Recharger Rifle Rebalance with Scope Mod
⚪ Last updated 2020⚠️ 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
- 👍 3.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #116 of 372 Weapons mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This mod makes a few major changes to the balance of the Recharger Rifle so that it is no longer simply an inferior version of the Recharger Pistol. The weapon retains about the same DPS as in the unmodded game, but has a significantly reduced rate of fire and does more damage per shot. To compensate, it also regenerates ammo more slowly (1. 5 seconds per unit versus 1. 0 seconds in the vanilla game) and its ammo capacity has been reduced to 3 (from the original 7). Its skill requirement has been raised to 25 (from the original 0).
A scope mod has also been made available for the Recharger Rifle. It may be purchased at vendors that sell Tier 1 weapons mods.
ITEM IDs
Recharger Rifle Scope: XX000ADD
REQUIREMENTS
Versions are available either for use with the base game, or with the DLCs.
KNOWN ISSUES
None. Please report anything you find in the comments.
CONFLICTS
This mod will conflict with anything that alters the Recharger Rifle. YUP fixes are incorporated into this mod.
COMPATIBILITY PATCHES
A compatibility patch by Revontulet is available for users of Sweet Weapon Enhancement and Expansion Package (SWEEP) by S6S.
RECOMMENDATIONS
I recommend my mod, Alternate Laser Scope Reticle, which is fully compatible with this mod.
OPTIONAL FILES
I have included versions that give the Recharger Rifle a yellow beam, intended for use with the "Recharger Pistol Only YB" versions of my mod, Recharger Weapons Yellow Beams, though these optional files will work fine without that mod if you only want the yellow visual effects on the Recharger Rifle.
You can download a version of this mod that is compatible with EVE here, made by Nexus user cibrhusk.
INSTALLATION
Only download ONE of the four main/optional files, depending on your preference. Put the contents of the mod folder (the folder with the .esp inside of it) into your Data folder, or use a mod manager. To uninstall, delete the mod's files (.esp, mesh, and texture) or uninstall using a mod manager.
If you already installed the "Recharger Pistol Only YB" version of Recharger Weapons Yellow Beams, please note that the meshes included in the optional files here are exactly the same as the ones from that mod, so if your mod manager asks you to overwrite, you can hit no.
Finally, I would like to thank mhahn123 for the Recharger Rifle scope texture.
Rebalances the Recharger Rifle to be a high-damage, low-ammo weapon with slower regeneration and a steeper skill curve, plus adds a scope mod. For players who want a more skill-based alternative to the pistol.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 323 endorsements and over 9,400 downloads.
- Turns a redundant weapon into a distinct, high-risk playstyle.
- Scope mod adds new utility for ranged engagements.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2020 — may be outdated for current game versions.
- Small ammo capacity and slow regen might frustrate players who prefer sustained fire.
- No detailed instructions or compatibility notes provided by the author.
For players who enjoy high-damage, precision-based weapons and want to make the Recharger Rifle a viable alternative to the pistol. Skip if you prefer fast-paced, spray-and-pray combat or want a simple damage buff.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check if the mod requires a mod manager or manual installation; if manual, place files in the correct game directory.
- Test the weapon in a low-stakes area to get used to the new ammo economy before using it in missions.
- If you're on a version newer than 2020, verify compatibility with your game build.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- New Vegas Mods
- Author
- SHAD0WC0BRA
- Version
- 1.01
- Downloads
- 9,424
- Endorsements
- 323
- Category
- Weapons
- Created
- 2/16/2020
- Updated
- 5/7/2020
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