CHW_ASS (Classic Holstered Weapons - Additional Skeleton Support)
⚪ Last updated 2022⚠️ Install Order · 3 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
- 👍 2.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #146 of 193 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This mod is no longer necessary!
CHW v1. 06 now supports the additional skeleton support feature!
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Makes CHW(Classic Holstered Weapons) support custom skeletons like Race Customizer, Discrete Female Skeleton, etc..
F4SE 0. 6. 21 (http://f4se.silverlock.org/)
Classic Holstered Weapons System (https://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/46101)
Install 7z file using your mod manager (Vortex, Mod Organizer, etc..)
Modify the F4SE/Plugins/CHW_ASS_Skeletons.txt file to add a skeleton to support.
If the skeleton is not recognized, put data in front.
# RaceCustomizer NPC skeleton support
meshes\actors\character\characterassets\NPC\skeleton.nif
data\meshes\actors\character\characterassets\NPC\skeleton.nif
Plugin Source
https://github.com/WirelessLan/F4SEPlugins/tree/main/CHW_ASS
This small compatibility patch extends Classic Holstered Weapons to support additional skeleton types, ensuring holstered weapons display correctly on custom body meshes. With 774 endorsements and 28,261 downloads, it's a trusted add-on for modders using custom skeletons. Last updated in August 2022, it remains relevant for Skyrim modding.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 774 endorsements
- High download count (28,261) shows real demand
- Fills a specific gap for custom skeleton users
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2022 — may not support the latest skeleton mods
- Requires Classic Holstered Weapons, so it's not standalone
For Skyrim modders who use custom skeletons and want holstered weapons to work properly. If you're using CHW and have skeleton mods, this is essential. Skip if you use the default skeleton or don't care about holstered weapons.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure Classic Holstered Weapons is installed first, then overwrite with this patch.
- Load this patch after any skeleton mods in your load order to ensure compatibility.
- If you use a mod manager, let it handle the file placement to avoid conflicts.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 4 Mods
- Author
- VG
- Version
- v1.1
- Downloads
- 28,261
- Endorsements
- 774
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 12/27/2021
- Updated
- 8/16/2022
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