Crafting Workbenches - Craftable Weapons Armor Clothing Ammo Junk
⚪ Last updated 2016⚠️ 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
- 🏆 #5 of 81 Crafting - Home/Settlement mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
-- READ THIS FIRST --
I am no longer active as a modder, and this mod is no longer maintained! Instead, I recommend LXYDuckboy's excellent mod Crafting Mastery, a continuation of this mod which is still up to date. Don't forget to endorse it!
The instructions below remain unchanged, and are probably outdated.
Are you disappointed that Bethesda left out weapons, armor, and item crafting from Fallout 4 when they've had it in previous games? Tired of using the chemistry station for all your crafting mods? Or do you just need easy access to said stuff to kit out yourself and your settlers, or perhaps to decorate your settlement? Then this mod is for you!
Description
PATCH 2. 0 AND LATER REQUIRES THE ARMOR AND WEAPONS COMMUNITY RESOURCE FRAMEWORK.
IT'S INCLUDED IN THE INSTALLER, BUT IT MIGHT NOT ALWAYS CONTAIN THE LATEST VERSION.
DOWNLOAD IT AND LEAVE AN ENDORSEMENT HERE: http://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/6091/
This mod adds three workbenches you can place in your settlement from the settlement mode, with models and animations like the vanilla workbenches, that allows crafting instead of weapons or armor customization. At these workbenches, you are able to craft melee and ranged weapons, ammo, armor and power armor of all kinds, clothing, outfits, helmets, glasses, masks as well as bobby pins and other miscellaneous items. Other than that they look and sound like they usual, with settlers interacting with them as well.
The mod is separated into modules, so you can choose which types of items you want to be able to craft. The main file is meant as an immersive and "realistic" crafting alternative, with only post-war weapons and armor available. Optional files are available to enable crafting of all kinds of items, such as pre-war military weapons and power armor parts.
FEATURE OVERVIEW
Base mod:
Workbenches you can craft items at, with custom models. No more chemistry station weapons crafting!
Immersive crafting system for post-war weapons, armor, and clothing! Give me a tip in the comments for things you miss!
Extends crafting of grenades and drugs at the chemistry station as well, making previously unavailable ones craftable.
Balanced and varied component requirements and perk requirements for all items.
Sorted categories for all craftables, unique to each workbench and area of crafting.
Uses the AWKCR as a framework, which consolidates keywords and allows mod makers to add items to the workbenches themselves.
Craftable ammunition (optional):
Adds another workbench where you can craft and disassemble ammunition.
Three choosable am
This mod adds custom workbenches to Fallout 4, allowing players to craft weapons, armor, ammo, and junk items. It provides a balanced crafting system as an alternative to the chemistry station, addressing Bethesda's omission. With over 53,000 endorsements and 1.7 million downloads, it's a highly popular and trusted crafting overhaul.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust: 53k endorsements and 1.7M downloads show this mod is a staple.
- Fills a real gap in Fallout 4 by letting you craft weapons, armor, and ammo without mods.
- Gives you a dedicated workbench instead of forcing you to use the chemistry station for everything.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2016, so it may not be fully compatible with the latest game patches or DLC.
- Balanced crafting might feel too grindy for players who prefer simpler, cheat-like crafting mods.
For Fallout 4 players who want a more immersive crafting experience without relying on the chemistry station. It's perfect for survivalists and role-players who enjoy gathering materials and crafting their own gear. Skip if you prefer overpowered or cheat-style crafting mods.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Place the workbenches in your settlement using the workshop mode after installing the mod.
- Check the mod's comments section on Nexus for user-reported compatibility issues with other crafting mods.
- If you use mods that alter the chemistry station, this mod might conflict—test in a new save first.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 4 Mods
- Author
- drdanzel
- Version
- 2.2
- Downloads
- 1,700,344
- Endorsements
- 53,198
- Category
- Crafting - Home/Settlement
- Created
- 11/24/2015
- Updated
- 4/26/2016
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