Action Camera Swap
🟡 Updated this year⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #336 of 402 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Requires OpenMW 0. 49 or newer!
Action Camera Swap gif, see the mod in action (GIF too large for Nexus)
Please see the included README.md file for installation instructions!
Works great with Starwind!
Note that this mod works great with OpenMW's built-in Smooth view change camera feature!
Report A Problem
If you've found an issue with this mod, or if you simply have a question, please use one of the following ways to reach out:
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[]Make a post here on Nexus[/]
[]Open an issue on GitLab[/]
[]Email action-camera-swap at modding-openmw.com[/]
[]Contact me on Discord: johnnyhostile#6749[/]
[]Contact me on Libera.chat IRC: johnnyhostile[/]
Action Camera Swap is a gameplay mod for OpenMW that automatically switches between first and third person cameras depending on whether combat or magic is readied, and whether the player is indoors. It's a small utility for players who want dynamic camera perspectives without manual toggling.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Handy for players who hate manually switching cameras mid-fight.
- Tiny mod with 38 endorsements and over 1k downloads—niche but used.
- Simple concept that adds convenience without bloating your load order.
⚠️ Cons
- Only 38 endorsements—small community, so support might be limited.
- Last updated May 2026—could break with future OpenMW updates.
For OpenMW players who want a more dynamic camera that reacts to combat and location. If you're tired of toggling views manually, this does it for you. Skip if you prefer full control over your camera at all times.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you're using OpenMW, not the original Morrowind engine—this mod won't work there.
- Test the camera switching in a safe area first to get used to the auto-swaps.
- If you use other camera mods, check for conflicts before adding this one.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Morrowind Mods
- Author
- johnnyhostile
- Version
- 1.12
- Downloads
- 1,029
- Endorsements
- 38
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 6/27/2022
- Updated
- 5/9/2026
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