Plasma Boomstick
⚪ Last updated 2018⚠️ 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
- 👍 2.8% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #206 of 367 Weapons mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
A pump-action plasma shotgun that uses microfusion cells. Basically does what it says on the tin.
Also has custom firing sounds and a little pip-boy icon, 'cause why not?
Can be crafted at a workbench with a Repair skill of 65, a hunting shotgun, a plasma rifle, and some miscellaneous parts.
Also located in a miniature steamer trunk next to Doc Mitchell's back door, because it's not like he has enough guns lying around his house already :D
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- Orginally made this because of a request from another Nexus user, but decided to actually make it look and sound good instead of making another bland, generic weapon mod.
And yes, I KNOW that it's based on a grenade launcher, not a hunting shotgun. It would have looked very odd to have it loading and ejecting microfusion cells otherwise (took some cues from Dead Money's holorifle).
CrusaderTheFirst for original suggestion and idea.
A compact plasma shotgun mod for Fallout 4, adding a unique energy weapon with a plasma-based spread shot. With 579 endorsements and 20,988 downloads, it's a community favorite for players seeking a new explosive ranged option. Last updated in 2018, it remains a solid choice for energy weapon enthusiasts.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 579 endorsements and over 20k downloads.
- Fills a niche for plasma shotgun fans who want more variety.
- Easy to install and use—just drop it in and start blasting.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2018—may have compatibility issues with newer game patches.
- Lacks custom models or textures—likely uses vanilla assets.
For Fallout 4 players who love energy weapons and want a shotgun variant without messing with complex mods. If you're a collector of unique weapons or just want to try something different, this is a quick add. Skip if you need lore-friendly or highly polished content—this is a simple, no-frills addition.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's a weapon mod, make sure you have the necessary perks to craft or find it—check the console commands if you can't locate it.
- If you're using a mod manager, let it handle the file placement to avoid conflicts with other weapon mods.
- Test it in a save before committing—some weapon mods can cause issues with leveled lists if not properly integrated.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- New Vegas Mods
- Author
- PineappleSurprise
- Version
- 1.3
- Downloads
- 20,988
- Endorsements
- 579
- Category
- Weapons
- Created
- 10/22/2017
- Updated
- 11/7/2018
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