Nightingale Armor Replacer Cape HDT-SMP (Female CBBE) and Male
⚪ Last updated 2021⚠️ Install Order · 6 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
- 👍 0.2% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #149 of 202 Armour mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
First of all, this one is my first mod and I'm not a modder. Thus inexperienced with description.
Also it may not work as intended. Please backup your mesh .nif files mentioned below. Or simply build with bodyslide again using "CBBE Vanilla" to recover.
If you are using female armor, then please build from Bodyslide Studio first. Otherwise physics won't. I removed torso_0.nif and torso_1.nif intentionally to stress on this methodology. (There is an optional file though for prebuilt meshes. Copy them to location mentioned below).
And also note that standalone cape is just a test cape although people do use it with other armors (I do too!), but its just there for testing purpose and BodySlide build does not affect it.
Armor:
Uses body slot 32 and cape slot 46.
This mod replaces all nightingale armors by replacing the mesh files so this is expected to be incompatible with mods that replace them. Although, it should be compatible with re-texture mods that do not touch mesh files.
BodySlide files are included. Build using BodySlide to your preferred body shape.
Note:
When building with BodySlide Studio, please use AltairNightingaleHDTCapeArmor item from Outfit/Body drop-down in BodySlide Studio.
It will affect only female version and male version will work out of the box.
Cape:
Uses cape slot 46.
It also includes cape as separate wearable. So you can where it with any other armor.
Has some minor clipping issues for females.
May not look good with some armors as those armors could have pauldron kinda stuff attached to it.
As of yet, no way to obtain through normal means. So you can use console command like -> help "nightingale cape" 4.
Ref Id: xx000801
Does Not Require CBBE SMP:
The outfit does not contain any physics (skirt and other usual places). Only physics is applied to cape.
Mesh files:
Mesh files in meshes/armor/nightingale/f/
- torso_0.nif
- torso_1.nif
- nightingale_cape_0.nif
- nightingale_cape_1.nif
Issues:
- Cape clips through the body sometimes. - I tried to reduce this problem as much as I could.
- Nightingale Cape "without armor" is not affected when built using BodySlide studio as it is a separate mesh file.
- Sometimes the cape appears to be like its overlapping itself. - Either this problem is with my installation or it is with all because I tested other cape mods and they sometime have the same behavior. I wasted a day on this!
Tools Used (Credits to them!):
SSEEdit or xEdit (I'm using an older version that I downloaded on 21 Dec 2016)
NifSkope (github) (latest version)
BodySlide and Outfit Studio by Ousnius and Caliente (5. 0. 5)
Sorry for the bad description and any g
This mod adds HDT-SMP physics to the cape of the Nightingale Armor for both female (CBBE) and male characters, replacing mesh files only. It includes a cape-only option and BodySlide files for customization. Compatible with any texture mod, it's a lightweight enhancement for Skyrim players seeking more dynamic armor visuals.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 994 endorsements and over 570k downloads—clearly a go-to for cape physics.
- Works with any texture mod since it only swaps meshes, so you can keep your favorite visual overhaul.
- Includes a cape-only option for those who want just the physics without changing the armor's look.
⚠️ Cons
- CBBE only for female—if you use UNP or other body mods, this won't work for the female version.
- Requires BodySlide files, which adds an extra step for users who don't already use it.
- Last updated in 2021—may not be compatible with the latest Skyrim version or other mods that alter the Nightingale Armor meshes.
For Skyrim players who want more immersive armor physics, especially those using CBBE and BodySlide. If you're tired of static capes and want them to flow naturally, this is a must-have. Skip if you use non-CBBE body mods or prefer gameplay changes over visual tweaks.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have HDT-SMP (or a compatible physics framework) installed, otherwise the cape won't move.
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to install, and let it overwrite the original Nightingale Armor meshes.
- If you use a texture overhaul, install this mod after it so the mesh replacement doesn't get overwritten.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Altair155
- Version
- 2.1
- Downloads
- 570,080
- Endorsements
- 994
- Category
- Armour
- Created
- 4/29/2020
- Updated
- 11/8/2021
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