The Noble Bones - A Breton Armour Mod

⭐ ⭐ (107 endorsements) 📥 117,177 downloads 📌 v1.0 📅 2/9/2025
🟠 Updated over a year ago

By Marijn191 · Weapons and Armour

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 2/10/2025 📅 Created: 2/9/2025
⚠️ 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
  • 🏆 #9 of 23 Weapons and Armour mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

This mod adds a new Breton armour set along with a sword and shield and a unique hood for necromancers. All of this can be found in a new dilapidated fort on the border of High Rock.

The armour is unisex, and is a tiny bit better than steel plate armour. The quest is meant to be played around level 15. Also, the sword swings just a tiny bit faster than a normal sword.

You can start the (short) quest by reading the note added to the counter of the Silver-Blood Inn in Markarth.

This is my first foray into quests, worldspaces etc. So I'm curious what you think!

NordwarUa for various armour assets: https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/NordwarUA?gameId=1704

CD Projekt Red for assets from The Witcher 2 and 3

Vicn for his creature pack: https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/6069

Archinatic for allowing me to use assets from The Great Town of Karthwasten: https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/33032

Balcer58 for Whitepeak Tower: https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/92177

Mr_Siika and Kraeten for Griffon Fortress Resource: https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/41036

Oaristys for Ciri's Outfit: https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/3679

Gilgameshes for his Linen Banner Texture: https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/87116

Milacetious for his Radzig Sword Model and Volodavkaa for porting it to Skyrim (saves me the work!): https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/126588

Cyan49 for Forsworn Headdress and Armour Variants: https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/136342

The Credo Team for Credo - Medieval Skyrim Overhaul - https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/9443

Taken from their mod page:

Please give Kudos to every person on the Credits, they all deserved it

Actus- the father of the Project, thanks for all

Witcher5688 - Some Armor design, mostly CreationKit work

Luddemann - for creating a lot of Armors

TheMedievalsKnight -for helping to rigg our Armors and design of the Imperial Armors

Waffenbaum - helping on Shield designs

Fenriks - for helping to rigg our Armors

Derok - for help to rigg our Armors

L0rd0fwar - for helping to rigg our Armors

Gauthie - for helping to rigg our Armors

nivea - for her excellent fur cloak meshes and textures

nikinoodles - for the Cloak meshes and textures, can be found on stormcloak oficer Armor

SilentStorm - Beta Testing

0921122040 - Beta Testing

CyrusAmell - Beta Testing

RayFox - Description Overhaul

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Adds a new Bretonnic Plate Armour set to Skyrim, obtainable through a short quest in a valley on the High Rock border. Includes weapons and armor with a medieval knight aesthetic. For players seeking lore-friendly, quest-driven armor additions.

✨ Key Features

Adds a new Bretonnic Plate Armour set
Obtainable via a short quest
Venture into a small valley on the border of High Rock
Includes weapons and armour for a true bretonnic knight

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Solid community backing (107 endorsements) and a huge download count (117k) — clearly a popular pick.
  • Quest-driven acquisition adds a sense of adventure, not just a static chest.
  • Lore-friendly Breton theme fits nicely for role-players who want knightly gear.

⚠️ Cons

  • No mention of compatibility patches — might conflict with mods that alter High Rock border areas or quests.
  • Last updated in early 2025 — could be outdated for the latest Skyrim versions or DLC.
  • Only one armour set — if you're after variety, this might not scratch that itch.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who enjoy lore-friendly, quest-based armor additions and want to role-play as a Breton knight. If you're a completionist who likes earning gear through adventure, this is for you. Skip if you prefer gameplay overhauls or need multiple armor options.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to install and manage load order easily.
  • Check if the quest triggers properly by reading the mod's description or comments for any known issues.
  • If you're on Special Edition, ensure the mod is compatible with your game version.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
Marijn191
Version
1.0
Downloads
117,177
Endorsements
107
Category
Weapons and Armour
Created
2/9/2025
Updated
2/10/2025

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