Constructible Guards
⚪ Last updated 2017⚠️ 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
- 👍 2.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #75 of 80 Player Settlement mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Features:
- []Let's you construct guards, of every main faction, for caps (more factions coming soon!) []They are categorized in the workshop menu under Defense > Guards > Faction []Guards will remain stationary with their weapon drawn until engaged in combat. []Guards will return to the spot they were constructed at if they are moved too far. []Guards count towards your settlement defense rating.
- []Brotherhood of Steel - Complete the Quest "Call to Arms" []Minutemen - Complete the Quest "The First Step" []Institute - Complete the Quest "Institutionalized" []Railroad - Complete the Quest "Tradecraft" []Lyon's Pride - No Requirements []Atom Cats - Complete the Misc. Quest "Atom Cats" []Enclave - No Requirements
- []Guards placed at a certain height may phase through the surface they are standing on upon loading into the cell. []Guard prices are listed wrong if you have more than 100k caps. This is an engine limitation, not anything I can fix.
- Guards will sometimes rotate in position upon fast travel to the cell.
Xbox One Version is now available!
Q: Will you be adding X faction or Y faction A: I plan on adding every faction that I personally find relevant. Some small factions will be represented and some won't. Adding a faction, while not entirely dif
Constructible Guards adds stationary guards with drawn weapons to Fallout 4 settlements. With 1,409 endorsements and 57,283 downloads, it's a popular quality-of-life mod for settlement builders. Last updated in 2017, it remains a stable choice for adding defensive presence.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- 1,409 endorsements show a solid community following
- 57,283 downloads indicate widespread use
- Simple concept that adds life to settlements
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2017, so may not be compatible with newer game patches
- Guards are stationary, so they don't provide actual defense
For Fallout 4 settlement builders who want to add visual guards without relying on settlers. If you're looking for functional defense, this isn't it—it's purely cosmetic. Skip if you want guards that actually fight.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Place guards near entrances or key structures for maximum visual impact
- Combine with other settlement mods to create a more immersive defense setup
- Use the workshop menu to find the guards under the 'Defense' tab
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 4 Mods
- Author
- NanamiFFXIV
- Version
- 1.3
- Downloads
- 57,283
- Endorsements
- 1,409
- Category
- Player Settlement
- Created
- 2/9/2017
- Updated
- 4/29/2017
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