Keytars (OpenMW)

⭐ — (89 endorsements) 📥 15,514 downloads 📌 v1.2.0 📅 4/8/2025
🟠 Updated over a year ago

By Ralts · Weapons

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 6/17/2025 📅 Created: 4/8/2025
⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
1🛠️ MWSE — Morrowind Script Extender Download ↗
2🔧 MCP — Morrowind Code Patch Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 0.6% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #17 of 41 Weapons mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Keytars
for OpenMW 0. 49

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Overview

This mod introduces fully working, playable keytars to the world of Morrowind. With a configurable hotkey, they'll play a sweet instrumental of young scrolls' Dagothwave, causing nearby NPCs to dance uncontrollably!

Additionally, the mod adds bard follower AI. Followers who are holding keytars will play them during combat instead of attacking, granting you a passive inspiration buff that fortifies your luck. Any follower you give a keytar will play it, but the mod adds one keytarist by default, the Argonian Shreds-Like-Crazy, who can be found in Balmora's Eight Plates inn.

Keytars can be found in the following locations:

  • []Arkngthand

    []Odrosal

    []Vemynal

    []Dagoth Ur

Or if you'd rather just spawn one in, their id is "_rlts_wep_keytar".

Adding Custom Music

The mod supports changing out Dagothwave for any music file, and even has built-in length and BPM detection for .wav files.

  • []Ideally, trim the file so it starts and ends on a beat

    []Add the file to sound/keytar/

    []Restart your game (only necessary when initially adding the file so the game recognizes it)

    []Type in the file name in the mod's config menu

    []Manually input the BPM and music length (as precise as possible), OR select a genre and use the auto-detect feature if the file is a .wav.

    []If BPM calculation is wrong for given genre, try changing genre to Complex. It may also be a multiple of the actual BPM, so try various multiples (arithmetic expressions work in the input boxes!)

    Installation

    This mod currently requires OpenMW 0. 49. A future MWSE port is possible, but is not currently being made.

    • []Place the contents of "00 Core" into your Data Files folder, or add the folder as a data directory in the OpenMW launcher.

      []If you want to use the lore-friendly textures, place the contents of "01 Lore-Friendly Textures" into your Data Files folder, overwriting if needed, or add them as a data directory below "00 Core" in the OpenMW launcher.

      []Enable "keytar. ESP" and "keytar.omwscripts" in your load order.

      []In your OpenMW launcher, go to Settings > Visuals > Animations and make sure "Use Additional Animation Sources" is checked. "Smooth Animation Transitions" is also highly recommended but not required.

      Removal

      Simply remove the mod's files from your Data Files folder or unlink them in the OpenMW launcher.

      Compatibility

      Dynamic Music: If you have background music silen

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Keytars (OpenMW) is a compact weapon mod that adds functional keytars to the game, allowing both the player and followers to play them. With 89 endorsements and over 15,000 downloads, it's a niche but popular choice for Morrowind players seeking musical novelty.

✨ Key Features

Adds working keytars to the game.
Allows the player and followers to play the keytars.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Simple, focused concept—does exactly what it says.
  • Decent community traction (89 endorsements, 15.5k downloads).
  • OpenMW compatibility means modern players can enjoy it.

⚠️ Cons

  • Very niche—if you don't want musical weapons, this isn't for you.
  • Only 89 endorsements—small mod, might not be actively maintained.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Morrowind players who want to add a bit of whimsy to their playthrough, especially if you're using OpenMW. If you're a completionist or roleplayer who enjoys unique items, this is a fun addition. Skip if you're looking for serious weaponry or gameplay overhauls.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Since it's for OpenMW, make sure you're using the OpenMW engine, not the original Morrowind executable.
  • Check the mod's file structure—likely just a .esp or .omwaddon, so place it in your Data Files folder and activate it in the launcher.
  • If you're using a mod manager, import the archive and enable it—should be straightforward.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Morrowind Mods
Author
Ralts
Version
1.2.0
Downloads
15,514
Endorsements
89
Category
Weapons
Created
4/8/2025
Updated
6/17/2025

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