Nightingale armor retexture mod. World of Skyrim: Nightingale Armor Guide and Mods Overview

Nightingale armor and weapons in high quality (4k and 2k), plus re-textures made from scratch with improved normal maps. An improved model of the sword with an increased number of polygons and improved proportions, as well as the author's unique scabbard. Options are available for one-piece gloves and cuirass without cloak.

More details:
* Retekstur was created with the emphasis on the fact that it is a set of equipment that is passed down from generation to generation, therefore, armor and armor parts have a weathered effect on black leather. And this is the equipment of the Daedric cult, which makes the use of ebony (ebony) jewelry quite appropriate.

* Normal maps have been enhanced with software neural network, this led to the fact that appearance equipment and details are much clearer than in the original.

* Meshes have also been changed to apply new cube maps for ebonite detailing. This change may present compatibility issues with mods that change meshes. Therefore, I offer 2 model options: cut and full gloves for those who don't like vanilla fingerless gloves. In contrast to the above, the mod is compatible with mods that change the hood model, such as "Improved Closefaced Helmets", just make sure these meshes are installed after. There is also a variant of textures with more or less saturated leather weathered.

* In addition, the model of the Nightingale Blade has been improved, the polygons and proportions of the blade have become much thinner and more practical than the original. There is also a unique custom-made scabbard to fit the shape.

Requirements:
Skyrim LE 1.9.32.0.8

What's in the archive:
Core - mod files (place meshes and textures folders in the Data folder in the game)
textures_2k - textures as 2K (put the textures folder in the Data folder in the game)
textures_4k - textures in 4K quality (put the textures folder in the Data folder in the game)
optional_LessSaturation2k - (option) less saturated weathering effect in 2k quality (put the textures folder in the Data folder in the game)
optional_LessSaturation4k - (option) less saturated weathering effect in 4k quality (put the textures folder in the Data folder in the game)
optional_NoCloak - (option) remove the cloak from the armor (place the meshes folder in the Data folder in the game)
optional_NoFingerlessGlove (optional) change fingerless gloves to full gloves (place the meshes folder in the Data folder in the game)

Installation: (you can manually or through mod managers)
* Since the author is against posting the mod on other sites, and even more so the mod does not need localization, then:
1. Download the mod archive 1.2 from the author's page on the Nexus in the MAIN FILES section and install it manually or through the mod managers.
2. If installing manually, then read the description of the contents of the archive above and install.
3. If you install the mod via NMM manager, and want the installation to be in Russian, then you will need to download the archive with the translated FOMOD installer on our website, unpack the archive downloaded from the Nexus into any empty folder, then unpack the archive downloaded from our website there and replace the FOMOD folder and files, pack the archive back and install via the NMM manager , the installer will be in Russian.

In our article, WHERE to find nightingale armor in Skyrim, you will learn how to get it, how to improve it, and a couple of secrets for completing quests related to this armor.

Nightingale Armor is one of the rare, and most popular armor sets in Skyrim. Especially known among players of a hidden kind of activity (thieves, archers, assassins), since it really has good characteristics, strong enchantment, and excellent appearance!

It cannot be created using a forge (as a last resort, using console commands), if you are one of the representatives of the animal race (Khajiit or Argonian) then get ready for small glitches with your ponytail.

Characteristics of the Nightingale Armor (by level)

So now let's find out where can I get Nightingale Armor:

• Since it cannot be created, it also cannot be found. That is, this unique set, which will become available for the main character after completing the quest chain, namely the entire storyline for the Thieves Guild.

If you are not yet a member of the guild, then read a short description of all quests (or watch the video below).

