FROST - Riot Shotgun Patch and Replacer
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ Install Order · 3 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
- 👍 0.9% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #228 of 329 Weapons mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
LIST OF CHANGES
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[]Balances and renames the receivers and increases base damage to coincide with FROST's weapon balance changes
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]Reduced critical damage multiplier value consistent with FROST Official Updates (Redux)[]Edited aim model consistent with FROST Official Updates (Redux): no automatic recoil recovery
[]De-leveled the modcols
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[]Rebalanced crafting of various attachments
In the non-replacer version the weapon can be found in some containers, on Alliance, Federations, Survivors, and purchased from vendors.
The replacer version replaces the vanilla Combat Shotgun with the Riot Shotgun and the LL inject script from the original mod is disabled.
The replacer version won't work if you already use another mod that replaces the Combat Shotgun.
Only download ONE of the files under the "FILES" tabBoth versions provided are .esl flagged .esp files to help keep you under your plug-in limit.
REQUIRED MODS
Riot Shotgun (Fallout 4 Edition)
Riot Shotgun Animations
FROST Survival Simulator
INSTALLATION:
Install FROST
Install Riot Shotgun (Fallout 4 Edition)
Install Riot Shotgun Animations and let it override the original .esp file
Install this mod
For the replacer version of this mod: Place FROST Unofficial Updates (If you use it) before this mod in load order.Riot Shotgun (Fallout 4 Edition)
Riot Shotgun Animations
FROST Official Updates (Redux)
Frost - Riot Shotgun Replacer
Recommended Mods:
FROST Offfficial Updates (Redux)
Credit to Naugrim04, Cumble, and WarDaddy for creating FROST, the Riot Shotgun, and the Riot Shotgun Anims, respectively.
This patch adjusts Cumble's Riot Shotgun to fit FROST's gameplay changes, with an optional replacer for the vanilla Combat Shotgun. A niche compatibility mod for FROST players using that weapon mod, with 147 endorsements and last updated in January 2023.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid community support with 147 endorsements and over 16k downloads
- Fills a specific niche for FROST players who want the Riot Shotgun to fit the mod's balance
- Optional replacer gives flexibility for how you want the weapon integrated
⚠️ Cons
- Requires Cumble's Riot Shotgun mod as a base, so it's not standalone
- Last updated in January 2023 — may be outdated for current FROST or game versions
- No detailed patch notes or changelog provided, so you're in the dark about exact changes
For FROST players who already use Cumble's Riot Shotgun and want it to feel balanced within the survival overhaul. Skip if you don't play FROST or don't use that weapon mod — this patch won't do anything for you.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have Cumble's Riot Shotgun installed first, or this patch won't work.
- If you're using a mod manager, let it overwrite the original files to apply the changes.
- Check the FROST mod page for compatibility notes with the current game version.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 4 Mods
- Author
- kjg92 and RedMetalShield
- Version
- 1.1
- Downloads
- 16,192
- Endorsements
- 147
- Category
- Weapons
- Created
- 6/15/2021
- Updated
- 1/2/2023
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