Deadly Traps and Hazards
⚪ Last updated 2019⚠️ 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
- 👍 2.6% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #128 of 145 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Simple mod that buffs the damage of:
Flamethrower trap
Tesla arc trap
Fire burn damage
Also slightly increases the burn duration of oil pools and molotovs.
Optional Far Harbor add-on buffs the damage of:
Bleeding bear trap
Poisoned Caltrops
All plugins are flagged as .esl (won't take up a slot in your load order limit)
Goes very well with my combat rebalance mod: Commonwealth Combat Overhaul
Commonwealth Gunfire Overhaul
Commonwealth Explosion Overhaul
Commonwealth Music Overhaul
Less Aggressive Settlers
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Deadly Traps and Hazards boosts the damage and effectiveness of settlement traps and environmental hazards in Fallout 4, making them viable for defense. With 169 endorsements and over 6,400 downloads, it's a niche gameplay tweak for players who want their defenses to actually matter.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-tested with 169 endorsements and 6,400+ downloads
- Simple concept: if you're tired of traps tickling raiders, this mod makes them deadly
- Lightweight gameplay tweak that doesn't overhaul the whole game
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2019, so it may not be compatible with the latest game patches or DLC
- No detailed patch notes or feature list, so you're flying blind on exact changes
- Potential conflicts with other trap or settlement mods that alter the same values
For Fallout 4 settlement builders who want their traps to actually kill raiders instead of just slowing them down. If you're tired of setting up elaborate defenses that feel useless, this mod is for you. Skip if you're looking for new trap types or visual overhauls—this is purely a damage and effectiveness tweak.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since this mod tweaks trap damage, it's best to load it after other settlement mods to ensure its changes take priority.
- Test your traps on a low-level raider attack to see the new damage numbers before relying on them for major defenses.
- If you use Sim Settlements or other settlement overhaul mods, check for compatibility patches or be prepared to adjust load order.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 4 Mods
- Author
- bluechipmunk1225
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 6,422
- Endorsements
- 169
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 1/20/2019
- Updated
- 1/20/2019
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