Increased Load out options (hardpoints)

⭐ ⭐⭐ (1,649 endorsements) 📥 39,681 downloads 📌 v1.0 📅 1/25/2020
⚪ Last updated 2021

By Gunganator · Mechs

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 6/15/2021 📅 Created: 1/25/2020

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 4.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #11 of 244 Mechs mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

ver 1. 1. 290

The main file DOES NOT edit any files to make this possible, unlike other mods of a similar type.

For this reason, any if not all mods based on edits should be compatible, likely only total conversions will conflict, and that may well be fixed based on load order and the mod in question.

DON'T SETTLE FOR THE COPIES, GET THE MOST UNIQUE VERSION OF THIS TYPE OF MOD.

Installation Instructions

1. Unzip folder to your MW5Mercs\Mods folder (if you don't have a mod folder then create it)

2. Start Game

3. Select "Mods" from main menu and activate

4. You should see Mod listed as available.

5. Tick the box

7. Restart game.

Example of the file structure  \MW5Mercs\Mods\Loadouts\Paks     for my mod, take extra care the unzipping doesn't create another folder making it look like this   \MW5Mercs\Mods\Loadouts\Loadouts\Paks

This will NOT conflict with other mods. 99. 9% GUARANTEED

SLOT EDITS OPTIONAL FILE ALPHA

This version will not be compatible with any mods that edit the SlotTypes

Changes made in this version still allows weapons slots to accept any weapon of the corresponding type, but the slots themselves are no longer referred to by sizes just their type

SLOT EDITS PLUS OPTIONAL FILE BETA

This version will do the same as ALPHA, but with the added feature of resizing the slots too, maximum size of a slot will be 4.

E. G. Gauss is 7 slots, it is now 4        Other changes are Large are 3 slots, medium are 2 slots and small are 1.

This will allow more freedom on load outs and even if you are not silly with weapons allow for more ammo and heatsinks.

SLOT EDITS SHAMELESS SCUM OPTIONAL FILE GAMMA

Yeah use this one if you are shameless scum and just want to shoot everything, All weapons in all mechs and they are ALL one single slot.......

Compatible Mods

[]Enhanced Heatsinks No cheats   https://www.nexusmods.com/mechwarrior5mercenaries/mods/54

[]Increased Load out options https://www.nexusmods.com/mechwarrior5mercenaries/mods/42

[]Beachhead Objective Fix   https://www.nexusmods.com/mechwarrior5mercenaries/mods/353

[]Better Markets  https://www.nexusmods.com/mechwarrior5mercenaries/mods/175

[]Better Pilots   https://www.nexusmods.com/mechwarrior5mercenaries/mods/333

[]Better Salvage Shares  https://www.nexusmods.com/mechwarrior5mercenaries/mods/335

[*]High Employment

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

This MechWarrior 5 mod removes slot restrictions, allowing any weapon of the same type to be placed in any slot without editing slot definitions, ensuring near-zero conflicts. With 1,649 endorsements and 39,681 downloads, it's a popular quality-of-life improvement for mech customization enthusiasts.

✨ Key Features

Allows any weapon to be placed in any slot of the same type.
No slot edits, making it 99.9% conflict-free.
Compatible with existing saves and other mods due to no slot modifications.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Huge community trust with 1,649 endorsements and nearly 40k downloads.
  • Zero slot edits means it won't clash with other mods that touch hardpoints.
  • Opens up crazy builds—put that AC/20 in a missile slot if you dare.

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2021—might not be tested with the latest game patches.
  • Only works for same-type weapons, so no mixing ballistics and energy in one slot.
🎯 Is This For You?
For MechWarrior 5 players who love experimenting with unconventional loadouts and hate mod conflicts. If you're tired of being locked into specific hardpoint types, this is a must-have. Skip if you prefer vanilla balance or want cross-type weapon mixing.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Since it's conflict-free, you can drop it into your mods folder without worrying about load order.
  • Check the mod's page for any hidden notes—the description hints at more info, so read the full post.
  • Test your new loadouts in the mech lab before heading into battle to avoid surprises.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Mechwarrior5mercenaries Mods
Author
Gunganator
Version
1.0
Downloads
39,681
Endorsements
1,649
Category
Mechs
Created
1/25/2020
Updated
6/15/2021

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