DKS-501 Sniper Rifle - Standalone

⭐ ⭐⭐⭐ (37,400 endorsements) 📥 2.7M downloads 📌 v1.5 📅 7/2/2016
⚪ Last updated 2017

By LtCommander · Weapons

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 2/5/2017 📅 Created: 7/2/2016
⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
1🛠️ F4SE — Fallout 4 Script Extender Download ↗
2🔧 UFO4P — Unofficial Fallout 4 Patch Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 1.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #5 of 412 Weapons mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

DKS-501 Sniper Rifle The iconic long range weapon of the Fallout Series makes its return as a fully moddable gun in the Commonwealth!

Changelist:

1. 5 A complete set of new animations by Hitman47101! These fix all previous animation related issues: ---The thumb of the left hand no longer floats slightly off the gun ---The animations work both in and out of power armor ---The bolt has been moved to the right side, bringing it back to correct side of the gun. ---The size of the gun on screen has been tweaked as well, the long scope no longer takes up a quarter of the screen. It's still got a large presence, but it is no longer game breaking.  ---The position of the hands in third person has been improved! Tweaks to the level lists! Snipers should show up less often, particularly on raiders. Given the way the game stores user injected data, the changes are only guaranteed to be reflected in new games. Old saves may still have a higher spawnrate. Higher rez main texture! The main body and scope texture has been rebaked and remastered at 4k resolution, making it much more crisp and detailed. Only available for the default material. Spawn lists for the legendary rifles have been tweaked in order to make their appearance more predictable - the guns should mirror their counterparts from the old games.

To show off the new animations, here's a new version of the gameplay video:

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See changelist tab for previous version changes!

Mod List: -Category - Sights --Makeshift Ironsights – Threenails in a wood board and some duct tape and you’ve got a basic sight picture --Tier 2 Ironsights – A tight sightpicture more fitting of a military gun --Tier 2 Ironsights, Glow – Tier 2 Ironsights complete with physical glow ring --Reflex Sight, Makeshift –Borrowed from the pipe guns, it does the job well enough --Reflex Sight, Dot – When you’renot a fan of scopes but you want to hit your target. --Scope, Short (NV) – A makeshiftshort scope --Scope, Medium (NV) – Using theVanilla scope model, this should give you more visual options --Scope, Long (NV) – The recreationscope from 3/NV --Scope, Recon, Long – A vanillarecon scope

  • -Category - Receivers
  • --Choose between . 38, . 308, and . 50 semiauto, as well as armor piercing (AP) versions.
  • ---Armor piercing receivers use the Fallout 1&2 ‘warning stripe’ receiver block. With the right perks, a . 50 AP receiver is a serious threat to power armor.
  • ---Receivers have minor variations in ammo count and firing speed to make them at least competitive with each other depending on available ammo and plays
🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Adds the iconic DKS-501 Sniper Rifle from the Fallout series to Fallout 4 as a standalone, fully moddable weapon. With 37,400 endorsements and 2.7 million downloads, it's a highly popular and trusted addition for players seeking a classic long-range option.

✨ Key Features

Adds the DKS-501 Sniper Rifle as a standalone weapon.
Fully moddable, allowing customization.
High community adoption with 37,400 endorsements and 2.7 million downloads.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Massive community trust: 37,400 endorsements and 2.7 million downloads.
  • Brings back a beloved classic from the Fallout series.
  • Fully moddable, so you can tweak it to your playstyle.

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2017, so may have compatibility issues with newer game patches or DLC.
  • Standalone means it doesn't integrate with existing weapon mods or leveled lists automatically.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Fallout 4 players who want a nostalgic, iconic sniper rifle with full modding potential. Perfect for stealth builds or long-range enthusiasts. Skip if you prefer modern, lore-friendly weapons or need active updates.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Since it's a standalone weapon, you'll need to craft it or find it via console commands—check the mod's comments for spawn locations.
  • If you're on PC, use a mod manager like Vortex to avoid manual file placement issues.
  • Because it's from 2017, test it with your current load order to ensure no conflicts with newer weapon mods.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Fallout 4 Mods
Author
LtCommander
Version
1.5
Downloads
2,669,323
Endorsements
37,400
Category
Weapons
Created
7/2/2016
Updated
2/5/2017

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