. This was pretty much fixed thanks to the recent FSMP update that allowed me to use a superior rig.
The new rig uses an average of ten fewer simulated bones, resulting in significant performance improvements.
I've also addressed many complaints people had (like the metal bits being stretchy) and added physics to small things like pouches, satchels, flasks, bones, etc. on certain armors.
Some examples:
Dragonplate Armor - hanging bones now move independently of the skirt.
Imperial Heavy Armor - the satchel now has proper physics.
Wolf Armor - these plates were part of the skirt's texture, so they stretched with it. I've made them into 3D objects.
Since all the armor was completely reworked - virtually from scratch - all patches created for the previous version are now incompatible.
Note that version 2. 0 doesn't include a plugin. If you have a plugin from older version of the mod in your load order it will break some outfits. It's not critical, so if you cannot remove it from your LO because you are in the middle of a save, it's OK to keep it.
And lastly, with the new rig and the latest FSMP update significantly enhancing performance, I'm not bringing the Player Exclusive version back for HDT-SMP Vanilla V2. 0. Supporting two versions of a mod this big is a bit much for me. Please be understanding.
I've been hard at work on this update for quite a while. Please endorse the mod if you haven't already!
Below is the original description page.
Utilizing the HDT-SMP framework, this mod revamps the physics behavior of most armor sets in the game. Experience truly realistic movement as your character’s armor flows and reacts naturally with every step, swing, and spell cast. Say goodbye to stiff, unresponsive gear and hello to a living, breathing wardrobe that moves with you.
Adds realistic cloth physics to most base game and DLC armors in Skyrim, supporting vanilla bodies, CBBE 3BA, and HIMBO. A highly endorsed mod with over 5,000 endorsements and 1.7 million downloads, last updated in June 2026, making it a popular choice for physics-enhanced armor.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust with 5,033 endorsements and 1.7M downloads
- Works with both vanilla and popular body mods (CBBE 3BA, HIMBO)
- Regularly updated (June 2026) so likely compatible with current game versions
⚠️ Cons
- Requires HDT-SMP framework to function, which can be tricky to set up
- Physics can be performance-heavy on lower-end systems
- May conflict with other armor mods that alter the same meshes
For Skyrim players who want more immersive, dynamic cloth movement on their armor without replacing the whole set. Great for modders who use CBBE 3BA or HIMBO and want consistent physics. Skip if you prefer static armor or don't want to deal with HDT-SMP setup.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have HDT-SMP installed and configured correctly before adding this mod, as it won't work without it.
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to avoid overwriting conflicts with other armor mods.
- If you experience performance issues, try lowering the physics settings in the HDT-SMP configuration.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- furexarot
- Version
- 2.1
- Downloads
- 1,711,781
- Endorsements
- 5,033
- Category
- Armour
- Created
- 3/7/2025
- Updated
- 6/30/2026
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