Working Settlers
⚪ Last updated 2018⚠️ 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
- 👍 4.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #101 of 133 Crafting - Home/Settlement mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Working Settlers
Requires More Scavenging Stations by Bbaronx
6 new themed scavenging workstations made to complement vanilla shop and job roles.
Armorer station: made to work in an armor shop, the assigned settler will collect Ballistic Fiber, Fiberglass and Asbestos.
Chemist station: An assistant for your settlement surgeon, the Chemist uses Chemistry bench animations and collects Antiseptic, Glass and Plastic
Farmhand station: A broken tub, a (non-functioning) pump, and hoe is all you need to be a Farmhand. Collects Bone, Leather and Fertilizer. *brahmin not included
Tailor station: Made for clothing shops. Collects Cloth, Rubber and Cork
Mechanical Salvage: Inspired by Deb at Bunker Hill, this station lets you assign a settler to work on the salvaged junk in your general store. Collects Gears, Springs and Screws
Robotic Salvage: Scavenge old robots for materials to make new ones. Collects Aluminum, Copper and Lead
Stations are Found under Resources>Misc. Most stations require Scrapper 1 and Local Leader 1 Perks, the same as in Bbaronx's mod.
INSTALLATION and REQUIREMENTS
This mod uses scripts by Bbaronx to have settlers scavenge for materials. His mod More Scavenging Stations is required to run this mod. More Scavenging Stations should be placed in the load order above this mod.
Screenshot Credits:
Eli's Armor Compendium for settler fashion
Healthier Brahmin for brahmin
Working Settlers adds six themed scavenging workstations for Fallout 4 settlers: Armorer, Tailor, Chemist, Farmhand, Robot Salvage, and Mechanical Salvage. This crafting mod lets you assign settlers to specialized roles, producing themed resources. With 729 endorsements and over 15,000 downloads, it's a community favorite for settlement management.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 729 endorsements and over 15k downloads.
- Adds meaningful variety to settler assignments, giving each settler a specialized role.
- Themed workstations fit well into settlement role-playing and organization.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2018, so it may not be compatible with the latest Fallout 4 updates or DLC.
- Potential conflicts with other settlement mods that alter settler AI or workstation behavior.
- Requires testing with your mod load order to ensure workstations function correctly.
For Fallout 4 settlement builders who want to give their settlers specialized jobs and add thematic depth to their communities. If you enjoy organizing settlers into roles like armorers and chemists, this mod is for you. Skip if you're looking for gameplay overhauls—this is purely a settlement addition.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Place the workstations in your settlement and assign settlers to them via the workshop mode.
- Check that the workstations are powered if they require electricity, though scavenging stations typically don't.
- If you use other settlement mods, load this one after them to ensure compatibility.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 4 Mods
- Author
- DScaterpillar
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 15,521
- Endorsements
- 729
- Category
- Crafting - Home/Settlement
- Created
- 11/4/2018
- Updated
- 11/5/2018
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