Chainmail and Scales - Reinventing Steel Armor

Four new sets of armor; two light and two heavy. Two steel, two ebony.

OG Skyrim version

You know Skyrim kind of sucks? When you get to very high levels, all the weapons and armor look ridiculous and flashy or flashy and ridiculous. Like they were being turned away by an angry Daedric Prince. Dragon bone and dragon scale armor? Iconic but ugly. Diedric armor? You look like a wild hunting knight with a bird's head. Glass armor? Too flashy - plus Thalmor wears it. Everyone hates Thalmor. Ebony armor? I don’t want to look like a fat Darth Vader. The dwarf's armor isn't that high yet, but I can't help but pull it. Look how clumsy it is.

So I think it's time to relearn items. I chose the thinnest, high-speed, low-drag armor in the game - steel armor, and made some new armor.

Chain armor is lightweight armor, mostly made of steel. The chains were held in place by an iron frame and covered only certain parts of the wearer, with the rest covered in fur and leather. Can be crafted using the "Advanced Armor" perk and has the same properties as scale armor.

Ebony chainmail is similar to steel armor, except that it is made of ebony and has a steel frame. Can be crafted using the "Ebony Forge" perk and has the same properties as Dragonscale Armor.

Scale and chain armor is a heavy armor variation of regular chain mail - the parts covered by chain mail are now covered in scales, and the fur is replaced by chain mail. It requires "advanced armor" to create and has the same properties as steel plate armor.

Ebony Scale Armor is also a heavy armor of Ebony Chains. It requires the "Dragon Armor" perk to craft and has the same properties as Dragon Plate Armor.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Question: Why does the ebony scale armor need the perks of dragon armor instead of the perks of ebony?

Answer: Because the "Dragon Armor" perk is useless - you can craft equally effective armor with just the Ebony Forge perk.

Q: Why is the helmet not visible?

A: This way you can see the character's pretty face. If someone asked me to do it, I would make a version with a visible helmet.

Q: Hey! I like the look of [the armor not seen in the first paragraph]!

A: I don't care. They all look like crap. I don't like bullshit. I'm a traditionalist when it comes to gear. I prefer guns to energy weapons, and steel (or ebony) to magic. Power armor is also pretty dumb. Totally screwed up stealth.

Q: Also, I like Thalmor. I support their movement away from heresy.

Answer: No, you don't know. No one did. No one actually asked these questions, I just came up with them while writing the description.

Q: Dude, the Empire clearly likes Talmo. They suck Thalmor cocks, that's why I support Ulfric and his crusade to masturbate at the Blue Palace.

A: I root for the Empire every time I play a Skyrim game. I also killed every Thalmor I encountered. Used to fucking hate those guys. We need a united empire - Skyrim, Cyrodiil, High Rock and Hammerfell - to bring them down. Yes, I know the Nords have really big weapons, are stronger than most races, and love fighting, but that's not enough to diminish the Thalmor's magic and fighting abilities.

Q: Are you concerned about starting a political debate on TES?

A: I hear a lot, a lot. Couldn't stand them, but eventually, we all killed the Thalmor. This is what brings all Skyrim players together.

Q: You just released a mod 2 days ago...

A: Every mod I make is an understatement of apology for the last person's description. That's why I keep making them.

Q: Yes, but... doesn't it take some time to make the mod? Are you in the cracks?

Answer: Yes, but I haven't played Skyrim in 1.5 years. Even with legendary difficulty, the feeling of coming back is pretty much the same.

Q: Can X armor be made?

A: You can get XXX armor almost anywhere on.

Q: No, I meant X is in a variable. I'm requesting something similar to what's already in this mod.

A: Let me say this: When it comes to reinvention, I will offer ideas, but I won’t make demands. If you …