(OpenMW) Hidden Traps

⭐ — (21 endorsements) 📥 1,256 downloads 📌 v1.0.4 📅 7/23/2026
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By Foxunder · Gameplay

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 9/9/2026 📅 Created: 7/23/2026
⚠️ 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

  • 👍 1.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #1 of 411 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

This chest is safe to open. Or is it?

This mod removes traps and reapplies them upon activation of a trapped object (doors and containers). Activate it with a probe in your hand to reveal the trap if the option 'Probe Always Reveals' is enabled. Alternatively, you have a chance to detect a trap using your Agility and Security skills.

For instance, 50 Security and 50 Agility give you a 43% chance of revealing a trap. If the option 'Probe Always Reveals' is disabled, probes give you a better chance of revealing a trap instead of outright exposing it.

Masters of magic can learn spells used in traps (configurable, can be disabled).

Watch video demonstration.

Hidden traps can be interacted with using  Spells of Morrowind - Vol. 1 - Trap Handling (OpenMW).

Objects that should not be touched live in EXCLUDE_IDS in htraps_shared.lua

If using together with Interactions Animated, make sure you load Hidden Traps lower than it. And make sure IA is updated to at least 1. 1

If using together with Quickloot, make sure you load Hidden Traps lower than it. And update it to at least 2. 0

If using together with Brute Force, make sure it's updated it to 1. 5. 2 or newer.

This mod does not rebalance traps. For that, use Meaningful Traps or Spells of Morrowind - Vol. 1 - Trap Handling (OpenMW).

Before removing the mod from the game, make sure to disable it in the settings first. It will reveal hidden traps.

Huge shotout to ownlyme for their help with the Quickloot integration and other stuff!

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[]Everyday Life of Caius Cosades[/]

[]Forced Entry[/]

[]Voices of Vvardenfell Extended[/]

[]Weapon Requirements[/]

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📊 Mod Details

Game
Morrowind Mods
Author
Foxunder
Version
1.0.4
Downloads
1,256
Endorsements
21
Category
Gameplay
Created
7/23/2026
Updated
9/9/2026

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