Lupine Matriarch Armor - Modular Light Armor Sets for CBBE 3BA BHUNP
⚪ Last updated 2021⚠️ Install Order · 7 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #168 of 215 Armour mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
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Description
This mod adds 5 female only armor sets to the game, each with their own special set effects. While they are just alternate textures, each is unique in terms of what buffs it provides, and bonuses they confer for wearing the full set. Each set is crafted via having the appropriate crafting book, the appropriate smithing perk, and level 40 enchanting. (The crude set only requires you to have the crafting book as it is meant for early game)Each set fits into a different part of the progression of gameplay, Crude is around the same armor ranking as scaled armor, Gilded is around Gilded Elven Armor, Ziovendian is slightly superior to Glass Armor, with Crex and Yyvengar both Superior to Dragonscale armor.
The armors are much more expensive than normal armors, and are meant to be a bit of a luxury option, or useful in Niche roles. Ziovendian for example increases the amount you harvest from plants when wearing all the pieces, Gilded gives a massive bonus to trading prices, Crex provides a massive buff to sneak attacks, and Yyvengar gives resistance to bow and crossbow attacks.
Armor is split into multiple pieces, each piece being required to be worn for the actual set effect to take place. The pieces can all be worn independant of each other and are as follows - Vest and Light Top, Faulds, Bracers, Greaves, Body Harness, Arm Harness, Helmet, Boots, Gloves
Requirements
BodySlide - (Optional, but highly recommended) You will need this if you want to build the armor for custom bodyshapes! (This mod supports CBBE, 3BA, and BHUNP Bodyslides)
XPMSE - Some of the parts have HDT capabilities, regardless of whether you wish to use them or not, this mod will allow the armor to be usable, for actual physics you will need to have an HDT body physics mod.
You will also need one of these body mods.
CBBE - 3BA - BHUNP
Usage and Hints
In order to use the armors, you will need to craft them (or obtain them by other means) I will only speak in terms of how to obtain them in-game rather than via other means like AddItemMenu or console commands.Book Location Riddles (All locations are base game, you don't need DLC to access them)
Crude - Where a lycanthrope will flee their cursed fate, out of sight the treasure lays wait.
Gilded - Imprisoned by gold
Lupine Matriarch Armor adds a female-only modular light armor set with set effects for wearing the full set, offering pricier alternatives to several light armors and two post-dragonscale sets. Each set has unique bonuses, compatible with CBBE 3BA and BHUNP body mods. A niche cosmetic and gameplay mod for Skyrim players seeking new light armor options.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid community backing with 367 endorsements and nearly 28k downloads.
- Adds meaningful variety for light armor users, especially post-dragonscale.
- Modular design means you can mix and match pieces for different looks.
⚠️ Cons
- Female-only, so male characters get nothing from this mod.
- Last updated in 2021, so it might not be fully compatible with the latest Skyrim versions or other mods.
- Requires CBBE 3BA or BHUNP, so if you don't use those body mods, this isn't for you.
For Skyrim players who want new light armor options with set bonuses, especially those using CBBE 3BA or BHUNP body mods. If you're a completionist looking for endgame gear variety, this adds two post-dragonscale sets. Skip if you play male characters or prefer heavy armor.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have the required body mod (CBBE 3BA or BHUNP) installed before adding this armor, or you'll see visual glitches.
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to handle the install and load order easily.
- Check the in-game crafting menu to find the new armor sets—they're likely under the leather or dragonscale category.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- DomainWolf
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 27,679
- Endorsements
- 367
- Category
- Armour
- Created
- 6/10/2021
- Updated
- 6/10/2021
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