Gatling Laser Ammo Improvement

⭐ ⭐⭐ (1,024 endorsements) 📥 18,293 downloads 📌 v0.2 📅 12/10/2015
⚪ Last updated 2015

By Lex · Ammo

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 12/11/2015 📅 Created: 12/10/2015
⚠️ 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

  • 👍 5.6% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #7 of 15 Ammo mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Gatling Laser Ammo Improvement

Changes the Gatling Laser to use a new ammo type "Gatling Fusion Core" This ammo can be created from a chemistry workbench under the section "Utility" using a normal fusion core. The conversion rate is 500 (Optionally 1000) Gatling Cores for each normal Core (vanilla gives 500 gatling shots per core).

  • []Added new ammo type for Gatling Laser, Gatling Fusion Core.  The ammo behaves like normal ammo in that one shot will fire one Gatling Fusion Core. Each Gatling Fusion Core is valued at 1 cap []Added recipe to create 500 Gatling Fusion Cores (optionally 1000 Gatling Fusion Cores) from 1 Fusion Core []Modified NPCs to have Gatling Fusion Cores in their inventory (around 90-150) instead of Fusion Cores when they spawn with a Gatling Laser.
NOTE: You may have to drop and pick up your Gatling Laser to update it if your Gatling is still using normal Fusion Cores after installing this mod.

Installation

  • []Copy your desired version (500 ammo per core or 1000 ammo per core) of GatlingLaserAmmoImprovement.esp to <Fallout 4 Install Dir>/Data

    []Edit %LOCALAPPDATA%/Fallout 4/plugins.txt (Should be C:/Users/<username>/AppData/Local/Fallout 4/plugins.txt). Add a new line with GatlingLaserAmmoImprovement.esp []Save plugins.txt AND MARK IT READONLY! If you don't mark it readonly Fallout 4 will wipe this file on startup, disabling all your ESP mods.

Uninstallation

  • []Delete GatlingLaserAmmoImprovement.esp from <Fallout 4 Install Dir>/Data

    []Edit plugins.txt again (remember to disable the readonly flag before you edit and renable afterwards)

    []Remove the line with GatlingLaserAmmoImprovement.esp

Notes/Bugs

  • []I do not know how the ammo name will appear in other languages. I have only tested this with English. It may appear in English in all languages or it may appear as "Fusion Core", I don't know. []Partially drained Fusion Cores can be used in crafting []Cores are worth 200 caps but after conversion to Gatling Fusion Core you get 500 caps worth. This is due to 1 core providing 500 Gatling Fusion Cores but the minimum value for something being 1.
🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

This Fallout 4 mod reworks the Gatling Laser's ammo system, introducing a new craftable ammo type, Gatling Fusion Cores, made 500 at a time from standard Fusion Cores. It aims to improve usability by addressing ammo consumption issues, making it a practical QoL fix for heavy weapon users.

✨ Key Features

Adds a new ammo type, Gatling Fusion Cores, for the Gatling Laser
Craft 500 Gatling Fusion Cores from normal Fusion Cores
Specifically fixes issues with the Gatling Laser's ammo handling

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-approved with 1,024 endorsements and over 18k downloads
  • Simple crafting recipe: 500 rounds from one Fusion Core
  • Directly addresses a known annoyance with the Gatling Laser

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2015 — may be outdated for current game patches
  • Only affects the Gatling Laser, not other energy weapons
  • No detailed instructions or compatibility notes provided by the author
🎯 Is This For You?
For Fallout 4 players who love the Gatling Laser but hate burning through ammo. If you're a heavy weapons build and want a more practical ammo economy, this is a must-have. Skip if you don't use the Gatling Laser or prefer overhaul mods that change multiple weapons.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure you have the base game and any DLC required for crafting—check the mod page for details.
  • Craft Gatling Fusion Cores at a chemistry station or ammo workbench, depending on your game version.
  • If you're using a mod manager, let it handle the file placement to avoid conflicts.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Fallout 4 Mods
Author
Lex
Version
0.2
Downloads
18,293
Endorsements
1,024
Category
Ammo
Created
12/10/2015
Updated
12/11/2015

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