Cookable Grenades
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ 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
- 👍 0.6% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #39 of 441 Gameplay Effects and Changes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Description
Holding a grenade before throwing it decreases its fuse, letting you tactically throw them to explode in mid-air.
Installation
Use Mod Organizer 2/Nexus Mod Manager/FOMM, or manually extract the .zip file into your Fallout New Vegas 'Data' folder and install lStewieAl's Tweaks.
Enable 'bCookableGrenades' in the Pause->Settings->Tweaks menu.
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Uninstallation
Disable 'bCookableGrenades' in the Pause->Settings->Tweaks menu.
See lStewieAl's Tweaks' code.
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Cookable Grenades by lStewieAl lets you hold a grenade before throwing to shorten its fuse, adding tactical depth to combat. With 4,430 endorsements and 690,375 downloads, it's a popular, lightweight gameplay tweak for Fallout 4. Last updated in August 2023, it remains a go-to for players wanting more control over explosive timing.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust (4,430 endorsements) and massive download count (690k+) — this is a proven mod.
- Adds real tactical depth: cook grenades to time explosions perfectly, just like in classic shooters.
- Lightweight and focused — does one thing and does it well, no compatibility headaches.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in August 2023 — might not be compatible with the latest game patches or DLC.
- Only affects grenades — if you wanted other throwables or more explosive options, this won't help.
For Fallout 4 players who want more control in combat and enjoy tactical grenade usage. Perfect for stealth or survival builds where timing matters. Skip if you prefer simple point-and-throw or want broader explosive changes.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's a simple mod, just drop the files into your Data folder or use your mod manager — no special setup needed.
- Test the fuse timing in a safe area first to get a feel for how long you can hold before it explodes.
- If you're using other grenade mods, check load order to ensure this one takes priority.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- New Vegas Mods
- Author
- lStewieAl
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 690,375
- Endorsements
- 4,430
- Category
- Gameplay Effects and Changes
- Created
- 8/27/2023
- Updated
- 8/27/2023
🧩 Commonly Used Together
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🔧 How to Install New Vegas Mods
Download from Nexus.
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