Morrowind Better Blocking
⚪ Last updated 2021⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #334 of 372 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
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Now you can blocking by pressing a key just like in Oblivion. To check your true blocking skill you need to hold down the Blocking Key and open the characters menu and take your blocking skill and subtract it by 100. (Example: You hold the Blocking key and open your characters menu and it says your blocking skill is at 134. It is actually at 34) When your blocking skills increases it is actually -100 less than what the number said it increased to (Example: Message "Your blocking skill has increased to 135" your blocking skill is actually at 35).
The blocking key is C by default and you can change it by typing in the console set BetterBlockingKey to #. To know what # (value) to set it to look at the MWSE Key List that is in the downloads section and use the value that is given to the key you want to use (Example: The C key value is 67 so you will type set BetterBlockingKey to 67 which will make the C key the Blocking Key).
If the mod does not work you will have to open the Morrowind.ini and find "Background Keyboard=0" and change it to "Background Keyboard=1".
This gameplay mod for Morrowind adds Oblivion-style blocking by pressing a key, replacing the default auto-block mechanic. With 168 endorsements and over 5,000 downloads, it's a niche but appreciated quality-of-life improvement for players who prefer manual blocking controls.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 168 endorsements and over 5,000 downloads
- Brings a familiar mechanic from Oblivion, making it easier for players coming from that game
- Lightweight mod that doesn't overhaul combat, just tweaks blocking
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in December 2021, may have compatibility issues with newer mods or patches
- No detailed instructions or compatibility notes provided by the author
- Only affects blocking; doesn't add visual feedback or animations, so it might feel basic
For Morrowind players who find the auto-block system awkward and want the manual blocking from Oblivion. Also great for players who use a controller or keyboard and prefer holding a key to block. Skip if you're happy with the default blocking or want a more comprehensive combat overhaul.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to bind the block key in the game's controls menu after installing.
- If you use a mod manager like Morrowind Mod Manager or Wrye Mash, install via that for easy removal.
- Test blocking with a shield and a weapon to see how it changes combat flow.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Morrowind Mods
- Author
- LegoManIAm94
- Version
- 2021-12-16
- Downloads
- 5,013
- Endorsements
- 168
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 8/23/2015
- Updated
- 12/16/2021
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