Gatling Rifle
⚪ 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
- 👍 3.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #232 of 412 Weapons mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Screenshot by: MercenaryNox
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Also, check out the user-made screenshots. They tend to look better than mine
Followed by, on the left, a quick-made, bad edited showcase video made by myself :P
And on the right, a little bit more professional showcase video.
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This mod adds a new weapon to the game: the M54 Gatling Rifle. In essence, it is a rifle with a spinning barrel and high rate of fire.
Guaranteed to take that Deathclaw down. Yes, this weapon eats up all your bullets, yes the barrel gets hot.
Also, for additional, beter looking screenshots, check the user submitted screenshots.
They tend to look a lot better than the ones I made.
Base Damage : 30, or 18 if you choose the DamageReduce option
Fire rate : ~140
Affected by : Heavy Gunner, or Commanod, depending on which option you pick during the installation
Caliber : default 5mm, but you can mod it to shoot almost any bullet.
How to Aquire : Spawns on NPC's or by the use of console commands
UPDATE: v1. 8
- Fixed the infamous 'glow-when-pulling-out-your-weapon' bug
- Fixed a faulty Short Scope mesh
- Fixed the Physical Damage of the Plasma receiver. It know is set correctly instead of being set to zero
- Fixed the wrong NMM version number
- Should fix numerous workbench crashes (if your workbench mods are up to date)
UPDATE: v1. 7
- New AWKCR patch. Equipping the weapon is no longer necessary.
- New lenses for the Combat Scopes. Annoying reflection when aiming is gone now.
UPDATE: 1. 6. 4
- Fixed some more issues in the AWKCR patch
UPDATE: v1. 6. 3
- Added a plasma receiver
- Fixed the AWKCR patch. It should now be according to AWKCR standards
- Fixed a small issue with the silencer
- Fixed crafting resources for the Default Motor
UPDATE: v1. 5. 1
- Fixed an issue with the motor modification slot not appearing when using the Reduce-Damage option
UPDATE: v1. 5
- Added a new mod slot: Motor Modification. Adjusts the fire rate of the weapon (and as a result, some other stats)
- Fixed an issue with the 2. 5x Combat Scope
- Added the Compensator and Silencer to the 'spawnlist'. These attachments can now
Adds a Gatling Rifle, a rifle-type minigun, to Fallout 4. With 8,318 endorsements and 273,167 downloads, it's a popular weapon mod that delivers a classic heavy-hitting automatic weapon. For players seeking a new, powerful firearm with a distinct look and feel.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust: 8,318 endorsements show it's a well-loved addition.
- Over 273k downloads means it's been tested by a ton of players.
- Simple concept done right: a rifle-style minigun that fits Fallout 4's arsenal.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2016 – might have compatibility issues with newer game patches or DLC.
- No screenshots or videos provided, so you can't see what it looks like before installing.
For Fallout 4 players who want a classic heavy weapon without the bulk of a standard minigun. If you're into rifle builds and want a high-fire-rate option, this is a solid pick. Skip if you need detailed documentation or modern updates.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's a weapon mod, make sure you have the necessary perks (like Heavy Gunner) to get the most out of it.
- Check if the mod requires any DLC or updates – if you're on an older version, it might not work.
- Use a mod manager like Nexus Mods' Vortex to easily install and uninstall if you run into issues.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 4 Mods
- Author
- henkspamadres
- Version
- 1.8
- Downloads
- 273,167
- Endorsements
- 8,318
- Category
- Weapons
- Created
- 2/25/2016
- Updated
- 12/21/2016
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