Ultimate Hacking
🟠 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.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.8% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #32 of 193 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
General DescriptionHacking is "soft" gated. Default MCM settings make minigame difficult without perks. You'll need to use deduction, dud removal, and resetting attempts even with perks. You will be punished for resetting the minigame now. Terminal password count, lockout time, number of guesses, and minigame reset mechanic can be customized. Requires F4SE and MCM.
Detailed Description
This mod sets by default that your character sucks at hacking. You can try to hack any level computer without perks, but you'll likely fail (5% chance of success, a little higher if you remove duds). Read and learn how to play the Hacking Minigame more effectively here
Without perks, you have one guess and 20 possible passwords will show up on the terminal. Intelligence no longer affects number of possible passwords.
Perks and Password Count:
With Hacker (Rank 1), you gain one more guess and fewer passwords will show up on all lock levels.
Novice terminals now take considerably less skill to hack.
Novice Locks have 7 passwords
Advanced Locks have 15 passwords
Expert Locks have 18 passwords
Master Locks have 19 passwords
With Hacker (Rank 2), you gain one more guess and even fewer passwords will show on all lock levels.
Advanced terminals now take considerably less skill to hack.
Novice Locks have 6 passwords
Advanced Locks have 10 passwords
Expert Locks have 16 passwords
Master Locks have 18 passwords
With Hacker (Rank 3), You gain one more guess and even fewer passwords will show upon all lock levels.
Expert terminals now take considerably less skill to hack.
Novice Locks have 5 passwords
Advanced Locks have 8 passwords
Expert Locks have 12 passwords
Master Locks have 17 passwords
With Hacker (Rank 4), lockout time is decreased by 98% and even fewer passwords will show up on all lock levels.
Master terminals now take considerably less skill to hack.
Novice Locks have 4 passwords
Advanced Locks have 6 passwords
Expert Locks have 8 passwords
Master Locks have 10 passwords
Terminal Security Detection:
This is a new hacking mechanic (on by default). You now will be punished for resetting the hacking minigame (start hacking, leave terminal, activate terminal again to reset minigame). As you reset the minigame, the terminal will begin to detect that you are hacking it and will implement security features. You will have to wait to bypass them. <
Ultimate Hacking is a gameplay mod that makes Fallout 4's terminal hacking minigame significantly harder by soft-gating it behind perks. It requires deduction, dud removal, and careful resetting, and punishes players for resetting the minigame. Ideal for players seeking a more challenging and realistic hacking experience.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Adds real challenge to a minigame that's usually a breeze (377 endorsements).
- MCM settings let you tweak the difficulty to your liking.
- Makes perks actually matter for hacking – no more ignoring them.
⚠️ Cons
- No compatibility notes – might clash with other hacking overhauls.
- Last updated September 2025 – could be outdated if the game has patched since.
For Fallout 4 players who find the vanilla hacking minigame too easy and want a tougher, more skill-based challenge. Also for roleplayers who want hacking to feel like a real skill that requires investment. Skip if you prefer a casual, relaxed hacking experience.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're using Mod Organizer 2, make sure to enable the mod in the left pane and check for conflicts with other gameplay mods.
- Before installing, back up your save files – this mod changes core gameplay and could affect existing saves.
- Start with default MCM settings to get a feel for the new difficulty, then adjust to your preference.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 4 Mods
- Author
- alegendv1
- Version
- 5.0
- Downloads
- 45,260
- Endorsements
- 377
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 1/12/2022
- Updated
- 9/14/2025
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