GET DIRTY (take a bath)
⚪ Last updated 2021⚠️ 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
- 👍 2.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #112 of 187 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
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[]Dirtiness has four dirt tiers: clean, soiled, dirty and filthy.
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[]Optional, dirt effects are applied to armor and clothes.
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[]The duration for each dirt tier is configurable through the MCM.
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Dirt Radiation Hazard (optional)
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[]Filthy tier makes the player character suffer from dirt radiation damage over time. Time to stay filthy without radiation damage is configurable between 1 to 48 hours. Depending to the time set you will receive a radiation hazard notification when exposed (1 to 4 hours before the damage starts) and when contaminated. Dirt radiation hazard status is also shown in your Pip-Boy.
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[]To heal the dirt radiation damage take a bath or use a shower. Alternatively, you can use a decontamination arch or go to the doctor. Decontamination arch and doctor will only heal the dirt radiation damage, but not wash off the dirt (so you will stay filthy and soon suffer again from the dirt radiation hazard).
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[]Bathing will wash off all dirt effects (including blood splatters, poison and dirt from insects, etc.) and stop dirt radiation damage.
[]Cleaning requires: swimming in water, taking a shower or bath, using a piece of soap. <
This Fallout 4 mod adds a dirt and grime system that makes your character progressively dirty while exploring, and lets you bathe to clean up. With over 6,200 endorsements and 254,000 downloads, it's a popular immersion mod for players who want a more realistic survival experience. Last updated in 2021, it remains a staple for roleplayers.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust with 6,204 endorsements and a quarter-million downloads.
- Simple concept that adds a layer of realism for survival and roleplay fans.
- Still relevant years after its last update, showing it works well with the base game.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2021, so it may have compatibility issues with newer mods or game patches.
- Requires you to manually find or build a bath, which might be a hassle early game.
For Fallout 4 roleplayers and survival enthusiasts who want a bit of gritty realism. If you're the type who likes to track your character's condition and take care of them, this is a must-have. Skip it if you prefer a clean, arcade-style wasteland without extra maintenance.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Look for bathtubs or sinks in settlements to clean up—don't rely on just water sources.
- If you're using a mod manager, let it handle the install to avoid conflicts with other cosmetic mods.
- Pair this with a needs mod like 'Survival Options' for a more cohesive survival experience.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 4 Mods
- Author
- 7StarC
- Version
- 2.1
- Downloads
- 254,795
- Endorsements
- 6,204
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 1/16/2018
- Updated
- 5/13/2021
🧩 Commonly Used Together
Users add these mods to the same collections — a real compatibility signal, not an AI guess.
🔧 How to Install Fallout 4 Mods
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