Morrowind Better Mining
⚪ 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.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.9% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #161 of 372 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
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Now you will need a Miner's Pick to mine diamonds, ebony, glass and a Ancient Nordic Pick Axe to get Stalhrim. You will draw the tool and activate the pocket you wish to get minerals from and after a few strikes you will get some minerals. And the pocket will only provide so much and it will be depleted. Most pockets will restore their minerals in time. This makes it more like Skyrim mining so you don't treat mining like you look into a barrel its more realistic. To change the striking key typing in the console set BetterMiningKey to #. To know what # (value) to set it to look at the MWSE Key List that is in the download and use the value that is given to the key you want to use (Example: The Left Mouse button value is 1 so you will type set BetterMiningKey to 1 which will make the Left Mouse button the striking key).
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Morrowind Better Mining overhauls mining by requiring specific tools: a Miner's Pick for diamonds, ebony, and glass, and an Ancient Nordic Pick Axe for Stalhrim. This adds a layer of realism and progression to resource gathering. With 246 endorsements and 12,920 downloads, it's a niche gameplay tweak for Morrowind players seeking more immersive mining.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Adds meaningful progression to mining—you'll need to hunt down the right tools.
- Community-approved with 246 endorsements and 12,920 downloads.
- Simple concept that fits Morrowind's role-playing vibe.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in December 2021—may have compatibility issues with newer mod setups.
- Only affects two tool types, so the change is limited in scope.
For Morrowind players who want more realism in resource gathering and enjoy tool-gated progression. Skip if you prefer vanilla mining or want broader gameplay overhauls—this is a focused tweak.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're using a mod manager like Wrye Mash or Mod Organizer 2, drop the mod into your load order and activate it—no extra steps needed.
- Make sure you have the required pickaxes in your inventory before heading to mines; otherwise, you'll be stuck unable to harvest those ores.
- Check if your other mining mods alter the same ores—this mod may conflict with them, so test in a new game or backup your save.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Morrowind Mods
- Author
- LegoManIAm94
- Version
- 2021-12-15
- Downloads
- 12,920
- Endorsements
- 246
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 9/16/2013
- Updated
- 12/15/2021
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