Longer Power Lines
⚪ Last updated 2015⚠️ 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
- 👍 3.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #3 of 187 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Sets fWorkshopWireMaxLength to a higher value.
v1. 0 - Main release v1. 1 - FormIDs fixed/Rebuilt with FO4Edit. Redownload. Thanks MookittyBonnie.
July 13, 2016: Added to Bethesda.net. PC: https://mods.bethesda.net/#en/workshop/fallout4/mod-detail/2255074 XB1: https://mods.bethesda.net/#en/workshop/fallout4/mod-detail/2255385 PS4: https://mods.bethesda.net/#en/workshop/fallout4/mod-detail/2255632
- --Default Values:
- --fWorkshopWireMaxLength - 1100
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OPTIONS
Longer Power Lines 3x (My preference): LongerPowerLines3x.esp Longer Power Lines 2x: LongerPowerLines2x.esp Longer Power Linse Infinite: LongerPowerLinesInf.esp
Install with NMM
Locate 'Fallout4Prefs.ini' in your 'Documents/My Games/Fallout 4' folder. Add 'bEnableFileSelection=1' after the tag. --- Place esp in 'steamapps\common\Fallout 4\Data'. --- Locate 'plugins.txt' in your 'AppData\Local\Fallout4' folder. Add '<selected_esp>.esp' on a new line after 'Fallout4.esm'.
My other mods: Increased Settler Population Longer Area Respawn Piles of Corpses - Increased De-spawn Timer
Longer Power Lines is a simple gameplay mod for Fallout 4 that extends the range at which you can connect power lines, making it easier to wire settlements from a distance. With 86,907 endorsements and 2.9 million downloads, it's a highly popular quality-of-life improvement for builders. Last updated in 2015, it remains a staple for settlement construction.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Massive community approval (86,907 endorsements) — this is a must-have for settlement builders.
- Does exactly what it says: lets you connect power lines from a distance, saving time and frustration.
- Lightweight and doesn't add unnecessary complexity to your load order.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2015 — may have compatibility issues with newer game patches or DLC.
- No detailed description or documentation provided by the author, so you're on your own for troubleshooting.
- Only affects power line connections; if you're looking for broader settlement building overhauls, this won't cover that.
For Fallout 4 settlement builders who are tired of running back and forth to connect power lines. If you spend hours wiring up your settlements, this mod is a no-brainer. Skip if you want more complex electrical systems or gameplay changes — this is purely a convenience tweak.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since this mod is from 2015, check if it works with your game version; if you have all DLC, test it early in your playthrough.
- Use a mod manager like Nexus Mods' Vortex to install and manage this mod easily, especially if you have many other mods.
- If you notice power lines not connecting as expected, try disabling other settlement mods that might conflict.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 4 Mods
- Author
- Puma
- Version
- 1.1
- Downloads
- 2,880,896
- Endorsements
- 86,907
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 11/23/2015
- Updated
- 11/23/2015
🧩 Commonly Used Together
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