Keep Hackin' and Whackin' and Smackin' - Automatic Melee
⚪ 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
- 👍 2.9% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #26 of 69 Immersion mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Not much to say about this mod.
Makes all melee weapons in the game 'automatic.'
As long as you hold down the Attack button,
you'll keep beating on that enemy with your
baseball bat or poking him with your switchblade.
Affects all vanilla melee weapons
(except the Ripper, that was already auto)
including Grognak's Axe.
Patches are available for all DLC as well as a
complete file with all vanilla and DLC weapons.
Will probably conflict with other mods that
modify the base melee weapon forms
Special thanks to MediocreWarfare on reddit for the AWESOME banner image!
This Fallout 4 mod makes all melee weapons automatic, so holding the attack button continuously swings your weapon. It's a simple quality-of-life tweak for players who want to avoid button mashing in melee combat. With 226 endorsements and over 7,800 downloads, it has a modest but active following.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Saves your fingers from constant clicking during melee fights.
- Tiny mod that does exactly what it says—no bloat.
- Decent community trust (226 endorsements) for a niche QoL tweak.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2017, so it may not be compatible with newer game patches or DLC.
- Could make melee combat feel less deliberate if you rely on timing.
- No settings to adjust swing speed or behavior—it's all or nothing.
For Fallout 4 players who find melee combat tedious due to constant clicking and want a more relaxed, hold-to-attack experience. Skip if you prefer tactical timing or use mods that overhaul melee combat mechanics.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're on PC, you can install manually by dropping the files into your Data folder, but using a mod manager like Vortex makes uninstalling easier.
- Test with a save before a big fight to ensure the mod doesn't conflict with other melee-related mods you have.
- Since it's from 2017, check if you have the latest Fallout 4 patch—if the mod breaks, look for a similar newer alternative.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 4 Mods
- Author
- LeahTheUnknown
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 7,843
- Endorsements
- 226
- Category
- Immersion
- Created
- 4/18/2017
- Updated
- 4/18/2017
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