Nordic Brute Armor (CBBE HDT-SMP)
🟠 Updated over a year ago⚠️ Install Order · 7 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.2% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #130 of 263 Armour mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
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This mod adds a standalone heavy armor set inspired by Fantasy.
The armor all share almost the exact same stats and recipes as vanilla Stormcloak armor, you can buy the armor from the Windhelm blacksmith! (Or use console commands/AddItemMenu)
Armor in game is named ''Nordic Brute ''.
Males and Females have custom meshes. Textures are all 4K Resolution! Females use CBBE (Curvy) Preset.
There is 1 main file for this mod.
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Adds a standalone fantasy-inspired armor set for Skyrim Special Edition, featuring 4K textures, HDT-SMP physics, and CBBE Curvy body support. ESL-flagged for minimal load order impact. A solid cosmetic choice for players wanting a new Nordic-themed look.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 200 endorsements and over 110k downloads.
- 4K textures give it a crisp, detailed look for screenshots and gameplay.
- HDT-SMP physics add immersion, especially for cloth parts.
⚠️ Cons
- Requires HDT-SMP and CBBE, which can be a hassle to set up for new modders.
- Only supports CBBE Curvy, so other body types need conversion.
- Potential conflicts with other armor mods that alter the same slots.
For Skyrim players who want a new, high-quality armor set with physics and don't mind the CBBE/HDT-SMP dependency. Perfect for character showcases or role-playing as a Nordic warrior. Skip if you prefer vanilla body types or lightweight mods without physics.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have HDT-SMP and CBBE installed and working before adding this mod.
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to handle the file structure and avoid overwriting issues.
- Check the load order to ensure this mod loads after body and physics mods.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Hexxagone and Chakra SSE
- Version
- 1.1
- Downloads
- 110,565
- Endorsements
- 200
- Category
- Armour
- Created
- 4/3/2025
- Updated
- 4/4/2025
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