Mage Armor Variety - SPID
🟠 Updated over a year ago⚠️ Install Order · 6 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.4% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #2 of 95 Clothing and Accessories mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Distributes a collection of mage-like armors to NPCs via SPID, ESLFied version. Highly configurable to add, edit or exclude npcs.
Mage Armor Variety - SPID is a Skyrim mod that distributes mage-themed armors to NPCs using SPID, with an ESLFied version for load order efficiency. It offers high configurability, letting players add, edit, or exclude NPCs. With 111 endorsements and recent updates, it's a niche but functional addition for players seeking more magical attire variety.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- ESLFied flag means it won't eat your load order slots—nice for big mod lists
- Configurable distribution lets you tailor which NPCs get the armors
- Recent update (Sept 2025) shows the author is still active
⚠️ Cons
- Low endorsement count (111) compared to downloads (25k) suggests it's not widely adopted
- SPID dependency means you need to install and configure SPID separately
- Potential conflicts with other mods that alter NPC outfits or use SPID distributions
For Skyrim players who want more visual variety in mage NPCs without manually editing each one. If you're comfortable with SPID and like tweaking mod configs, this is a solid pick. Skip if you prefer all-in-one armor mods or don't want to fiddle with SPID.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure SPID is installed and up to date, as this mod relies on it for distribution.
- Use the config file to exclude NPCs that have custom outfits from other mods to avoid conflicts.
- Check your load order to ensure the ESLFied version is placed correctly, especially if you use a mod manager.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Empyrean
- Version
- 1.2
- Downloads
- 25,776
- Endorsements
- 111
- Category
- Clothing and Accessories
- Created
- 12/5/2024
- Updated
- 9/5/2025
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