Vanilla Uniques Framework
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.2% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #8 of 15 Modders Resources and Tutorials mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
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So, for a while I've been using Unique BaseID for Uniques to help me replace Unique Weapons with the Unique Replacer project series of patches.«. However, recently I've hit the limitations of the mod when trying to replace the vendor uniques, so I've decided to fork it and build on top of it for my own purposes. I figured I would share it here, in case it is of use to any user or mod author wanting to replace or tinker with the uniques in their game.
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[]Like the original, this mod replaces the levelled list instaces of unique weapons with a specific instance of a new weapon, templated on the base weapon for that unique.
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]I've also gone ahead and copied the formID lists used by the game to control what mods end up on the uniques, to make it easier to find them while working.[]In the vanilla game, vendor uniques are implemented in a handful of haphazard ways- in particular a lot of them don't use a formlist to control their omods, which makes it 1) a pain in the ass to find and modify them, and 2) a conflict risk if you do change them. So, I've gone ahead and swapped them all over to use formlists instead. I've also added a bunch of debug logging to the placement script for them (which runs as soon as you exit the vault), so you can verify that everything is working as expected.
[]I've carried over some conflicts with UFO4P
[]Each unique also has a unique legendary OMOD record, instead of just reusing the vanilla one. This allows mod authors to tweak balance, or even swap out the effect, without requiring a completely new game
[]I've implemented an armor set bonus framework, having all pieces of a set (as measured by keyword count, added by the unique legendary effects) applies an additional ENCH, which adds a Perk to the player. In the framework, that perk does nothing, modders need to implement the effect in their addon modules.
Patch is available for Lunar Fallout Overhaul, this patch should go immediately after lunar, and before any of the Unique Replacers mods, or anything else depending on the framework
Check out a few of my other mods
The Alias Project
Immersive Legendary Enemies
Legendaries They Can Use
Bosses Get Legendaries
The Unique Replacers Project
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Barter Vendor Restrictions: Reduced vendor caps, and restricts what vendors buy
Load Out: An Encumbrance Overhaul: Reworks encumbrance
Vanilla Uniques Framework is a tool for mod authors to tinker with or replace unique items in the game, aiming to make them feel special. It has 475 endorsements and over 311,000 downloads, last updated in July 2025.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid community trust with 475 endorsements and over 311k downloads.
- Actively maintained—last updated July 2025, so it's fresh.
- Fills a niche for modders who want to overhaul uniques without reinventing the wheel.
⚠️ Cons
- Not for players—this is a modder's resource, so no direct gameplay impact.
- Requires modding knowledge to use effectively; no user-friendly interface.
- No detailed documentation provided in the description, so you'll need to dig into the files.
For mod authors who want to customize or replace unique items in their mods. If you're a player looking for new content, skip this—it's a toolkit, not a gameplay mod.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're new to modding, study how existing mods use this framework before diving in.
- Check the mod's forum or comments for community examples and troubleshooting.
- Since it's a resource, integrate it into your mod's file structure carefully to avoid conflicts.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 4 Mods
- Author
- WhiskyTangoFox
- Version
- 1.13
- Downloads
- 311,552
- Endorsements
- 475
- Category
- Modders Resources and Tutorials
- Created
- 5/19/2023
- Updated
- 7/23/2025
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