Shield Framework
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ 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
- 👍 0.9% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #33 of 385 Weapons mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Requirement : Address Library for F4SE Plugins (https://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/47327)
Shield Framework
I always wondered why there hasn't been a single tactical shield that actually works in this game, so decided to make one.
As you can see from the name, it is a framework.
You can make your own shield with it, in a form of weapon or even armor (WIP).
But you guys need proof. It has to be visual to be appealing.
So I've included a sample riot shield with a full set of custom animation covering both 1st person and 3rd person (PA, Super Mutant not included).
Winter23pzd has done awesome work in porting the mesh and 1st person animations from Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2022)
Also thanks to Broodahood for the wonderful grenade/mine throw animation.
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And this is our main dish. The in-game showcase of the shield.
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It's not a dirty "block all damage incoming from n degrees" kind of hack.
The shield has fully working collision objects attached on it, divided into two parts: metal and glass.
Everything is customizable from damage threshold, image space adapter that gets applied when you get hit, camera shakes, material type (impact effects), and even the interaction between the attacker and victim through spells.
I'm working on a guide that includes the detail on how to apply it and hopefully it should be released in a few days.
It's getting delayed because I'm working hard at the moment to make it work with armors as well, so there's less pressure to make new animations.
Hope you enjoy it.
Credits
The F4SE Team for Fallout 4 Script Extender (F4SE)
Fudgyduff for Address Library and CommonLibF4
Winter23pzd for porting the mesh and first person animations from Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2022)
Broodahood for the first person grenade/mine throw animation
Activision and Infinity Ward for the original content
nlohmann for JSON for Modern C++
Shield Framework is a utility mod for Skyrim that adds working shields capable of blocking projectiles, melee hits, and explosions. It provides a framework for modders and players, with 1,168 endorsements and 128,936 downloads, last updated in February 2023.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved (1,168 endorsements) — clearly fills a need.
- High download count (128,936) shows lots of players are using it.
- Framework approach means it's not just a single shield — it's a foundation for other mods.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in February 2023 — might not be compatible with the latest Skyrim version or other mods.
- No detailed documentation provided — you'll need to figure out how to integrate it yourself.
- As a framework, it's not a standalone content mod — you'll need other mods or patches to actually use shields in-game.
For modders and players who want functional shields that actually block projectiles and explosions. If you're a player looking for new shield content, this is a base to build on, not a finished product. Skip if you want ready-to-use shields without extra setup.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check the mod's forum posts or comments for compatibility notes with other shield mods.
- If you're using a mod manager, install it like any other mod, but be prepared to load it before other shield mods in your load order.
- Since it's a framework, look for patches or add-ons that use it to get actual shields in your game.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 4 Mods
- Author
- Bingle
- Version
- v0.63
- Downloads
- 128,936
- Endorsements
- 1,168
- Category
- Weapons
- Created
- 2/1/2023
- Updated
- 2/12/2023
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