Velkaviore - Arditer Armor Boss Integration
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ 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
- 👍 0.1% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #18 of 108 NPC mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
The idea came from the insatiable thirst for satisfaction of getting a cool armor mod dropped from a boss, RPG style.
Most cool armor mods are obtainable by crafting/chests/AIM. Why not make a boss-level NPC that drops said armor? lets go!
This mod basically adds a boss in the world that wears mod armor. Beat the boss, and you get the armor. Simple as that.
REQUIREMENT
BDOR Arditer(SE Version)(choose No Craft in FOMOD so it won't clutter your crafting menu)
(it requires HDT-SMP/FSMP, Racemenu, 3BA)
Note: This armor only for female as there's no mesh for male
RECOMMENDED(Optional)
TrueHUD - for Boss BAR
Any Combat enhancement mod of your choice that makes combat better
INSTALLATION
Load order? let LOOT decide it. Should be load early
LOCATION
In front of Lost Prospect Mine, East of Riften, see image
THE BOSS
The Boss is called Velkaviore, a light-armored Breton.
Full set of Arditer armor which she will drop upon death. Armed with dual Dawnbreaker(not actual Dawnbreaker just the model & won't drop) with custom enchantment.
She will use whatever Dawnbreaker replacer you use, but only the model not the enchantment.
Abilities and Spells:
Has a lot of melee-focused perks. Lightning Cloak spell.
Velkaviore will use vanilla animation unless you have animation replacer for NPC-dw sword user
I don't provide animation in the file, but I already prepared the necessary folder and condition file for it. Only if you use MCO/SCAR/DAR(OAR)
Recommended: Elden Rim Moveset (the one I use in the showcase video)
Copy all the .hkx from Elden Rim dw sword folder to this mod folder, there should be folder 7700026, drop all the .hkx there.
DON'T copy _condition.txt! only .hkx files!
If you want other animation pack, make sure it's already SCAR patched, otherwise the boss won't use combo
2 Difficulties, both of them are intended for high level players
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[]Normal: Level 30 minimum, max 100(scaling with Player)
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]Dovahkiin and Friends Must Die: level 50 minimum, max 100(also scaling), higher HP offset.TIPS
coc LostProspectMineExterior01 to quicktest her.
FAQ
Q: Why DAR? Move on to OAR!
A: I'm sure there are plenty users still sticking to DAR, and OAR
Adds a hostile boss to Skyrim so you can obtain the Velkaviore Arditer armor through combat instead of console commands. A compact NPC mod with 94 endorsements, last updated September 2023.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- No more cheating with additemmenu—earn that armor in a fight
- Small and focused mod, 94 endorsements from players who wanted this
- Turns a cosmetic item into a gameplay reward
⚠️ Cons
- Only adds one boss—if you wanted a full dungeon or quest, this isn't it
- Potential compatibility issues with mods that alter boss spawns or leveled lists
- No new armor variants—just the existing Arditer armor, so if you already have it, this is pointless
For Skyrim players who want to earn the Velkaviore Arditer armor through combat rather than console commands. If you're a completionist who hates using cheats, this gives you a legit way to get that gear. Skip if you're not interested in that specific armor or if you prefer mods that add whole questlines.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have the Velkaviore Arditer armor mod installed, or the boss might drop nothing.
- If you're using a mod manager, let it handle the file placement to avoid overwriting issues.
- Check your load order—place this mod after any mods that modify the same boss or area to avoid conflicts.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Ecskrillos
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 77,571
- Endorsements
- 94
- Category
- NPC
- Created
- 9/15/2023
- Updated
- 9/15/2023
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