Replaceable Armor Plates
⚪ Last updated 2024⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.6% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #69 of 214 Armour mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Hello everyone!
This is my Replaceable Armor Plates mod and i decided to share my creation with you.
If you like my creation feel free to Endorse.
You can add an armor plate to your character via hotkey press.
The plates will take up to 12 hits before breaking.
Scripted hotkeys (to keep the requiert keys to a minimum)
First person animations.
MCM Settings:
Armor Plate hit sound effect On/Off
Armor Plate break sound effect On/Off
Armor Plate hit blur effect On/Off
Armor Plate hit camera shake effect On/Off
Alternate plate replacement animation On/Off
Armor Plate hit camera shake strength slider setting
Crafting items:
Juggernaut Plate
Heavy Plate
Medium Plate
Small Plate
Small Junk Plate
Medium Junk Plate
Quick craft Small Junk Plate x1
Quick craft Medium Junk Plate x1
All items can be crafted at the chemstation.
Update 1. 4:
Hardcore ESP removed
Armor plates provide now buffs/debuffs (check below)
You can now switch new equipped plates by using other plates from the inventory
Before removing the mod you have to make sure no plate is equipped.
If you have a plate equipped you have to use the (Mod Reset "Button") in the mcm menu.
Known issues:
Some melee hits will hit the player multiple times, causing the plate to break faster.
There are 6 plate conditions. (New || Worn || Slightly Damaged || Damaged || Highly Damaged || Broken)
You can see the plate condition via inspect hotkey or in your equipment inventory.
Plate conditions:
New = 100% armor rating value
Worn = 90% armor rating value
Slightly Damaged = 75% armor rating value
Damaged = 50% armor rating value
Highly Damaged = 25% armor rating value
Broken = 0% armor rating value
Armor conditions/stats:
Small Plate (+50 New || +45 Worn || +37 Slightly Damaged || +25 Damaged || +12 Highly Damaged)
Buff: +50 max HP, +2 AP regeneration
Debuff: -10 max AP, -15% actor speed
Medium Plate (+100 New || +90 Worn || +75 Slightly Damaged || +50 Damaged || +25 Highly Damaged)
Buff: +75 max HP, +3 AP regeneration
Adds a replaceable armor plates function via hotkey, allowing plates to absorb up to 12 hits before breaking. A practical utility mod for players seeking extra durability, with strong community support (575 endorsements, 98k downloads).
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 575 endorsements and nearly 100k downloads.
- Simple hotkey mechanic—no complex menus to fiddle with.
- Adds a meaningful durability layer without overhauling combat.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated April 2024—may not be compatible with future game patches.
- Limited to a single feature; no customization options mentioned.
For survival players who want extra armor durability without juggling inventory menus. Also for modders looking for a lightweight utility to build upon. Skip if you prefer full armor overhauls or deep crafting systems.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Bind the hotkey to an easily accessible key for quick plate swaps mid-combat.
- Test the plate mechanic on a spare set of armor before relying on it in tough fights.
- Check if the mod requires a script extender or other framework—author didn't specify.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 4 Mods
- Author
- BongoMong24
- Version
- 1.4
- Downloads
- 98,547
- Endorsements
- 575
- Category
- Armour
- Created
- 1/16/2023
- Updated
- 4/30/2024
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