Legendaries They Can Use
⚪ Last updated 2024⚠️ 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
- 👍 0.5% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #45 of 187 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Have you ever wondered why that Legendary Synth spawned with a Legendary Pipe Pistol? Or where that raider found a Legendary Institute Gun? Or why a legendary Yao Gui has a legendary axe when they don't even have opposable thumbs?
If so, this mod is your answer.
The vanilla legendary script works by grabbing a random item from a levelled list, slapping a legendary on it, and throwing it in the NPCs inventory.
This mod replaces that script, so now it scans the NPCs inventory, and picks a random item they already have to slap a legendary on. The item will remain equipped, and the enemy will use it in their attempt to kill you.
Simple. Save safe. Compatible with anything that alters Legendaries.
Mods that add legendary attachment points on clothes, those clothes may now be found with legendaries.
Because enemies tend to carry more pieces of armor than they do weapons, this will make armor legendaries more common than weapon legendaries.
Legendary enemies without weapons or armor in their inventory will either
- no longer have legendary items.
- Use the vanilla legendary levelled list as a fallback if enabled in the MCM
This mod also alters legendary Raiders, Synths, and Gunner Legendaries to use their respective Boss lists, so that they have a larger pool of weapons to draw from.
Installation
This mod requires F4SE.
Install it like any other mod.
Check out a few of my other mods
The Alias Project
Immersive Legendary Enemies
Bosses Get Legendaries
The Unique Replacers Project
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How to Get In Touch
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Legendaries They Can Use reworks how legendary enemies receive legendary items, making their gear logically match their abilities. With over 2,500 endorsements and 560k downloads, it's a popular gameplay tweak for Fallout 4 players seeking more sensible loot distribution.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge download count (560k) shows it's a must-have for many players
- 2,563 endorsements from a dedicated community
- Fixes a lore-breaking issue that bothers immersion-focused players
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in September 2024, so may not be compatible with the latest game patches
- No detailed description provided, so you'll have to test to see exactly how it changes loot logic
For Fallout 4 players who hate seeing raiders with legendary weapons they can't even use. If you're a lore nerd or just want loot that makes sense, this is for you. Skip if you're fine with the vanilla randomness.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check the mod's comments section for any reported issues with other gameplay overhauls
- If you use other loot-modifying mods, load this one after them to ensure its changes take priority
- Start a new save or test in a non-critical area to see how the new legendary distribution feels
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 4 Mods
- Author
- WhiskyTangoFox
- Version
- 2.3
- Downloads
- 560,385
- Endorsements
- 2,563
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 6/17/2022
- Updated
- 9/11/2024
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