Dogmetal (Dogs Robots companions)

⭐ ⭐⭐ (4,566 endorsements) 📥 120,526 downloads 📌 v1.4.5 📅 4/8/2016
⚪ Last updated 2022

By Dlx · Companions

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 5/7/2022 📅 Created: 4/8/2016
⚠️ 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

  • 👍 3.8% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #7 of 78 Companions mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

If you want a guard dog but you are allergic to animal hair !!!

No problems, adopt a dog robot! dog-like but better!

This mod replace Dogmeat by a Dogbot (no requirement) or add 3 dogs Robots(whitout console commands)(require Automatron DLC).

Some Features: more damages than dogs, more hp, heavy armor, immune to radiation, immune to poison, sneak, no fall damage,...

Armors:

The armors are craftable at chemistry station and editable at the armor workbench.

To avoid forcing people to use armors, the Dogs have high stats and armors by default, equip armors are only an esthtetical choice.

Beast armor colors: rusted, black, red, yellow.

Power armor colors: grey, black, institute, brotherhood of steel.

Wolf armor colors: rusted, white, black, red, yellow, institute, brotherhood of steel.

Eyes colors: red, green, white, yellow, black, blue, synth 2.

Recruit:

The dogs wait a master from long time in the Sanctuary shelter (root cellar).

To be able to recruit more than one dog at the same time you need to install EFF mod or similar.

Have a Fun whit your new puppies.

require:

Automatron Dlc

Option:

from "AreeSoothsayer" for add element attack to dogbots (cryo, fire, electric)

preview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zoSy_0cb-3o&ab_channel=AreeSoothsayer

Uninstall the previous versions, delete folders:

\Data\Sound\fx\npc\dogmeat

\Data\meshes\actors\dogrobot

\Data\Materials\actors\dogrobot

\Data\textures\actors\dogrobot

changes in 1. 4

Now use ba2 files.

Dogbots script system are now based on robot of automatron DLC.

Dogbots are now in the Sanctuary shelter.

Dogbots use now dark bip voice.

Most of armor textures reworked.

The armors are now a 3D world model (you can use it for the decoration).

Armors now editable at the armor workbench.

new textures armor.

My others Mods:

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Dogmetal replaces Dogmeat with a robotic Dogbot or adds three robot dogs without console commands. The robots feature unique armors, higher damage and HP, heavy armor, radiation and poison immunity, sneak ability, and no fall damage. A popular companion mod for Fallout 4 with over 4,500 endorsements.

✨ Key Features

Replaces Dogmeat with a Dogbot or adds 3 robot dogs without console commands
Unique armors for the robot dogs
Increased damage and HP compared to regular dogs
Heavy armor, immune to radiation and poison
Sneak ability and no fall damage

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community favorite with 4,566 endorsements and over 120k downloads
  • No requirement to use the replacement version
  • Robot dogs are tanky and immune to radiation and poison, making them great for survival

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2022, may not be fully compatible with the latest game patches
  • Replacing Dogmeat might not be for everyone if you prefer the original
  • Only adds robots, no other companion types
🎯 Is This For You?
For Fallout 4 players who want a tougher, more sci-fi companion. Great for survival mode where radiation and poison are deadly. Skip if you prefer the original Dogmeat or want more narrative content.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 5 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • If you want to keep Dogmeat, use the version that adds the robots without replacing him.
  • The robots have sneak ability, so they won't ruin your stealth approach.
  • Since they're immune to radiation, they're perfect for exploring the Glowing Sea.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Fallout 4 Mods
Author
Dlx
Version
1.4.5
Downloads
120,526
Endorsements
4,566
Category
Companions
Created
4/8/2016
Updated
5/7/2022

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