Royal Vanguard Armor

⭐ ⭐⭐ (5,485 endorsements) 📥 494,612 downloads 📌 v1.1 📅 5/28/2024
🟡 Updated this year

By Aokili · Armour

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 1/2/2026 📅 Created: 5/28/2024
⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
1🛠️ SKSE64 — Skyrim Script Extender 64 Download ↗
2🔧 USSEP — Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch Download ↗
3🖥️ SkyUI — SkyUI (MCM framework) Download ↗
4🧩 Address Library — Address Library for SKSE Plugins Download ↗
5🔧 SSE Engine Fixes — SSE Engine Fixes Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 1.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #199 of 202 Armour mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

IF YOU LIKE MY MOD, PLEASE DON'T FORGET TO ENDORSE IT! THANK YOU!

The Royal Vanguard armor is the definitive equipment of the queens personal guard.

Only the bravest and fiercest women can call themself Royal Vanguards.

A manual to forge the armor and its weapon are rumoured to be found somewhere in the Blue Palace in Solitude

Either 3BA and all of its requirements

BHUNP and its requirements

UBE and its requirements

This plugin has been created with the most recent version of the creation kit, if you are on a game version earlier than 1. 6. 1130 I recommend you use BEES otherwise your game will crash/or wont start. If you dont wanna use that mod you have to set the version of the .esp in SSEdit from 1. 71 to 1. 70.

Install using your favourite mod manager.

Optional Complex Material support.

Requirements: ENB

Set EnableComplexMaterial=true and EnableDynamicCubemap=true.

If these are greyed out in your ingame ENB control panel you have to set them manually in your enbseries.ini located in your Skyrim folder.

Optional PBR support.

Requirements: Community Shaders and PGPatcher.

Default meshes are 3BA with zeroed sliders. Body slide files for different bodies are included and selectable in the installer.

Safe to install mid-save.

Default texture resolution is 2k, higher resolutions are found under optional files. I personally recommend 4k.

Heavy armor set with a matching shield and weapon.

Stats are based on Ebony tier.

Esl flagged .esp, load early.

Immersive physics, the Breastplate will disable SMP physics while being equipped. Done by overriding Slot 50 in the Armor Addon, physics resume when unequipping the Breastplate.

Only the Helmet, Cuirass, Gauntlets and Sabatons are temperable to retain balance.

Keywords for inventory icons using B. O. O. B. I. E. S included (optional).

  • []Helmet

    []Pauldrons

    []Sleeves

    []Cuirass

    []Breastplate

    []Harness

    []Tassets

    []Panties

    []Stockings

    []Vambraces

    []Gauntlets

    []Cuisses

    []Greaves

    []Sabatons

    []Shield

    []Princess Lance, the lance with dagger moveset and stats.

    []Queen Lance, the lance with sword moveset and stats.

    []Empress Lance, the lance with greatsword moveset and stats.

    Forging the Royal Vanguard equipment requires the Royal Vanguard Crafting Book and the Ebony Smithing perk.

    In Jarl Elisifs bedroom inside the Blue Palace in Solitude.

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Royal Vanguard Armor is a modular female armor set designed for a knightess, including matching shield and weapons. It supports CBBE, 3BA, UBE, and BHUNP body types, with options for Vanilla, Complex Material, and PBR textures. Highly popular with over 5,400 endorsements.

✨ Key Features

Modular female armor set with matching shield and weapons.
Compatible with CBBE, 3BA, UBE, and BHUNP body types.
Supports Vanilla, Complex Material, and PBR texture options.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Huge community trust with 5,485 endorsements and nearly half a million downloads.
  • Modular design means you can mix and match pieces to fit your knightess look.
  • Body-type support covers the most popular female body mods, so most players are covered.

⚠️ Cons

  • No screenshots or preview images in the description, so you're flying blind on the look.
  • Last updated January 2026—check for compatibility with your current game version.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who want a regal, protective armor set for their female character, especially if you use CBBE or 3BA body mods. If you're into knightly aesthetics and want matching gear, this is a solid pick. Skip if you prefer male armor or need gameplay changes—this is purely cosmetic.
📦 Install:Medium· 5-10 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to handle the modular files—it'll save you headaches.
  • If you're using CBBE, make sure you have the CBBE body mod installed first, and choose the right texture option (Vanilla, Complex Material, or PBR) for your setup.
  • Check the mod's posts or comments for any known issues with your game version, since the author didn't include install notes.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
Aokili
Version
1.1
Downloads
494,612
Endorsements
5,485
Category
Armour
Created
5/28/2024
Updated
1/2/2026

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