1. First, go to Riften, then go to the market square (there are shops, and in the middle there is a well), then we are looking for Brignolf (preferably in the afternoon, around lunchtime), talk to him. After chatting a little, he will give you the task of stealing - "Steal the ring and throw Brand-Neck." Even if you are caught pickpocketing, then Bryn will still invite you to the guild.
2. After another chatting with new members, take quests at the main rulers of the Cistern. More precisely: Safe roof, Clarity, Wrong honey, Scoundrel's whim, Conversation with silence, Hard advice, Pursuit.
3. After passing 7 main tasks for Thieves, we proceed to the final - the Revival of the triad. In the course of which you will receive your long-awaited armor.
4. Also for the curious, after completing 1 quest after receiving the armor, you can become the Head of the Thieves Guild, but for this you will need to take the usual tasks from Vex and Melvin (theft, sanctuary, setup, surveillance), and when you complete 5 tasks in each city, then you are called the Head. After that, you will receive 4 merchants in the Ragged Flask, plus 4000 gold from the main merchant of the guild (at a time you can melt junk, for 8000 gold), and the Guild Head's chest (updated every week, there you can find the so-called guild income - 800 gold and pebbles ).

Skyrim Video - Thieves Guild Walkthrough | Where to find Nightingale Armor

Full set of Nightingale Armor review

Well, now you know how and where to find a complete set of Nightingale Armor in Skyrim.

Description:
This modification adds to the Forge, in the "Dragons" section, the recipe for the "Elite Nightingale Armor"

The set includes:
* Elite Nightingale Armor
* Elite nightingale armor without cloak
* Elite Nightingale Boots
* Elite Nightingale Gloves
* Elite Nightingale Helmet
* Elite nightingale hood
* Elite Nightingale Bow
* Elite Nightingale Blade
* Elite steps of the nightingale (boots with the effect "The wearer moves silently")
* Elite blow of the nightingale (gloves with the effect of "Sneaky attacks with one-handed weapons do twice as much damage")
* Elite shadow of a nightingale (Armor with the effect "You move quieter, and enemies who come too close take 5 points of poison damage per second")
* Elite fiery shadow of a nightingale (Armor with the effect "You move quieter, and enemies who come too close take 5 points of fire damage per second. Those who are set on suffer additional damage")
* Elite ice shadow of a nightingale (Armor with the effect "You move quieter, and enemies who come too close take 5 points of cold damage per second, and the same amount of damage to the stamina")

All Elite shadows (fiery, icy, thunderous) can be crafted in two versions: with a cloak and without a cloak

Added in version 3.4
- Elite Thunder Shadow of the Nightingale(Armor with the effect "You move quieter, and enemies who come too close take 5 electricity damage per second, and the same magic damage")
- Elite Nightingale Shot(Gloves with the "Sneaky Bow Attacks do double damage" effect)

* In the city, near the smelter, you can find a chest with a book (a book on this moment has no practical value, maybe later I will use it somehow in fashion, if there is interest from the players). Chest NOTrespawns, so you can use it for storage.

Note:
* All items for which the effect is not indicated in brackets are NOT enchanted.
* The characteristics of all the armor of the set are the same as those of the "Dragon"
* The characteristics of the weapon in the set are the same as that of the "Daedric"
* To create both armor and weapons, the Dragon Armor perk is required
* All items in the set can be upgraded to the "Legendary" level
* Added option to "Optional files" hood that does not hide the hair. (see 6th screenshot)

From the author:
This is NOT a replayer. In fact, it is just Nightingale armor without enchantments with the characteristics of Dragon armor and sharpened to "legendary".
The mod uses the standard models of the Nightingale Armor with placing them in a separate folder, so you can set different textures for the default Nightingale Armor and Elite Nightingale Armor from the mod.

To install textures on the Elite Nightingale Armor, place the nightingale folder from the retexture for the default Nightingale Armor into the folder
... Steam \\ steamapps \\ common \\ skyrim \\ Data \\ Textures \\ TkArmor \\ (By default, the Elite Nightingale Armor has textures from the "Ultimate Nightingale Armor" mod by Satyr Zerofrost)

The textures for the Elite Nightingale Blade are installed in the folder ... \\ Skyrim \\ Data \\ Textures \\ TkWeapons \\ nightingale

Elite nightingale bow uses default textures due to a problem with the modified model (more in the archive), to change use the files from the "Optional" folder

Models have been changed in armor without a cloak and a hood, so the installation of separate "cloakless", "maskless" replayers is NOT required.
A variant of armor without a cloak and a hood will appear when installing ANY replayer.

Today there are many popular computer games a wide variety of genres. One of the most popular is Skyrim, which belongs to the RPG genre and allows the user to immerse themselves in a fabulous and fascinating worldfilled with wonders and magic.

