Raiders - Tribal Forged
⚪ 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
- 👍 2.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #26 of 226 Armour mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Of all the raiders in the game the Forged have the most conclusive signs of unique culture and shared tradition. It's not exactly a lot but it's there. So I thought it would be neat to bash together some outfits to lean into that a little bit and give them a unique aesthetic, similar to the tribals seen in the previous games.
This mod adds 5 outfits and 8 helmets made in NifSkope and Outfit Studio, from existing Fallout 4 assets. Just a nice lil bit of flavor for anybody who happens to be interested in that sort of thing. The outfits replace all of the outfits worn by the Forged with the exception of Slag. It also adds some weapons to the melee lists so that the melee Forged use a slightly wider repertoire of weapons. Armor stats are equivalent to the default single-slot armors worn by Forged.
If you like skulls, horns, or you just really miss those Powder Ganger short-shorts you might dig this.
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Conflicts:
This mod edits the Forged levelled lists to distribute the outfits and will conflict with other mods that touch these lists. Generally speaking you can just place the mod whose changes you prefer lower in your list and it should be fine.
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Future Stuff:
I'd like to add face, body, and armor paints with different patterns but my tecture work isn't good enough to include that in the mod right now. I'll continue to update and address any issues with fit-and-finish, clipping, funky bone weights, or bugs as I notice them (or as others report them).
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Credits:
Uses some nice HD textures from Leyr's Brotherhood of Steel Kit.
Raiders - Tribal Forged is a cosmetic mod that reimagines the Forged faction's armor with a tribal aesthetic inspired by the Fallout series and films. With 528 endorsements and over 21,000 downloads, it's a popular visual overhaul for players seeking a more rugged, faction-specific look.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 528 endorsements and over 21k downloads—clearly a hit among players.
- Adds a fresh, lore-friendly-ish tribal look to the Forged, making them stand out from the usual raider armor.
- Lightweight cosmetic change—no gameplay tweaks, so it won't break balance.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in May 2022—might be outdated if the game has had major patches since then.
- Only affects the Forged faction—if you were hoping for a broader raider overhaul, this won't cover it.
For Fallout 4 players who want to give the Forged a more distinct, tribal identity without altering gameplay. If you're a lore enthusiast or just tired of the same old raider armor, this mod adds visual variety. Skip if you're looking for gameplay changes or a full raider faction overhaul.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's a simple armor replacer, you can install it manually by dropping the files into your Data folder, but using a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 is safer for easy uninstallation.
- Make sure you have the game's official DLCs or updates that might affect the Forged's armor—if the mod was made for an older version, check for compatibility patches.
- If you're using other mods that alter the Forged's appearance, load order matters—place this mod after those to ensure its textures take priority.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 4 Mods
- Author
- deleted4626711
- Version
- 1.2
- Downloads
- 21,565
- Endorsements
- 528
- Category
- Armour
- Created
- 5/31/2022
- Updated
- 5/31/2022
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