Dinner Bell Reworked - 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
- 👍 0.0% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #186 of 441 Gameplay Effects and Changes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Description:
This mod is a simple script runner that buffs the Dinner Bell (unique Hunting Shotgun). This mod essentially serves as a ESPless version of Dinner Bell Reworked by RonaldMcBigD, which is the inspiration behind Dinner Bell Reworked - ESPless.
This is what Dinner Bell Reworked - ESPless does:
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[]Magazine size increased from 5 to 7.
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]Spread reduced from 1. 2 to 0. 85.[]Number of projectiles increased from 7 to 8.
[]Action points used reduced from 28 to 24.
[]Required Guns skill raised from 75 to 90.
[]Base VATS accuracy raised from 20% to 35%.
[]Crit chance multiplier raised from 1. 0 to 1. 5.
[]Base damage raised from 75 to 85. (Base damage is divided by the number of pellets, so raising the base damage will retain nearly the same damage per pellet).
[]Durability increased from 150 to 200.
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[]New New Vegas
[]New New Vegas Lite
[]New New Vegas Non-Premium
[]Tale of Two Wastelands
Compatibility:
You can use sound mods, animation mods, texture mods, mesh mods, or whatever, but this mod is obviously NOT compatible with any mod that adjusts the statistics of the Dinner Bell Shotgun.
Credits:
- []Special thanks goes to Pericov1 who taught me how to write this very simple script.
- Special thanks goes to RonaldMcBigD for the original vision of the Dinner Bell buff (Dinner Bell Reworked).
Dinner Bell Reworked - ESPless is a lightweight script runner that enhances the unique Hunting Shotgun, the Dinner Bell, in Fallout 4. With 98 endorsements and over 205k downloads, it's a popular quality-of-life tweak for players seeking a more powerful version of this weapon. Last updated in August 2024, it remains relevant for current game versions.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge download count (205k+) shows this mod is widely used and trusted by the community.
- ESPless format is a huge plus—no plugin slot wasted, and it plays nice with other mods.
- Lightweight and focused: does exactly what it says without bloat or extra features.
⚠️ Cons
- Only 98 endorsements compared to downloads—some players may not bother endorsing, but it's a bit low for such popularity.
- Last updated in August 2024—could be outdated if the game has received patches since then, though likely still functional.
For Fallout 4 players who love the Dinner Bell but find it underpowered and want a straightforward buff without messing with load order. Perfect for those who prefer lightweight, ESPless mods. Skip if you're looking for a complete weapon overhaul or new mechanics—this is purely a stat boost.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's ESPless, just drop the files into your Data folder or use a mod manager—no need to worry about load order placement.
- If you're using a mod manager like Vortex or MO2, deploy the mod and make sure it's enabled; it should work immediately.
- Test the Dinner Bell's damage before and after to see the buff—it's a simple way to confirm the mod is active.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- New Vegas Mods
- Author
- VeryLastKiss
- Version
- 1.01
- Downloads
- 205,202
- Endorsements
- 98
- Category
- Gameplay Effects and Changes
- Created
- 8/2/2024
- Updated
- 8/2/2024
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