Stormhold Warrior Armor SSE - Port Plus

⭐ ⭐ (946 endorsements) 📥 1.5M downloads 📌 v1.2 📅 7/26/2023
🟠 Updated over a year ago

By son6of6tredis SassiestAssassin · Armour

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 10/13/2024 📅 Created: 7/26/2023
⚠️ 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

  • 👍 0.1% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #53 of 129 Armour mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

The Stormhold Warrior Armor by SoN6of6TrediS is one of my favorite armors to use for Argonians, as I love the ESO cinematic Argonian designs.

Concept art from James Ku's website



So cool.

Anyways, this is a port of the mod plus some fixes, tweaks, and addons. There is another port of this mod found here, which is a direct port if you're interested in that.

Weight scaling: the original mod did not have 0-weight meshes, leading to a gap between the body and the neck at anything under 100 weight. I've added a low-weight mesh for everything, so it now scales correctly.

Vanilla body support: the original mod used a much larger male body mesh than the Vanilla maximum. I've edited it to match the 100 weight Vanilla body, so you won't instantly grow huge when putting on the armor.

1st person glove meshes: the original didn't have 1st person meshes that worked with the gloves- I've added 1st person meshes to the gloves, so you won't be missing hands

Tweaks

New names: Renamed armor pieces to 'Saxhleel Leather'

ESPFE

Separate gloves: the original had the gloves built into the armor- I've made them separate armor pieces

2k, 1k textures: the original has 4k textures, which I've included in the main file. I've added new optional files for 2k or 1k textures. All textures have been converted to BC7 (aka optimized.)

Beast claws: I've added separate gloves for Beast races with claws.

Removes distribution: for better compatibility with other mods, I've removed the sack from the Sanctuary and the outfit from Veezara. The outfit records and sack still exist, and have been updated to include the new armor versions for modders' use

Craftable and temperable: added crafting and tempering, based around Vanilla leather armor. It's stronger than its leather counterparts because it has only the two pieces and no vanilla boots work with the pants without clipping. It's also not enchantable.

Inventory models: added new meshes for the inventory/world models.

Addons

New variants: I've added three new variants- Left Pauldron, Right Pauldron, and No Pauldrons.

Female Armor: original mod was male only, I've added a female version. I've also covered my new variants.

CBBE Bodyslides (Optional): My firs

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

This mod ports SoN6of6TrediS' Argonian-inspired armor to Skyrim Special Edition, with some edits by the porter. It has 946 endorsements and 1.5 million downloads, making it a popular choice for players seeking a distinctive reptilian look. The mod is purely cosmetic, adding a new armor set without altering gameplay.

✨ Key Features

Ports the original Stormhold Warrior armor to Skyrim Special Edition.
Includes edits made by the porter for improved compatibility or visuals.
Argonian-inspired design, offering a unique reptilian aesthetic.
High community adoption with 946 endorsements and 1.5 million downloads.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Huge download count (1.5M) shows it's a fan favorite for Argonian-themed gear.
  • 946 endorsements from the community—people actually use and like this armor.
  • Ported and tweaked, so it's ready for SSE without extra hassle.

⚠️ Cons

  • Only one armor set, so if you want variety, this won't cover it.
  • Last updated in 2024, but no info on compatibility with the latest game patches.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who want a badass Argonian-inspired armor set without dealing with original mod's compatibility issues. If you're into reptilian aesthetics or just want a unique heavy armor look, this is for you. Skip if you're looking for gameplay changes—this is purely cosmetic.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to install—it's a simple drag-and-drop.
  • Check that you have Skyrim Special Edition (not Anniversary Edition) to avoid version mismatches.
  • If you're using other armor mods, load order usually doesn't matter for standalone armors, but keep it consistent.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
son6of6tredis SassiestAssassin
Version
1.2
Downloads
1,549,921
Endorsements
946
Category
Armour
Created
7/26/2023
Updated
10/13/2024

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