Energy Weapons DeNerfed
⚪ Last updated 2010⚠️ 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
- 👍 4.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #177 of 367 Weapons mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Give the energy weapons back their teeth!
Energy Weapons DeNerfed by MadCat221 is a Fallout 3 mod that restores energy weapons to their former glory, making them more powerful and viable. With 1,110 endorsements and 23,697 downloads, it's a popular balance overhaul for players who feel energy weapons are underpowered. Last updated in 2010, it remains a classic for the game's modding community.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 1,110 endorsements and 23,697 downloads
- Directly addresses a common complaint about energy weapon weakness
- Lightweight mod that doesn't add unnecessary bloat
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2010, so may have compatibility issues with modern mods
- Only affects energy weapons, so other balance issues remain untouched
For Fallout 3 players who love energy weapons but feel they're outclassed by ballistic options. If you're tired of laser rifles being pea-shooters, this mod gives them the punch they deserve. Skip if you prefer a more comprehensive balance overhaul or play with mods that already tweak weapon damage.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to load this mod after any other weapon balance mods to ensure its changes take effect.
- If you're using a mod manager like FOMM, just activate the mod and you're good to go.
- Test with a laser pistol early on to see the damage difference before committing to a playthrough.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- New Vegas Mods
- Author
- MadCat221
- Version
- 1.2
- Downloads
- 23,697
- Endorsements
- 1,110
- Category
- Weapons
- Created
- 10/25/2010
- Updated
- 11/5/2010
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