NPC Loot Drop rebalance

⭐ ⭐⭐ (1,062 endorsements) 📥 150,175 downloads 📌 v1.0 📅 5/12/2017
⚪ Last updated 2017

By Moonracer · NPC

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 5/12/2017 📅 Created: 5/12/2017
⚠️ 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

  • 👍 0.7% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #62 of 68 NPC mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Hroun was kind enough to upload this mod to bethesda.net for consoles.

An LLD is a leveled list that the game uses to add items to NPCs on death. This mod makes changes to a few LLDs used by common NPC factions. Typically this is just a percent chance to add a stimpak for you to loot. Now you will find a variety of items that add character to enemies. Also, you will find far fewer stimpaks in the world.

This will affect Raiders, Gunners, Triggermen and Brotherhood of Steel (as well as any other NPC that use their LLD leveled list).

Raiders tend to carry trash and low quality food(they have a low chance of carrying mystery jerky). Triggermen have only slightly better taste than raiders. Gunners are fairly well equipped and sometimes even have extra ammo (gunners also have a chance to carry dog tags, ammo bags and amarican flags). Brotherhood of steel are all business so don't carry much, but they have a chance to drop decent food and medicine. All have low chances to carry backup melee weapons like switchblade, combat knife or knuckles.

The primary goal of this mod is balance, so the chance of getting good items like military ammo bags or stimpaks are very rare. In fact all items added will be fairly rare, so inventories shouldn't be cluttered with junk.

Role play was the secondary goal of the mod. Adding some food and junk in inventories you loot helps flesh out the world. Suddenly you aren't the only one in the wasteland collecting stuff to survive. The more organized a faction, the less items you will find on individuals (on average) but of higher quality.

Compatibility:

Requires Nuka World DLC

Should be compatible with most mods (even mods that alter factions). Just run this after those to overide thier changes. Does not make changes to NPCs or items, just 4 leveled lists specifically used for this purpose.

There aren't many faction specific LLDs in the game, so as much as I'd like to I can't make specific versions for say Far Harbor Trappers without editing NPCs, so not something I will tackle.

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

NPC Loot Drop rebalance by Moonracer modifies leveled lists to reduce stimpak drops from dead NPCs in Fallout 4, aiming to make resources scarcer and characters more meaningful. With 1,062 endorsements and 150,175 downloads, it's a popular tweak for players seeking a harder survival experience.

✨ Key Features

Alters common leveled lists that add items to dead NPCs
Reduces stimpaks found in the world
Aims to give characters more character by adjusting loot distribution

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-approved with 1,062 endorsements and 150k downloads
  • Simple concept that directly addresses survival balance
  • Lightweight mod that doesn't overhaul the whole game

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2017 — may be outdated for current game patches
  • No detailed patch notes or compatibility info provided
  • Only affects NPC loot, not other sources of stimpaks
🎯 Is This For You?
For Fallout 4 survival players who want a tougher economy and less reliance on stimpak spam. Also for roleplayers who prefer scarcity to make each encounter meaningful. Skip if you enjoy the default loot abundance or want a comprehensive overhaul.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Since it's a leveled list edit, load order matters — place it after other loot mods to ensure your changes take effect.
  • If you use a mod manager, enable it and check for conflicts with other mods that alter NPC inventories.
  • Consider pairing with a survival overhaul to amplify the scarcity effect.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Fallout 4 Mods
Author
Moonracer
Version
1.0
Downloads
150,175
Endorsements
1,062
Category
NPC
Created
5/12/2017
Updated
5/12/2017

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