BetterMortars
⚪ Last updated 2020Preview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 5.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #3 of 16 Weapons mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Because BIG Kabooom ! is fun, and vanilla mortars are too expensive vs. what they can do.
Now you can use it to strip back armor on heavies, or instantly kill lesser mechs.
Sounds like fun !
Mortars have:
+20% radius effect
+1 ammo (with 1 turn cooldown for reload)
- 2 tons weight
10 to 50 dmg
500k C-bills base cost
cool look on battle model
Thumper has:
+50% radius effect
+1 ammo (with 1 turn cooldown for reload)
-3 tons weight
20 to 60 dmg
What do you need ?
BT 1. 9 and ModTek 0. 7. 7
How to install ?
Just extract the archive to your Mods folder. Make sure ModTek v0. 7. 7 is installed.
Known Issues :
Sometimes games failes to load with mortar. To fix it replace file "Weapon_Mortar_MechMortar.json" with one from optional files (invisible mortar like in vanilla Heavy Metal).
BetterMortars tweaks the Mortar and Thumper Cannon in Fallout 4 to make them more useful without making them overpowered. With 92 endorsements and over 1,800 downloads, it's a small but appreciated balance mod for players who want these heavy weapons to be viable. Last updated in 2020.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved (92 endorsements) for a niche balance tweak
- Fills a real gap: Mortar and Thumper Cannon are often underwhelming in vanilla
- Lightweight and focused—no bloat, just weapon fixes
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2020—may not be compatible with the latest Fallout 4 patches or DLC
- No detailed patch notes or change list provided by the author
- Only affects two weapons, so if you don't use them, this mod is pointless
For Fallout 4 players who love heavy weapons and want the Mortar and Thumper Cannon to actually be worth carrying. If you're a completionist or roleplayer who uses these explosive tools, this mod is a no-brainer. Skip it if you rarely touch these weapons or prefer more comprehensive overhauls.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since this mod tweaks weapon stats, it's best to install it before starting a new playthrough to avoid mid-game balance shifts.
- If you're using other weapon balance mods, load BetterMortars after them to ensure its changes take priority.
- Check the mod's file structure—if it's a simple ESP, you can just drop it into your Data folder and activate it in your load order.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Battletech Mods
- Author
- Mechfanatic
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 1,851
- Endorsements
- 92
- Category
- Weapons
- Created
- 2/26/2020
- Updated
- 4/12/2020
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