RMB SPIDified - Guard Armor Replacer
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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
- 👍 0.6% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #12 of 265 Patches mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This patch removes various vanilla edits and references, including direct changes to the base guard armors. It then distributes the various armors in the form of outfits to Guard NPCs.
Whilst this patch can be used standalone, it was made to complement my Sons of Skyrim patch (which has more dominant distribution, the armours in that pack are more likely to show up). As such, a number of features were made with using the two in conjunction with each other in mind.
Minor bug fixes and balance+consistency changes have also been made - please see the full feature list below for elaboration.
As always, if you have any suggestions or run into any issues, please let me know.
• Scriptless implementation
• Replacement plugin, RMB SPID - NordwarUA GAR.esp, which is ESLified and trimmed of all vanilla edits and changes
• ESL Light Plugin (doesn't use a slot), to define the outfits
• Standalone versions of the various guard armors, rather than the original replacers, for maximum compatibility with other guard mods
• Introduces (105) new outfits, used to maximize variety in outfit distribution
• Compatible with Bodslides (such as 3BA - BHUNP - CBBE & HIMBO), so long as meshes only are used
• Rebalanced and tweaked armours, including light/heavy classification tweaks where it makes sense, and renaming for better distinction
• Optional crafting recipes for all items
• Misc Patch Hub patches for C. O. C. K. S and Sons of Skyrim
• Guard Distribution is handled within rmb_a_guard_armor_replacer_guards_DISTR.ini
• Named NPC Distribution is handled within rmb_a_guard_armor_replacer_named_DISTR.ini
• Stormcloak Distribution is handled within rmb_a_guard_armor_replacer_stormcloaks_DISTR.ini
• Install Guards Armor Replacer
• Remove or hide the Guards_Armor_Replacer.esp. Basically, you want to keep meshes/textures but not the plugin
• Install RMB SPID - Core, Spell Perk Item Distributor, and (recommended) SkyPatcher. See requirements for links and details
• Install RMB SPID - Guards Armor Replacer
This patch adapts NordwarUA's Guard Armor Replacer to use SPID, offering a highly customizable and compatible alternative. It can be used independently or alongside RMB SPIDified - Sons of Skyrim, with additional fixes and tweaks. With 850 endorsements and recent updates, it's a popular choice for modded Skyrim.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 850 endorsements and over 143k downloads.
- SPID integration means guards get gear without permanent edits, keeping your load order cleaner.
- Works standalone or with Sons of Skyrim patch, so you can mix and match your setup.
⚠️ Cons
- Requires SPID and the original Guard Armor Replacer, so you're adding two mods for this to work.
- If you're not using SPID already, this adds a framework dependency you might not need.
- Compatibility with other armor mods that edit guards could conflict, so check your load order.
For Skyrim modders who want guard armor variety without permanent NPC edits. If you're already using SPID or plan to, this is a solid pick. Skip if you prefer traditional mesh replacers or don't want extra dependencies.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have SPID and the original Guard Armor Replacer installed first, then drop this patch in and let your mod manager overwrite.
- If you're using the Sons of Skyrim patch, load this after it to ensure proper distribution.
- Use a mod manager like MO2 to easily toggle this patch on/off when testing other armor mods.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- RowanMaBoot
- Version
- 6.3.11
- Downloads
- 143,146
- Endorsements
- 850
- Category
- Patches
- Created
- 1/23/2023
- Updated
- 5/22/2026
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