Weapon Drop Stop (W.D.S) - A save saver
⚪ 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
- 👍 5.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #41 of 55 Bug Fixes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Have you noticed that enemies weapons sometimes never despawn? This is actually a bug remaining from the original Skyrim and adds to a lot of save bloat, this mod aims to fix that.
Weapon Drop Stop (W.D.S) is a bug fix mod for Skyrim that addresses the issue of enemy weapons never despawning, which can lead to save bloat. It targets a known bug from the original game, making it a useful utility for players concerned about save file size and performance. With 498 endorsements and 9,677 downloads, it has a modest but active user base.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Directly addresses a real problem that can bloat your save files over time.
- Community-approved with 498 endorsements and nearly 10k downloads.
- Lightweight fix that doesn't add extra content or complexity.
⚠️ Cons
- Only fixes weapon despawn; other save bloat sources remain untouched.
- Last updated in 2022, so it may not be compatible with the latest Skyrim updates or mods.
- Potential conflicts with mods that alter weapon behavior or loot systems.
For Skyrim players who have noticed enemy weapons lingering and want to keep save files lean. Also for modders who want a clean base for their load order. Skip if you're looking for gameplay changes—this is purely a technical fix.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Place this mod early in your load order to ensure it works correctly with other bug fixes.
- If you use a mod manager, let it handle the installation to avoid manual file placement errors.
- Consider pairing with other save-cleaning utilities for comprehensive maintenance.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 4 Mods
- Author
- Targetedfox
- Version
- 1.0.0
- Downloads
- 9,677
- Endorsements
- 498
- Category
- Bug Fixes
- Created
- 11/1/2022
- Updated
- 11/1/2022
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