Mastering Morrowind – A New Player's Guide

So, you’ve decided to dive into The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind—the weird, wonderful, and often bewildering RPG that started it all for so many fans. But where do you begin?

In this comprehensive beginner's guide, I’ll walk you through everything you need to know to survive (and thrive) in Vvardenfell. From character creation tips and combat mechanics to navigating the world, understanding skills, and avoiding early-game frustration—trust that Morro's got you covered.

I’ll also break down Morrowind’s most confusing systems in plain language, help you understand its unique design philosophy, and show you how to enjoy its depth without getting overwhelmed.

Whether you're coming from Skyrim and Oblivion or diving into Morrowind with a completely blank slate, this video will help you get started on the right foot and make sense of one of the most unique open-world RPGs ever made.

If you want to watch a tierlist of mine, I recommend:    • Morrowind Weapon Type Tier List  

If you want to watch an essay of mine, I recommend:    • Morrowind - The Soul of the Scrolls  

If you want to watch something a bit different, I recommend this:    • Morrowind: Moon Sugar Speedrun  

How to download and run OpenMW through steam (MAKE SURE YOU SET YOUR STEAM COMMAND TO 0.49 NOT 0.47):    • How to Install OpenMW/Run it on Steam  

Expansion Delay mod: https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/m...

Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:00 OpenMW and mods
1:31 Race selection
2:27 Class creation
3:31 What are Attributes and Skills?
5:24 Favored Attributes
6:06 Skill selection
6:26 The Birth signs
10:28 The Stat Bars
11:02 Starter Fighter Build
13:24 Starter Mage Build
14:44 Starter Stealth Build
15:23 How Combat Works
19:03 Seyda Neen
22:00 Fast Travel
23:18 Balmora
23:53 Factions
24:52 Levelling
26:23 Useful tips
27:21 Outro


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