Wasteland Energy Shields
⚪ Last updated 2017⚠️ 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
- 👍 2.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #182 of 214 Armour mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
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VERSION 5. 12. 3 UPDATE Fixed issue with radiation seeping through and damaging player. Fixed all fire, cold ect... damage types on shield. Fixed duration of spells like Fire when it is on you, it is reduced. Adjusted a few coding errors.
TIP ON INSTALLING NEW MODS
Before you dive deep into gameplay after installing a new mod, ones specifically that alter player and NPC stats as well as gives perks like this one. It is suggested that you have a clean save before installing the mod. Toy around with the mod, testing it out as much as possible. Try not to go to far into the game. Do enough that you are willing to sacrifice the loss for if the mod is not what is expected. That way you can just go back to the previous fresh save without loosing to much.
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- Wasteland Energy Shields is a shielding system you craft and mod for yourself, companions and settlers.
- Gather the shield pieces from various NPC's to craft them.
- Continue reading for information on how it works, the different shields and more.
When you first load WES, you will be given 16 pieces to start out with plus the settings Holotape. You can and should, build yourself the "Wastelander's Shield", a beginners shield at the nearest Chemistry Station. Then you can either mod it or build your companion a shield.
This Mod Requires both Automatron and Far Harbor DLC's ======> This Also Requires HUDFramework <======
Also recommended to use Armorsmith Extended along with Armor and Weapon Keywords. With this mod to be able to still wear your Wedding Ring along with WES.
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When using WES-AE.esp... the ring uses the L Arm slot. A hidden underarm slot. When not using WES-AE.esp, is just uses the ring slot. This ESP is only if you want to wear your wedding ring.
Armor Keywords Vaultsuit and some other armors may and do use that slot. Armorsmith Extended should fix the issue and it changes some items and mostly removes slots. For example Vaultsuit is just BODY.
Adds craftable, moddable energy shields for the player, companions, and settlers, with various NPCs wearing shields across the Wasteland. A well-endorsed Fallout 4 mod from 2017, offering both personal gear and world integration.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid community support with 1,222 endorsements and 59k downloads.
- Adds shields to NPCs, making the wasteland feel more alive.
- Craftable and moddable, so you can tailor shields to your playstyle.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2017, so may have compatibility issues with current game patches.
- Potential conflicts with other mods that alter NPC equipment or armor lists.
For Fallout 4 players who want to add energy shields to their arsenal and see them used by NPCs. Great for role-players and those who enjoy crafting and modding gear. Skip if you're looking for a complete overhaul or need up-to-date compatibility.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Nexus Mod Manager or Vortex to install and manage this mod easily.
- Check the mod's posts section for any reported compatibility issues with other armor mods.
- If you encounter issues, try loading this mod late in your load order to avoid conflicts.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 4 Mods
- Author
- Neotropic
- Version
- 5.12.3
- Downloads
- 59,332
- Endorsements
- 1,222
- Category
- Armour
- Created
- 6/21/2016
- Updated
- 9/28/2017
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