OpenHUD
⚪ Last updated 2022⚠️ 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
- 👍 1.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #27 of 102 User Interface mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
I recommend this fantastic UI mod SkyHUD
About
PLEASE READ: Weapon durability and spell chance are now blue bars under health and magicka bars. Weapon and spell text are intentionally removed.
Pinning minimap will not work with this, it's hardcoded to move the effects list to make room for minimap. If anyone knows a workaround I'd be happy to hear it.
This is a pluginless HUD replacer for OpenMW (0. 46+). It will not work with the original engine. While this has some flaws, it was just a quick mashup. OpenMW defines its UI within XML files, so we can modify these XML files to modify the look and feel of the game. Much functionality is hardcoded, but as I have shown with this mod some is not. The hope with this is to encourage people to tinker with the files and make their own personalized HUD, something much better then mine! Yes, you will be limited a lot, but here are some simple ideas for you guys, all of which are completely possible.
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[]New backgrounds and borders for all standard windows
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]New hit faders (for example, only highlighting the compass when you're hit)[]Replace the category tabs in inventory with icons
[]Openmw uses the same texture for the "owned cursor", it's as easy as changing the texture path to something else to use a custom texture for that!
So you get the idea, virtually every base widget can be re-themed/re-skinned. Not many people know you can actually do this, so I hope this mod will help spread the word. I planned on doing all this myself but unfortunately life's hard and I don't have the time right now.
Installation-
[]Locate where you have installed OpenMW
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]Backup the resources folder, this will make it very easy to uninstall later[]Copy and paste the resources and data folder from my mod archive into where OpenMW is installed, you should be prompted to overwrite and merge the two folders, accept.
Uninstalling-
[]Restore the resources folder where you have OpenMW installed
Credits
- As always use for whatever you want (with the exception below), credit is not required, but it is appreciated :)
- The three energy bars use some of RedFurryDemon's images, profile is h
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[]Restore the resources folder where you have OpenMW installed
OpenHUD is a pluginless HUD replacer for OpenMW, offering a streamlined interface overhaul. With 529 endorsements and 30,739 downloads, it's a community-favored UI mod. Last updated in January 2022, it remains a solid choice for OpenMW players seeking a cleaner HUD without needing extra plugins.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 529 endorsements and over 30k downloads.
- Pluginless means no compatibility headaches with other mods.
- Simple drop-in installation—just place files and go.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in January 2022—may not be tested with the latest OpenMW versions.
- No screenshots or detailed previews in the description, so you're flying blind on the look.
- Only replaces the HUD—don't expect any gameplay or menu overhauls.
For OpenMW players who want a cleaner, more modern HUD without the hassle of plugin management. If you're tired of the vanilla interface and want a quick visual upgrade, this is for you. Skip if you're looking for extensive UI customization or gameplay changes—this is purely cosmetic.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's pluginless, just extract the files into your OpenMW data directory—no need for a mod manager.
- Make sure you're running OpenMW, not Morrowind with MCP—this mod is engine-specific.
- If you're using other HUD mods, remove them first to avoid conflicts.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Morrowind Mods
- Author
- wazabear
- Version
- 0.1a
- Downloads
- 30,739
- Endorsements
- 529
- Category
- User Interface
- Created
- 10/2/2020
- Updated
- 1/30/2022
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