No Health Level Scaling - or request customised formula

⭐ ⭐ (759 endorsements) 📥 19,525 downloads 📌 v1.0 📅 12/20/2015
⚪ Last updated 2015

By MindfulDroid · Gameplay

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 12/20/2015 📅 Created: 12/20/2015
⚠️ 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

  • 👍 3.9% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #48 of 147 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

✅ ---- Player -----
✅ Vanilla formula:
✅ "Cleaned up":

So, you've been playing for a while and got bothered by the fact both you and NPCs are complete bullet sponges? And that the farther you get into the game, the worse it gets? Because health is based on the level, and thus infinite, but damage has a limit? No? Well, I did. And I figured something had to be done about it.

Simply put, the Health of the player mainly depends on: Your Endurance SPECIAL {E}, and you Level {L}. And since you can level indefinitely, you can teoreticaly get infinite health. How fun is that? That's what I use god mode for, if I'm bored and take psychojet for a random rampage! Not normal gameplay... Seriously, at level 100 you can have over 800 health... almost like those massive Behemots... get the point? No? ok

Now, what about the NPCs? Well, from what I can conclude, it seems that most NPCs have fixed health because they have a fixed level. However there are some NPCs that level exactly to the player, such as Diamond City Security (max level 50 though) and these receive a level-based health bonus as well.

If you want the full details:{

  • ---- Player -----
  • Vanilla formula:
  • 80 + {E}5 + ({L}-1)({E}0. 5 + 2. 5)
  • "Cleaned up":
  • {B} + {E}{E2} + ({L}-1)({E}{E3} + {I})

where, {B} is Base Health. (Which in itself is the "NPC/PC-specific base Health" + "Race Health"). {E} Number of Endurance SPECIAl points. {L} Your level. {E2} Health you get from each Endurance SPECIAL point. {E3} Not much to say. Just a multiplier to the extra level-based Endurance... {I} Not much to say either, just an increment...

Based on Here

  • ---- NPCs -----
  • I've found that the health of NPCs that level exactly with the player might be based on:
  • {B} + ({L}-1)*{LB}

where, {B} is base health. (Which in itself is the "NPC/PC-specific base Health" + "Race Health"). {L} Your level, which is also the NPCs level until it reaches a maximum. {LB} A health bonus based on the level. Vanilla value is 5.

Note: In Skyrim there was a multiplier that decreased health of low-level enemies (which were NPC level 4 or lower) to make the start easier for the player. I didn't save the source of this info though :(. I can't recal what the value is in Skyrim, but I did note down that the value in Fallout 4 is different, thus I speculate this is still be used. }

What I did:

As you might have guessed already, I disabled all level related health bonus. No more magical health! To balance it out I've tweaked a few things: -Player base Health is now 150 (was 80). -Health from Endurance SPECIAL is now 15 (was 5). Why? Well, Diamond City Security folks have 190. I'd say a very healthy and

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

No Health Level Scaling removes the level-based health scaling that makes both the player and NPCs bullet sponges in Fallout 4. Instead, it offers a custom formula option for those who want more control. This gameplay mod has 759 endorsements and was last updated in 2015.

✨ Key Features

Removes level-based health scaling for both player and NPCs.
Offers a customised formula option for health scaling.
Addresses the issue of bullet sponges caused by infinite level scaling.
Simple gameplay tweak with no additional dependencies.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community favorite with 759 endorsements and nearly 20k downloads.
  • Directly fixes the bullet sponge problem—makes combat feel more realistic.
  • Custom formula option gives you control if you want a middle ground.

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2015—may not be compatible with current game patches or DLC.
  • No detailed instructions provided for custom formula setup.
  • Removing health scaling entirely might make the game too easy for some players.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Fallout 4 players who are tired of enemies soaking up entire magazines. Perfect for those who want a more grounded, realistic combat experience without bullet sponges. Skip if you enjoy the power fantasy of high-level tankiness or want a more comprehensive overhaul.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • If you're using a mod manager, install via NMM or Vortex for easy management.
  • Test the mod early in the game to see if the health changes feel right for your playstyle.
  • Consider pairing with damage mods to fine-tune combat difficulty.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Fallout 4 Mods
Author
MindfulDroid
Version
1.0
Downloads
19,525
Endorsements
759
Category
Gameplay
Created
12/20/2015
Updated
12/20/2015

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