However, to become a real hero, the player will have to overcome many obstacles, upgrade his character and dress him in good gear. The most the best set considered Nightingale Armor, however, it cannot be crafted from the blacksmith by collecting a certain amount of resources, or just knock out of the next boss. This shooting range belongs to the category of legendary ones, so in order to get it, the gamer will have to complete a chain of quests.

What is the secret of popularity?

The set of Nightingale equipment belongs to the category light armorhowever, it surpasses many plate armor in its performance. She is equally well suited for combat, disguise and escape. And talking about communicating with other gamers, making money and crafting other items is not at all worth it. In addition, having assembled this kit, you can run much longer distances, since it contributes to less energy consumption of the character, and in its protection and resistance to physical damage, it can be compared with heavy armor worn by plate knights.

How do I get the Nightingale armor?

You can get this set only after completing the entire quest line, which can be obtained from one of the game nips, which belongs to an organization called the Thieves Guild located in the city of Riften. If you completed the tasks of the Dark Brotherhood in the process of completing quests, then you must have heard mention of the Thieves Guild, as well as the good attitude towards them from Astrid. However, in recent times the position of the brotherhood has deteriorated markedly. Drastic changes and weakening of his influence began after the mysterious death of the head of the guild, in which, according to rumors, another guild, called the Princes of Daedra, is involved. According to the second version, the head died from a terrible curse, which was imposed on him by an unknown dark sorcerer.

The beginning of the quest chain

To become the owner of the Nightingale Armor you will have to sweat a lot and go through a series of difficult and dangerous tests that begin with the task “ Reborn Triad". It can be taken from the dark elven hunter Karliah, who is located in the Ragged Flask tavern, located in the dungeons of the city. It is worth noting that this tavern is a haven for members of the Thieves Guild, and the archer herself is also in it.

The task begins with a conversation with Carlia, after which the gamer becomes a participant in a plan to capture the current head of the guild, Marcel Frey, who is guilty of the current failures of the thieves community. After you listen to everything that the elf wants to say, you will need to go to a huge ancient stone located outside the city, not far from the main gate, at which Karliah and Brinjolf will be waiting for you.

With them, you will go to a secret cave, in which, according to legends, there is a great power that can help fight Marser Frey in a duel, since he is a Nightingale and it will be impossible to defeat him in an open duel. You can get into the cave simply by following the game nips along a narrow forest path. In it you will need to touch a mysterious stone statue, after which armor will appear in your inventory, which can be used.

Continuation of the quest chain

The main part of the task for obtaining the Nightingale Armor has already been done, and everything that will happen next is purely formal. After receiving the armor, you will need to take part in the ritual and bring a vow of allegiance to the Brotherhood of Thieves, after which you will be promoted to Nightingales. Who are the nightingales, you ask? These are the elite guards of the tomb in which Princess Nocturnal rests, protecting her from being plundered by robbers and treasure hunters. According to legend, after death the nightingales end up in the Evergloom, which is the princess's domain.

At the very end, Karliah will tell you that information about the nightingales is being hidden deliberately, so as not to disclose their true intentions to the world.

Nightingale armor

This set includes a bib, boots, gloves and a hood. As mentioned at the beginning of the article, none of the items from this set can be created by the player on his own or knocked out of the boss. However, this set can be sharpened to the level of good armor with the help of Nether Salt if you have maxed out blacksmithing. And if you have various potions and enchanting is studied as much as possible, then you can increase the set level to the legendary level.

Unsharpened armor adds the following characteristics to the character:

- The breastplate increases the indicator of strength from 20 to 40 units, depending on the level of the item. It is worth noting that the maximum amount of armor can be pumped up to level 32. In addition to strength, this item can increase cold protection by 50 percent;

- Boots increase stealth while moving;

- Gloves increase the skill of picking locks by 25 percent, and also increase the physical damage done by weapons;

The hood reduces the cost of mana required to cast spells. The maximum cost of manna can be reduced by 17 percent.

Wearing the entire set in assembly, the character's armor will increase by 69 units, and the total weight of the equipment by only 18.

