The Gray Cowl of Nocturnal SE

⭐ ⭐⭐⭐ (17,114 endorsements) 📥 1.7M downloads 📌 v1.3 📅 11/17/2016
⚪ Last updated 2017

By MannyGT · Quests and Adventures

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 1/20/2017 📅 Created: 11/17/2016
⚠️ 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

  • 👍 1.0% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #52 of 91 Quests and Adventures mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

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THE STORY

For a long time no one claimed the Gray Cowl of Nocturnal. The last one was the Champion of Cyrodiil at the ending days of the Third Era. But what happened after the Oblivion Crisis? Where is the Gray Cowl now? You're a thief and during stealing and pickpocketing items around the world, a vision appears in front of you. The Gray Cowl is calling. The big journey has started... Where will you go now? Many places are awaiting you. Legendary places, mysterious places, ancient places that needs to be cleaned up from the sands of time. The Gray Cowl wants you.

TO-DO BEFORE INSTALLING MY MOD (A MUST READ PART)

The first rule of a good player of modded games is: Make a new save game before installing a new mod. Do it or blame yourself if something went broke.

This mod has something of "to assume" that must be considered during the gameplay. The first and important one is: Dismiss all your followers, because some places are designed for the player only. I've not scripted anything about automatic follower dismission, because many of you uses a modded follower system. I strongly recommend to dismiss them, because you can have unexpected glitches like disappearing followers, re-appearing and maybe forever disappearing. By the way, in the middle of the journey, you'll realize that there is a way to recruit again your followers. My suggestion is to do first, the main quest, alone. All the other misc quests, can be done with followers, if you want.

Another "to assume" thing, is that you already know that you're the Dragonborn. I've not added any start condition to the quest trigger, because many of you don't play the main quest of Skyrim.

RECOMMENDED LEVEL AND SKILLS

I recommend you to be at least level 15 (Level 10 is the minimum required to trigger the quest. Level 30-35 is perfect to play), and also to have good skill points and perks for sneaking (most important) and pickpocketing (this, can be "tweaked" during gameplay, if you have a good eye). Some bosses are tough, especially those who are related to side quests. My mod can be finished with a barbarian class too, if you want, but thieves/assassins

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

The Gray Cowl of Nocturnal SE is a quest mod for Skyrim Special Edition that challenges players to prove their worth to obtain the legendary Gray Cowl. With over 17,000 endorsements and 1.7 million downloads, it's a highly popular adventure, though it hasn't been updated since 2017.

✨ Key Features

Adds a new questline centered around the Gray Cowl of Nocturnal.
Challenges players to prove their worthiness to obtain the artifact.
High community adoption with 17,114 endorsements and 1.7 million downloads.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Huge community trust: 17k endorsements and 1.7M downloads show it's a must-have for many.
  • Adds a fresh questline to Skyrim SE, perfect for players who've exhausted vanilla content.
  • Still relevant years later—proof that the quest design holds up.

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2017—might have compatibility issues with newer Skyrim SE updates or other mods.
  • Requires a fresh playthrough or careful save management if you're deep into a current game.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who love lore-driven quests and want a new challenge to earn a unique artifact. If you're a completionist or a fan of Nocturnal's lore, this is right up your alley. Skip if you prefer gameplay overhauls or are wary of older mods.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 5 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure to read the mod's description on the Nexus for any known issues or load order recommendations.
  • If you're using other quest mods, consider placing this one early in your load order to avoid conflicts.
  • Since it's from 2017, check if there are any patches for the latest Skyrim SE version before installing.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
MannyGT
Version
1.3
Downloads
1,740,727
Endorsements
17,114
Category
Quests and Adventures
Created
11/17/2016
Updated
1/20/2017

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