Bethesda Official Plugins Naturalized
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #2 of 8 Official Plugins mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Bethesda Official Plugins Naturalized
Part of the May 2022 Modathon
Part of the 2022 May Modathon
Official Plugins Naturalized (OPN) is an updated take on Bethesda's Official Plugins, and is incompatible with Unofficial Morrowind Official Plugins Patched (untouched Official Plugins have UMOPP changes included in this mod) or any mods that use Official Plugins as a base. Changes are lightweight but meaningful, and are intended to make the Official Plugins feel more usable in a modern modlist.
Description
Currently includes all of the following:
Adamantium Armor Official Plugin Naturalized
Forwards changes from the Adamantium Armor compatibility plugin from UMOPP with some changes:
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[]Implemented Adamantium Helm sales.[/]
[]Added dialogue about adamantium armor and reference to the mainland.[/]
[]Added some unique implementation around Vvardenfell (so the player can theoretically find one full set around Vvardenfell without purchasing it)[/]
BC Sounds Naturalized
Forwards changes from the BC Sounds plugin from UMOPP with some changes:
- New, harvestable Dragonfly ingredient.
- Dragonflies now only appear during early morning and late evening.
- More dragonflies in the Bitter Coast.
- Added glowmap to Dragonflies.
Master Index Official Plugin Naturalized
Forwards changes from the Master Index plugin from UMOPP with some changes:
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[]Implemented Propylon teleport scripts from Better Propylon Teleport Warp.[/]
[]Added requirements to be able to start the quest (Mages Guild membership, at least rank of Evoker, or being at least level 5).[/]
[]Added the capability to purchase a new master index for 2500 gold in the case of losing the index.[/]
[]Improved dialogue around the master and propylon indices.[/]
Area Effect Arrows Naturalized
Forwards changes from the Area Effect Arrows plugin from UMOPP with some changes:
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[]Rebalances new arrows, bolts, and darts.[/]
[]Updated interior for Aradraen's shop.[/]
[]Added some unique dialogue to Aradraen and Foreign Quarter Lower Waistworks.[/]
[]Added new leveled enchanted ammo lists. It's recommended to generate a multipatch.[/]
Forwards changes from the Helm of Tohan plugin from UMOPP with some changes:
[]Increased the capability of the Adamantium Helm of Tohan to have an armor rating of 80 (matching daedric).[/]
[*]The rumor pointing players in the right direction won't appear until level five, and isn't guaranteed the first time you ask about rumor
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[]Rebalances new arrows, bolts, and darts.[/]
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[]Implemented Propylon teleport scripts from Better Propylon Teleport Warp.[/]
This mod integrates Bethesda's official plugins with improved implementation, using UMOPP as a base. It's for Skyrim players who want a more polished official content experience, backed by 719 endorsements and frequent updates.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-trusted with 719 endorsements and over 41k downloads
- Regularly updated (May 2026) so it's likely compatible with current game versions
- Improves on official plugins, which can fix bugs or enhance performance
⚠️ Cons
- Requires UMOPP as a dependency, adding an extra install step
- May conflict with other mods that alter the same official plugin records
For Skyrim modders who want a more polished official content experience without overhauling the game. If you're already using UMOPP, this is a natural addition. Skip if you prefer standalone mods with clear feature lists.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Install UMOPP first, then this mod, and let your mod manager overwrite conflicts as needed.
- Check the mod's posts section for any known compatibility notes with other popular overhauls.
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to easily manage load order and updates.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Morrowind Mods
- Author
- PikachunoTM
- Version
- 1.1
- Downloads
- 41,503
- Endorsements
- 719
- Category
- Official Plugins
- Created
- 5/3/2022
- Updated
- 5/21/2026
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