Full Artillery System Overhaul
🟠 Updated over a year ago⚠️ 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
- 👍 0.3% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #172 of 187 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Overview:
Vanilla artillery is pathetic to the point of being useless. Other mods have overcome this such as Angry Artillery and Configurable Artillery, though they aren't necessarily balanced or streamlined for on the move gameplay. This mod seeks to provide a comprehensive overhaul to the artillery system. Meaning high explosive barrages are more powerful amongst other additional features to make artillery versatile, useful and practical.
Now available on Bethesda.net for Xbox.
Key features:
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[]Removed global cooldown timer between artillery uses
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]Increased range of artillery[]Allowed artillery to built in worldspaces outside the Commonwealth
[]New ammunition types (High Explosive, Chemical, Illumination and Smoke)
[]New bombardment code to increase lethality (choose between TOT or immediate support)
[]New ammunition management system for balance (craft artillery shells to stock your settlements)
- Automatic Settlement Defensive Fires (automatically have artillery land to assist in defending a settlement as you arrive, including illumination rounds when arriving at night)
Function:
On its own the mod initiates an artillery barrage the same as in vanilla via the smoke flare. Though my other Call in Fire Support (and the Stingray version) rectifies the shortcomings of that system. Once a target is selected on flare thrown that is when this mods functions kick in. The quest scripts have been heavily modified to offer the player choice over the ammunition type and fire mission settings for the support they need. Once the fire mission begins the updated scripts ensure that the result (if high explosive) is devastating. To balance against this I have created an ammunition management system, that can be disabled, limiting the player on how often they can call in bombardments.
If at any point you come across a bug please do report it in the bug section following the template and guidance provided in this article.
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Load order:
The only master for this mod is Fallout4.esm.
Complementary mods and patch load order:
Optional mods and patches are in italics.
Fallout4.esm
155mm Howtizer M1
Full Artillery System Overhaul
Pre-War Binoculars
Call in Fire Support Addon
Call in Fire Support - SS2 patch
Call in Fire Support - FASO patch
FASO M155 patch
FASO ECO crafting patch
Compatibility:
This mod is not compatible for use with Simple Artillery Strikes, Angry Artillery or Configurable Artillery, there may be others too t
Full Artillery System Overhaul by Sars99 reworks the artillery mechanics, granting players more control while keeping artillery powerful with balance options. With 465 endorsements and 157,297 downloads, it's a popular choice for players seeking deeper artillery gameplay.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 465 endorsements
- Massive download count (157k) shows real demand
- Balance options mean you can tune it to your playstyle
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated January 2025 — may not be compatible with the latest game version
- Overhaul mods can conflict with other artillery-related mods
For players who feel artillery is underwhelming and want more control and power. Also for those who enjoy tweaking balance to suit their preferred difficulty. Skip if you're happy with vanilla artillery or prefer minimal changes.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check the mod's page for any compatibility notes before installing.
- If you use other artillery mods, test for conflicts early.
- Start with default balance settings before tweaking to avoid overpowering.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 4 Mods
- Author
- Sars99
- Version
- 1.3.0
- Downloads
- 157,297
- Endorsements
- 465
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 4/15/2023
- Updated
- 1/14/2025
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