Douse the Lights

Douse the Lights

By: OperatorJack

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This video was recorded with version 1. Please see changelog for new features. Lanterns will properly darken now, for example.

Description

Channel your inner Thief and douse light sources with your bow, crossbow, or thrown weapons. Hitting a light source (or very nearby it) will turn off the light and remove the flame from the light.

• []You can shoot guards to blow out their torches.

  []You can shoot candles to blow out their flames.

  []You can even shoot fires to douse them.

  • []The lights will naturally return after some time, and always return after you restart your game.

    []This may not remove some environmental lights, which are invisible lights that do not have visible objects like lanterns or torches do.

    []Due to Morrowind's collision system, it is possible you may "hit" a light and nothing happens. Try to hit it from a different angle and the effect will work as intended.

    []Some lights have "glow maps". This may make some lights have a brightness like they're lit, but without any light surrounding them. Functionality does not currently exist in MWSE to disable glow maps, but this mod will be updated if it does.

    This mod does not use or require an ESP. This mod IS NOT compatible with OpenMW.

    Requirements

    - Morrowind

    - MWSE 2. 1+

    This mod requires the most recently nightly build of MWSE. Please be sure to run the mwse-update.exe before playing this mod.

    Permissions

    This mod may be utilised for any purpose for Morrowind, as long as you credit me as the original author. It may not be used for other games.

    Installation & Removal

    Use a mod management tool to install this mod, or just install it manually, if that's your thing.

    Uninstall this mod using your mod management tool. Clean your save.

    Credits

    - Thanks to Greatness7 for helping me to setup the dousing mechanics and get some bugs ironed out.

    - Thanks to Lucevar for making the great video above!

    🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

    Douse the Lights is a gameplay mod for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim that lets you extinguish light sources using bows, crossbows, or thrown weapons. With 157 endorsements and over 15,000 downloads, it's a niche utility for stealth-focused players. Last updated in 2020, it may require compatibility checks with newer Skyrim versions.

    ✨ Key Features

    Extinguish light sources with arrows, bolts, or thrown weapons.

    Adds a stealth-oriented mechanic to the game.

    Compatible with bows, crossbows, and thrown weapons.

    📊 Pros & Cons

    ✅ Pros

    • Community-tested with 157 endorsements and 15k+ downloads.
    • Adds a fresh stealth tool for thief-style playthroughs.
    • Simple concept that integrates with existing weapon types.

    ⚠️ Cons

    • Last updated in 2020 – may not work with the latest Skyrim patches.
    • No detailed documentation or install instructions provided.
    • Limited to light dousing – no other gameplay changes.

    🎯 Is This For You?
    For stealth enthusiasts who want to eliminate light sources without magic. Perfect for thief or assassin characters. Skip if you're looking for broader gameplay overhauls.

    📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

    💡 Beginner Tips

    • Use a bow with a high fire rate to quickly douse multiple torches.
    • Combine with sneak perks to maximize stealth advantage.
    • Test with your current load order to ensure no conflicts with lighting mods.