Expanded - ENG

⭐ — (87 endorsements) 📥 2,620 downloads 📌 v1.0.6 📅 10/5/2022
⚪ Last updated 2023

By Merc · Gameplay

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 5/26/2023 📅 Created: 10/5/2022

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 3.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #140 of 333 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod


Energy Weapons 

(All custom assets, should work with any other mod)

1. Weapons Breakdown

2. Video showcasing weapons

3. Other weapons from LCT that could be in future updates.



1.

Bolt-caster Rifles -

An energy weapon with accelerated fire-rate and utilizes bolt-caster ammunition which consist of gas-filled bullets that ionizes into plasma as they're fired, reducing drag over a greater distance.

-Have their own fire sounds

-Uses BC ammo

-Ammo weighs less than AC ammo

-Projectiles have less drag over longer distances.

-BC Variants;

Machine Gun: . 5 ton weapon with extreme rate of fire.

LMG: 1 ton weapon with extreme rate of burst-fire

Magnum: 2 ton high rate of burst-fire

Carbine: 8 ton weapon with moderate rate of fire (likely to change to 6 tons and single fire)

Rifle: 10 ton weapon with less than moderate rate of fire (likely to change to 8 tons)

Cannon: 13 ton weapon with low rate of fire (likely to change to single fire)

Rare - 

Omega Light Heavy Machine Gun: 1 ton weapon with ridiculous rate of burst-fire and has become one of my favorites.

Solaris Blades -

The Solaris Energy Blade will cut down foes in close range and strike fear into the heavy slow moving mechs but they generate a lot of heat.

-Generates a ton of heat to sustain it's beam

-Stays extended until you sheath your blade

Sentinel Beams -

A continuous beam that travels for moderate distance and generates more heat and damage the longer is fired continuously until The beam released or overheats

-Cooldown varies based on how long the beam was sustained

-Beam duration lasts until released. (max of 5 seconds)

-Beam size and damage scale on how long it is sustained.

Bolt-Caster Shotguns -

Bolt caster Shotgun fires BC plasma rounds for great effect in close to medium ranged battles and generates less heat by using BC ammo.

-Uses BC ammo

-Ammo weighs less than AC ammo

-Moderate projectile dispersion

Plasma Shotguns -

An energy weapon that fires plasma with a wide dispersion, while generating a lot of heat.

-Very poor projectile dispersion

-Generates a lot of heat

-Heavy damage over the BC models

-Slight increase to fire-rate

Plasma Machine Gun -

-Extreme rate of fire

-poor projectile dispersion

-Great for close quarters

  • No ammo needed
🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Expanded - ENG adds unique energy-based weapons to the game, including the Solaris Blade, Sentinel Beams, and Bolt-Caster rifles and shotguns. These weapons are derived from LCT and have received major upgrades. With 87 endorsements and 2,620 downloads, it's a niche gameplay mod for players seeking new sci-fi armaments.

✨ Key Features

Adds unique energy-based weapons including Solaris Blade, Sentinel Beams, and Bolt-Caster rifles and shotguns.
Weapons are derived from LCT and have received major upgrades since the author started modding.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Adds a fresh set of energy weapons that stand out from vanilla gear.
  • Decent community traction with 87 endorsements and 2,620 downloads.
  • Author has been iterating on these weapons, so they're likely polished from experience.

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in May 2023 — may be out of sync with the latest game patches.
  • Small mod with a niche audience; don't expect a massive content overhaul.
🎯 Is This For You?
For players who want to spice up their arsenal with sci-fi energy weapons and enjoy experimenting with new combat styles. Skip if you're looking for broad gameplay changes or if you prefer lore-friendly, ballistic-only loadouts.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Check if the mod requires any specific game version or DLC before installing.
  • If you're using a mod manager, let it handle file placement to avoid conflicts.
  • Test the weapons in a creative save to see how they feel before committing to a playthrough.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Mechwarrior5mercenaries Mods
Author
Merc
Version
1.0.6
Downloads
2,620
Endorsements
87
Category
Gameplay
Created
10/5/2022
Updated
5/26/2023

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