The Gray Cowl of Nocturnal - Fully Functional Gray Fox Cowl
⚪ Last updated 2016⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
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
- 👍 3.8% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #156 of 226 Armour mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
A short clever quest composed almost entirely of custom assets, and one unique thief styled puzzle A 100% functional Gray Cowl of Nocturnal that does everything the original did, as well as makes some improvements new to Skyrim:
- []Tracks a separate Gray Fox bounty for crimes committed while wearing it. [] Tracks bounty for all nine holds, the major factions, and even some misc factions [] Equipping the Cowl starts you with at least 500 bounty in each hold, just like in Oblivion [] Detect Life: Enemies and Allies show up differently so you know who to avoid [] Original enchantments: Fortify Sneak 25pts and Fortify Carry Weight (Feather) 200pts [] Equipping and un-equipping the cowl stops NPCs from fighting as they become confused as to who you are (if they should fight you, they’ll start again) [] HD texture based on the HD texture DLC, as well as an optional replacer by Reaper911 [] Glowing runes, better than in Oblivion
- Wearable by all races and genders
To install, just unzip and drop the .esp and .bsa into your data folder. If you’re wondering how to get started, I’d recommend you investigate Nightingale Hall (which requires beating the thieve’s guild). Or to cheat, type "coc qasmoke" and check out the table with the ladles on it. But know you’ve cheated and missed out on the quest and the right to call yourself an honorable thief!
Check out the German translation here!
Originally, I released the first Gray Fox Mask on the Nexus within my A Friend of Time mod. However, over the years since I released that first mod, I’ve had numerous requests to make a standalone. I finally decided to do so, and while gathering the materials to recreate it for re-release, I ended up updating almost every part of it from updating the texture, to improving the mask’s scripts and abilities, to creating a short quest and modeling new assets for the quest. All in all, I’m thrilled how it turned out and I hope you will be too! :D
Credit to Reaper9111 for the optional HD texture!
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The Gray Cowl of Nocturnal - Fully Functional Gray Fox Cowl adds a short quest to earn a fully functional version of the Gray Cowl, improving on the original. With 772 endorsements and over 20,000 downloads, it's a well-received Skyrim mod for players seeking a lore-friendly, quest-driven reward.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 772 endorsements and over 20,000 downloads.
- Quest-driven content gives you a reason to earn the cowl, not just a cheat item.
- Improves on the original cowl, making it actually useful in gameplay.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2016, so it may have compatibility issues with newer Skyrim versions or mods.
- The quest is short, so don't expect a lengthy adventure.
- Potential conflicts with other mods that alter the Gray Cowl or Nocturnal quests.
For Skyrim players who want a lore-friendly, quest-based way to get a powerful and functional Gray Cowl. If you're a completionist or enjoy role-playing as the Gray Fox, this mod is a must-have. Skip if you're looking for a major quest expansion or if you prefer mods that are actively updated.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to read the quest clues carefully—the cowl is earned, not given.
- If you're using a mod manager, let it handle the file placement to avoid overwriting issues.
- Check your load order to ensure no other mods conflict with the Gray Cowl's scripts.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Iceburg
- Version
- 1.1
- Downloads
- 20,522
- Endorsements
- 772
- Category
- Armour
- Created
- 11/25/2016
- Updated
- 11/25/2016
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