Buildable Barricades and Guard Posts
⚪ Last updated 2020⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #49 of 91 Crafting - Home/Settlement mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Buildable Barricades and Guard Posts v1. 5
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Updates:
v1. 6 - Retextured stop palm sign on concrete block guard post, add textures for sharp and damaged metal spikes to make visible difference between them, retextured guard rug post: now rug have visible arrow in the form of a torn shred.
v1. 5 - Added new object - concrete block. Rebalanced components cost.
v1. 4. 1 - Just fixed path folder for Materials. (^___^')
v1. 4 - Now Wood Spike Barricades could be damaged like Metal Spike Barricades. Fixed barricade explosion effect, now it should not deal damage to you, your companion or settlers.
v1. 3 - Added Wood Spike Barricades, they provides 1 Defense point. Little changes in Sandbag Wall Guard Post and Concrete Barricade Guard Post (now both has sign Stop as added object). Retextured Guard Post Mat to be less eyesore. I hope all changes to the best.
v1. 2 - Added two Guard post objects: guard post mat and guard post chair. Added new texture for concrete barricade guard post to easier see if it's guard post or just barricade. Fixed textures for Sharp Spike Barricades.
v1. 1 - Added Guard posts and objects provides defense. A little bit increased value of components. Objects more logically categorized.
v1. 0 - All objects works as walls, all added in menu: Structures --> Misc
Description:
This mod makes buildable some barricades and new guard posts.
Also it adds Super Mutant Bed, which you can use as barricade or decoration.
Guard posts, barricades and tire walls will be added in menu: Defenses --> Guard Posts
Spike Barricades (With Defense effect and No Defense) will be added in menu: Defenses --> Traps
Installation:
Extract files into your DATA folder. Activate mod in Mod menu.
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Enjoy The Game!
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Buildable Barricades and Guard Posts by Sakura9 adds craftable barricades and guard posts to settlement building. With 2,515 endorsements and 84,035 downloads, it's a popular quality-of-life mod for Fallout 4 players who want more defensive options. Last updated in December 2020, it remains a stable addition for settlement builders.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 2,515 endorsements and 84k downloads—clearly a go-to for settlement defense.
- Adds practical defensive structures without bloat, perfect for role-players and builders.
- Simple concept, well-executed: barricades and guard posts just work.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in December 2020—might have compatibility issues with newer game patches or DLC.
- Only adds two structure types—if you want a wider variety of defenses, look elsewhere.
For Fallout 4 settlement builders who want to fortify their bases with barricades and guard posts without downloading a massive overhaul. Skip if you're looking for complex defensive mechanics or a wide range of new structures—this is a focused, simple addition.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have the latest game patch installed, as the mod hasn't been updated since 2020.
- Use a mod manager like Vortex to install and manage this mod easily.
- Check the build menu under 'Defense' or 'Structures' for the new barricades and guard posts.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 4 Mods
- Author
- Sakura9
- Version
- 1.5
- Downloads
- 84,035
- Endorsements
- 2,515
- Category
- Crafting - Home/Settlement
- Created
- 7/9/2017
- Updated
- 12/16/2020
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