Remove Weapon Weight Penalty (ME3LE)
⚪ Last updated 2024Preview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.9% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #160 of 389 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This mod allows you to remove the weapon weigth penalty system introduced in ME3 by settig your characters power rechard speed to a fixed value.
5 Available Options:
-200%
Your powers will take 3 times as long to recharge
Your powers will take 2 times as long to recharge
No Power Recharge Speed penalty
Your powers will recharge twice as fast
Your powers will recharge 3 times as fast
Bonus Option: Vanilla
Restores the default weapon weight behaviour of ME3. This has the same effect as removing my mod completely.
Required Mods:
Compatibility:
This mod should be compatible with all other mods (as it does not replace any base game files.) it is obviously NOT compatible with any other mods which modify the weapon weight behaviour of the game.
Incompatible Mods:
ME3LE Gameplay Coalesced Combined Tweaks
Additional Info:
I made this mod because other mods (which do manipulate the weapon weight pernalty system) do not give you any options, or options that affect gameplay way too much (in my view).
Installation Instructions:
Use ME3Tweaks Mod Manager to install this Mod.
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Remove Weapon Weight Penalty (ME3LE)
This simple gameplay mod for Mass Effect 3 Legendary Edition removes the weight penalty associated with equipped weapons, allowing players to carry heavier arsenals without cooldown penalties. Ideal for players who prefer a more relaxed combat experience or want to experiment with different weapon loadouts.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Straightforward fix for a common annoyance—no more cooldown punishment for carrying your favorite guns
- Tiny mod with a solid following (183 endorsements) and over 4,600 downloads, so it's proven to work
- Lightweight and focused—does exactly what it says without touching other gameplay systems
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in August 2024—might not be compatible with future game patches or other mods that alter weight mechanics
- Removing weight penalties can make the game easier, which might not appeal to players seeking a challenge
For Mass Effect 3 Legendary Edition players who want to carry heavy weapons without sacrificing power cooldowns. Great for casual playthroughs or those who want to experiment with different loadouts. Skip if you're a purist who wants the original balance.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're using a mod manager like ME3Tweaks Mod Manager, just drop the mod file in and it'll handle the rest.
- Make sure to launch the game with the mod manager's 'Modded' option to ensure the mod is applied.
- This mod only affects weight penalty, so you can still use other gameplay mods without conflict—just check load order if you have multiple mods.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Mass Effect Mods
- Author
- Janos Sarkezi
- Version
- 1.0.0
- Downloads
- 4,669
- Endorsements
- 183
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 8/30/2024
- Updated
- 8/30/2024
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