Nuka Quantum Grenade - Damage Radius and Explosion Fix

⭐ ⭐ (206 endorsements) 📥 8,705 downloads 📌 v1 📅 7/14/2018
⚪ Last updated 2018

By kevkiev · Weapons

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 7/14/2018 📅 Created: 7/14/2018
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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

  • 👍 2.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #15 of 282 Weapons mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

This mod changes the Nuka Quantum Grenade by (i) increasing its area of damage so it's actually effective in combat and (ii) making its explosion bigger but still based on the cool blue vanilla model.

Why I Made This:

I was surprised that the Nuka Quantum Grenade seemed so ineffective, despite its damage being 2nd only to the Nuka Grenade, and had such a ridiculously tiny explosion. When I checked the grenade's Explosion Data in FO4Edit, the reasons became obvious.

Inner Radius is the area in which (along with certain effects) full explosive damage is applied and Outer Radius is the area in which NPCs take at least some damage (but see note at end).  Most grenades including the Frag, Molotov, Plasma, Cryo and Baseball, have an Inner Radius of 150 and an Outer Radius of 500.  The powerhouse Nuka Grenade has an Inner Radius of 300 and an Outer Radius of 700.  The Nuka Quantum Grenade lags far behind with an Inner Radius of 50 and an Outer Radius of 200.  That's 1/3 the Inner Radius of a frag grenade, 1/6 compared to the Nuka Grenade, and its Outer Radius isn't much better - no wonder it's so disappointing.

I call this a "fix" because those settings are so low that I'm guessing it was a development mistake. Other than that, I really like the grenade (I love the blue mushroom explosion) but couldn't find a mod that changed only those settings and didn't also change damage, explosion type, etc.  So I made this for myself, using FO4Edit and the Creation Kit, and thought I'd share.

What I Did:

I increased Inner Radius to 300 and Outer Radius to 800 so, although it remains the 2nd most powerful grenade, it now has the widest area of effect (well, slightly: same Inner Radius, but 14% larger Outer Radius, compared to the Nuka Grenade).  I also changed the Image Space Radius, but that change shouldn't be very noticeable if at all (see note at end).  Everything else was left vanilla.

The result is that the Nuka Quantum Grenade is now much more effective in combat, but not overpowered, and the explosion is much larger but not overdone.

Alternate File With Added Knockdown Effect:

Same radius fix and also knocks down NPCs within range.

Installation:

Download 1 of the 2 files via NMM or other mod manager and activate.  Or download manually, unpack, and place the .esp in your data folder.

Compatibility:

This mod will conflict with others that modify the Explosion Data of the Nuka Quantum Grenade. It should work fine with sorting mods like VIS.  (I use VIS myself.)

Required Files:

Nuka World DLC

A Quick Word on IS Radius:

Image Space Radius is the area in which Image Space Modifiers are applied, and my understanding is those pertain to special

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

A small Fallout 4 mod that boosts the Nuka Quantum Grenade's damage radius and explosion size, with an optional knockdown effect. Ideal for players who want more impactful explosive combat without overhauling the game.

✨ Key Features

Increases the damage radius and explosion size for the Nuka Quantum Grenade.
Optional version adds a knockdown effect.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-tested (206 endorsements) and widely downloaded (8,705 downloads).
  • Simple tweak that makes the Nuka Quantum Grenade feel more powerful and satisfying.
  • Optional knockdown effect adds tactical utility for crowd control.

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2018, so it may not be compatible with the latest Fallout 4 patches or DLC.
  • Only affects one grenade type, so it's a niche fix rather than a broad overhaul.
  • Potential balance issues if you use other explosive mods that alter damage or radius.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Fallout 4 players who love explosive builds and want the Nuka Quantum Grenade to pack a bigger punch. If you're a completionist or just want a quick quality-of-life tweak, this is for you. Skip if you prefer vanilla balance or don't use grenades often.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • If you're using a mod manager like Vortex or NMM, just download and install – it's a simple ESP file.
  • Make sure to load this mod after any other explosive-related mods to ensure the changes apply.
  • Test the grenade in a safe area first to see the new radius before using it in combat.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Fallout 4 Mods
Author
kevkiev
Version
1
Downloads
8,705
Endorsements
206
Category
Weapons
Created
7/14/2018
Updated
7/14/2018

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