New Legion
⚪ Last updated 2019⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.3% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #5 of 129 Armour mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This modification adds armor for the Imperial Legion. This armor replaces the standard game armor variants.
Legion soldiers are dressed in three types of armor - leather, chain mail and segment armor. Most soldiers will wear heavy armor, some of them will have cloaks. Legates will be dressed in heavier segmental armor. A specially crafted armor for Penitus Okulatus, such armor can be obtained as a reward for the destruction of the Dark Brotherhood. General and Emperor dressed in armor from my previous modification, you can see it in the screenshots.
The modification also adds an old Legionnaire armor from Oblivion. Such armor can be found in a cave near Helgen, it lies immediately in front of the spider's nest. It will be rusty, but it can be repaired in the forge.
To properly install this modification, you need to download the Base archive and unzip it into the game folder, then select the texture archive and also unzip it into the game folder. Textures HD - 4096 on armors and 2048 on boots, gauntlets and helmets. Textures Medium - 2048 on armors and 1024 on boots, gauntlets and helmets.
New Legion by NordwarUA adds new armor variants for the Imperial Legion in Skyrim. With over 10,900 endorsements and 3.5 million downloads, it's a highly popular cosmetic overhaul that gives legionnaires a fresh, more detailed look. Last updated in 2019, it remains a staple for players seeking visual improvements without gameplay changes.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Massive community trust – 10,915 endorsements and 3.5M downloads say it all
- Gives the Imperial Legion a fresh, more detailed look that fits the game's aesthetic
- Simple cosmetic mod – no gameplay tweaks, just better armor visuals
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2019 – might not be compatible with the latest Skyrim version or other mods
- No detailed description or install instructions provided by the author
- Only covers Imperial Legion armor – if you're not a legion fan, this mod won't do much for you
For Skyrim players who want to give the Imperial Legion a visual upgrade without changing gameplay. Perfect for lore-friendly armor enthusiasts and those building immersive legion playthroughs. Skip if you're looking for gameplay changes or play as Stormcloaks exclusively.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's a simple armor replacer, just drop the files into your Data folder or use a mod manager – no extra patches needed
- If you're using other armor mods, check load order to ensure New Legion's meshes take priority
- Make sure to have the official Skyrim patches installed to avoid any mesh conflicts
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- NordwarUA
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 3,461,307
- Endorsements
- 10,915
- Category
- Armour
- Created
- 11/19/2019
- Updated
- 11/19/2019
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