Distraction
⚪ Last updated 2021⚠️ 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
- 👍 1.8% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #146 of 372 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Distraction
by mort
Requires MWSE-lua
How to Distract An NPC
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[]1. Be stealthed. If an enemy can see you, they won't be fooled
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]2. Throw an item, fire an arrow, or cast a spell with the effect "Sound" within range of your target[]3. Watch them move to where the sound was!
[]4. NPCs can only be distracted twice per visit to the cell. To reset this, leave the cell and try again.
Includes an optional feature for NPCs to play voice lines as they investigate, and a beta feature where certain race/sex combinations will play a voice line like "Must have been nothing...."
The type of projectile does not matter, Daedric arrows and chitin throwing stars distract for the same amount. If you want to influence the distance NPCs can be distracted, use a Sound spell. Basic spells are somewhat worse than projectiles, but are infinite. Higher level sound spells can distract NPCs by up to double that of a projectile!
Configuration Options
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[]-Adjust the distance throwing weapons distract npcs
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]-Adjust how long NPCs are distracted[]-Limit how many times NPCs can be distracted
[]-Toggle NPC voice lines
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[]-Adjust the distance throwing weapons distract npcs
Distraction is a gameplay mod that makes throwing weapons, arrows, and the Sound spell distract NPCs, letting you sneak past them. With 258 endorsements and 14,620 downloads, it's a niche utility for stealth-focused players, last updated in May 2021.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Turns your arsenal into stealth tools—throwing knives and arrows finally have a purpose beyond damage.
- Solid community trust with 258 endorsements and 14,620 downloads.
- Simple concept, potentially big impact for stealth builds.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2021—may be outdated for the latest game version, so check compatibility.
- No detailed instructions or compatibility notes from the author, so you're on your own for troubleshooting.
- Limited scope: only affects throwing weapons, arrows, and Sound spell—other distraction methods remain untouched.
For stealth players who want more creative ways to lure enemies away from their posts. If you're tired of relying solely on noise arrows or illusion spells, this mod adds variety. Skip if you prefer direct combat or don't use throwing weapons or the Sound spell.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Test the mod with a throwing knife on a single guard to see how the distraction works before relying on it in a heist.
- Combine with a high Sneak skill to maximize the window of opportunity while NPCs investigate the distraction.
- If you're using a mod manager, make sure to load this mod after other gameplay overhauls to avoid conflicts.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Morrowind Mods
- Author
- mort
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 14,620
- Endorsements
- 258
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 5/5/2021
- Updated
- 5/5/2021
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