Hedge Mage Armor SSE
⚪ Last updated 2016⚠️ Install Order · 5 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
- 👍 1.8% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #4 of 250 Armour mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Hedge Mage Armor (SSE) Standard Edition (PC) | XBox One | XBox One - No Camp | XBox One - Crafting
v2. 0 -Fixed some texture issues -9 new color options -Gloves are a separate item -Fortification bonus is applied per-piece -Adjusted base armor values and fortification values -Changed equip slot of tokens to 48
See below for important updating instructions.
Female Only. Beast Race Compatible.
A hedge mage is a wanderer – an aimless mercenary without allegiances, who owes her talents to the highest bidder or reserves them for personal ambitions. She is forever on the move and forever adapting, driven to make ends meet with whatever means available. Times are often difficult, but she has the tools she needs: time-tested gear and well-worn boots ready to take her anywhere, never free of dust from the road.
1) Load the save game(s) you wish to update. 2) Unequip every piece of Hedge Mage Armor from your character, or any NPC. (You do not need to remove it from your inventory.) 3) Save the game, and exit. 4) Uninstall “HedgeMageArmor – No Hood Dependency.esp” if you have it (you don’t need it anymore, and it will break everything.) 5) Install Hedge Mage Armor 2. 0. Be sure to overwrite any old files. 6) Load up your save game. A script will perform the necessary updates, and you will be greeted with a confirmation message.
You do not need to perform a “clean save”. In fact, doing this may mess-up the update process.*
What it does
Adds a set of (female only) light armor to the game. By casting a spell, the player can "fortify" the armor's defense ratings. The player gains new ranks of fortification by earning points in magical skills, alchemy, and light armor.
Each piece of the set gives a different amount of bonus armor. The armor bonuses also apply to followers and any other NPC wearing pieces of the set.
The set contains four parts: armor, boots, gloves, and hood.
How to use it
After installation, head to Rorikstead. A very short "quest" will begin.
To use the upgrade spe
Hedge Mage Armor SSE is a rugged, magically upgradable light armor set for female characters in Skyrim Special Edition. With 7,746 endorsements and 440,586 downloads, it's a popular cosmetic and gameplay addition for mage-type players seeking a practical look.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust with 7,746 endorsements and over 440k downloads.
- Fits a niche for female mages wanting a rugged, non-frilly look.
- Magical upgradability adds a gameplay hook beyond pure cosmetics.
⚠️ Cons
- Only for female characters — male players and followers are out of luck.
- Last updated in 2016, so may have compatibility issues with newer Skyrim SE patches.
For Skyrim SE players who want a practical, rugged armor set for their female mage characters, especially those who prefer function over frills. Skip if you play male characters or want a heavily documented mod with extensive customization.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's a standalone armor, you can find it in-game via console commands or crafting — check the mod's comments for exact location if not specified.
- If you use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2, install via the manager to keep your load order clean.
- Verify compatibility with your Skyrim SE version, as the mod predates recent updates.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Elleh
- Version
- 2.0
- Downloads
- 440,586
- Endorsements
- 7,746
- Category
- Armour
- Created
- 11/28/2016
- Updated
- 11/28/2016
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