Gherkin's Playable Dwemer Race
⚪ Last updated 2024⚠️ 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
- 👍 4.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #9 of 91 Races, Classes, and Birthsigns mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Adds a playable Dwemer race to the game. Optional blue Dwemer textures are available, depending on preference.
Dwemer come with a natural 20% chance to reflect spells, and the "Tonal Architecture" power which allows them to create a guaranteed enchantment once per day.(As in the failure chance is 0%)
The robes and hats are in a chest in Seyda Neen, between the Census Office buildings where you get the Engraved Ring of Healing at the start of the game.
Adds a playable Dwemer race to Skyrim, with optional blue textures for those who prefer a different look. A niche mod with 31 endorsements and 762 downloads, last updated in January 2024.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Fills a lore-friendly gap—you can finally play as the Dwemer, which is a rare option.
- Optional blue textures give you a choice in appearance, so you can tailor the look.
- Recent update (January 2024) means it's likely compatible with current Skyrim versions.
⚠️ Cons
- Small mod with only 31 endorsements—not a lot of community feedback to go on.
- No screenshots or install instructions provided, so you'll have to figure out the setup yourself.
For lore enthusiasts who've always wanted to roleplay as a Dwemer survivor. Also for players who want a simple race mod without extra bells and whistles. Skip if you need detailed customization or gameplay perks—this is a bare-bones addition.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's a race mod, make sure to load it before any mods that alter character creation or race menus.
- If you use a mod manager, use the preview feature to see the blue texture option before installing.
- Check the mod's file structure to ensure the textures are placed correctly if you install manually.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Morrowind Mods
- Author
- Apocalipticas-Gherkin
- Version
- 1.2
- Downloads
- 762
- Endorsements
- 31
- Category
- Races, Classes, and Birthsigns
- Created
- 1/18/2024
- Updated
- 1/19/2024
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