Weapon Carry Limit
⚪ 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
- 👍 2.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #14 of 55 Immersion mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Inspired by the mod Ammo Carry Limit, I wondered if there was a way to limit the number of weapons the player carries, rather than the ammo, and the result is this mod.
The mod adds a perk which limits the number of weapons the player can carry, and when the player exceeds that threshold, carry weight is set to 0.
The default limits are:
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[]One primary weapon (rifles, SMG's, missile launchers and two-handed melee weapons)
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]Two secondary weapons (pistols, revolvers and one-handed melee weapons)[]Five explosive weapons (mines and grenades)
These limits can be customized in the MCM.
A weapon's placement within these categories is determined by its keywords:
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[]WeaponTypeRifle, WeaponTypeMelee2H and WeaponTypeHeavyGun are all classed as primary weapons
[]WeaponTypePistol, WeaponTypeMelee1H and WeaponTypeFlareGun are classed as secondary
[]WeaponTypeExplosive are regarded as explosive weapons
Big thanks to Hedieded for the suggestion to use keywords.
If a modded weapon is having issues it likely has conflicting keywords or does not have any of these keywords.
The perk is added at start up via a quest (thanks to JackRob for helping me out), but if that fails you can add it manually via the console. To add it manually, open the console and type "help weapon 4 perk" and look for the form id of the perk called Weapon_Carry_Limit, then type "player.addperk" and then the form id.
I highly recommend you use this alongside a mod like Animated Backpacks, so you have somewhere to store all your excess weapons.
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[]WeaponTypeRifle, WeaponTypeMelee2H and WeaponTypeHeavyGun are all classed as primary weapons
Weapon Carry Limit is an immersion-focused mod that restricts how many weapons and grenades you can carry by zeroing their weight once you hit set limits. With 124 endorsements and over 5,500 downloads, it's a niche but appreciated tweak for players who want a more realistic loadout system.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 124 endorsements and 5,584 downloads.
- Adds a meaningful challenge for immersion-focused players.
- Simple concept that directly impacts gameplay balance.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2022, so may not be compatible with the latest game patches.
- No detailed description of how limits are configured or adjusted.
- Potential conflicts with other mods that alter carry weight or inventory systems.
For players who want a more realistic carry system and enjoy self-imposed challenges. If you're a hardcore survivalist or roleplayer, this mod adds a layer of strategy to what you bring. Skip if you prefer unrestricted inventory or use mods that rely on carrying many weapons.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check if the mod requires a specific game version or patch, given its 2022 update.
- Test with your current loadout to see how the weight limits affect your playstyle.
- If you use other inventory mods, load this one after them to ensure it works as intended.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 4 Mods
- Author
- technique86 and alegendv1
- Version
- 1.4
- Downloads
- 5,584
- Endorsements
- 124
- Category
- Immersion
- Created
- 8/28/2022
- Updated
- 9/4/2022
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