FPS Weapon Lowering
🟠 Updated over a year ago⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.8% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #345 of 441 Gameplay Effects and Changes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
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Description:
This mod adds weapon lowering like in modern FPS games and newer Fallout titles.
- 3 animation styles: Half-lowered, Low-ready, Fully-lowered
- 3 lowering modes: Hotkey, Automatic, and Complex (immersive auto-lowering)
- Works by pressing or holding the `Y` key (fully customizable)
Lowering Modes:
1. Hotkey – Press to lower to low-ready, hold to fully lower. Any action (shooting, reloading, etc.) disables it. Press again to re-enable.
2. Automatic – Same as Hotkey, but auto-resumes after a few seconds. Smooth and effortless.
3. Complex – Fully automatic and situational:
👥 Friendly NPC in sights → Semi-lowered
👁️ Detected/Caution → Low-ready
🧱 Near wall → Fully lowered
😴 Idle (not detected) → Fully lowered
🔍 Idle (searching) → Low-ready
Combat or manual actions disable lowering temporarily.
Video about how complex mode works:
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Features:
✅ Compatible with all weapons and kNVSE sets
🎞️ Smooth transitions
⚡ Fast Equip perk speeds up lowering
🎮 Gamepad support
🎯 Toggle style: quick press = one type, hold = another
🛠️ Fully configurable hotkey & mode
⚙️ Integrated MCM Menu
⚙️Lowering Mode: Hotkey / Auto / Complex
⚙️Hotkey Assignment
⚙️Toggle lowering sound
Requirements:
xNVSE 6. 3.x
kNVSE Animation Plugin
JIP LN NVSE Plugin
JohnnyGuitar NVSE
The Mod Configuration Menu
Compatibility:
Limitations:
Animations may vary slightly between kNVSE sets
In Complex mode, looking down near walls or slopes may trigger lowering unintentionally (due to NV’s low-poly geometry)
Permissions:
Ask me before doing anything.
Credits:
MrShersh - Idea, initial coding, icons and general assistance
Anro - Main coding and Magic
Sigerious - Brainstorming and animations
FPS Weapon Lowering adds a proper weapon lowering mechanic to Fallout 4, offering three modes: hotkey, automatic, and a complex mode that dynamically lowers your weapon based on the situation. It is compatible with all animation mods, making it a versatile addition for immersive gameplay.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 1,752 endorsements and nearly 100k downloads.
- The complex mode adapts weapon position to the situation, adding real immersion.
- Works with any animation mod, so you don't have to worry about conflicts.
⚠️ Cons
- No detailed instructions on how to set up or use each mode.
- Last updated in July 2025, but no confirmation of compatibility with the latest game patches.
- Requires you to figure out the hotkey and automatic modes on your own—no in-game tutorial.
For Fallout 4 players who want a more immersive weapon handling experience, especially those who enjoy role-playing and situational awareness. If you're tired of weapons always being raised, this mod gives you control. Skip if you prefer simple, always-visible weapons or don't want to manage another hotkey.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use the complex mode for the most immersive experience—it automatically lowers your weapon based on context.
- Assign the hotkey to an easily accessible key like 'H' for quick toggling.
- Test the different modes in a safe area to see which fits your playstyle before heading into combat.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- New Vegas Mods
- Author
- MrShersh Anro19 Sigerious
- Version
- 2.0
- Downloads
- 98,247
- Endorsements
- 1,752
- Category
- Gameplay Effects and Changes
- Created
- 5/12/2023
- Updated
- 7/16/2025
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