Wasteland Ballistics
⚪ Last updated 2022⚠️ 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
- 👍 1.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #374 of 412 Weapons mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Small mod, big impact. Adds a wound mechanic to bullets based on the caliber, shape, mass and speed of their real life counterparts.
Wasteland Ballistics is a compact Fallout 4 mod that introduces a wound mechanic to bullets, with effects determined by caliber, shape, mass, and speed based on real-life ballistics. It has 2,355 endorsements and 161,849 downloads, last updated in March 2022.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust: 2,355 endorsements and 161k downloads show it's a proven favorite.
- Adds depth to gunplay without overhauling the whole game—perfect for immersion seekers.
- Real-world ballistics make every shot feel more meaningful, especially for sniper builds.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in March 2022—might have compatibility issues with newer game patches or DLC.
- No detailed documentation provided, so you'll have to figure out exact mechanics in-game.
- Wound effects might slow down combat for players who prefer fast-paced shooting.
For Fallout 4 players who want more realistic gunplay and don't mind a bit of extra complexity. Perfect for survival-mode enthusiasts and roleplayers who love immersion. Skip if you prefer arcade-style shooting or want a full ballistic overhaul.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check if you have any other weapon mods that alter damage or ballistics—they might conflict.
- Test with a few different calibers to see how the wound mechanic affects your playstyle.
- If you're on PC, use a mod manager to easily enable/disable it if you run into issues.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 4 Mods
- Author
- Hedieded
- Version
- 4
- Downloads
- 161,849
- Endorsements
- 2,355
- Category
- Weapons
- Created
- 12/29/2019
- Updated
- 3/18/2022
🧩 Commonly Used Together
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