Modifications

There are several different modifications of the Nightingale Armor set in the RPG Skyrim, which differ depending on the race, class and gender of the character you are playing. There are the following categories of modifications:

- Modification of female armor - a set for female players, which is distinguished by the presence of a neckline;

- Color modification - allows you to choose different color options for things, while not having absolutely any effect on the parameters;

- Elite armor of the Nightingale is a special modification, thanks to which the current set can be expanded with additional items such as a cloak and a mask. In addition, it contains fixes for the display of the Nightingale Armor when dressing on elven characters. Before that, the elves' ears were hidden in the headdress, and now they stick out of it. Another addition to this modification is the ability to wear a set without a mask.

Detail modifications

In 2012, the developers released an additional modification, a feature of which was improved detailing and better rendering of items from the Nightingale Armor set. In total, there were two options for improvement:

- Standard - regular textures have been replaced with better ones, and the rendering has become more realistic;

- Darkened - A simpler rendering variation, from which a large number of additional elements... In addition, this version of the modification included female versions of the cloak and mask.

When installing any modification, standard items were completely replaced with more realistic and high quality ones, regardless of the race and gender of the character.

An easier way to get Nightingale Armor

If you do not like to go through quests and complete game tasks, then you can get this set using cheat codes. The thing is that each item has its own unique number, which can be entered together with a special team and the set will appear in your inventory. In addition, with the help of other commands, you can immediately raise the level of items to the maximum, as well as sharpen armor.

However, this option is not suitable for all gamers, since many Skyrim fans prefer to play fair and enjoy gameplayrather than cheating using cheat codes. For those players who want to plunge into the fascinating world of this game for just a few days, this option will be quite acceptable.

Nevertheless, the best option can be considered the installation of a standard modification, which allows you to collect necessary resources and create a set at the forge. However, it should be noted right away that this will take a lot of time, since the ingredients are scattered across all available locations, if not knowing which, the search may take a lot of time. That there is only one Void Salt, necessary to improve the parameters of items.

In Skyrim, the Nightingale Armor is the rarest piece of armor. It cannot be crafted from a blacksmith, stolen from some tough opponent or an avid armor collector, as well as picked up from a slain dragon. You can get it only by completing the quest.

The Nightingale armor is unique in that, although it is a light type of armor, it will not yield to heavy armor in terms of performance. It is convenient to run, fight, hide in this armor. Not to mention such standard interactions with other characters in the game, such as trade, exchange, dialogues, crafting items in the forge and just joint exploration of the vastness of "Skyrim".

The Nightingale Armor allows you to run longer, promotes a slow accumulation of fatigue. And protection and impenetrability can be compared to high-quality heavy armor.

Skyrim: Nightingale Armor. Where to get it?

To obtain this armor, Dovahkiin will have to complete the task of the Thieves Guild - one of the game factions, whose headquarters are based in Riften. In the city itself, the existence of the guild has been known for a long time. But the townspeople are accustomed to considering them a bunch of drunkards, boasters and petty thieves, who quite successfully get what they deserve for their deeds.

If, before visiting Riften, the protagonist had already encountered the Dark Brotherhood, then you must have heard that Astrid is quite loyal to the Thieves Guild, and even periodically sell them expensive things.

In general, things for the Guild itself are going very badly. Someone blames some kind of curse for this, which killed the head of the Guild, and someone claims that it was not without the intervention of the Daedra Princes.

Nightingale armor. Start

To obtain the above armor, you need to complete the "Reborn Triad" quest. The quest giver is Karliah, a dark elf archer from the Guild, who can be found in the Ragged Flask, a tavern that is not in Riften itself, but beneath it, in the dungeons. Despite the fact that the taverns are public places, only members of the Thieves Guild can be found in the Ragged Flask. The rest of the inhabitants of Riften have more sophisticated tastes: they prefer the Bee and Sting inn.

By listening to Karliah in Ragged Flask, the player becomes initiated into a plan to capture the scheming Mercer Frey, who is the head of the Thieves Guild.

Dovahkiin must meet with Karlia and Brinjolf at a large ancient stone to the southwest of Riften, behind the gate.

The elf will lead Dovahkiin and Brignolf from the meeting point to the cave, informing him that it is necessary to find a force that can help in the fight with Mercer Frey, who, as it becomes known, is the Nightingale.

