Raider Overhaul-R - An Unofficial Update and Cleanup (Balance - Bugfixes - New Content)
⚪ Last updated 2021⚠️ 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
- 👍 3.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #18 of 24 Factions mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
AWKCR-R IS NOW A HARD REQUREMENT!!! MAKE SURE YOU KEEP IT UPDATED ALONG WITH RO-R! Requires AWKCR-R V0. 75TunaMelt
Credits for some additions:
The original Raider Overhaul team of course, as that's still required
Elgoes for his Shivs, and his Pipe Shotgun
m150 for the Flamethrower Rifle, Mini Minigun, More Shishkebab, T51 Nuka Jetpack, and Half Gas Masks
Hopper31 for Drugged Deathclaws' armors
HelperRachel for letting me use her Deathclaw diffuse maps as a base for making Goldfish's texture
Jimhsu for Detailed Deathclaw's normal & specular maps- used on Goldfish, and potentially Drugged Deathclaws later
The6thMessenger for their Salvaged Sentry Bot Weapons (both the updated Minigun and the old Missile Launcher)
Zorkaz for their Blowtorch and Mirelurk Gauntlet
MikeMoore for his Assault Flamer
GrafPanzer for their Assaultron Armor
Ludvig218 for The Headpiece Dispatcher
TrickyVein for the Hobby Horse (also their Chainsaw and Buzz Axe are in OG RO)
FelixTheCrazy for their Standalone Hunting Hood
Hifoo for their Mascot Head Armors
LolZukka for their Flecktern Army Helmet texture
Xerophthalmia for everything S. P. E. C. I. A. L.
Borjoyzee for "The Pack Versus..."
Jet4571 for fixing up the cut Trapper Diving Suit
DatDirtyDawg and Adarsops for the sick thumbnail backgrounds
Newermind43 for Raider Power Armor Evolution (not on Nexus anymore)
What this is:
While we all wait for the huge Raider Overhaul Official update to come, I decided I wanted to still be able to use the old/current version with a modern clean load order. However, because it edited so many vanilla records, and had some consistency errors with the latest AWKCR, I just took it upon myself to clean it up. While doing that, I merged the Restored Content records into it as well while removing the hard AE requirement, so you get the restored content integrated seamlessly with just one plugin, mine. (Still requires the original assets seperately.)This eventually spun into a large community resource driven project, full of contributions! This is now not only a mini compat update with balance fixes, but now an entire full on feature and content filled addendum!
[]Consolidation of original RO gear into Material Swaps, so Gas Masks are now all one item with different OMODs called "Raider Gas Mask," with the same done for the Army Helmets, etc.
[]Tons of new gear integrated, including a few weapons and armors you know and love. A big emphasis on new headgear as well, with a few rare secret headgears for you to find on enemies!
Raider Overhaul-R is an unofficial update and cleanup for the Raider Overhaul mod, adding new content, fixing bugs, cleaning up leveled lists, updating keywords, and rebalancing. With 387 endorsements and over 10,000 downloads, it's a community-supported enhancement for Fallout 4 players seeking a more polished raider experience.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 387 endorsements and over 10k downloads.
- Fixes bugs and cleans up leveled lists for smoother gameplay.
- Adds new content and rebalances raiders for a fresh experience.
⚠️ Cons
- Requires the original Raider Overhaul mod as a base, so you need that installed first.
- Balance changes might not suit everyone's taste—some players prefer the original feel.
- Last updated in 2021, so it may not be compatible with the latest game patches or other mods.
For Fallout 4 players who already use Raider Overhaul and want a more polished, balanced, and content-rich version. If you're a completionist or enjoy overhaul mods, this is a solid pick. Skip if you're happy with the original or don't want balance tweaks.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have the original Raider Overhaul installed first, as this mod builds on it.
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to handle load order and avoid conflicts.
- Check the mod's posts section for any known compatibility issues with other raider-related mods.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 4 Mods
- Author
- PoisonParadise
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 10,510
- Endorsements
- 387
- Category
- Factions
- Created
- 2/12/2021
- Updated
- 3/5/2021
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