Skill Framework (OpenMW)
🟡 Updated this year⚠️ 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
- 👍 1.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #6 of 14 Skills and Attributes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Skill Framework
Orcish skill not included :)
Overview
Skill Framework is a feature-rich API for OpenMW modders to easily add new skills that look, feel, and level up like vanilla ones.
Features
Full documentation for modders is available here!
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[]Automatic handling of skill progression and level-ups[/]
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]Full integration with Stats Window Extender to display your new skill in the menu[/][
]Customizable XP curves, starting and max level, governing attributes, specialization, icon[/][
]Helper functions to calculate skill and fatigue factor for skill checks[/][
]Register skill books for custom skills[/][
]Racial/class modifiers, and dynamic modifiers that update in real-time[/][
]Bind MWScript variables to skill stats to use in scripts, dialogue filters, etc.[/][
]Custom handlers when a skill is registered, used, leveled up, or modified[/]Limitations
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]Character Creation: Custom skills cannot be selected as major or minor skills.[/]Requirements
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]Stats Window Extender -- highly recommended. Without it, custom skills will not appear in the stats window.[/]Installation
This is a modder's resource -- it does nothing on its own. You do not need to install it unless another mod has told you to.
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]Enable "SkillFramework.omwscripts" in your load order. Place it before any mods that require it.[/]Compatibility
Attribute gains from leveling custom skills will likely not work with mods that overhaul the leveling system and override vanilla attribute progression values (e.g. Potential Character Progression, NCGDMW).
Supported Mods
A non-exhaustive list of mods with supported skills:
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]Bardcraft: Bardcraft skill[/][
]Sun's Dusk: Cooking skill[/][
]MorrowSwim: Aquatics skill[/][
]Incantation: Incantation skill[/][
]Daggerfall Climbing: Climbing skill[/][
]Meditation: Meditation skill[/][
]Hauling: Hauling skill[/][
]Stargazer: Astronomy skill[/][
]Throwing!: Throwing skill[/][
]Evasion!: Evasion skill[/]
Skill Framework (OpenMW) is a framework by Ralts that lets modders add new vanilla-like skills to OpenMW, with full stats window integration. It handles leveling, UI, custom skill books, and dynamic modifiers. With 204 endorsements and recent updates, it's a solid tool for modders seeking to expand character progression.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Framework does the heavy lifting—leveling, UI, and skill books are all handled, so you can focus on the skill design
- Recent update (May 2026) means it's likely compatible with current OpenMW builds
- Decent community backing (204 endorsements) suggests it's stable and useful
⚠️ Cons
- Requires OpenMW—not for players on the original Morrowind engine
- As a framework, it's not a plug-and-play mod; you need modding knowledge to use it effectively
For OpenMW modders who want to add custom skills without reinventing the wheel. If you're a player looking for new skills to use, this isn't for you—it's a developer tool. Skip if you're not comfortable with modding frameworks.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you're running OpenMW, not the original Morrowind engine—this mod won't work otherwise.
- Check the mod's forum or comments for community-made examples of skills built with this framework.
- If you're new to modding, start by studying how existing skills are defined in OpenMW's data files before using this framework.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Morrowind Mods
- Author
- Ralts
- Version
- 1.1.2
- Downloads
- 15,981
- Endorsements
- 204
- Category
- Skills and Attributes
- Created
- 11/11/2025
- Updated
- 5/8/2026
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