Weapon Scaling - Guns
⚪ Last updated 2015⚠️ 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
- 👍 4.9% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #17 of 29 Crafting - Equipment mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
I noticed that weapons get pretty shitty at later levels, so I want to add some improvements to weapons based on player level by adding a "Level Mod" section to weapons. NEW UPDATE: Added all melee weapons (separate file)
Weapons currently improved:
Pipe Pistol/Rifle Increased damage.
Pipe Revolver Increased Damage and automatic firing. Decreased recoil.
Pipe Bolt-Action Increased damage, rate of fire, and reload speed.
10mm Pistol Increased damage.
Deliverer Increased damage.
. 44 Pistol Increased damage and automatic firing.
Assault Rifle Increased damage.
Combat Rifle Increased damage and rate of fire.
Hunting Rifle (Sniper Rifle) Increased damage, rate of fire, and reload speed.
Submachine Gun Increased damage.
Combat Shotgun Increased damage.
Double-Barrel Shotgun Increased damage and reload speed.
Laser Rifle (Laser Gun) Increased damage.
Laser Splitter (Laser Gun) Increased damage. Decreased rate of fire and recoil.
Institute Laser Rifle (Institute Laser) Increased damage.
Institute Laser Splitter (Institute Laser) Increased damage. Decreased rate of fire and recoil.
Plasma Gun Increased damage. Decreased recoil.
Laser Musket Increased damage and crank speed.
Railway Rifle Increased damage and reload speed. Decreased recoil.
If you have any feedback (like bad balancing) and other weapons you want scaled, message me or comment!
A small balance mod for Fallout 4 that adds new mods to weaker guns, improving their late-game viability. With 249 endorsements and 5,045 downloads, it's a niche but appreciated addition for players who want more weapon variety in the endgame.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 249 endorsements and over 5k downloads.
- Fills a real gap by giving weaker guns a late-game purpose.
- Lightweight and focused—does one thing without bloating your load order.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2015, so it may not be compatible with newer Fallout 4 patches or DLC.
- Only covers guns—melee and energy weapons are left out.
- No detailed patch notes, so you'll need to test which guns are affected.
For Fallout 4 players who love using early-game guns like pipe rifles or 10mm pistols but hate how they fall off late game. If you're tired of being forced into the same meta weapons, this mod gives you more options. Skip if you're happy with the vanilla endgame weapon pool.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's a crafting mod, make sure you have the required perks and materials to see the new mods in the workbench.
- If you're using a mod manager, let it handle the file placement to avoid overwriting other weapon mods.
- Check the mod's comments section for any known conflicts with popular weapon overhaul mods.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 4 Mods
- Author
- EinTaxi
- Version
- 1.3
- Downloads
- 5,045
- Endorsements
- 249
- Category
- Crafting - Equipment
- Created
- 12/16/2015
- Updated
- 12/19/2015
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