HAPPY WIDOW POWERFIST SET
⚪ Last updated 2011⚠️ 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
- 👍 5.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #296 of 367 Weapons mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
INSTALLATION Copy content of folder \"Data\" into default folder \"\\Fallout New Vegas\\Data\" of your game, apply replace confirmation. Apply file HW-Powerfist-7UPD.esp in your mod-manager. Attention, file HW-Powerfist-7UPD.esp works with a 7th update applied game, if you still have 6th update, use file HW-Powerfist-6UPD.esp, located at folder \"Other ESP\". In that folder you also find \"easy-mod\" files for both updates (HW-Powerfist-7EASY.esp and HW-Powerfist-6EASY.esp) – this is \"light\" version for lazybones - all powerwist recipes are already noted at pip-boy and have no additional craft requirements. GENERAL INFO - This mod brings to a New Vegas reality ten (nineteen including all upgrades) powerfist models, that formally can be related to a 3 types: stab-fists (key skill - «Unarmed»); scissor-fists (key skill «Melee Weapons»); and special fists (key skills «Energy weapons» and «Explosives»). All of them have unique impact effects, animated gears, and other special effects. Powerfists are graduated such a way, to be harmonically involved into a game process from a start, and earlier models don`t become useless - you`ll need them for advanced models craft . - Powerfists uses they own attack animation files, that is no used in original Fallout New Vegas, and have unique power attack animation. Some animation files, that used by a vannilia fists too, also have a minor changes, but there are no any influences on a vanillia weapons. - Powerfists can be obtained through a workbench craft, and recipes are spreaded over all wasteland. You can also obtain complete models, but only at fraction safehouses: usable «Gladiolus MK. 2» you can obtain at Legion` safehouse; «Plasmafist v. 2» - at a safehouse of Brotherhood of Steel; «Electrod Plus» - at the Followers`s safehouse, and «Trinity» - at the NCR Rangers safehouse. To avoid too tough advantages, that comes with the top powerfist models, they have some minor disadvantages: all attacks of top models are not \"silenced\", even if they are used in a stealth mode; some critical and VATS attacks can deal some damage to a player and can knock him on the floor; also top models have a pretty strong weight. Almost all «earlier» models have a low speed attack, and the top models are much faster. RECIPE PLACEMENT TUSK -- Dinnertable at Doc Mitchell`s house, in Goodsprings. (Craft requires skill «Repair» 40) HOUSEWIFE -- Table in a backroom of «Prospector» Saloon, in Goodsprings. (Craft requires skill «Repair» 40) TWINSTINGER -- Hotel room («home») of player in Novac. (Craft requires skills «Repair» 60 and «Unarmed» 30) TRINITY -- Rusty bus hull, at the «188 trade post». (Craft requires skills «Repair» 70 and «Unarmed» 40) TRINITY II -- Workbench at the workroom in «GunRunners» HQ. (Craft requires skills «Repair» 100 and «Unarmed» 50) FIRESTARTER -- Motorunner`s hideout, in Vault #3. (Craft requires skills «Repair» 60 and «Explosives» 30) OVER
Adds 19 Powerfist models for Fallout: New Vegas, catering to melee-focused players who prefer close-quarters combat over shooting. With 818 endorsements and over 16,000 downloads, this cosmetic mod offers visual variety for the Powerfist weapon category. Last updated in December 2011, it remains a niche favorite for fans of brutal, up-close gameplay.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 818 endorsements and over 16k downloads
- Gives you 19 different looks for your Powerfist, so you can style on raiders in style
- Perfect for unarmed builds—no more staring at the same vanilla model
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2011—might have compatibility issues with newer mods or DLC
- No screenshots or install instructions in the description, so you're flying blind
- Purely cosmetic—if you wanted new stats or animations, this isn't it
For Fallout: New Vegas players who love unarmed combat and want to customize their Powerfist's appearance. If you're a melee purist who thinks guns are for cowards, this mod gives you variety. Skip if you're looking for gameplay changes or if you prefer ranged builds.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since this mod is from 2011, make sure to check if it's compatible with your load order—use a mod manager like Vortex or FOMM to avoid conflicts.
- If you're using the New Vegas Script Extender (NVSE), test the mod early to ensure it doesn't clash with other weapon mods.
- Back up your save before installing, just in case the mod causes issues with your current playthrough.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- New Vegas Mods
- Author
- Pimka
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 16,223
- Endorsements
- 818
- Category
- Weapons
- Created
- 11/29/2011
- Updated
- 12/1/2011
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