Combat Helmet Plugin (updated)

Just a few new mods for combat helmets.

Original address:

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Combat Helmet Illumination 2020 (optional, if you want to use the corresponding patch):

The independent version and replacement moderator files have been updated. You can choose one of the two to install according to your needs.

Updated on January 13, 2026:

Version 1.2.3

Adjusted the position of the headlight to better fit the model and no longer float

Version 1.2.2

Fixed headlight being obscured from a distance

Added independent armor version

Version 1.2.1

Fixed description for switching between opaque eye masks and transparent face mask

Updated on September 12th:

Version 1.2.0

Added BoS lining as lining option. BoS soldiers wearing combat helmets will always use it

Painting is now correctly applied on the plugin's world model

Added standalone helmet with appropriate body slots (can be crafted at the Chemistry Workbench)

Replaced LL editing with script injection

Fixed an issue with non-BoS NPCs spawning with BoS liveries

Fixed an issue with missing/purple textures on the base helmet equipped by female characters

Fixed strange shadows on the sides of the mandible guard

Improved models and UV mapping

Adjusted visor material

Nerfed some mods so the fully upgraded combat helmet is weaker than the Marine Armored Helmet

Updated on June 9th:

Version 1.1.4

Adjusted modcol and leveled lists to make NPC mod spawning feel more natural and diverse

Version 1.1.3

Fixed "No Headlight" option showing headlight lights

Adjusted facial bones to better suit characters with large noses and chins

Updated on June 6th:

Version 1.1.2...for real this time

Version 1.1.1

Fixed an issue where helmets would randomly turn white and lose all color palettes due to missing shader flags on the world model

Version 1.1.0

Added support for paint/skin (material swap)

Improved UV mapping, meshes and materials

Added functional headlights

Added modcols for NPC randomization

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Added some new modifications to combat armor helmets.

Chin guard

Chin guard with straps

Eye and face visor (transparent/opaque)

Option to switch between original inner cover and strap

All use vanilla textures so any texture and skin can be applied.

Detailed statistics

Helmet modification

Full Face Helmet: +3 DR, +3 ER, requires Armorer 2, cannot be used with a visor.

Chin Guard: +1 DR

face mask

Eye patch (transparent): +1 DR

Eyepatch (opaque): +1 DR, +1 ER

Visor (Transparent): +2 DR, cannot be used with a full-face helmet.

Visor (opaque): +1 DR, +2 ER, cannot be used with a full-face helmet.

Inner cover (pads and straps)

Neck strap: Standard vanilla inner cover.

No Strap: Remove the strap. -0.2 weight.

Unpadded: Remove the inner cover completely. -0.5 weight.

Known issues

I'm not good at UV mapping, so the chin guard is low resolution compared to other parts.

Modifications will not block equipment slots. That requires separate armor. So you have to remove the cutout glasses or bandana yourself.

Texture clipping lines seen on world models do not exist on first/third person models. I just left it there because I was tired.

compatibility

Not compatible with mods that change the ARMO or ARMA record of combat helmets.