Few games can command the attention of the masses quite like Skyrim and Mass Effect – so why not bring them together with mods?
Sci-Fi and medieval fantasy have a surprising lot in common when you think about it.
Messy romance stories, poignant portrayals of racial conflict, and world-ending menaces beyond human comprehension are some core aspects shared by these two franchises.
They’ll start to share much more as we bring characters, weapons, and armor from the Citadel into Skyrim with mods. Hopefully, the Galactic Government will let it slide.
One of the most badass-looking aliens in Mass Effect is Thane Krios, a Drell assassin known across the galaxy for his extremely high success rate and remarkable combat ability.
This mod brings Thane Krios into Skyrim to serve the Dragonborn – who also happens to be a Thane.
It might get a little confusing when you and your follower walk into an official event, and the guy at the door announces, “The Thane of Whiterun and his companion, Thane Krios.”
Has anyone heard of Krios hold?
Whatever the case, this ruthless killer is a definite asset for any daredevil Dragonborn.
The Reckoner Knight Armor is the most medieval-looking outfit in the Mass Effect franchise.
It was introduced to Mass Effect 3 during a cross-promotional event with Kingdoms of Amalur, which explains the medieval fantasy inspiration.
According to the lore, it looks like that because it’s a military-grade version of a sports team’s themed outfits for the Urban Combat Championship of 2186. They were the Rhode Island Knights, so it makes sense.
But if you want something that’s almost 100% lore-friendly and period-accurate but still shows your love for Mass Effect, check out the N7 Assassin’s Creed Armor.
This unusual gear set takes Ezio Auditore’s Assassin Robes and dyes them the colors of the N7 – the elite forces of the Systems Alliance military.
My explanation for this bizarre crossover is that an N7 operative needed to find a way to blend into a medieval pre-spacefaring society but also show their authority to any authorities on-site.
Suppose you’re roleplaying a Systems Alliance officer stranded on Tamriel.
You can’t really use your weapons – as it would probably break intergalactic law – and you have no idea how to use this world’s magic. What are you supposed to do? Learn to fence?
The Biotic Spells in Skyrim mod offers you an alternative: use your Biotic powers and tell the locals you’re casting spells. Nobody will bat an eye.
This mod features all your favorite Biotic abilities, including Barrier, Reave, and Biotic Charge. You’ll get 12 new spells and 6 weapon enhancements based on Biotics.
The Cerberus Assault Armor was introduced in Mass Effect 2 as shock trooper equipment able to take and dissipate damage that would pulverize an unprotected warrior.
According to the lore, the weight of this armor is enough to train your body just by wearing it. You’ll go in wanting to shed a couple pounds and come out a week later with a six-pack.
I guess those Heavy Armor perks will come in handy…
Hopefully, such armor is enough to withstand dragonfire.
Tali’Zorah nar Rayya is one of the most beloved characters in the entire Mass Effect series.
Her species, the Quarians, travel the galaxy on massive nomadic colony ships collectively known as the Migrant Fleet.
When one reaches maturity, they must make a “Pilgrimage” to prove themselves and get to know the outside world. That’s how we meet Tali.
This mod lets you bring Quarian style into Skyrim by copying Tali. It features three different-colored Quarian armor sets with bonuses suited for different playstyles.
Skyrim is as good a place as any for a Pilgrimage.
We’ll close off this interplanetary ranking with the ME3 Equipment Package.
This add-on introduces three full-body armor sets based on Mass Effect 3, including five distinct armor sets ported straight from the game in very high quality.
Four look like the standard military fare, even if their design is quite varied, but my favorite is the fifth and final set.
It features an interesting hood that partially covers your visor, giving you the look of an Assassin from the spacefaring future – or just a covert operative with an edgy fashion sense.
Nelson Chitty is a Venezuelan expat living in Argentina. He’s a writer and translator passionate about history and foreign cultures. His ideal weekend is spent between leisurely playing games of Civilization VI and looking for the next seinen anime to marathon.
