Lighter Scrap
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ 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
- 👍 0.4% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #3 of 20 Items (Food, Drinks, Chems, etc) mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
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What does this mod do?
Choose how much scrap weight to shed. Your journey, your rules. Select one of the multiple options available and begin a new journey today!
The weight changes are only applied to misc items that contain components. Other misc items are not touched. The mod applies automatically for your whole load order. Any mods, that add scrap, get automatically patched too! No patches required.
But there are other mods that do that!
Yes, but this is special. It only touches scrap and it does that automatically for your whole load order. This mod does not require a ESP or ESL. You don't need any patches. There are no incompatibility issues. It just works.
Is this mod compatible with XY?
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Lighter Scrap is a customizable weight reduction mod for Fallout 4, letting players tailor scrap item weights to their preference. With 393 endorsements and nearly 100k downloads, it's a popular quality-of-life tweak that applies automatically to all mods for full compatibility.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 393 endorsements and nearly 100k downloads
- Full compatibility with all mods—no conflicts to worry about
- Customizable settings let you dial in exactly how light you want your scrap
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in August 2023—may not be tested with the latest game patches
- No detailed instructions or documentation provided by the author
- Only affects scrap items—if you wanted weight reduction for other loot, this won't help
For Fallout 4 players who hate being overencumbered by junk and want more control over their carry weight. Perfect for hoarders and settlement builders who grab every piece of scrap. Skip if you're fine with vanilla weight or want a broader weight overhaul.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's a simple mod, just drop the files into your Data folder or use your mod manager—no load order fuss.
- If you're using a mod manager, enable it and let it handle the file placement automatically.
- Check the mod's settings in-game (if any) to adjust the weight reduction to your liking.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 4 Mods
- Author
- Zzyxzz
- Version
- 1.0.0
- Downloads
- 97,054
- Endorsements
- 393
- Category
- Items (Food, Drinks, Chems, etc)
- Created
- 8/19/2023
- Updated
- 8/19/2023
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