Incantation - A spellcrafting skill mod for OpenMW
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.6% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #10 of 14 Skills and Attributes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
A lightweight skill mod using Ralt's amazing skill framework, it provides a skill akin to encahnatment that focuses on refining one's spellcrafting abilities. High Incantation level results in lowered costs of custom spells, as well as higher dispositon with fellow spellmakers.
Features:
Incantation skill -> A skill which levels up when players create new custom spells at spellmakers and when custom spells are cast. the skill provides a magicka refund equal to . 5% of your incantation skill so at level 100 the player will receive a 50% magicka refund when using their own custom spells. Having a high incantation will also give the player the respect of fellow spellmaker NPCs who recognise their talent for spellcrafting.
Incantation is a lightweight OpenMW skill mod that adds a new spellcrafting skill, reducing custom spell costs as you level it. Built on Ralt's skill framework, it offers a focused alternative to Enchantment for players who want deeper spell customization. With 50 endorsements and 8,385 downloads, it's a niche but proven addition.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid community trust with 50 endorsements and over 8,000 downloads.
- Lightweight design means it won't bloat your load order.
- Adds meaningful progression for spellcrafters without overhauling the whole magic system.
⚠️ Cons
- Requires Ralt's skill framework, which isn't linked in the description, so you'll need to hunt it down.
- Last updated January 2026, but no confirmation of compatibility with the latest OpenMW builds.
For OpenMW players who want a deeper spellcrafting experience without a full magic overhaul. If you enjoy customizing spells and want a skill that rewards that playstyle, this is a solid pick. Skip if you prefer vanilla magic or don't want to track down extra dependencies.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have Ralt's skill framework installed first—check the OpenMW modding forums for the latest version.
- Since this is an OpenMW mod, use the OpenMW launcher's content list to enable the .esp or .omwaddon file.
- Level up Incantation by crafting spells at an altar or spellmaker—costs should drop noticeably as you progress.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Morrowind Mods
- Author
- HughMungus
- Version
- 0.1
- Downloads
- 8,385
- Endorsements
- 50
- Category
- Skills and Attributes
- Created
- 1/1/2026
- Updated
- 1/1/2026
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