Parallax Occlusion Mapping for OpenMW
🟡 Updated this year⚠️ Install Order · 3 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.6% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #122 of 197 Miscellaneous mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Simple drop-in POM shader for Rafael's PBR (and Wareya's in the future). Compatible with parallax shadows and models with poor vertex normals. Recommended to use with MVR PBR v2.
A simple drop-in parallax occlusion mapping shader for OpenMW, designed to enhance Rafael's PBR mod and compatible with parallax shadows and models with poor vertex normals. Recommended for use with MVR PBR v2. Lightweight and easy to install, with 46 endorsements and 1,293 downloads.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Simple drop-in installation—no complex setup, just add and go
- Works with models that have poor vertex normals, which is a common pain point
- Actively maintained (last updated April 2026) and has a small but dedicated following (46 endorsements)
⚠️ Cons
- Requires Rafael's PBR or similar to be useful—not standalone
- Only 46 endorsements, so it's a niche mod with limited community testing
- No detailed documentation or troubleshooting provided in the description
For OpenMW players who already use Rafael's PBR and want to push visuals further with parallax occlusion mapping. Skip if you're not into graphics mods or don't have the required PBR setup.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have Rafael's PBR installed first—this shader is an add-on, not a replacement.
- If you're using OpenMW, place the shader files in the correct shader directory (check your OpenMW installation path).
- Test with a few models that have poor vertex normals to see the improvement—this is where POM shines.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Morrowind Mods
- Author
- LiamMello
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 1,293
- Endorsements
- 46
- Category
- Miscellaneous
- Created
- 2/28/2026
- Updated
- 4/13/2026
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