Gun Smoke (Weapon muzzle smoke and Smoke Trails)
⚪ Last updated 2017⚠️ 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
- 👍 2.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #64 of 76 Visuals and Graphics mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Smoke now emits from weapons upon firing, each weapon class has a different smoke effect, pistol muzzle smoke is much smaller than rifle muzzle smoke.
Gun Smoke adds weapon-specific muzzle smoke and smoke trails to gunfire, with distinct effects per weapon class—pistols produce smaller smoke than rifles. A popular visual enhancement for Skyrim, with 3,267 endorsements and 162,453 downloads, last updated in 2017.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 3,267 endorsements and over 162k downloads
- Adds satisfying visual feedback to gunplay without changing mechanics
- Weapon-specific smoke sizes add realism and variety
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2017 — may not be compatible with the latest Skyrim version or DLC
- Purely cosmetic — if you want gameplay changes, this isn't for you
For Skyrim players who want more immersive gunfire visuals, especially those using firearm mods. If you're a completionist who enjoys visual polish, this is a quick win. Skip if you're looking for gameplay overhauls — this is purely cosmetic.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're using a mod manager, download with Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 and deploy — it's a simple plugin.
- Check if your other weapon mods have custom muzzle effects that might conflict; load order can affect which effect shows.
- Since it's from 2017, test in a new save or after other mods to ensure no crashes.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 4 Mods
- Author
- ModClub
- Version
- 0.6
- Downloads
- 162,453
- Endorsements
- 3,267
- Category
- Visuals and Graphics
- Created
- 12/29/2016
- Updated
- 8/17/2017
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