Mantle of Ascension - A Climbing Mod
⚪ Last updated 2021⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.8% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #157 of 372 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This mod adds basic mantling. You can now climb onto obstacles given they are within reach. This includes getting out of water and steep surfaces as long as they are not 90 degrees vertical unless you can catch a dent or bump on them.
Mantle of Ascension adds basic mantling to the game, allowing players to climb onto obstacles within reach, including getting out of water and scaling steep surfaces, provided they are not perfectly vertical unless there is a catchable dent or bump. With 375 endorsements and over 13,000 downloads, it's a popular quality-of-life gameplay enhancement.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 375 endorsements and over 13k downloads.
- Adds a core movement mechanic that makes exploration and combat traversal smoother.
- Simple concept that integrates well with existing gameplay without overhauling systems.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in May 2021 — may be outdated for the current game version.
- Limited to basic mantling; no advanced climbing or ledge-grab animations.
For players who find the lack of mantling frustrating when trying to climb ledges or escape water. Also for those who want a more fluid movement system without a full parkour overhaul. Skip if you prefer vanilla movement or want complex climbing mechanics.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check if the mod is compatible with your game version, as it hasn't been updated since 2021.
- Test mantling on various surfaces to understand what counts as 'within reach' and which bumps are catchable.
- If you use other movement mods, test for conflicts, as they may alter the same mechanics.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Morrowind Mods
- Author
- vtastek
- Version
- v.0.0.2
- Downloads
- 13,256
- Endorsements
- 375
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 5/27/2021
- Updated
- 5/27/2021
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