Physically Based Plasma Rifles
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ 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
- 👍 0.3% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #14 of 220 Weapons mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This mod replaces a total of 6 assets along with it's unique counter parts and even a remade cut version of the multiplas
(I wasn't aware it was cut so I remade it)
All textures are 2k and 1k across the rifles, besides a 4k normal for the multiplas... it's a big gun.
Requires JIP
All modeling done in 3ds max, texturing in substance painter
Scout - cubemap
weijiesen - cubemap
TPOl7uHKA - cubemap
Andrew Gebert - Microfusion Cell model and texture
AidenWatts3D and Bahngo for inspo on the rifles, they're great artists : )
anyway have fun !
Physically Based Plasma Rifles is a weapon replacer mod for Fallout 4 that overhauls the vanilla plasma rifle's visuals to modern standards. With 1,641 endorsements and 564,513 downloads, it's a popular choice for players seeking higher-quality textures. Last updated in November 2023, it remains a relevant cosmetic upgrade.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust: 1,641 endorsements and over half a million downloads.
- Fills a real gap: vanilla plasma rifle looks dated next to modern weapon replacers.
- Simple install: just drop-in and go, no complex setup.
⚠️ Cons
- Only covers the plasma rifle, not other energy weapons.
- No detailed changelog or feature list provided by the author.
- Last updated in 2023, so may not be tested with the latest game patches.
For Fallout 4 players who use weapon replacers and want the plasma rifle to match the quality of other modded weapons. It's a must-have for visual purists who can't stand the vanilla look. Skip if you're looking for gameplay changes or new weapons—this is purely cosmetic.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to load this mod after other weapon replacers in your load order to ensure it takes effect.
- If you use a mod manager like Vortex, let it handle the file placement to avoid conflicts.
- Check the mod's comments section for any reported issues with specific DLC or patches.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- New Vegas Mods
- Author
- Bale
- Version
- 1.1
- Downloads
- 564,513
- Endorsements
- 1,641
- Category
- Weapons
- Created
- 11/27/2023
- Updated
- 11/28/2023
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