The Plasma Defender - Fallout New Vegas Classic
🟠 Updated over a year ago⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
Preview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.0% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #396 of 412 Weapons mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
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A brand new Plasma Defender inspired by Fallout New Vegas!
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45+ lore friendly attachments to mix and match!
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]Pistol and Carbine configurations!
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Custom scratch made models and textures!
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Brand new, scratch made fully custom animations!
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Custom first and third person animations for both in and out of Power Armor!
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Custom loading screens!
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ESL flagged so they won't take up a slot in your load order!
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Leveled List injected to BOS, Gunners, and Vendors after level 22!
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An optional Munitions Version!
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An Enclave themed unique with custom effects (it talks)!
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A NEW DUNGEON found south of Somerville Place where you find that unique!
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Unique puzzles and combat encounters in that new dungeon!
Assets/Art:
Alexerator & Degenerate Dak & Jkruse05
CK Development:
Animations:
Loading Screen:
PrincessAries
Plasma fire effects:
Consider supporting us:
Pig's Patreon Dak's Patreon
Alex's Patreon Mac's Kofi
(Let me know if I forgot to credit you!)
The Plasma Defender is an ambitious Fallout New Vegas weapon mod from Commonwealth Weaponry, featuring brand new custom animations and a custom dungeon. With 1,449 endorsements and 148,786 downloads, it's a popular choice for players seeking a fresh, high-quality weapon experience.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge download count (148,786) shows real demand for this weapon
- Custom animations and a dungeon make it more than a simple reskin
- Endorsement ratio is solid—1,449 endorsements from a big player base
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated August 2025—might not be compatible with the latest game patches if any dropped since
- Requires a custom dungeon, so it's not a drop-in weapon mod; expect some questing
For Fallout New Vegas players who want a unique, lore-friendly-ish energy weapon with a side of exploration. If you're tired of vanilla plasma weapons and enjoy mods that add content beyond just stats, this is for you. Skip if you prefer simple weapon replacers without extra quests.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to handle the files—manual install can get messy with custom animations
- Check the mod's comments section for any known conflicts with other weapon mods or animation overhauls
- Make sure your game is fully updated before installing, as the mod was last updated in 2025
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 4 Mods
- Author
- Commonwealth Weaponry
- Version
- 1.0.4.2
- Downloads
- 148,786
- Endorsements
- 1,449
- Category
- Weapons
- Created
- 6/1/2025
- Updated
- 8/31/2025
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