Viper Armor 3BA-BHUNP-CBBE-UNP-Vanilla
🟠 Updated over a year ago⚠️ 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
- 👍 2.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #215 of 250 Armour mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
The mod features new lore-friendly armor for female characters (beast races excluded), which is compatible with all popular and basic body types: 3BA, CBBE, BHUNP, UNP, Vanilla, and UBE. Since the armor has an assassin vibe, I made an optional replacer for the female version of the Dark Brotherhood armor in the matching color scheme (mage robes are NOT replaced).
An undeniable advantage is its huge modularity. Almost all available slots were occupied, so you can mix and match parts however you want.
Armor can be crafted at Skyforge. There is no secret meaning to this, I just like having all my mods in one place. Also, to say it again, you can always install the optional version with the vanilla DB armor replacer and get it the classic way (by joining the Dark Brotherhood).
Armor parts:
Hair for Hood (44 slot)
Corset Misc (45 slot)
Leg Stuff (46 slot)
Armlets (47 slot)
Belts (48 slot)
Corset (49 slot)
Bag (53 slot)
Mask (55 slot)
Chest Belt (56 slot)
Cape (57 slot)
Armor Cloth (58 slot)
Scabbard (59 slot)
And it comes in three colors: black, brown and green.
Dark Brotherhood color is optional and comes only with the replacer.
Installation
I think that a little explanation will be necessary here. The mod has three main versions: 3BA-CBBE, BHUNP-UNP and Vanilla. All main versions come in 4k. The UBE version is not included in the mod, but is available as a patch created by the talented Toto.
In the same section you can find the Dark Brotherhood armor replacer and textures with 2k resolution. Yup, you can use both the main mod and the replacer at the same time. The armor has only one texture set for all parts, so in fact the 4k version is 2k for each item, and the 2k version of the textures will look like 1k. Choose this setting based on your preferences and PC performance.
DevTheModd has my permission to port the mod to Xbox (Bethesda.net)
Viper Armor is a lore-friendly, assassin-themed armor mod for female characters, offering a new quality set with an optional replacer for the vanilla Dark Brotherhood Armor. It supports multiple body types including 3BA, BHUNP, CBBE, UNP, and Vanilla, and is ESL flagged for efficient load order management. With over 6,600 endorsements and 262k downloads, it's a popular choice for stealth-focused players.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust with 6,678 endorsements and 262k downloads
- Body type support covers both popular modded and vanilla setups
- ESL flag means it won't eat your load order slots
⚠️ Cons
- Only for female characters, so male players get nothing
- Last updated June 2025 — might not be compatible with future game updates
For Skyrim players who want a lore-friendly, assassin-style armor for their female characters without breaking immersion. If you're into stealth builds or Dark Brotherhood roleplay, this is a solid pick. Skip if you're playing a male character or want something flashy and over-the-top.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to install — it's a simple drag-and-drop
- If you want the Dark Brotherhood replacer, make sure to select that option during install
- Check the mod page for body type compatibility patches if you use a custom body mod
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- FafnyB aka Fafnesbane
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 262,222
- Endorsements
- 6,678
- Category
- Armour
- Created
- 6/16/2025
- Updated
- 6/16/2025
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