Stalwart Crusader CBBE 3BA
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ Install Order · 7 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #18 of 242 Armour mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
UPDATE v3. 0:
Added compatibility for male characters. This uses Vanilla Male Bodyslide Modders Resource (not required.) I've included a bodyslide preset in this mod for the male model if you want to customize or rebuild the armor for your male character using the sliders in the screenshots (they're just vanilla.) These male armor models were built completely using the original models, not the ones from Outlawer's mod. Also added updated (corrected) specular maps for default, 4k and 8k textures.
DESCRIPTION:
Extensive rework and conversion of a most excellent armor mod from Outlawer. Includes mace and shield seen in screenshots.
All items are craftable with the Daedric Smithing perk. Requires dwarven materials. Only chest/hands/feet are classified as armor and upgradeable in order to keep this mod friendly for balanced playthroughs of the game.
Source file: https://www.patreon.com/posts/heros-of-storm-30306652
What I've done:
Optimized meshes through Nifskope and SSE NIF Optimizer
Converted to 3BA Unibody.
Added a bodyslide zapper for nipple clipping.
Fixed the rotation of the shield and made the mace a little bigger because justice.
Made items craftable and upgradeable.
Removed the full set piece and added a torso armor with pants option.
Tweaked the physics on the tabard and mace to be heavier and less spastic.
Updated HDT physics enabling boob and body physics and further smoothing tabard physics.
Added sleeveless variations for chest armor (with or without pants.)
Re-weighted pauldrons, tasset and collar(on chest armor) to be properly rigid like the solid metal they are.
Provided high quality upscaled textures.
Created male versions for armors.
All credit for creating the original mod goes to Outlawer.
Mods used in screenshots:
Community Shaders
Shadow Boost
Soft Shadows
Radiant Realism - A Raytraced ReShade Preset
Rogue Women of Skyrim (skin)
SandwichFighter CBBE 3BA BodySlide Preset - Busty Preset (one of mine)
Valkyr HDT-SMP Hairstyles
VHR - Vanilla Hair Replacer
SkySight Skins - Ultra HD 4K 2K Male Textures and Real Feet Meshes
Beards of Power
Vanargand Animations - Female Idle Walk and Run
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Stalwart Crusader CBBE 3BA is a comprehensive armor mod conversion for Skyrim Special Edition, reworking Outlawer's original into a 3BA Unibody version with optimized meshes, improved physics, and added male compatibility. It includes craftable armor, mace, and shield, with multiple variations and high-quality textures. Ideal for players seeking a polished, lore-friendly crusader set with body physics.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid community backing with 206 endorsements and over 7,700 downloads.
- Extensive rework: optimized meshes, fixed physics, and added male support—this isn't a lazy port.
- Craftable and upgradeable without breaking balance—only chest/hands/feet count as armor.
⚠️ Cons
- Mace physics can be finicky—may need to equip/unequip to work, and they don't function in offhand or first person.
- Requires 3BA body mod and HDT-SMP to get the physics working, which adds setup complexity.
- Male version relies on an external resource (Vanilla Male Bodyslide Modders Resource) for full customization, though not required.
For Skyrim players who want a polished, lore-friendly crusader armor set with 3BA body physics and male compatibility. If you're into armor mods that offer customization and balance-friendly crafting, this is a great pick. Skip if you don't use CBBE 3BA or prefer simpler armor mods without physics.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have CBBE 3BA and HDT-SMP installed first, or the armor won't display physics correctly.
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to install, and run Bodyslide to build the armor to your preferred body shape.
- If you're playing with male characters, grab the Vanilla Male Bodyslide Modders Resource to customize the male armor, but it's optional.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Sandwich
- Version
- 3.1
- Downloads
- 7,707
- Endorsements
- 206
- Category
- Armour
- Created
- 6/14/2023
- Updated
- 7/11/2023
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