Playable Non-Playable (PNP) Armor for SE
⚪ Last updated 2019⚠️ Install Order · 5 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
- 👍 4.9% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #40 of 43 Weapons and Armour mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Playable Non-Playable Armor
Makes armor that is normally non-playable in the game usable by the PC
The following Armors are covered by this mod:
DremoraRobesBlack "Black Robes"
DremoraBoots "Boots"
ArmorThievesGuildBoots "Thieves Guild Boots"
ArmorThievesGuildCuirass "Thieves Guild Armor"
ArmorThievesGuildHelmet "Thieves Guild Hood"
ClothesRobesGreybeardTunic "Greybeard's Robes"
ClothesRobesGreybeardHood "Greybeard's Hood"
ClothesRobesGreybeardBoots "Greybeard's Boots"
ArmorThievesGuildGauntlets "Thieves Guild Gloves"
ArmorNightingaleBoots "Nightingale Boots"
ArmorNightingaleCuirass "Nightingale Armor"
ArmorNightingaleGauntlets "Nightingale Gloves"
ArmorNightingaleHelmet "Nightingale Hood"
ClothesHeadBandages "Head bandages"
ClothesArmBandages "Arm Bandages"
DBArmorShortSleeve "Shrouded Armor"
ClothesNocturnal "Nocturnal's Clothes"
ClothesNocturnalHat "Nocturnal's Hat"
ArmorTsunBoots "Tsun's Boots"
ClothesWarlockHoodUnplayable "Black Mage Hood"
ClothesExecutionerBoots "Boots"
ClothesExecutionerGloves "Gloves"
ClothesExecutionerHood "Executioner's Hood"
ClothesExecutionerRobes "Executioner's Robes"
ArmorThievesGuildVariantBoots "Thieves Guild Variant Boots"
ArmorThievesGuildVariantCuirass "Thieves Guild Variant Armor"
ArmorThievesGuildVariantGauntlets "Thieves Guild Variant Gloves"
ArmorThievesGuildVariantHelmet "Thieves Guild Variant Hood"
ArmorThievesGuildVariant02Helmet "Thieves Guild Hood Alt"
ArmorThievesGuildKarliahBoots "Karliah's Boots"
ArmorThievesGuildKarliahCuirass "Karliah's Armor"
ArmorThievesGuildKarliahGauntlets "Karliah's Gloves"
ArmorThievesGuildKarliahHelmet "Karliah's Hood"
DremoraDaedricBoots "Daedric Boots"
This mod makes normally non-playable armor in Skyrim Special Edition usable by the player character. It's a simple utility for players who want to wear armor that is typically restricted to NPCs. With 256 endorsements and over 5,000 downloads, it has a modest but active following.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Straightforward fix for a common annoyance—no more NPC-only gear.
- Solid community support with 256 endorsements and 5,259 downloads.
- Lightweight and focused; does exactly what it says without bloat.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2019, so it may not be compatible with the latest Skyrim SE patches.
- No detailed patch notes or compatibility info, so you might hit conflicts with other armor mods.
- Only covers armor—don't expect weapons or other non-playable items.
For Skyrim SE players who want to wear that cool armor you see on guards or enemies but can't normally equip. If you're a completionist or roleplayer who wants more outfit options, this is for you. Skip if you're looking for new armor models—this only unlocks existing ones.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to install—it's a simple file drop, but a manager keeps your load order clean.
- Place this mod early in your load order to avoid conflicts with other armor mods that might overwrite the same records.
- Check the mod's page for any compatibility patches if you use popular armor overhauls like Immersive Armors.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- SirJesto
- Version
- 1.3
- Downloads
- 5,259
- Endorsements
- 256
- Category
- Weapons and Armour
- Created
- 2/3/2017
- Updated
- 2/2/2019
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