Realistic Repair
⚪ Last updated 2010⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 4.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #430 of 441 Gameplay Effects and Changes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Realistic Repair v0. 9. 5
Big thanks to Drag0ntamer for making a title image for me!
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Description
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Eureka! Clutter items now repair for significantly less than matching weapons.
Based on the appearance of the item, and its function, so for example, no repairing clothing with scrap metal unless the clothing actually looks like it's got a bunch of metal parts.
Expands upon the built in repair system, with more cross-repair, and appropriate misc items, aswell as craft recipes to break down clutter items that used to be vendor trash.
Repair Guidelines
- Weapons with sharp edges/blades can be repaired with Whetstones.
- Long metal weapons like the golf club can be repaired with a Hammer.
- Mechanical equipment and Guns can be repaired with Replacement Parts.
- Wooden weapons can be repaired with Wonderglue, aswell as Baseball Bats for the items with larger amounts of wood.
- Electronic equipment(ex. Powered Armor) and Energy Weapons can be repaired with Replacement Electronics.
- Equipment with large metal surfaces can be repaired with Armor Plating.
- Leather equipment can be repaired with Leather Patches and Leather Belts(in most cases).
- Cloth and other Misc equipment can be repaired with Wonderglue and Detergent.
- Combat Armors are repaired with both Armor Plates and Leather Patches, as there is no good analogue to composites.
- Weapons with similar mechanisms and/or caliber can be cross-repaired(Not yet fully updated).
- Clutter items repair for 4-9% depending on repair skill, repairing with a weapon yields at least twice as much even with very low condition.
Decreases minimum regular repair amounts fairly substantially, to make Weapon Repair/Cleaning Kits more useful/relevant.
Unique items are repaired with their non-unique versions, those without an ordinary version are repaired with whatever seemed appropriate to me.
Because of my implementation i'd have to slog through all the repair lists(100+) individually and note down what is in them.
Once I'm satisfied the repair lists are pretty much complete and correct I'll make a full list of what repairs what.
New misc items used to repair
Replacement Parts are crafted with 3x Scrap Metal.
Replacement Electronics are crafted with 3x Scrap Electronics.
Leather Patch is crafted with either 3x regular hides(Coyote,Dog, Gecko variations), or 1x Tanned Gecko hide variation.
Armor Plate is crafted with 3x Scrap Metal, 1x Metal Cooking Pan, or 1x Motorcycle Gas Tank(Yields two Armor Plates).
Repair Kits
Buffs Weapon Repair Kits significantly, they now repair up to 75% condition based on repair skill an
Realistic Repair expands the default repair system in Fallout 3, adding more cross-repair options and additional choices when repairing gear. With nearly 3,000 endorsements and over 67,000 downloads, it's a popular gameplay tweak for players who want deeper repair mechanics. Last updated in 2010, it may require compatibility checks for modern setups.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with nearly 3,000 endorsements and over 67,000 downloads.
- Adds meaningful depth to the repair system without overhauling the whole game.
- Simple concept that fits seamlessly into Fallout 3's gameplay.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2010 — may be incompatible with current game versions or mod setups.
- No detailed documentation provided, so you'll have to figure out the new repair options yourself.
- Limited to repair mechanics only — if you want broader gameplay changes, this won't cover them.
For Fallout 3 players who find the vanilla repair system too restrictive and want more flexibility in keeping their gear functional. Also for modders who appreciate lightweight tweaks that enhance core mechanics without bloating the game. Skip if you're looking for major gameplay overhauls or if you play on a modern setup where old mods might break.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since this mod is from 2010, check if you're using the latest Fallout 3 patch or the GOG version, as compatibility may vary.
- If you use a mod manager like FOMM or Vortex, install it manually by dropping the files into your Data folder to avoid conflicts.
- Test the new repair options on a spare weapon first to see how they work before relying on them in combat.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- New Vegas Mods
- Author
- defear
- Version
- 0.9.5
- Downloads
- 67,029
- Endorsements
- 2,992
- Category
- Gameplay Effects and Changes
- Created
- 10/21/2010
- Updated
- 11/12/2010
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