Type 81
⚪ 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
- 👍 2.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #167 of 300 Weapons mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
(UPDATE COMING SOON)
This mod adds in:
Type 81 (Spawns @ 20 on raiders)
Type 81-1 (Spawns @ 20 on raiders)
Type 81 SR (Spawns @ 50 on raiders and bosses, and Operators)
Type 81 LMG. (Spawns @ 40 on raiders and bosses)
Also adds in some unique attachments that are plausible or exist in real life like heat guards!
This gun can be a lore-friendly addition to your game, or can fit in with more modern tactical builds!
It's ESL-ified so it doesn't take up a load order spot -- it's not a huge mod -- it just adds realistic variation into guns you'd find used by insurgents or raiders. There are pictures of these captured from African insurgents along side Type 56's (AK's). The gun is also used by various militaries around the world. It is originally Chinese and was/still is used by the PLA. In my opinion it's better than a lot of AKs; it's a cross between an SKS and AK.
It's not technically an AK, but if you want to pretend it is that's fine. If you can't tell the difference or don't care this mod likely
won't interest you.
I use some assets and textures that were used in my SKS mod, so view that page's credits for more info.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
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-I had issues at first with silent reloads, if you experience these you may have to download the HMAR replacer
-This will change the all HMAR animations to the right handed variant, go
download the wonderful right handed HMAR replacer to fix the meshes. If
you like the left handed animation for whatever reason feel free to
release a patch - it will be a bit of work rewiring all the sub-graphs
though just a heads up. If you need pointers on how to do this pm me
anytime! I'd do it but I'm quite bogged down with projects and what not.
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Animations are from https://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/24053?tab=files
So a big thanks to:
Antistar - Hitman47101 - Ha_ru
p.s. The animation were fit the gun to the best of my ability - they're not perfect. I was more concerned with getting a working mod up than it being perfect. If you have any issues with the anims you have full permission to make your own set! Let me know if there is a serious bug of course.
Adds the Type 81 rifle and its variants to the Wasteland and Nuka-World, with ESL-flagged leveled list injection for compatibility. A compact weapon mod with 286 endorsements and over 10k downloads, last updated in May 2023.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid community backing with 286 endorsements and over 10k downloads.
- ESL-flagged means it won't eat your plugin limit—great for load order hoarders.
- Injects into leveled lists, so you'll actually find it in the world without console commands.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in May 2023, so it might be behind on the latest game patches or DLC.
- No mention of compatibility patches for popular overhaul mods like Wasteland Imports or such.
- Limited to the base game and Nuka-World—if you're playing with other DLC areas, you won't see it there.
For Fallout 4 players who want a real-world Chinese rifle with lore-friendly integration into loot drops. If you're a collector of weapon mods or doing a Chinese-themed playthrough, this is a must-have. Skip if you're on a strict load order and can't risk potential conflicts with other weapon mods.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's ESLified, you can safely install it with a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 without worrying about plugin slots.
- If you're using a mod that overhauls leveled lists, consider placing this mod after it in your load order to ensure the Type 81 appears.
- Check the mod page for any optional patches if you use popular weapon balance mods.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 4 Mods
- Author
- PrecisionTacos
- Version
- 1.0.0
- Downloads
- 10,648
- Endorsements
- 286
- Category
- Weapons
- Created
- 5/3/2023
- Updated
- 5/4/2023
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