K.A.T.A.N.A. - Kinetic Assisted Thermal And Nuclear Antagonizer (Weapon)
⚪ 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
- 👍 1.9% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #84 of 337 Weapons mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Still my favourite melee weapon ;)
Wow it got past 10k downloads! gg wtf hope ya'll still like it and im sorry im not working on F4 anymore! No really it makes me a little a sad but i was already experienced in animation and 3d mesh construction when i first got the confidence to start uploading, ive got a little too good (but not good enough lol) to be dishing out my scratch built weapons armour and character models for free. Im making my own games now alot of what i had built for F4 (and there was ALOT) is now left half weight painted, flopping about the place and abandoned in bodyslide (</3 caliente) because im using my completely original pieces and personal efforts for things that are far more educational and productive for myself :) I will try and finish off and upload a bunch of material slot textures... when/if i have time (and reinstall F4) a HUGE thank you to everyone that liked/endorsed/tracked. But consider my mods... not dead... but dormant... little volcanoes that may suddenly erupt into creative magma one day :D Keep workin' Keep Playin' Keep Livin' ... Peace out x - Jim "TheChoppingBoard" Kroovy
Update 1. 2 Has Been Uploaded!!
The weaponry key .esp no longer comes with the mods and has its own home along with a few other things im working on. There is a link below.
Please let me know if ive broken anything! I had issues using this update on progressed saves which already had the weapon, so i would recommend proper uninstallation of the old version (markfordelete, save, uninstall old versions, load without old version, save game, install new version)
Latest Additions: I added a glowing rad blade to the Blade Upgrades that was suggested by ApokKnight. There is now basic Visible Weapons compatibility, so the sword has a sheath that will stay at your hip but it only has one handle at the moment, i cant easily make the weapons armor model change in appearance along side the actual weapon, so im working on a weapon armor/sheath model that you can modify to look the same as the weapon itself. Currently it will only appear as in the screen shots when sheathed/unsheathed.
What else do people want to see attached to this Sword!?? Please don't be shy drop me a pm or post a comment!
Features: The Weaponry Station can be found under the crafting section of the workshop menu or there is an AWKCR patch that you must Load AFTER the Main .esp, it turns off my category keywords and workbenches and uses theirs instead. If your using my workbench then its under Melee: Sharp. IF your using the AWKCR patch its under MELEE WEAPONS.
Everything requires various perks and materials.
K.A.T.A.N.A. is a weapon mod for Fallout 4 that adds a katana with a glowing 'Rad Blade' option, dealing extra radiation damage. It includes basic Visible Weapons compatibility and has been updated to v1.2. With 815 endorsements and 43,649 downloads, it's a popular choice for melee enthusiasts.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid community backing with 815 endorsements and 43k downloads.
- The Rad Blade option gives a unique radiation damage twist to melee combat.
- Visible Weapons compatibility means your katana shows up on your character's back or hip.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2016 — may be outdated for current Fallout 4 patches.
- Description is cut off, so install instructions and full feature list are incomplete.
- Requires a future part that isn't specified, so you might need to hunt for dependencies.
For Fallout 4 melee builds who want a stylish katana with a radioactive edge. Also for players who like Visible Weapons mods and want their gear to show on their character. Skip if you're looking for a modern, actively maintained weapon mod.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check if the required 'future part' is available on the mod page or in the description before installing.
- If you use Visible Weapons, make sure to load this mod after that mod in your load order.
- Since the mod is from 2016, test it with your current game version and consider using a mod manager for easy removal if issues arise.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 4 Mods
- Author
- JimKroovy
- Version
- 1.2
- Downloads
- 43,649
- Endorsements
- 815
- Category
- Weapons
- Created
- 2/5/2016
- Updated
- 4/14/2016
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