RWD - Realistic Weapons Damages
⚪ Last updated 2010⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #39 of 420 Gameplay Effects and Changes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Name: Realistic Weapons Damages Version: 1. 2 Updated: 8/7/2010 Category: Gameplay Effects and Changes Author(s): Wrankss Source: http://www.fallout3nexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=7865 Be cool, this is just a beta version, I will improve it Description =========== I was tired of the irrealist weapons damages and explosions in Fallout 3, so I decided to make a mod that modify these. Now, fights are deadly, tactical. Details ======= Body parts damages: . Damage multipliers have been modified to make fights more tactical(legs and arms are crippled faster) . Headshots are lethal, damages done to legs and arms are reduced. . Supermutants, Deathclaws, Yaoguai have are more resistant but they still have weak points. . Robots armors are more resistant but they still have weak points. Explosions effects: . Now most explosions have knockdown effect and they do more damages (except for Pulse Grenade/Mine, they are like \"force\" grenade, damages done by them are reduced but force effect has been increased). Game Settings : . The speed when one of your leg is crippled (or both) has been reduced. RWD-PowerArmorFix : . Increase the Damage Resistance\'s maximum to 100. . Increase the damage resistance of power armors (I\'ve modified Power Armors effects(Enclave,Tesla,Brotherhood...)) For now this fix adds resistance bonus for every power armors but it makes the player more resistant than NPCs... Requirements ============ . Fallout 3 (1. 7) Install ======= 1. Extract the files to a temporary location. 2. Copy files to (install folder)\\Fallout3\\Data\\ 3. Start FOMM, place a checkmark beside the .esp files. Load Order ========== RWD-MothershipZeta.esp RWD-PointLookout.esp RWD-ThePitt.esp RWD-PowerArmorFix(The Pitt).esp RWD.esp RWD-PowerArmorFix.esp RWD-BrokenSteel.esp RWD-PowerArmorFix(BrokenSteel).esp Uninstall ========= BE CAREFUL IF YOU UNINSTALL THE POWER ARMOR FIX, TAKE OFF THE POWER ARMOR FIRST THEN YOU CAN UNCHECK THE . ESP, OTHERWISE YOUR SAVE WILL KEEP THE EFFECTS EVEN IF YOU UNCHECKED THE MOD AND KEPT THE POWER ARMOR 1. Start FOMM, uncheck the .esp files. 2. Delete the files/folders associated with the mod. Folders: Fallout3\\Data\\RWD.esp Fallout3\\Data\\RWD-PowerArmorFix.esp Fallout3\\Data\\RWD-BrokenSteel.esp Fallout3\\Data\\RWD-PowerArmorFix(BrokenSteel).esp Fallout3\\Data\\RWD-MothershipZeta.esp Fallout3\\Data\\RWD-PointLookout.esp Fallout3\\Data\\RWD-ThePitt.esp Fallout3\\Data\\RWD-PowerArmorFix(The Pitt).esp Working on ========== Currently I\'m working on making a bleeding effect without modifying weapons. One major problem of my mod is that you\'re still able to one shot power armored NPCs and I\'m currently trying to fix this. Incompatibility =============== -This mod will conflict with every mod that modify Body Parts Data. -This mod will c
RWD - Realistic Weapons Damages is a gameplay mod for Fallout 3 that makes combat more lethal by increasing weapon damage. With over 2,500 endorsements and nearly 100,000 downloads, it's a popular choice for players seeking a more hardcore experience. Last updated in 2010, it may require compatibility checks.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 2,587 endorsements and 95,540 downloads
- Delivers on its promise: fights become deadly, adding tension
- Lightweight mod that doesn't require a ton of extra setup
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2010 — may be incompatible with current game versions or mods
- Only affects damage, so other realism aspects (like armor) are untouched
For Fallout 3 players who want a more lethal, hardcore combat experience without overhauling the whole game. If you're tired of bullet sponges and want every fight to feel risky, this is for you. Skip if you prefer balanced or casual combat.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to check if this mod is compatible with your load order, especially if you use other gameplay mods.
- Since it's an older mod, consider using a mod manager to avoid conflicts and enable easy removal.
- Test combat early to see if the damage increase feels right for your playstyle.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 3 Mods
- Author
- Wrankss
- Version
- 1.2
- Downloads
- 95,540
- Endorsements
- 2,587
- Category
- Gameplay Effects and Changes
- Created
- 7/19/2009
- Updated
- 8/19/2010
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