DXVK - Vulkan Translation Layer for Morrowind and MGE XE
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #40 of 49 Utilities mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Not compatible with OpenMW! Vanilla engine only!
Also MGE XE G7 Fork includes a custom version of DXVK already. So you don't need this with it. :)
Description
DXVK is a Vulkan-based translation layer for Direct3D 9/10/11 games. Specifically, this is an unofficial repackage of the DLL for Morrowind. May improve frame timings/stutter and slightly uplift general performance for some PCs. Your mileage may vary.
I'm unaffiliated with the DXVK project, not a programmer, and not someone who can fix issues.
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[]If you have any bugs, report them on the GitHub issue tracker.[/]
[]Common issues and their workarounds can be found here.[/]
[]Further configuration options for the DXVK. CONF are found here.[/]
[]For the current status of the project, please refer to the project wiki.[/]
[]Package also works with Oblivion, Fallout 3, and New Vegas.[/]
I do this mirror of my own volition, not for profit, and do not earn Donation Points or income from any downloads.
Install & Uninstall
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[]Install MGE XE like usual.[/]
[]Download the DXVK file you intend to use from the files tab.[/]
[]Extract the "d3d9.dll" file to same folder as your Morrowind EXE, i.e. Steam\steamapps\common\Morrowind.[/]
[](Optional) Extract the "dxvk.conf" file as well, to the same place. It contains a tweak to reduce latency.[/]
[](Optional) (Reshade users only.) Re-run the Reshade installer and set the API as Vulkan.[/]
For further performance gains, you can try Dynamic FPS Optimization to dynamically lower draw distance based on your current frame rate, and/or Masked Software Occlusion Culling for skipping the rendering objects you can't see, in order to save on draw calls.
To uninstall, simply delete the D3D9. DLL and DXVK. CONF. Safe to add or remove anytime, and has no lasting effect on game saves or files.
All credit goes to Doitsujin and all contributors on the DXVK GitHub page. This page is not endorsed nor associated with any of the original creators or contributors. Please be sure to check out the people responsible for this wonderful utility. :)
(Full disclosure: the DP this page used to make all went to Red Cross and Doctors Without Borders in a 50/50 split. I didn't profit.)
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[]Install MGE XE like usual.[/]
An unofficial extract-and-play DXVK package that lets Morrowind run through Vulkan instead of Direct3D 9, potentially improving performance on some systems. It is incompatible with OpenMW and requires manual installation. With 128 endorsements and 5,802 downloads, it's a niche utility for players seeking better frame rates.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Simple extract-and-play setup—no complex configuration needed
- Could give your Morrowind a performance boost if you're on Vulkan-capable hardware
- Decent community trust with 128 endorsements and 5,802 downloads
⚠️ Cons
- Incompatible with OpenMW, so it's only for the original engine
- Performance gains are not guaranteed—'may improve' is vague
For Morrowind players using the original engine who want to try Vulkan for better performance. Skip if you use OpenMW or prefer a more polished, well-documented utility.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure your GPU drivers support Vulkan before installing—check with a tool like DxDiag or your driver's control panel.
- Place the DXVK files in your Morrowind root directory, not in the Data Files folder, to ensure the DLLs are picked up.
- If you're using MGE XE, verify it's set to use the D3D9 renderer, as DXVK intercepts that path.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Morrowind Mods
- Author
- Doitsujin and Friends
- Version
- 3.0.2
- Downloads
- 5,802
- Endorsements
- 128
- Category
- Utilities
- Created
- 11/3/2023
- Updated
- 7/18/2026
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