Tweaked Powerfist Modders Resource
⚪ Last updated 2010⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 5.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #14 of 23 Modders Resources and Tutorials mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Name: Tweaked Powerfist Modders Resource Author: Lord Inquisitor Version: 1. 0 Date: 25/04/2010 Cateogry: Modders Resource Link: None Homepage: None
=============== Description: =============== Replaces the vanilla Powerfist mesh (powerfistrigid.nif) with a slightly up meshed version that actually has quality mesh on both sides and no open mesh. Images show difference between vanilla and tweaked version. Works as a straight replacer mesh for existing powerfists.
Uses vanilla textures as I didnt change it.
=============== Update Details: =============== NA =============== Requirements: ===============
=============== Install: =============== 1. Extract the files from the archive. 2. Copy the meshes/Weapons\hand2hand Folder TO (install folder)\Fallout 3\Data\Meshes\
Paths should be Fallout 3\Data\Meshes\Weapons\hand2hand\powerfistrigid.nif
=============== Un-Install: ===============
1. Delete the Lordinquisitor folders associated with the mod
=============== Compatibility: ===============
No compatiblity issues so far.
=============== Bugs/Issues: ===============
No known issues so far, please let me know if you find any.
=============== History: ===============
1. 0 25/04/2010 - Initial Release
=============== Contact: =============== Lord Inquisitor On Nexus http://thenexusforums.com/index.php?act=Msg&CODE=4&MID=872676 on Fookunity http://www.fookunity.com/forum/member.php?u=1848
=============== Recommended Mods: ===============
=============== Credits: ===============
Thanks to Bethesda for creating Fallout 3. Thanks to InsanitySorrow for ReadMe Generator this readme is based on.
=============== Tools Used: ===============
Blender 3D 2. 48 Nifskope 1. 0. 19 GECK Fallout 3 ReadMe Generator
=============== License/Legal: ===============
Use for your mods, but send me a download link to your mod if its released. So i can see what you did.
This file is provided as is and the author holds no responsiblity for anything that may come to happen from using this file.
Tweaked Powerfist Modders Resource replaces the vanilla Powerfist mesh with a higher-quality version that has proper mesh on both sides and no open mesh. It's a straight mesh replacement for modders and players, with 412 endorsements and last updated in 2010.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 412 endorsements and nearly 8k downloads.
- Fixes a real visual flaw—the vanilla Powerfist has open mesh on one side.
- Simple drop-in replacement for modders and players alike.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2010—may be outdated for current game versions or mod setups.
- Only affects the Powerfist mesh; no other weapons or gameplay changes.
For Fallout modders who want a cleaner Powerfist mesh for their own mods, and for players who want a visual upgrade without gameplay changes. Skip if you're looking for new weapons or gameplay tweaks—this is purely cosmetic.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're using a mod manager, you can install this like any other mod, but manual installation is just dropping the file into your Data folder.
- Since it's a mesh replacement, make sure no other mod overwrites the same file, or you'll lose the tweak.
- Check the included images to see the difference before installing—it's subtle but noticeable.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 3 Mods
- Author
- Lord Inquisitor
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 7,917
- Endorsements
- 412
- Category
- Modders Resources and Tutorials
- Created
- 4/25/2010
- Updated
- 5/1/2010
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