Power Armor Carries Itself
⚪ Last updated 2019⚠️ 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
- 👍 4.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #322 of 435 Gameplay Effects and Changes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
The functionality of this mod is now also available in IStewieAl's Tweaks as "Weightless Worn Power Armor". I recommend using that instead.
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[]The weight of equipped Power Armor is added as a Carry Weight increase, effectively making it carry itself.
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]Power Armor Helmets only carry themselves when wearing Power Armor underneath.[]Fully dynamic - works with all Power Armors, including those added by mods, and uses their exact weight.
[]Lightweight - Scripts are completely event-based.
- Compatible with anything - doesn't edit Power Armors or their effects themselves.
Requires NVSE and JIP LN NVSE Plugin
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A lightweight gameplay mod for Fallout 4 that makes equipped Power Armor add its weight to your carry capacity, effectively letting it carry itself. Simple QoL tweak with 267 endorsements, last updated in 2019.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 267 endorsements and 6,479 downloads.
- Solves a common annoyance for Power Armor users.
- Lightweight and does exactly what it says.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2019 — may be incompatible with current game patches.
- Only affects equipped Power Armor; stored pieces still weigh you down.
For Fallout 4 players who regularly wear Power Armor and hate the weight penalty. If you're a hoarder or use Power Armor as your main playstyle, this is a must-have. Skip if you want more complex gameplay changes — this is a simple QoL tweak.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Install with a mod manager like Vortex or NMM for easy management.
- If you're on PC, make sure to enable mods in your Fallout 4 ini files.
- Check for compatibility patches if you use other Power Armor overhaul mods.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- New Vegas Mods
- Author
- tostikaas
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 6,479
- Endorsements
- 267
- Category
- Gameplay Effects and Changes
- Created
- 6/1/2019
- Updated
- 6/1/2019
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