Nuclear Football
⚪ Last updated 2022⚠️ 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
- 👍 1.9% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #161 of 282 Weapons mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
What is more Americana than football?
Nuclear Football, baby.
This mod takes the term "Nuclear Football" in its most literal sense.
This mod adds the ability to hand chuck Mininukes like a quarterback.
It also adds new modifications for the Fatman.
Features:
-Football Weapons.
-Nuclear Football Weapon.
-New Football Animations.
-New Fatman Ammunitions.
-Ammo for the Footballs are craftable in the chemistry station in the grenades category, except for the Mininuke.
Where to find:
You may find the football wielded by a raider or a Gunner in the wasteland. You can also find different variations of it around Fraternal Post 15, Vault 81 and 111, the stores in Goodneighbor, and all around the stores of Diamond City, if you look thoroughly.
Mod Recommendations:
-For roleplay purposes, I recommend installing Football Helmets of the Commonwealth by JohnnyBlade to immerse yourself in this gridiron of a wasteland.
Notes:
-No Power Armor Animations, both 1st and 3rd (YET).
-This is strictly set to be used by humanoid NPCs. Supermutants can't wield this weapon (I'm sorry, animating is hard and it takes a lot of time. Maybe in the future.)
-Anims might be a bit jank in some cases, but will be fixed in next update.
-I plan on adding more football-type weapons in the future. Feel free to post in the discussions to add your suggestions on what football weapon you want in.
Special Thanks to these users for their tremendous help in the development of this mod and their never-ending encouragement:
-xrendermanx
-WhiskeyRiver223
-loldoge1422
Nuclear Football by JustReddz adds the ability to throw Mininukes by hand, like a quarterback, and introduces new modifications for the Fatman. A compact weapon mod for Fallout 4 with 137 endorsements and 7,251 downloads, last updated in November 2022.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Niche but fun concept—turning the Fatman into a football toss is a fresh take on explosive combat.
- Solid community traction with 137 endorsements and over 7k downloads.
- Lightweight addition that doesn't overhaul the game, just adds a silly and satisfying way to deliver nukes.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2022, so it may not be compatible with the latest game patches or DLC.
- Limited scope—only adds hand-throwing and Fatman mods, so if you want more content, this won't satisfy.
- Potential balance issues: hand-chucking Mininukes could trivialize encounters if not tuned carefully.
For Fallout 4 players who enjoy absurd, physics-based combat and want to feel like a quarterback launching nukes. Also for modders looking for a simple, fun addition to their load order. Skip if you're after serious gameplay overhauls or need up-to-date compatibility.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's a weapon mod, make sure to place it in your load order after any mods that alter the Fatman or Mininuke to avoid conflicts.
- Test the hand-throwing mechanic in a safe area first—it might have a learning curve for aiming.
- If you're using a mod manager, enable the mod and check for any updates or patches on the mod page.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 4 Mods
- Author
- JustReddz
- Version
- 1.1
- Downloads
- 7,251
- Endorsements
- 137
- Category
- Weapons
- Created
- 11/7/2022
- Updated
- 11/21/2022
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