Caliber Based Damage - espless

⭐ ⭐ (364 endorsements) 📥 106,521 downloads 📌 v3.0.1 📅 8/19/2023
🟡 Updated this year

By physicsgaming · Miscellaneous

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 9/23/2025 📅 Created: 8/19/2023
⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
1🛠️ NVSE — New Vegas Script Extender Download ↗
2🛠️ 4GB Patcher — FNV 4GB Patcher Download ↗
3🔧 NVAC — New Vegas Anti Crash Download ↗
4🧩 JIP LN — JIP LN NVSE Plugin Download ↗
5🔧 YUP — Yukichigai Unofficial Patch Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 0.3% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #76 of 102 Miscellaneous mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

  • []Set the damage you want assigned to each caliber in the ini file

    []Supports custom ammo including CaliberZL (but doesn't require CaliberZL)

    []Uses a script that runs once just after loading a game to avoid compatibility issues

    []Allows for a configurable amount of variation depending on weapon characteristics

    []Allows specific weapons to be ignored using keywords so you can balance them manually

    In the ini you will find 2 arrays containing keys that correspond to ammo lists. The value assigned to a key in the "Damage" array will be the damage that gets assigned to guns using that ammo list. The value assigned in the "Projectiles" array will be the standard number of projectiles that weapon will fire. If a weapon consumes more than one cartridge per shot, both the damage and projectile count will be adjusted accordingly.

    If you want a specific weapon to not be evaluated by CBD, give it the keyword "CBDIgnore"

    CBD is compatible with any weapons using vanilla ammo lists or CaliberZL ammo lists, no patches needed. If you wish to add support for more ammo lists, simply copy and paste one of the 2 config files found in the "Config\CBD" folder and give it whatever name you want, then replace the editor ids in the new file with the editor ids of the ammo lists you want to add. I tried to make this process as simple as possible because I do not have time anymore for patch requests, please attempt to make them on your own and feel free to upload them if you want.


    A: Just after loading a save, a script will run that processes all the weapons loaded into the game and assign damage to each weapon it finds that meet the following criteria:

    • []It's playable

      []It uses the Guns or Big Guns skill

      []It's ammo list is included in one of the ini files

      If you do have mod added guns, then so long as they meet the 3 criteria listed above, then their damage will be set accordingly.


      A: Please do not ask me if this is compatible with specific mods, instead I encourage you to view the weapons added by the mod in xEdit and ensure that they meet the above listed criteria (under "How does this work?").


🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Caliber Based Damage - espless is a configurable mod that makes gun damage depend on caliber, with no patches required. It has 364 endorsements and over 106,000 downloads, last updated in September 2025. Ideal for players seeking more realistic ballistics.

✨ Key Features

Gun damage is determined by caliber, adding realism to combat.
Fully configurable to suit player preferences.
No patches required for other mods; works out of the box.
Active development with recent update in September 2025.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-trusted with 364 endorsements and over 106k downloads.
  • Configurable damage system lets you tweak values to your liking.
  • No patch hassle—just drop it in and it works with other mods.

⚠️ Cons

  • May require manual balancing if you use other combat overhauls.
  • No explicit compatibility list, so potential conflicts with other damage mods are unknown.
🎯 Is This For You?
For players who want more realistic gunplay where caliber matters. Great for survival and hardcore playthroughs. Skip if you prefer arcade-style damage or don't want to fiddle with configs.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Check the mod's config file to adjust damage multipliers for each caliber.
  • Test damage values on a dummy or in a custom game to ensure balance.
  • If using other damage mods, load this one last to avoid conflicts.

📊 Mod Details

Game
New Vegas Mods
Author
physicsgaming
Version
3.0.1
Downloads
106,521
Endorsements
364
Category
Miscellaneous
Created
8/19/2023
Updated
9/23/2025

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