Assault Rifle Overhaul
⚪ Last updated 2021⚠️ 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
- 👍 3.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #139 of 329 Weapons mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Always hated the vanilla assault rifle? Always though it was too bulky and looked far more like an LMG? Well this is the mod for you (or not, I'm not your mom). This fully replaces the vanilla assault rifle with a new, more believable mesh, it doesn't change the animations (1st or 3rd) or sounds. all the new weapon mods are added to the level lists and its all compatible with super mutants (no exploded meshes). I've also included a compatibility patch for See Through Scopes.
I'm not 100% sure how this behaves when installing over a current save, my limited testing shows that you can in fact install with no issues, as this mod only adds new attachments and doesn't remove any.
This was going to be a larger mod building off of eyeshkeeper meshes, however a signifigent real life illness has really crept into the way. the result is much less work done then what the grandiose title would suggest. i haven't done any more with the project for a few months and have just been sitting on the files. i might return to this in the future as i am proud of what i have done so far, seeing as this is the first real mod ive ever done, but it isn't done and there may be bugs.
Things left undone:
- Finalizing stats for some of the new mods, easy stuff like magazine sizes are in, but harder stuff like accuracy or aim speed aren't done.
- I wanted to re-add the vanilla assault rifle alongside this version but chambered in . 308 and rebalanced as a much rarer and more powerful LMG, sort of like the LMG from Fallout: New Vegas.
- More mods, particularly muzzle, stocks, foregrips, all custom by me.
- And the holy grail for me, new animations, both the reload animations and making the bolt move when firing.
like i said earlier, this is the first real mod I've done, so if there are any critical things that need to be fixed i can do that, things like best practice files structure, crashes, missing stuff, etc.
Credit to eyeshkeeper, he did most of the original meshes, here is the link to his mod: https://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/44177
A compact weapon mod that swaps the vanilla assault rifle model for a more realistic design. With 593 endorsements and nearly 19k downloads, it's a popular choice for players seeking visual authenticity. Last updated in 2021, so compatibility with newer game versions is unverified.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 593 endorsements—clearly a lot of players dig the new look.
- Nearly 19k downloads show it's been tried and tested by a solid chunk of the player base.
- Simple premise: if you hate the vanilla rifle's look, this swaps it for something more grounded.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2021, so it might not play nice with the latest game patches.
- It's purely cosmetic—don't expect any stat changes or new mechanics.
For players who want a more realistic-looking assault rifle without changing gameplay. If you're a lore-friendly or immersion-focused modder, this is a quick win. Skip if you're after weapon rebalances or new attachments.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's a simple replacer, just drop the files into your Data folder or use a mod manager—no load order headaches.
- If you're on a modded setup, check if other weapon mods touch the assault rifle—conflicts can cause visual glitches.
- Make sure your game is updated to a version from around 2021 or earlier, or test it—it might not work on newer builds.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 4 Mods
- Author
- who101
- Version
- 0.01
- Downloads
- 18,966
- Endorsements
- 593
- Category
- Weapons
- Created
- 2/20/2021
- Updated
- 2/20/2021
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