SKK Companion weapon auto upgrade

⭐ ⭐ (660 endorsements) 📥 13,264 downloads 📌 v007 📅 10/15/2017
⚪ Last updated 2020

By SKKmods · Companions

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 10/23/2020 📅 Created: 10/15/2017
⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
1🛠️ F4SE — Fallout 4 Script Extender Download ↗
2🔧 UFO4P — Unofficial Fallout 4 Patch Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 5.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #6 of 91 Companions mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Automatically upgrade base game companion default weapons and shooting perks to match player level. Option to find, move and heal current companion if they are lost.

[ This functionality is now included in the comprehensive SKK Unlock all companions solution ]

[ to switch over simply disable weapon and perk upgrades in the holotape]

Companions have default weapons with unlimited ammo that are not visible in inventory to modify.  Whilst companion combat effectiveness is sketchy, they should benefit from default weapon OMOD upgrades and combat perks as the player level progresses to look good and shoot somewhat better.

Install the mod at any time in any game to receive a [ . SKK Companion weapon upgrade Holotape ] holotape in MISC inventory anytime after vault exit which will:

1. Enable or disable auto upgrades

2. Select between player level and perk upgrade triggers:

  • []The player actual Gun Nut and Science perks relevant to the companion weapon OMODSs regardless of level, or;

    []The player level that unlocks the Gun Nut and Science perks, but you don’t actually need the perks.

    3. Upgrade companions own Gunslinger, Rifleman, Commando and Heavy Gunner perks to match the player and further improve combat effectiveness.

    3. Move your companion to the player and heal when they become stuck, lost or fall off Virtibirds.

    The auto upgrade runs when you [ >>> SUBMIT ] changes in the holotape, level up or exit the Pip-Boy perk upgrade screen to keep all base game companions up to date.

    This does not modify companions irritating combat AI behaviors like standing in front of the player, running into unwinnable fights or starting a deep and meaningful conversations about bollox. That's RPG actor immersion that is.

    Companions & weapons upgraded:

    Cait Double-Barrel Shotgun 0005DF30

    Curie (as Synth) Laser Gun 0022CC13

    Danse Laser 0005BBA6

    Deacon Hunting Rifle 00215CE3

    Hancock Double-Barrel Shotgun 00062AA4

    MacCready Hunting Rifle 0005BBA4

    Piper 10mm 0005DF2D

    Preston Laser Musket 00062AA6

    Strong Sledgehammer 0005DF2E ... this script DOES NOT upgrade Strong’s Sledgehammer.

    Valentine Pipe Revolver 0005BBA7

    X6-88 Institute Laser Rifle 00215CE4

    Upgrades to the best semi-auto receiver, barrel, grip and sights for that level. If you prefer to upgrade your companion weapons manually through crafting, try CompanionWeapons Are Customizable.

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🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

SKK Companion weapon auto upgrade automatically levels up base game companion default weapons and shooting perks to match the player's level, with an optional feature to locate, move, and heal a lost companion. A utility mod for Fallout 4 players who want companions to stay relevant in combat without manual gear management.

✨ Key Features

Automatically upgrades companion default weapons and shooting perks to match player level.
Includes an option to find, move, and heal a lost companion.
Targets base game companions only.
Lightweight utility mod with 660 endorsements and over 13,000 downloads.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-tested with 660 endorsements and 13k downloads—plenty of players trust it.
  • Solves the annoying problem of companions falling off in damage as you level up.
  • The lost companion finder is a lifesaver when your follower glitches into a wall.

⚠️ Cons

  • Only affects base game companions—mod-added followers are left out.
  • Last updated in 2020, so it might not be fully compatible with the latest game patches or DLC.
  • Auto-upgrading might override custom weapon setups if you've given your companion a unique gun.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Fallout 4 players who hate micromanaging companion gear and want them to stay effective in combat. Also great for those who frequently lose their companion in the wasteland. Skip if you use modded companions or prefer full control over your follower's loadout.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • If you're using a mod manager like Vortex, just download and enable—no extra setup needed.
  • Test with a companion like Piper or Codsworth to see the level scaling in action before relying on it.
  • Remember to check your companion's inventory after the mod kicks in—they might drop their old gear.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Fallout 4 Mods
Author
SKKmods
Version
007
Downloads
13,264
Endorsements
660
Category
Companions
Created
10/15/2017
Updated
10/23/2020

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