VUWR-R - Vanilla Unique Weapons Remastered but I turned all the effects into swappable OMODS
⚪ Last updated 2021⚠️ Install Order · 3 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #44 of 300 Weapons mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
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REQUIRES ORIGINAL MOD STILL!!!
READ THE REQUIREMENTS DROPDOWN!!!
So VUWR includes a bunch of custom receivers, stocks, mags etc. for uniques, but the special effects are always actually tied to a non-removable Legendary, and the custom removable bits are usually just enhanced normal things.
So, I moved all of the effects onto the parts themselves instead! This means you can make hybrids of some uniques, AND still put on a normal Legendary if you use something like Legendary Modifications (-G).
Because of this, I nerfed some effects, but not by much. Some effects I even buffed.
Some effects were also changed completely! Also includes FAB001's Silver Shroud Costume Tweak which is also applied to the hat, as well as Ballistic Weave if you for some reason didn't already have a mod for that (such as my old weaves mod that still needs an update.) I'm considering making Unique Armors have Unique Effects as well, but that's low on my list of to-dos. (Except PA, which are all becoming Unique next mod ;p )
In every case, part names and descriptions were changed a bit to reflect that it's the part causing the effect and not a Legendary. Occasionally, grammar fixes were also made, as English isn't lKocMoHaBTl's first language.
Lastly, I included a very small optional replacer-plugin for More Uniques. This doesn't have any content changes, but I fixed a few bugs, removed some ITMs and unreferenced records, and turned it into an ESL.
BOTH MODS ARE ACTUALLY... erm... untested. Sorry, you're all my beta testers haha; but everything in xEdit seems good. I made a backup of both mods before I made either into ESLs in case the formID compacting messed anything up, but that's unlikely.
BOTH OF THESE REQUIRE A NEW SAVE!!!
This mod rebalances the Vanilla Unique Weapons Remastered (VUWR) mod for Fallout 4, introducing new weapon effects and converting the plugin to an ESL-flagged ESP to save load order space. It's for players who want a more balanced and compact version of VUWR.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-trusted with 135 endorsements and over 12k downloads.
- ESL flag means it won't eat your load order slots—great for mod hoarders.
- Tweaks VUWR's effects for better balance, so unique weapons feel more distinct.
⚠️ Cons
- Requires the original VUWR mod to work, so it's not standalone.
- Last updated in 2021, so it might not be compatible with newer mods or game updates.
- Since it changes effects, it could conflict with other weapon rebalance mods.
For Fallout 4 players who already use VUWR and want a more balanced, load-order-friendly version. Skip if you don't use VUWR or prefer the original effects.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have the original VUWR installed first, then drop this mod in and load it after.
- If you use a mod manager, let it handle the ESL flag—don't manually edit your load order.
- Check for patches if you run other weapon overhaul mods, as this changes effects.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 4 Mods
- Author
- PoisonParadise
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 12,575
- Endorsements
- 135
- Category
- Weapons
- Created
- 10/3/2021
- Updated
- 10/3/2021
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