Ultra-Light Equipment
⚪ Last updated 2021⚠️ Install Order · 1 step
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
- 👍 6.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #85 of 244 Mechs mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
I made this mod because I was having issues creating Data-Spike mods for mechs lighter than 70 tons. They didn't have enough weight capacity and I didn't want to increase the max tonnage of mechs like the quickdraw or hunchback to 80 tons just for the mod to work and also due to the tonnage limit for missions in-game. I also tuned up jumpjets a little bit: went from initial velocity of 850 to 1000 and made them burn for 1. 5 secs longer. and recharge 3 secs quicker. I made a couple other slight changes but I can not remember to what though, I don't think anyone will notice them.
This mod was designed to compliment Ultra-Light Weapons mod. I recommend downloading it here:
- https://www.nexusmods.com/mechwarrior5mercenaries/mods/331?tab=files
I also recommend downloading Gamecase's Expanded Hardpoints mod that can be located here:
- https://www.nexusmods.com/mechwarrior5mercenaries/mods/284
Ultra-Light Equipment is a companion mod to Ultra-Light Weapons, reducing the weight of all non-weapon equipment—ammo, jumpjets, ECM, probes, masks, superchargers, and more—to 1 ton or less. Designed for MechWarrior players who want to maximize payload without sacrificing gear. With 133 endorsements and over 2,000 downloads, it's a niche but appreciated quality-of-life tweak.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 133 endorsements and over 2,000 downloads
- Pairs perfectly with Ultra-Light Weapons for a complete weight reduction setup
- Simple, focused change that does exactly what it says
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in June 2021 — may be outdated for current game versions
- Only affects equipment weight, not weapons (requires the companion mod for full effect)
For MechWarrior players who want to min-max their loadouts by freeing up tonnage for more weapons or armor. If you already use Ultra-Light Weapons, this is a no-brainer. Skip if you prefer balanced gameplay or don't care about weight optimization.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have the Ultra-Light Weapons mod installed first, as this mod is designed to complement it.
- Check the mod's file structure after download to ensure you place files in the correct game directory (usually the mods folder).
- If you're using a mod manager, let it handle the installation to avoid manual errors.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Mechwarrior5mercenaries Mods
- Author
- MidAirMamba
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 2,076
- Endorsements
- 133
- Category
- Mechs
- Created
- 6/15/2021
- Updated
- 6/15/2021
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