Ghoul Dismemberment
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.1% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #205 of 441 Gameplay Effects and Changes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Inspired by (what I remember to be) Fallout 4's auto-dismemberment of feral ghouls with melee weapons, this small esp-free file will cause feral ghouls to automatically have their limbs severed or exploded when they are killed by bladed/blunt weapons, respectively.
Fallout 4 may not have actually worked that way - it might have just been normal dismemberment properties occurring so often that I internalized it as an automatic function of the game.
In playing with the main version, I came to find myself annoyed by the blunt limb explosion, so I've also put up a version that only severs with bladed weapons.
Requirements:
JIP LN, xNVSE, Johnny, ShowOff, the usual stuff.
KEYWORDS is required.
Sweet Keywords is required.
Installation:
If you'd like both severing and exploding of limbs, install the main file.
If you'd like just severing, install the optional file only.
Please endorse and vote if you appreciate the mod.
Compatibility:
This will work just fine on any mod added creatures that are marked as feral ghoul type creatures. As such, anything that isn't "technically" a feral ghoul, but still uses that flag will be affected by this system.
Limitations:
I don't plan to extend this to non-feral ghouls, cause I don't really feel like it, and non-ferals have more meat on their bones anyway.
Bugs:
Please report bugs in the bugs tab, not the posts. I get a notification when bugs are reported, but I have too many mods to keep up on the posts on all of them routinely.
Questions:
Permissions:
Do whatever.
Support:
If you'd like to support my modding work or say thanks, feel free to donate via the Nexus or here at Ko-Fi.
This small ESP-free mod makes ghouls automatically lose limbs when killed by bladed or blunt weapons, inspired by Fallout 4's auto-dismemberment. It's a lightweight gameplay tweak for players who want more visceral combat feedback without extra plugins. With 163 endorsements and 183k downloads, it's a popular choice for Fallout 4 players seeking simple, effective gore enhancements.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge download count (183k) shows it's a go-to for many players.
- ESP-free means it won't clutter your load order or cause plugin conflicts.
- Adds satisfying dismemberment to ghoul kills, making melee combat feel more visceral.
⚠️ Cons
- Only affects ghouls, so other enemies won't get the same treatment.
- Last updated in 2026, but no compatibility notes for future game patches.
For Fallout 4 players who love melee builds and want ghoul kills to feel more brutal and satisfying. Also great for modders who prefer lightweight, ESP-free tweaks that don't bloat their load order. Skip if you're looking for a comprehensive dismemberment overhaul affecting all enemies.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's ESP-free, just drop the files into your Data folder and enable it in your mod manager.
- Make sure you're using a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to keep track of loose files.
- If you're on PC, verify that you have the latest game patch to avoid any unexpected issues.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- New Vegas Mods
- Author
- S6S
- Version
- 1.02
- Downloads
- 183,361
- Endorsements
- 163
- Category
- Gameplay Effects and Changes
- Created
- 1/26/2024
- Updated
- 7/9/2026
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