Sneak Attack Buff (OpenMW Lua)
🟠 Updated over a year ago⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #328 of 372 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Charge up your attack for a few seconds while sneaking to trigger a strength buff based on your sneak skill level.
Sneak Attack Buff is a gameplay mod for OpenMW that lets you charge up attacks while sneaking to gain a strength buff scaled to your sneak skill. With 59 endorsements and over 5,000 downloads, it's a niche but popular addition for stealth-focused players.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Simple concept that rewards patient, stealthy play
- Decent download count (5,121) shows interest from the community
- Lightweight mod that doesn't overhaul the whole game
⚠️ Cons
- Only 59 endorsements—small but dedicated following
- Last updated May 2025—may not be tested with latest OpenMW versions
For OpenMW players who enjoy stealth archer or assassin builds and want a new mechanic to spice up sneaking. Skip if you prefer straightforward combat or don't use sneak often.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you're using OpenMW 0.48 or later, as Lua mods require a recent version.
- Test the charge mechanic in a safe area to get a feel for the timing before relying on it in combat.
- Combine with sneak skill training to maximize the strength buff's effectiveness.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Morrowind Mods
- Author
- Solthas
- Version
- 1.6
- Downloads
- 5,121
- Endorsements
- 59
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 2/15/2023
- Updated
- 5/15/2025
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