Lasers Have No Recoil

⭐ ⭐⭐ (6,619 endorsements) 📥 213,489 downloads 📌 v1.3.2 📅 2/3/2016
⚪ Last updated 2016

By SephDragoon · Gameplay

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 6/21/2016 📅 Created: 2/3/2016
⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
1🛠️ F4SE — Fallout 4 Script Extender Download ↗
2🔧 UFO4P — Unofficial Fallout 4 Patch Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 3.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #133 of 187 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Lasers Have No Recoil removes laser recoil for the Laser Gun, Institute Laser, Laser Musket, and Laser Gatling. Other aspects like cone spread and scope sway remain unchanged. Plasma weapons have a different kind of recoil, which is less noticeable.

Laser and Plasma weapons have a 'Heat Sink' mechanic. Since these weapons are producing huge amounts of heat, some of that heat transfers back into the holder. In small amounts, it won't hurt you, but after continuous fire you will start to take heat damage. Instead of recoil reduction, the Gyro Stabilizer (Renamed Tokamak Containment Lens), and the stocks (renamed for their level of Cooling) reduce heat transfer.

Other energy weapons are effected as well, like the Gamma Gun. These weapons will not have any recoil, nor physical push effect on objects. These non-traditional energy weapons do not have the Heat Sink mechanic because they use different types of energy.

That being said, enjoy, install the normal way, yadda yadda.

Questions:

  • []Should the Gamma Gun have some kind of backlash effect? []Should the Alien Blaster have any heat damage? []Should I do something different for the Laser Musket?
So Far Have Been Answered: []Should I remove recoil for the Laser Musket as well? It has moving parts, and might work off different principles. Yes, the reload is the only time parts seem to move, therefore they work under the same principle. []Should I remove the recoil for the Gamma Gun? I am not entirely sure what Gamma energy is, but it seems to be able to act on objects, unlike lasers. Yes, and for whatever reason they gave the gamma gun's wave a force on impact, I removed that too. (Except the one that specifically does push things.) []Should the Alien Blaster be treated as a laser or a plasma weapon? Laser weapon. I removed its recoil after investigating, and its projectile conferred no force to the object it hits. Therefore, it is not a plasma weapon. [*]Should Plasma Guns have recoil, or reduced recoil? They do have mass it would seem, and plasma is a physical thing. Maybe it is just set too high right now? What would you like to see roughly for the percentage right now? The type of recoil a plasma weapon would experience is magnetic in nature, so the recoil should not be removed, but it has been reduced, and its behavior changed somewhat. It now shakes around instead of going in a singular predictable direction.

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Lasers Have No Recoil removes the recoil from laser weapons in Fallout 4, fixing what the author calls a Bethesda oversight. With over 6,600 endorsements and 213,000 downloads, it's a popular quality-of-life tweak for players who find laser recoil annoying. Last updated in 2016, it remains a simple, effective fix.

✨ Key Features

Removes recoil from laser weapons in Fallout 4.
Fixes the recoil that the author believes Bethesda incorrectly applied to lasers.
Simple gameplay tweak with no additional content.
Popular mod with 6,619 endorsements and 213,489 downloads.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Huge community approval with 6,619 endorsements and over 213k downloads.
  • Does exactly what it says—no more annoying laser recoil.
  • Lightweight and easy to install, just drop it in your Data folder.

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2016, so it may not be compatible with the latest Fallout 4 patches or DLC.
  • Only affects lasers—if you want recoil changes for other weapons, this isn't for you.
  • No documentation or support provided, so you're on your own if issues arise.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Fallout 4 players who use laser weapons and find the recoil unrealistic or annoying. If you're a completionist or roleplayer who wants more accurate weapon behavior, this is a must-have. Skip if you want broader weapon overhauls or play with mods that already change recoil.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Place the .esp file in your Fallout 4 Data folder and enable it in your mod manager or launcher.
  • If you're using other weapon mods, load this after them to ensure the recoil removal takes effect.
  • Since it's from 2016, test it with your current game version—if it doesn't work, check for compatibility patches.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Fallout 4 Mods
Author
SephDragoon
Version
1.3.2
Downloads
213,489
Endorsements
6,619
Category
Gameplay
Created
2/3/2016
Updated
6/21/2016

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