Ammo Variants in Containers
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.2% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #3 of 14 Ammo mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
ANVIL is super cool, but it adds a bunch of entries to levelled lists in order to add ammo variants into loot pools. This means that when using a loot scarcity mod such as Famine or Sweet Scarcity, you run the risk of fragmenting your loot drops into partial amounts of regular ammo, and partial amounts of variants. This mod attempts to solve the lack of ammo variants in loot through a different strategy. Instead of dealing with levelled lists and potentially fragmenting existing loot, it simply scans containers and if there is ammo in there, it has a chance to supplement the existing loot with additional ammo based on the ammo type. Meaning if a container normally contains 10mm ammo, you now have a chance to find additional 10mm ammo of any type. Since this mod does add additional ammo to containers instead of simply replacing existing loot, this mod is intended to be used alongside a loot scarcity mod like Famine or Sweet Scarcity.
Limitations
Because ANVIL deals with the levelled lists directly, you can find ammo variants in more places than with this mod. This mod deals exclusively with containers. It also does not affect world drops. I would suggest something like ammo variants base object swapper to handle world drops.Compatibility
This mod is compatible with everything. You can even use it in combination with ANVIL if you want lots of ammo variants in your loot. Since it uses vanilla formlists to determine which types of additional ammo to place, it is compatible with any mod added ammo that is added to these formlists. Also has built in compatibility for TTW.Credits
Credit to Sweet6Shooter for ANVILCredit to Kam for the suggestion.
Ammo Variants in Containers by FinalCatalyst adds ammo variants as loot to containers, inspired by ANVIL. With 89 endorsements and nearly 50,000 downloads, it's a popular lightweight addition for players seeking more varied ammunition in their loot pools.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid download-to-endorsement ratio (49k downloads, 89 endorsements) shows it's widely used
- Simple concept that enhances loot variety without overhauling gameplay
- Recently updated (March 2026), so likely compatible with current game version
⚠️ Cons
- Low endorsement count relative to downloads suggests it's not a community favorite
- May overlap with other loot overhaul mods, causing potential conflicts
For players who want more variety in container loot without a full overhaul. If you enjoy finding different ammo types during exploration, this is a quick add. Skip if you prefer curated loot systems or already use a comprehensive loot mod.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check if your game version matches the mod's last update (March 2026) to avoid issues
- If you use other loot mods, test for conflicts by loading the game after installation
- Consider endorsing if you like it—small mods rely on community support
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- New Vegas Mods
- Author
- FinalCatalyst
- Version
- 1.1.0
- Downloads
- 49,063
- Endorsements
- 89
- Category
- Ammo
- Created
- 5/27/2025
- Updated
- 3/16/2026
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