Lighter Scrap

⭐ ⭐ (393 endorsements) 📥 97,054 downloads 📌 v1.0.0 📅 8/19/2023
⚪ Last updated 2023

By Zzyxzz · Items (Food, Drinks, Chems, etc)

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 8/19/2023 📅 Created: 8/19/2023
⚠️ 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

  • 👍 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?

You have suggestions or questions? Feel free to post them into the comment section!

Check out my other mods:

Cooking Overhaul

Cooking Overhaul allows you to disable the heal , buff or radiation effects

from food. There is also an separate version, which is a complete

overhaul of many existing food items. Weight and caps value have been

re-balanced. And new recipes!

Better Power Armor - Redux

Your Power Armor will now fully absorb the damage of ballistic and laser weapon types.

Each armor part will work individually and absorb the damage of the body part it covers.

When one power armor part breaks, only this body part that was covered will take damage.

Keep your power armor in a good state and it will protect you.

Dynamic Helmet

Auto equip/unequip helmet when combat starts/end. Quick toggle of the

equipped helmet and/or other facial equipment with a key, which can be

set with MCM.

Configurable Artillery

Configurable Artillery allows you to control several settings of the artillery. In

addition to that, it features an optimised script fo

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

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

Customizable weight reduction for scrap items
Tailors gameplay to your preferences
Applies to all mods automatically
Full compatibility with other mods

📊 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
🎯 Is This For You?
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.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 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

🔧 How to Install Fallout 4 Mods

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