Barrel Cooker - ESPless
⚪ Last updated 2024⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
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
- 👍 0.2% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #3 of 5 Crafting mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Barrel Cooker - ESPless
Small immersion script that allows you to cook food on any barrel that contains a fire! The recipe list that is shown is the Campfire recipe list.
Usage:
- Simply go up to a barrel that has a lit fire, and interact with it.
Compatibility
Should be compatible with everything!
Built-in compatibility for Better Fire Barrels - ESPless. If a barrel is not lit that normally has a fire, then it will be lit when you interact with it! (I highly recommend that mod too)
Credits and Thanks
DamageHero - For the idea!
jazzisparis - For JIP LN NVSE Plugin
carxt - For JohnnyGuitar NVSE
Demorome - For ShowOff XNVSE Plugin
Xilandro - For KEYWORDS
GRUmod - For Better Fire Barrels - ESPless
Barrel Cooker - ESPless lets you cook on any barrel that contains a fire, adding a simple crafting option without an ESP. With 284 endorsements and 143k downloads, it's a popular lightweight utility for players who want to use existing world objects for cooking. Last updated March 2024.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge download count (143k) shows it's a go-to for many players.
- ESPless means no plugin slot used, perfect for load order purists.
- Simple concept that just works—no fiddly setup.
⚠️ Cons
- Only works on barrels with fire, so not a full cooking overhaul.
- No detailed instructions or compatibility notes from the author.
- Last updated in March 2024—might not be tested with the latest game patch.
For Skyrim players who want a bit more immersion without adding heavy mods. If you're tired of carrying a cooking pot, this lets you use those campfire barrels you see everywhere. Skip if you want a full cooking system with recipes and perks—this is just a small convenience.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's ESPless, just drop the files into your Data folder or use your mod manager—no plugin order to worry about.
- Look for barrels with a lit fire in inns or camps to test it out.
- If you use a mod manager, enable it after other crafting mods to avoid conflicts.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- New Vegas Mods
- Author
- dhert
- Version
- 1.0.1
- Downloads
- 143,219
- Endorsements
- 284
- Category
- Crafting
- Created
- 3/8/2024
- Updated
- 3/24/2024
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