Don't Lose Your Head
⚪ 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
- 🏆 #95 of 147 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
The main file provides options to disable decapitation and dismemberment for Humans, Feral Ghouls and/or Supermutants. Choose to disable all, some or none. Additionally, the 'low-flow' gore-texture option hides some of the splashier dismemberment blood effects, revealing a blood spurt I think is more realistic for any kind of dismemberment.
The options here do not affect the 'incinerate' effect of laser weapons, so flame on!
This is just my small contribution to making The Commonwealth a kinder, gentler place, and isn't that what it's all about?
How DLYH Works: Actor body parts have toggles for dismemberment and explosions. The decapitation options simply disable these for specific actor heads; the dismemberment disables them for heads, arms and legs.
Some people have asked about making it harder for small firearms to cause dismemberments, while keeping this available for heavier weapons. Unfortunately, I haven't found a way to do that without reducing the damage of specific weapons, which defeats the purpose. So each of the options here is all or nothing.
Conflicts: No known conflicts. Obviously, removing arm and leg dismemberment does affect gameplay, making it harder to slow down your opponents. The choice is yours!
I've heard that the blood-splash textures replaced by the 'low-flow' option are also used for some water effects. I've never noticed any visual impact on water splash effects from replacing these textures, but you may be more observant than I am.
Changelog v1. 1: Thanks to Decadurabolin for pointing out that the 'No Humanoid Dismemberment' plugin was not applying to feral ghouls and glowing ones. That should be fixed now. I don't use that particular plugin so if you find any problems let me know. That's the only difference from v1. 0.
Don't Lose Your Head is a gameplay mod for Fallout 4 that lets you disable decapitation and dismemberment effects for Humans, Feral Ghouls, and Supermutants. It also includes an optional texture replacement for a more refined blood-splash experience. With 521 endorsements and 16,733 downloads, it's a popular choice for players who prefer less graphic combat visuals.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 521 endorsements and over 16k downloads.
- Gives you granular control over gore for three enemy types.
- Optional texture tweak improves the blood-splash visuals.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2016 — may not be compatible with the latest Fallout 4 patches or DLC.
- Only affects three enemy types; other creatures like robots or animals remain unchanged.
For Fallout 4 players who want to tone down the dismemberment gore without removing all violence. Also great for those who find decapitations distracting or immersion-breaking. Skip if you're fine with the default gore or want a more comprehensive overhaul.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're using a mod manager like Nexus Mods' Vortex, install the mod through the manager to keep track of files easily.
- Test the mod in a save before starting a new playthrough to ensure it works with your current load order.
- Check the optional texture file separately — you can install it without the main mod if you only want the blood-splash change.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 4 Mods
- Author
- PedroBears
- Version
- 1.1
- Downloads
- 16,733
- Endorsements
- 521
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 5/23/2016
- Updated
- 10/26/2016
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