RatMonkeys Glowing Caps Stash Tins
🟡 Updated this yearThis mod may not work until the author updates it. Check for an update, or see the rollback guide.
Preview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #7 of 247 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Makes all Bottle Caps Tins glow bright green so you can see them from any distance, or just spot them if you're moving through a new area. They will always be visible from now on.
5 colors to choose from: Green, Blue, Red, Orange, Purple.
Please note: This is a glowing mod, not an esp. You cannot see this through walls.
Installation
1. Open downloaded file. Unzip/Extract it somewhere. Pick your color by choosing a folder. (Red/Green/Blue/Purple/Orange)
2. Extract mod to your Fallout 76 data directory.
3. Add CapsTin.ba2 to your archive load order list in Fallout76Custom.ini
If you have not installed a .ba2 mod before for Fallout 76, here's how.
1. Create a Fallout76Custom.ini in your
2. Find the line, if not there, create it. Then under it, add sResourceArchive2List = CapsTin.ba2
3. Add all your mods to above and separate by comma. For example, test1.ba2, test2.ba2, test3.ba2
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RatMonkeys Glowing Caps Stash Tins makes all bottle cap tins in Fallout 76 glow bright green, with five color options (green, blue, red, orange, purple). It's a simple texture mod that requires manual installation via .ba2 file and ini edit. With 2,413 endorsements and 69,408 downloads, it's a popular quality-of-life visual aid for scavengers.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust: 2,413 endorsements and 69k downloads
- Multiple color options let you pick your favorite glow
- Simple texture swap—no esp, so it's lightweight and won't bloat your load order
⚠️ Cons
- Manual install requires editing Fallout76Custom.ini—not for mod manager users
- Only affects cap tins, not other loot containers
- Last updated May 2026—check if it's compatible with the current game patch
For Fallout 76 scavengers who hate missing cap stashes in dark corners. If you're a completionist or just want to speed up looting, this makes finding caps a breeze. Skip if you want gameplay changes or if you prefer a more immersive, non-glowing world.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have the correct Fallout76Custom.ini path—it's in Documents\My Games\Fallout 76, not the game folder.
- If you already have other .ba2 mods, add CapsTin.ba2 to the same sResourceArchive2List line, separated by commas.
- Pick your color folder before extracting—you can't change colors in-game without reinstalling.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 76 Mods
- Author
- RatMonkey
- Version
- 1.2
- Downloads
- 69,408
- Endorsements
- 2,413
- Category
- Models and Textures
- Created
- 11/24/2018
- Updated
- 5/1/2026
🧩 Commonly Used Together
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🔧 How to Install Fallout 76 Mods
Use Vortex. Place .ba2 files in Data folder. Use cautiously online.
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