RobCo - Smarter Bastion Penetration
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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
- 👍 0.2% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #20 of 144 Patches mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Conflict-free! This mod will only affect the listed ammo/weapons/creatures, leavind all other entries untouched, all this tanks to RobCo Patcher!
Munitions now fully integrated
You can use this mod without the need to install all the mentioned mods, RobCo will skip the unused stuff for you!
Low Penetration:
Vanilla = 308 + Railway + Plasma + . 44 + 45-70 + DLCNuka 7. 62 + Sniper + Minigun + Gatling
Mod-added = Combined Arms 7. 62 + MK41Gyro Standard + Munitions - . 30 Carbine | . 303 | . 280 | 5. 7mm | 5. 45mm | . 357 | . 44-40 | 6. 5mm
Creatures = Mirelurk Hunter + HermitCrab (Mutant Menagerie LFAW)
Medium Penetration
Vanilla = Cannonball + Harpoon (+ Bastion already added "Grenades")
Mod-added = MK41Gyro Explosive + Munitions - 8mm | 9x39mm | 7. 62 Rimmed | . 300 Magnum | . 50cal Ball | . 30-06 | 25mm Grenade | 40mm Grenade | . 30-30
Creatures = RadScorp + YouGuai
High Penetration
Vanilla = none (+ Bastion already added "Missile + Fatman + . 50 Cal + 2mmEC")
Mod-added = DLC Robot Missile + Munitions - 12. 7mm | 14mm | 20mm | . 500 Express | Rocket
Creatures = Deathclaw + Behemoth
Tell me which Gun / Ammo should be added to which Category and why....!
If you are only interested in a creature-variant, please use plifits mod! He had the initial idea, so Credits and Points to him!
Penetration Power:
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[]5. 56: lowest penetration power compared to the others, perhaps 20-25% lower than . 44 (=> 5. 56 was removed in v. 1. 0. 3)
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]. 44: Base level with average penetration power.[]. 45-70: Around 10-15% higher penetration power than . 44.
[]. 308: Significantly higher penetration power than 5. 56, approximately 30-35% higher than . 44.
- 7. 62: The greatest penetration power in this list, likely around 40-45% higher than . 44. (=> 7. 62 Rifle! Ammo)
This patch for Fallout 4 expands the Bastion penetration lists to include more ammo types and creatures, making the system more versatile. With 273 endorsements and frequent updates, it's a solid choice for players using Bastion who want broader compatibility.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-tested with 273 endorsements and over 123k downloads
- Actively maintained, last updated January 2026
- Simple patch that directly enhances Bastion's functionality
⚠️ Cons
- Requires the Bastion mod to be installed, adding an extra dependency
- May conflict with other mods that edit the same Formlists
For Fallout 4 players who use the Bastion mod and want its penetration system to work with more ammo types and creatures. Skip if you don't use Bastion or prefer a more comprehensive overhaul.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Install with a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to keep load order clean.
- Place this patch after Bastion in your load order to ensure it overrides correctly.
- Check the mod page for any compatibility notes regarding other Bastion patches.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 4 Mods
- Author
- Rantanplan76
- Version
- 1.0.4
- Downloads
- 123,398
- Endorsements
- 273
- Category
- Patches
- Created
- 5/20/2024
- Updated
- 1/16/2026
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