Recoil Rebalance
⚪ Last updated 2019⚠️ 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
- 👍 0.3% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #19 of 193 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This second part of my rebalance series attempts to make weapons feel more unique by altering the vanilla cookie cutter recoil settings. Available for vanilla, vanilla/automatron, vanilla/Far Harbor, and vanilla/All DLCs configurations.
Recoil Rebalance is a gameplay mod for Fallout 4 that tweaks vanilla recoil settings to make weapons feel more distinct. It offers configurations for vanilla and various DLC combinations, addressing the game's uniform recoil. With 156 endorsements and 47,276 downloads, it's a niche but popular choice for players seeking more weapon variety.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid download-to-endorsement ratio (47k downloads, 156 endorsements) shows it's being used and appreciated.
- Part of a rebalance series, so if you like this, there's likely more from the same author.
- Gives each gun its own personality instead of the same recoil pattern across the board.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2019 — may not be compatible with the latest Fallout 4 patches or DLC updates.
- Only affects recoil, so if you're looking for a broader weapon overhaul, this won't cover damage or handling.
For Fallout 4 players who want more variety in gunplay without a full overhaul. If you're tired of every weapon feeling the same when you pull the trigger, this is a lightweight fix. Skip if you want changes to damage or weapon mechanics — this is purely about recoil feel.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Pick the configuration that matches your installed DLCs — using the wrong one might cause issues.
- If you're using a mod manager, let it handle the file placement to avoid overwriting other mods.
- Test with a few different weapons to feel the difference before committing to it in a long playthrough.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 4 Mods
- Author
- tekmage
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 47,276
- Endorsements
- 156
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 5/26/2019
- Updated
- 5/26/2019
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