Protected Unique NPCs Traders and Merchants
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ Install Order · 3 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
- 👍 0.3% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #32 of 68 NPC mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Simple INI file. No plugin needed.
Sets the Protected flag for the following NPCs:
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[]Jun Long
[
]Marcy Long[]Tina De Luca
[]Smiling Larry
[]Vault-Tec Rep
[]Anne Hargraves
[]Trader Rylee
[]Deezer
[]Professor Goodfeels
[]Maisie
[]The Scribe
[]Doc Anderson
[]Ron Staples
[]Gene
[]Kelly
[]Dora
[]Teddy
[]Opal
[]Unnamed Traders
[]Eleanor
[]Leonard Moore
[]Unnamed Merchant (POIJS011Merchant)
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[]Sheffield
[]Phyllis
[]Deirdre
[] Clarabell
[]Cedric
[]Graygarden Mr Handys
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[] The Scribe (he is already flagged Protected)
Huge thanks to Zzyxzz for RobCo Patcher. It's a game changer.
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[] The Scribe (he is already flagged Protected)
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[]Sheffield
Protected Unique NPCs Traders and Merchants uses RobCo Patcher to set the Protected flag for various Unique NPCs and Merchants, as well as named and unnamed Traders. This prevents them from dying accidentally, making it a quality-of-life mod for players who want to keep important NPCs alive. With 650 endorsements and 203,850 downloads, it's a well-received utility for Fallout 4.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 650 endorsements and over 200k downloads — clearly a mod people trust.
- Protects both unique NPCs and generic traders, so your favorite vendors won't randomly die in crossfires.
- Uses RobCo Patcher, which is a lightweight and reliable framework for making targeted edits.
⚠️ Cons
- Requires RobCo Patcher as a dependency — if you don't have it, this mod won't work.
- Only sets the Protected flag; it doesn't make NPCs essential, so they can still die from player actions or scripted events.
- Last updated in March 2023 — may not be fully compatible with the latest Fallout 4 updates or DLC content.
For Fallout 4 players who are tired of losing merchants to random raider attacks or explosive accidents. If you're a completionist who wants to keep every named NPC alive for quests, this mod is a must-have. Skip if you prefer a more hardcore survival experience where NPC deaths are permanent.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have RobCo Patcher installed first, and load this mod after it in your mod manager.
- If you're using a mod manager like Vortex or MO2, let it handle the file placement to avoid conflicts.
- Check the mod's posts section for any known compatibility notes with other NPC protection mods.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 4 Mods
- Author
- Aurelianis
- Version
- 1.1
- Downloads
- 203,850
- Endorsements
- 650
- Category
- NPC
- Created
- 3/23/2023
- Updated
- 3/25/2023
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