The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim is a nearly perfect game on its own, but its thriving modding community has elevated it to one of the most played and loved games of all time. From adding a few extra items to completely overhauling game systems, players can find a mod to suit almost any need.
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Armor will be a key part of every player's journey Skyrimas it not only offers protection but also some serious style points as late game options are unlocked. Mods can certainly help improve armor when needed, but where it really shines is the launch of the game's 2020 armor sets, with stunning reskins and spectacular custom sets. Here are some of the best armor mods from feeling like a Spartan warrior to looking like a Met Gala attendee, try out what can suit every gamer's needs.
Updated on February 6, 2026 by Mark Sammut: We've added a few more Skyrim armor mods that mainly focus on texture changes.
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Vigilant Armors and Weapons Retexture SE
Retexturing another mod's armor and weapons
Some mods are so impressive and extensive that they almost reach transcendence and become a game in themselves. This literally happened with The Forgotten Citybut there are dozens (if not hundreds) of mods that feature detailed quests, immersive new regions, and enough content to keep you engaged for the length of a short RPG. What I'm trying to say is that sometimes these big mods inspire the creation of supporting mods by other community members who loved their time with the original release.
Vicn's Vigilant SE is one such mod and tries to combine them Skyrim with Dark souls. This release is really impressive and worth checking out if you love the FromSoftware franchise or are just looking for a few darker quests. However, if you're not in love with the aesthetics of the mod's weapons and armor, you can download the Vigilant Armors and Weapons Retexture mod, which will give them a new, sharper look.
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Gryphonknight Regalia – Breton Noble Armor
A set of armor suitable for a knight
The Gryphonknight Regalia brings some new knight armor Skyrimbut that's not all. This exquisitely crafted set of armor comes with its own quest to obtain, and those who venture to Dead Old Woman's Rock will find themselves embroiled in a quest with the crested knight to grant their last wish and take their armor.
The armor itself is beautiful and comes with different variations of its design, such as an animated helmet and visor that provide additional detail. It's great for those who want to play the role of a lost knight from a faraway land.
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Velothi PT.1 Armor
Mod for Dunmer
Modder Pulcharmsolis brings players 8 incredible Dunmer themed armor sets. All of these sets have been created from scratch and still take a tradition-friendly approach to their design. It's a loving mod dedicated to tradition The Elder Scrolls and Dunmer, so those who want to immerse themselves in Dunmer culture can do so with this mod.
All sets look great in game and really stand out amongst the metal armor of the Nords and Imperials. Modified Dunmer armor provides new sets to experience the lands of Skyrim as outsiders with roots in thieving, merchants, and mages to find a home in Skyrim.
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Expansion of armor variants
Vanilla armor needs some love too
The Armor Variants Expansion won't exactly add new sets for players to enjoy outside of a few tweaks, but instead the mod itself will try to add more immersion to the world through new vanilla armor variants. These armors add to the sense of fun with leveling and lore-friendly design tweaks.
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While most armor may be too subtle for some players to notice, it's nice to know that not every bandit will wear the same rags and not every warrior will have the same design, and this much-needed variety is great for immersive games.
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Weapons Weapons Clothing and mess repairs
Fixing seams
It wouldn't be a Bethesda game without a few bugs, but that's all part of the charm and to be expected from a game of this size. While fans have worked to fix most of the bugs, there are a few innocuous cosmetic bugs that can be found cured with Weapons Armor Clothing and Clutter Fixes, a mod that will provide accessories and other cosmetics with a fixed consistency.
This mod has a lot of immersive features that will basically allow players to use weapons, armor, clothing, and jewelry without things cutting into each other. There's more freedom in what players can wear, and customization, as well as different balances, can help the game feel new, yet familiar.
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Infiltrator Illusory Armor
Low fantasy armor for stealth
Like most SkyrimVanilla armor is fairly solid, mods tend to favor sets that are a little flashier, more eye-catching, or just plain weird. There is absolutely nothing wrong with that, but not every armor mod needs to make players look like the baddest person in Skyrim. Sometimes a quieter, simpler look is better for a build, and the Illusive Infiltrator Armor is perfect for anyone who plays as a stealth character.
This mod comes with two sets of armor, both of which look great without screaming for attention. Armor sets are designed to suit both male and female characters as they are unisex.
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Expansion of armor and clothing
Clothing suitable for NPCs
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Every NPC players encounter Skyrim they feel somewhat familiar, probably because they all share a handful of voice actors and outfits. The fact that the clothing library is not the most diverse Skyrim can sometimes detract from its incredible immersion, so downloading the Armor and Clothing Extension can help the process somewhat.
This mod will provide citizens and NPCs Skyrim with more traditional clothing options that they can wear depending on where they are and what their rank is. Players also have access to these lore-friendly outfits, which can make the world feel more populated and unique than it is.
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Conditional armor type animation
A mod that makes other armor more special
Immersion is important to Skyrim, and while the vanilla experience does so well to aid immersion, there are some mods that only enhance it. Conditional Armor Type animations may not add any new armor to the game, but the mod's interesting details make them feel powerful or vulnerable depending on what they're wearing.
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Conditional Armor Type Animations focuses on more animations for Skyrimadding a little more novelty and personality to every armor decision. With these new animations, which require the Open Animation Replacer, players will move differently depending on the armor they're wearing to further affect and feel what they're wearing.
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Warmanger Armory
Lots of new armor
It's time to add even more immersion Skyrim with the Warmonger Armory mod that adds even more lore-friendly armor to the base game. Through armor, weapons and clothing, Skyrim you'll see an influx of designs influenced and inspired by The Elder Scrolls series, regardless of the harshness of Tamriel's climate and eras.
There's an impressive amount of armor available in this mod, so players who want to stand out from the crowd and don't want to be overwhelmed by wearing Daedric Hearts or Dragon Bones will definitely want to give this one a try and venture through harsh and cold lands with a large selection of clothing.
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Improved closed face helmets
A small change that makes a big difference
Bring more immersion into Tamriel with Enhanced Melee Helmets, a mod that tweaks helmets slightly to allow players to see eyes from the outside. Most helmets are included, and each race can have its own mesh revealed.
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This helps ensure that not all armor is the same, as players will be able to see the eyes of NPCs and even their own characters through the faceplates of the helmets, instead of just a solid black line that would hide the textures underneath.
