Protection From Sun Damage (OpenMW)
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #253 of 402 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
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Protection From Sun Damage v2. 0 (OpenMW)
Author: Severus3107
Thanks to SergeyRudy for the idea of this mod.
Description
Now you can protect yourself from sun damage with clothing and armor. The mod is suitable for vampires and others (for example, if your character is wearing the Mantle of Woe or any other item enchanted with sun damage, the mod will also neutralize the sun damage). To protect yourself from sun damage, you need to completely cover your body with clothing or armor. I recommend using my other mod, Hiding Vampirism Under Helmets, in conjunction with this mod, which allows you to hide your vampire nature from NPCs by wearing any closed helmet (including helmets from mods). The mod can be customized to your playing style (Settings -> Scripts):
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[]Armor Class (Clothing and any armor/Light armor and heavier/Medium armor and heavier/Heavy armor) - Choose an armor class that will protect your character from sun damage.[/]
[]Does robe protect (Yes/No) - Will the robe protect your character from sun damage. If this setting is enabled, you will only need to wear a helmet, robe, and gauntlets to protect yourself from solar damage. This setting is only relevant if you have selected an armor class that excludes clothing in the settings above.[/]
[]Require closed helmet (Yes/No) - When this setting is activated, a closed helmet will be required to protect against sun damage, otherwise an open helmet will suffice. This may be useful for beastraces.[/]
[]Require gauntlets (Yes/No) - When this setting is activated, gauntlets will be required to protect against sun damage, otherwise bracers will suffice.[/]
For localizers
By default, the mod has Russian and English localizations. It is recommended to use the Russian localization as a basis for translations.
Below is a list of texts that require localization:
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[]L10n/ProtectionFromSunDamage/: create .yaml file with your translation[/]
[]Protection From Sun Damage.omwaddon:
[]File -> Metadata: File Description[/]
[]Mechanics -> Scripts: ProtectionFromSunDamage_test[/]
Requirements
Morrowind, Tribunal, Bloodmoon. The mod will only work on OpenMW. Testing was conducted on OpenMW 0. 50
Installation
This OpenMW mod adds sun damage protection for vampires and other characters by requiring full body coverage with clothing or armor. With 15 endorsements and 1,360 downloads, it's a niche gameplay tweak for vampire players seeking a more immersive survival experience.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Simple concept that adds a layer of strategy for vampire playthroughs
- Lightweight mod with 1,360 downloads shows some interest
- Works with any clothing or armor, so no new assets needed
⚠️ Cons
- Low endorsement count (15) suggests limited community testing
- No detailed instructions on which items count as full coverage
- May conflict with other vampire overhauls that alter sun damage mechanics
For OpenMW players who enjoy vampire roleplay and want a more challenging survival aspect. Skip if you prefer mods that add new content or if you don't play as a vampire.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Ensure you have OpenMW installed, as this mod is not compatible with the original Morrowind engine.
- Test with different armor sets to see which ones provide full coverage, as the mod may not work with partial outfits.
- If you use other vampire mods, check load order to avoid conflicts with sun damage scripts.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Morrowind Mods
- Author
- Severus3107
- Version
- 2.0
- Downloads
- 1,360
- Endorsements
- 15
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 3/9/2026
- Updated
- 3/25/2026
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