Just a little bit better animations for the mage build (first-person)
🟠 Updated over a year ago⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
Preview

🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.3% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #12 of 44 Animations mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This mod introduces first-person animations for Mage build characters in Morrowind. The goal is to enhance immersion while casting spells and interacting with the world, allowing for smoother and more natural movements. Now, you can feel every gesture as you summon powerful spells and wield magical forces like a true wizard.
A huge thanks to Greatness 7 for the invaluable help and guidance during the modding process.
IdleSpell - Fixed the main pose on both hands and animated all fingers, smooth loop.
SpellCast Unequip - Better pose and smooth animation.
SpellCast Euip - Better pose and smooth animation.
SpellTurnLeft - Just like vanilla no keys, but better pose.
SpellTurnRight - Just like vanilla no keys, but better pose.
SpellCast Target - Completely new animation, because I really don't like the vanilla style, it is all over the place and to snapy, smooth loop.
SpellCast Touch - I don't like this eather, new animation, smooth loop.
SpellCast Self - Just a little improvement, I was ok with this one, smooth loop.
Installation (and recommended to use with OpenMW):
Put the "xidlespell_spellcast.kf" file under Morrowind\Data Files\animations\xbase_anim. 1st
Recommended to use with:
"Just a little bit better animations for the hand to hand build (first-person)"
"Just a little bit better animations for the beast build (first-person)"
For non OpenMW users use https://www.greatness.dev/merge_kf/ to create your own merged file.
A first-person animation overhaul for mage builds in Skyrim, adding smoother and more immersive spellcasting animations. With 157 endorsements and 48,199 downloads, it's a popular choice for players wanting to feel like a true wizard. Last updated March 2025, it remains relevant for current setups.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 157 endorsements and 48k downloads—clearly a hit.
- Makes spellcasting feel more fluid and wizard-like, perfect for immersion.
- Lightweight animation mod that doesn't overhaul the whole game.
⚠️ Cons
- Only covers first-person—third-person mages won't see any changes.
- Compatibility with other animation mods isn't documented—test before stacking.
For Skyrim mage players who spend most of their time in first-person and want more immersive spellcasting animations. Skip if you play in third-person or prefer gameplay overhauls over cosmetic tweaks.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to install and manage this mod easily.
- If you use other animation mods, load this one after them to ensure it takes priority.
- Test in first-person with a variety of spells to see the full effect.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Morrowind Mods
- Author
- MiroslavXO
- Version
- 0.2
- Downloads
- 48,199
- Endorsements
- 157
- Category
- Animations
- Created
- 2/28/2025
- Updated
- 3/17/2025
🔧 How to Install Morrowind Mods
Download from Nexus.
📖 Full step-by-step install guide for Morrowind →
Visit the official mod page for specific installation instructions for this mod.
🎮 Need cheat codes or console commands? Check ur gaming wiki for Morrowind commands, item IDs, and more.
Keep browsing — more Morrowind mods await