FROST - AK74M
⚪ 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
- 👍 1.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #87 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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]The guns can spawn at any level with any attachments, but the odds of finding one with good attachments are low.[]Created brand new semi-automatic receivers that can spawn naturally on the gun or be crafted
[]Adds a converted 7. 62 receiver that can be crafted or spawn naturally on an enemy's weapon.
[]The AKS-74u has had its legendary effect removed, consistent with FROST's removal of legendary weapon variants. However, it now does more base damage than the AK74M.
[]Decreased critical damage multiplier value consistent with FROST Official Updates (Redux)
The unique weapons can still be found in their original locations.
The AK74M can be found on Survivors, Alliance, Federation, and Military Remnants. It can also be bought from vendors and found in some containers.
The plugin is an .esl flagged .esp file to keep you under your plug-in limit.
REQUIRED MODS
Nuka World DLC
AK74M - Assault Rifle
FROST Survival Simulator
Recommended Mods:
FROST Official Updates (Redux)
See Through Scopes
Credit to Naugrim04 for creating FROST.
Credit to FX0x01 for creating the AK74M
A small compatibility patch for FROST Survival Simulator that tweaks the AK74M to fit the mod's survival mechanics. With 240 endorsements and 20,789 downloads, it's a niche fix for players who want the rifle to behave consistently with FROST's changes.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-trusted with 240 endorsements and over 20k downloads.
- Directly addresses FROST's balance changes for the AK74M.
- Simple, focused mod that does exactly what it says.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in February 2023 — may not be compatible with the latest FROST updates.
- Requires FROST Survival Simulator to be useful; useless without it.
For FROST Survival Simulator players who want the AK74M to feel consistent with the mod's survival mechanics. If you're not using FROST, skip this — it's a compatibility patch, not a standalone weapon mod.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure FROST is installed and active before adding this patch, otherwise the changes won't apply.
- If you're using a mod manager like Vortex or MO2, let it handle the file placement to avoid overwriting issues.
- Check the mod's posts section for any user-reported compatibility notes with other AK74M mods.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 4 Mods
- Author
- kjg92 and RedMetalShield
- Version
- 1.3
- Downloads
- 20,789
- Endorsements
- 240
- Category
- Weapons
- Created
- 9/6/2021
- Updated
- 2/23/2023
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