Institute Plasma Rifle
⚪ Last updated 2022⚠️ 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
- 👍 1.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #105 of 337 Weapons mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Institute Plasma Rifle
Adds a heavy remeshed/nifbashed vanilla asset rifle to the game to fill the void of plasma weaponary and the institute.
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Has the same stats as vanilla plasma rifles but uses more efficient fusion cells.
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]Comes with all custom attachments minus flamer nozel as didnt like it.
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Added to the leveled lists from level 10via scripts, using dankrafts script injector.
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Will use what ever institute retexture your using.
Works with creation club weapon skins.
Tools used:
BlenderMaterial Editor
Dankraft script injector modders reource
Thanks:
Daks Discord for feedback,
Degenerate Dak who used their pulse carbine to figure out some nif edits needed
Nexus for hosting
All the creators of the tools used
Our lord and saviour Chuthulu
XBOX1 version at https://mods.bethesda.net/en/fallout4/mod-detail/4302065
Adds a heavy nifbashed/remeshed vanilla asset Institute Plasma rifle to Fallout 4. A compact weapon mod with 506 endorsements and 41,335 downloads, last updated in December 2022. For players wanting a new Institute-themed plasma rifle without custom assets.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved (506 endorsements) and widely downloaded (41,335) — clearly fills a niche.
- Vanilla asset remesh means it fits seamlessly into the game's aesthetic.
- Simple addition — no complex systems, just a new rifle for your arsenal.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in December 2022 — may have compatibility issues with newer game patches or DLC.
- Heavy nifbash might not appeal to players who prefer lore-friendly or lore-accurate weapons.
For Fallout 4 players who want a new Institute-themed plasma rifle without straying from vanilla visuals. If you're a collector of weapon mods or roleplaying as an Institute scientist, this is a quick add. Skip if you want lore-breaking or highly customized weapons.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's a simple weapon mod, just drop the files into your Data folder or use a mod manager like Vortex.
- Check the mod's comments or posts for any known issues — the description is sparse, so community feedback is your best info source.
- If you're on PC, make sure you have the game's DLCs installed if the mod requires them (though not stated, it's worth checking).
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 4 Mods
- Author
- Micalov and Rosalind Orman
- Version
- 1.2
- Downloads
- 41,335
- Endorsements
- 506
- Category
- Weapons
- Created
- 11/27/2022
- Updated
- 12/2/2022
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