The path leading from the stone will lead to a cave (you just need to follow Karliah), in which there is a hall of initiation in Nightingales. Having touched the unusual stone bas-relief, Dovahkiin will receive the coveted armor, which remains only to put on.

Welcome to Nightingales

This will be followed by a number of secondary moments that have more aesthetic significance: the pronunciation of the oath, participation in the ritual and the adoption of the main character (along with Brignolph) in the Nightingale. This title is held by the hidden guardians of the tomb of a Daedric princess named Nocturnal. Their duties include protecting the burial site from the destroyers. The Nightingales are promised after death a place in the domain of Nocturnal - the Oblivion plan called Everglow.

Karliah will also talk about the fact that the opinion that the Order of the Nightingales is a myth was deliberately planted in order to hide from prying eyes the true nature of the Thieves Guild of Riften.

Light armor

Nightingale armor is a set consisting of the armor itself, shoes, gloves and a hood.

None of the set pieces can be forged at the forge, but can be upgraded with Nether Salt. True, only to the level of excellent armor, even if Dovahkiin's blacksmithing skill is developed to the maximum. However, with the help of potions and enchantments that increase the level of armor and weapons, it is possible to improve the indicators of armor to the legendary level.

Apart from the individual characteristics of the player, components have the following effects:

• The Nightingale's armor increases the reserve of strength by 20-40 units depending on the level (1-32 +, respectively). Cold resistance increases from 15 to 50% with increasing level.
• Boots facilitate silent movement of the wearer.
• Nightingale gloves help pick locks. This lesson becomes 15-25% easier. The percentage of increased damage from one-handed weapons is also in this numerical range - another effect from gloves.
• The hood helps to save the mana expended by the spells of the school of illusion, from 12 to 17 percent (according to the growth of the level).

The total indicators of a fully worn set:

• Armor 69.
• Weight 18.

Modifications

In the Skyrim project, there are far more than one mod for Nightingale Armor, each of them pursues its own goal.

• Mod for armor for women - replaces the armor for the beautiful half of humanity with a new model that provides for a "tactical neckline".
• Color Mod - Introduces various color variations for this armor in the Skyrim game. Nightingale armor does not change its performance. However, it changes its appearance.
• Elite Nightingale Armor - big mod, which introduces a number of changes to the game. Thanks to the modification, armor can now be crafted at the forge in the section with dragon armor. In addition to the standard set, raincoats and masks appeared. Also, bugs for elven races related to ears sticking out through the hood have been fixed. There is an opportunity to craft hoods without masks - especially for Argonians, Khajiit and simply not fans of wearing masks.

Retexture modifications

In Skyrim, the Nightingale Armor retextures are also implemented through mods. There were many of them. Particularly memorable was the mod from December 2012, which provided for two options for improving the Nightingale's armor set:

• Standard replacement of textures with higher quality, detailed ones, with detailed rendering of each lock.
• A darkened version with few elements removed, a stylized feminine version of the hood and mask, and an original badge on the chest.

The modification implied a complete replacement of textures with high-quality ones, they worked with both male and female versions.

Reservation for all times

Of course, do not forget about such an option for obtaining armor as using cheat codes.

Each element of the kit has its own ID, respectively, by entering the necessary command, you can get everything at once. A few more teams - and the armor is pumped to maximum level (and even enchanted).

But it should be noted that this option is not suitable for everyone, because there are many more fans of the classic "Skyrim" (albeit a little stuck with five or six modifications) than the supporters of cheating.

Using codes is more suitable for those who like to play Skyrim for two or three evenings, and then abandon the game or completely uninstall. This approach spoils the overall experience of the game and makes it boring.

Therefore, it is better to install a mod on the Nightingale Armor in Skyrim, which allows you to craft your favorite armor in the smithy, and rejoice at the purchase. And so that the game does not seem too easy, you will have to climb almost the entire Skyrim in search of ingredients for making armor in the forge. Repeat the route to find the right amount of Nether Salt, and then repeat to find ingredients that can enchant the collection.

In any case, the experience of wearing armor remains unforgettable during the passage of the game "Skyrim". Nightingale armor is one of the best armor in the project!