Ultra-Light Weapons
⚪ Last updated 2021Preview

🔍 Analysis
- 👍 5.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #38 of 244 Mechs mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Sooooo after numerous times requesting mods through the Discord page for MW5 section for mod requests, I came across a few less than helpful individuals and finally decided to do a simple but very helpful Quality-Of-Life mod myself. This is my first ever mod and I hope you all find it useful. All I did was edit weapon files and change the tonnage value for most of them to either 1, 2, or 3 tons. If the weapon was classified as a small it will now be 1 ton or less. If the weapon is classified as a medium it will now be 2 tons or less. If the weapon type is classified as large, you guessed it, 3 tons or less. ( I did not change the slots sizes and the reason being is that there is already a great mod for this called expanded hardpoints which I STRONGLY recommend downloading. It's made by Gamecase located here: https://www.nexusmods.com/mechwarrior5mercenaries/mods/284, this way you can ensure that you'll be able to fit the best possible weapons and still have room for ammo and sinks) Funny thing is, when I requested this mod numerous times since the DLC dropped, I either received no response at all (figures), or some toxic individual commenting to say "Ummm...... Nooo" or "That's what trainers are for." or, my personal favorite, "You have no idea how much work this is." Well you know what, screw 'em! I finally figured out how to mod and this one took me exactly 2. 75 hours to do. Hard? Not at all! Long? Ha! Not really Karen! Tedious? Meh, a little bit, but hey it's something that needed to be done. Stay tuned for more mods as I'm hoping to get into some mech mods to rework mech base weights, hard points, and mobility.
Installation: Standard mw5 mod installation, download, open with WINrar or a similar program, drag and drop to MW5 Mods folder, run MW5, click on "mods' from main menu, click on the check box next to it's name, restart game, Boom! Game time!
Ultra-Light Weapons reduces weapon weights in MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries, capping Small at 1 ton, Medium at 2 tons, and Large at 3 tons. This allows for more flexible loadouts with less tonnage restrictions. A straightforward balance mod with 324 endorsements, last updated in June 2021.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Opens up build variety by freeing tonnage for more weapons or armor.
- Simple, clear design—no complicated mechanics, just weight reductions.
- Decent community support with 324 endorsements and 6,198 downloads.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2021—may not be compatible with the latest game patches or DLC.
- Could unbalance the game for players who prefer vanilla difficulty.
For MechWarrior 5 players who want to experiment with heavier weapon loadouts without sacrificing armor or speed. Ideal for those who enjoy min-maxing and building overpowered mechs. Skip if you prefer a challenging, vanilla experience.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Back up your original game files before installing, as the mod may overwrite core data.
- Check the mod's compatibility with your game version, especially if you have the latest DLC.
- Test the mod in a quick mission to see how the weight changes affect your mech's performance.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Mechwarrior5mercenaries Mods
- Author
- MidAirMamba
- Version
- 1.1
- Downloads
- 6,198
- Endorsements
- 324
- Category
- Mechs
- Created
- 6/8/2021
- Updated
- 6/15/2021
🔗 Required By 1 Mod
These mods list this mod as a dependency.
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