Sensible Races and Birthsigns
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #107 of 372 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Sensible Races & Birthsigns
by King Ink
OPENMW-exclusive mod: This mod works perfectly on OpenMW, but does not work as intended on the vanilla engine. It may be possible to create a vanilla engine version of this mod. If I release another version of this mod, it will either work on both or else I will have a separate vanilla-engine version. Full permission is granted to anyone else to do it if I take too long.
by King Ink
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Description
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There are many race and birthsign mods out there, but I couldn't find any to my satisfaction. I wanted a mod that made sensible changes to the birthsigns and races that made each one unique and interesting while sticking to the original concept of the race or birthsign, staying reasonably lore-friendly, and designed with the attitude, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." As a rule of thumb, I wanted to make each birthsign as interesting and useful as the Atronach and each race as interesting and useful as the Breton or the Redguard. This mod will possibly make the game a bit easier, and I recommend increasing the difficulty slider if that's a problem for you. I also use fortify skill, which may make that spell effect available to you earlier in the game (Previously it could be gotten in Tribunal). I recommend not abusing that effect if you want to avoid becoming overpowered.
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Race Details
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No attribute stats have been changed for the races.
Power: Use once a day
Ability: Always active
Toggle: Turn on and off whenever you like
Spell: Use multiple times a day with a magicka cost
: Something that's been changed
-----Altmer-----
Alteration 5
Conjuration 5
Destruction 10
(Ability) Magicka Bonus: Fortify Maximum Magicka 1. 5x INT
(Ability) Weakness to Magicka 50%
(Ability) Weakness to Fire 25%
(Ability) Weakness to Frost 25%
(Ability) Weakness to Shock 25%
(Ability) Resist Common Disease 75%
The only thing changed about the Altmer is that weakness to fire has been reduced from 50 to 25. That matches Oblivion and I'm not aware of any lore that would explain any especially high weakness to fire. The Altmer was a well-designed race to begin with, but has enough weaknesses this way.
-----Argonian-----
Athletics 10
Medium Armor 5
Mysticism 5
Spear 10
Unarmored 5
(Ability) Resist Common Disease 75%
(Ability) Immune to Poison 100%
(Toggle) Swampwise: Water Breathing, Swift Swim 50 pts
(Ability) Natural Armor: Resist Normal Weapons 15%
The Argonian is not a popular character. As a beast race, it can't wear boots,
Sensible Races and Birthsigns is a gameplay overhaul for Morrowind that tweaks racial abilities and birthsign powers to make each option more distinct while preserving lore and original concepts. With 455 endorsements and 19,555 downloads, it's a well-received mod for players seeking balanced, lore-friendly character customization.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 455 endorsements and nearly 20k downloads
- Lore-friendly approach that respects the original game's design
- Makes each race and birthsign feel distinct without overhauling the game
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in October 2023, so may not be compatible with the latest Morrowind patches or mods
- Description is incomplete, leaving out specific details on what exactly changes
For Morrowind players who want more meaningful character choices without straying from lore. If you're a purist who likes the original balance but wants a bit more variety, this is for you. Skip if you're looking for drastic overhauls or new content.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since this mod tweaks birthsigns and races, consider starting a new character to fully experience the changes.
- Check the mod's forum or comments for any compatibility notes with other gameplay mods you use.
- If you're using a mod manager like Wrye Mash or Mod Organizer 2, install this mod through it to keep your load order clean.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Morrowind Mods
- Author
- King Ink
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 19,555
- Endorsements
- 455
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 8/26/2019
- Updated
- 10/27/2023
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