Tarnished Armor
🟠 Updated over a year ago⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.2% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #228 of 244 Armour mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
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This mod adds a standalone heavy armor set and one handed sword inspired by Elden Ring.
The armor and sword all share the exact same stats and recipes as vanilla Ebony armor, which means you craft them at a forge under the Ebony section! (Or use console commands/AddItemMenu)
Armor in game is named ''Tarnished ''. Weapon is ''Tarnished Sword''.
No HDT SMP on this mod, Males and Females have custom meshes. Textures are all 4K Resolution! If anyone wants there to be a HDT SMP version, message me and we can discuss!
There is 1 main file for this mod.
There are multiple versions of some armor pieces for visual differences.
Read credits and permissions please.
"The Tarnished was once a knight of great renown, but their wits were stripped from them after suffering a great loss. Now, they aimlessly roam Skyrim, like a wild beast." - Load Screen
Tarnished Armor adds a standalone armor set and sword inspired by Elden Ring to Skyrim. It's ESL-flagged and features 4K textures, making it a lightweight, high-resolution cosmetic addition for fans of the game.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid community backing with 131 endorsements.
- Over 56,000 downloads shows it's a popular pick.
- ESL flagged means it won't eat your load order slots.
⚠️ Cons
- Only one armor set and sword—don't expect a huge content drop.
- 4K textures might hit performance on lower-end rigs.
- No compatibility notes, so watch for conflicts with other armor mods.
For Skyrim players who want a bit of Elden Ring flair without overhauling their game. If you're after a quick, high-res armor addition and don't mind a single set, this is for you. Skip if you're looking for a full armor pack or gameplay changes.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's ESL-flagged, you can safely add it to an existing save without worrying about slot limits.
- If you're on a lower-end PC, consider downscaling the textures to 2K to keep performance smooth.
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to install—it's a simple drag-and-drop.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Chakra SSE
- Version
- 1.1
- Downloads
- 56,607
- Endorsements
- 131
- Category
- Armour
- Created
- 1/26/2025
- Updated
- 1/31/2025
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