Butcher Pete - A Melee Animation Overhaul (Part 1)
⚪ Last updated 2022⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
Preview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.9% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #199 of 212 Animation mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
BUTCHER PETE | MELEE ANIMATION OVERHAUL
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FEATURES
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[]UPDATE: Includes a separate version that just uses Hitman's locomotion, for those who want it.
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]Covers all animations related to melee: attacks, power attacks, blocking, block hit, recoil, and sneaking.[] Includes 7 normal attack animations, up from the vanilla 4.
[]All chopping weapons covered Cleaver and its variant, the Hatchet, and all machetes).
- [] Unique equip/unequip animations for machete-based weapons.
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]Optionally includes a file that only effects the Cleaver and Hatchet to allow usage of other mods that effect Machete animations. (Note that no additional Machete animations are planned on my end.)[]FOV-friendly: animations are made close to the screen with the default FOV, so will adapt well to any FOV.
REQUIREMENTS
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[]xNVSE
[]kNVSE
COMPATIBILITY
[]Out-of-the-box compatibility with any mod that does not specifically use kNVSE to edit the Cleaver or Machete animations.
[*]Optional file provided that will allow usage of this mod alongside others that edit Machete animations at the expense of not receiving thi
Butcher Pete is a melee animation overhaul for Fallout 4, replacing the default attack animations with more visceral, butcher-style swings. With 1,423 endorsements and 75,305 downloads, it's a popular choice for players wanting a grittier combat feel. Last updated in October 2022, it remains a solid option for animation mods.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with over 1.4k endorsements and 75k downloads.
- Adds a fresh, visceral feel to melee combat that fits the wasteland vibe.
- Lightweight animation mod that doesn't require a ton of setup.
⚠️ Cons
- Only covers part of the melee animations — you'll need to grab Part 2 and beyond for full coverage.
- Last updated in 2022, so it might not be compatible with the latest game patches or other animation mods.
For Fallout 4 players who want a grittier, more brutal melee experience without overhauling the whole game. If you're tired of the vanilla swing animations and want something that feels more like a wasteland butcher, this is for you. Skip if you're looking for a complete animation overhaul — this is just Part 1.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since this is Part 1, check if the author has released subsequent parts to get the full set of animations.
- If you're using a mod manager like Vortex or MO2, let it handle the file placement to avoid conflicts.
- Test the mod with a variety of melee weapons to see which animations are affected.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- New Vegas Mods
- Author
- rockbiter68
- Version
- 1.01
- Downloads
- 75,305
- Endorsements
- 1,423
- Category
- Animation
- Created
- 4/7/2022
- Updated
- 10/21/2022
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