Ammo Box - Respawn
⚪ Last updated 2009⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #6 of 10 Ammo mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Name: Ammo Box Respawn Version: 1. 0 Date: 2/17/2009 Category: Gameplay Effects and Changes Author(s): buddah Source: http://www.fallout3nexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=4144
6-12-09 By request a new file added that respawns the enclave loot ammo boxes as a seperate file for those who might find it useful.
Description =========== Makes all loot ammo boxes respawn. They will respawn at the same rate as you have set in your game, if you are using default settings that is 3 days.
Details ======= While playing Fallout3 with Mart's Mutant Mod - Increased increased Spawns, I kept running out of ammo. This just makes acquiring more ammo without having to return to town or find a trader to buy it.
Only the Loot Ammo Boxes are changed and set to respawn.
Install ======= 1. Extract the files to a temporary location. 2. Copy the esp file to (install folder)\Fallout3\Data\ 3. Start Fallout3 Launcher, click 'Data Files', place a checkmark beside the Ammo Box Respawn.esp file(s).
Uninstall ========= 1. Start Fallout3 Launcher, click Data Files, uncheck the .esp file(s). 2. Delete the Ammo Box Respawn.esp file associated with the mod.
History ======= V1. 0, final.
Contact ======= I can be contacted on the tesnexus forums, or on the Bethesda forums as buddah.
Credits ======= Thanks to Bethesda for creating Fallout3 and teh GECK. Thanks to TESNexus.com for the a one-stop-shop resource for authors and players. Thanks to LHammonds for the Readme Generator this file was based on. Thanks to God for creating us all.
Tools Used ========== 7-Zip - http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=15579 Readme Generator - http://lhammonds.game-host.org/obmm/tools_readme_generator1.asp
Licensing/Legal =============== You can do whatever you want with this mod but don't complain to me if it doesn't work or your PC blows up.
A tiny Fallout 3 mod that makes loot ammo boxes respawn, addressing a common annoyance for scavengers. With 392 endorsements and 15,667 downloads, it's a simple, community-approved tweak. Last updated in 2009, so compatibility with modern setups is uncertain, but for classic players, it's a straightforward quality-of-life fix.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 392 endorsements and over 15k downloads.
- Solves the frustration of permanently empty ammo boxes.
- Tiny mod that's easy to install and forget about.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2009 — may not work with current game versions or mod setups.
- Only affects ammo boxes, not other loot containers.
For Fallout 3 players who hate seeing empty ammo boxes and want a simple respawn fix. Perfect for scavengers and survivalists who rely on looting. Skip if you're playing with mods that already overhaul loot respawning.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Place the file in your Fallout 3 Data folder and enable it in the launcher's mod list.
- If you use a mod manager, just drag and drop the archive — it's a simple esp.
- Since it's from 2009, test it early in your playthrough to ensure it works with your load order.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 3 Mods
- Author
- buddah
- Version
- Final
- Downloads
- 15,667
- Endorsements
- 392
- Category
- Ammo
- Created
- 2/17/2009
- Updated
- 9/28/2009
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