The Widow Shotgun
⚪ Last updated 2016⚠️ 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
- 👍 1.9% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #11 of 412 Weapons mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This mod adds a standalone modular sawn off double-barrelled adjective-rich shotgun into your game.
- Short & long Stocks
- 6 Receiver mods
- 7 Ammo types
- Zoom customization
- Muzzle break & suppressors
- Custom sounds for loud and silenced
- Has a little back story to it
It can be found in a hidden cellar in Concord, if you don't feel like going looking for it follow the map or type in the console: "coc WidowCellarLocation".
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- The graphic used on the engravings is a modified version of a picture originaly drawn by Sarah Kushner.
- The Shotgun is not in the leveled lists, I wanted to make it unique in the game for obvious reasons, I don't intend to change that.
The Widow Shotgun is a standalone modular sawn-off double-barrelled shotgun mod for Fallout 4, created by Corvalho. It has gained significant popularity with over 32,000 endorsements and 1.7 million downloads, though it hasn't been updated since 2016.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Massive community trust — 32,201 endorsements and 1.7M downloads say it all.
- Modular design means you can tweak it to fit your playstyle.
- Standalone, so no conflicts with vanilla weapons.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2016 — might have issues with current game patches or DLC.
- Potential compatibility issues with other weapon mods that alter the same slots.
For Fallout 4 players who want a stylish, customizable shotgun without messing with vanilla weapons. If you're a mod collector or love weapon variety, this is a must-have. Skip if you need modern updates or extensive documentation.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's standalone, you can safely add it to any load order without conflicts.
- Check the mod's file page for any optional patches if you use other weapon mods.
- If you're on PC, use a mod manager like Vortex or NMM for easy installation and uninstallation.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 4 Mods
- Author
- Corvalho
- Version
- 1.1
- Downloads
- 1,703,265
- Endorsements
- 32,201
- Category
- Weapons
- Created
- 10/29/2016
- Updated
- 10/30/2016
🧩 Commonly Used Together
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🔧 How to Install Fallout 4 Mods
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