Better Vertibird LiTE
⚪ Last updated 2024⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.1% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #86 of 187 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Better Vertibird LiTE
Based of the work by Rylasasin on the Better Vertibird - A Vertibird Overhaul I present to you Better Vertibird LiTE.
Just like the original mod it improves the Vertibirds to be more durable, just not as much.
Uses RobCo Patcher to attach the buffs, rather than editing any vanilla entries directly, staying compatible with any other mod that might touch Vertibirds!
Technical Jumblebumble
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[]Reduced base damage taken by 90%.
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]Explosives does 500% damage (50% of non-modded)[]Electric and Artillery does 500% damage (50% of non-modded)
[]Limbs does 200% damage (20% of non-modded)
[]Molotovs and Cryo does near 0 damage.
[]Immune to Poison, Radiation and Stagger.
Credits
Rylasasin for creating Better Vertibird - A Vertibird Overhaul and the open permissions to let me tweak it in a way that fits my game.
Zzyxzz for creating RobCo Patcher allowing me to add the buffs without actually touching any vanilla entries!
Better Vertibird LiTE is a lightweight gameplay mod for Fallout 4 that increases the durability of Vertibirds, making them more resilient in combat without going overboard. It's a toned-down alternative to the original Better Vertibird mod, perfect for players who want tougher Vertibirds but not invincible ones. With 480 endorsements and over 341k downloads, it's a proven, popular choice.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 480 endorsements and over 341k downloads—clearly a lot of people trust this mod.
- Gives Vertibirds a much-needed survivability boost without making them overpowered.
- Lightweight and focused—does exactly what it says, no bloat.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in May 2024—might not be fully compatible with the latest Fallout 4 patches or DLC.
- Only tweaks durability; if you wanted more Vertibird improvements (like speed or weaponry), this isn't it.
For Fallout 4 players who are tired of Vertibirds exploding from a single rocket and want them to last longer in fights. It's ideal for those who want a simple, no-frills durability boost without the full Better Vertibirds overhaul. Skip if you're looking for a comprehensive Vertibird enhancement or if you prefer your game to stay as vanilla as possible.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's a simple ESP/ESL file, just drop it into your Data folder and activate it in your mod manager—no F4SE needed.
- If you're using other mods that affect Vertibirds, load Better Vertibird LiTE after them to ensure its changes take priority.
- Test a Vertibird encounter early to see if the durability feels right; if it's still too fragile, consider the full Better Vertibirds mod.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 4 Mods
- Author
- Rylasasin - Exoclyps
- Version
- 1.2.1
- Downloads
- 341,719
- Endorsements
- 480
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 11/28/2023
- Updated
- 5/8/2024
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