Nordic Round Shields (Viking shields)
⚪ Last updated 2021⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.9% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
📋 About This Mod
Attention! Global update 2. 3. For those who use additional mods for shields of guards and Companions - you need to download the latest versions of the mods, otherwise there may be bugs.
They have 8 types of of umbons and 48 types of coloring. In total - 384 shields (version 2. 3).
8 types of umbons:
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[]3 types of badly dented
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]3 types of dented[]2 types of whole
All shields are heavy armor and have a weight of 5.
Emblems on the shields:
Protection class:
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[]Severely dented - 20
[]Dented - 24
[]Whole - 26
Shields can be upgraded with one iron ingot.
Reinforced version of round shields with a more powerful umbo and, most often, metal beams around it.
Types of metal reinforcements:
4 types of umbons:
Emblems on the shields:
Options:
- []Weight: 7. 5
[]Reinforced shields are slightly larger than normal shields.
[]Improved with steel ingot.
Protection class:
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[]Severely dented - 25
[]Dented - 26
[]Whole - 28
All shields are added to leveled sheets (from level 1):
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[]Draugras and Skeletons: Heavily dented with worn symbols.
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]Bandits: All kinds of shields.[]Blacksmiths and traders: Only new shields - with whole umbons and bright symbols.
For shields added models for wearing on the back for users using the DSR (Dual Sheath Redux) or Ecotone Dual Sheath plugin.
This mod is for LE
Version 2. 3:
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[]All emblem textures are now in 2K.
[]Added new emblems (total - 48).
[]Added dented reinforced shields (3 types of umbons).
[]All emblems now have both regular and reinforced shields.
[]Changed models of normal and reinforced shields, changed alpha channels and normal map.
- The mod no longer requires a sword mod.
Version 2. 2:
Added 21 Reinforced Shields with dented embossing and faded symbols. Used by draugrs and skeletons.
Version 2. 0:
Added 3 mashed type shield boss for reinforced shields. Added 60 reinforced shields (all existing + 3 new types of umbons). Display examples under the spoiler:
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[]All emblem textures are now in 2K.
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[]Draugras and Skeletons: Heavily dented with worn symbols.
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[]Severely dented - 20
Adds a single round shield with a viking aesthetic, named 'Nordic Round Shield,' to Skyrim. It's a lightweight cosmetic addition that fits the game's atmosphere, with 776 endorsements and 40,495 downloads, last updated in July 2021.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 776 endorsements and 40k downloads – clearly a hit.
- Simple, focused addition – just one shield, no bloat.
- Fits the game's vibe perfectly, so it won't break immersion.
⚠️ Cons
- Only one shield – if you wanted variety, this is thin.
- Last updated in 2021, so it might not be actively maintained for newer game versions.
- Potential conflicts with other mods that alter shield meshes or textures – check your load order.
For Skyrim players who want a historically-inspired viking shield to complete their warrior look without overhauling the game. Skip if you're after a full shield pack or gameplay changes – this is purely cosmetic.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're using a mod manager like Vortex or MO2, just download and install – it'll handle the file placement automatically.
- Make sure to check your load order – place this mod after any mods that change shield textures to avoid overwrites.
- In-game, craft or find the shield via console commands (help 'Nordic Round Shield') if you can't locate it in the world.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Leif Ulfsson
- Version
- 2.3
- Downloads
- 40,495
- Endorsements
- 776
- Category
- Armour - Shields
- Created
- 12/20/2020
- Updated
- 7/7/2021
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