Shadowstrike Katana - Standalone or Replacer
⚪ 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
- 👍 2.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #331 of 367 Weapons mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
- This mod adds custom made Shadowstrike Katana to the Fallout: New Vegas!
- It can be modded with three attachments: Saya(Scabbard), Golden Tsuba(Guard) and with Restored Parts. Making your Katana shiny and fresh!
- You can choose to install Stand-Alone version, or replacer version.
- Pick only one of the "Main Files" and install it. (Choose Stand-Alone or Replacer version)
- (Optional) If you want to save up on memory and go light, there is optional downgraded file. First download and install one of main files, then install this optional file after.
- I highly recommend Pelinor's Weapon Mod Menu so you can attach and detach weapon mods whenever you like!
- If you install Stand-Alone version, you'll have to hit level 13 to spawn Katana on Caesar's table in his tent. Quest starts and points you where it is located. Once you pick it up, you'll get all of the attachments for it. Stand-Alone version requires only base game installed!
- If you install Replacer version. All of the Gun Runner's Arsenal DLC Katanas will be replaced with mine Katana, along with attachments. This version requires base game with Gun Runners' Arsenal DLC to work!
Make sure to have Archive Invalidation enabled, otherwise you'll end up with vanilla GRA Katanas!
- Scabbard sometimes stays equipped when you change to another weapon. Same bug as on Vanilla Katana.
- When you drop katana from your Pip-Boy, you drop scabbard and katana on ground. Same bug as on Vanilla Katana.
Shadowstrike Katana is a standalone weapon mod that adds a katana with fresh models and textures built from the ground up. It offers both standalone and replacer options, giving players flexibility. With 376 endorsements and 14,147 downloads, it has a solid following. Last updated in 2020, it may require compatibility checks for newer game versions.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid community backing with 376 endorsements and 14k downloads.
- Standalone and replacer options give you flexibility in how you use it.
- Fresh models and textures mean it's not a lazy re-skin.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2020 — might not work with the latest game patches.
- No screenshots or videos in the description, so you're flying blind on looks.
For players who want a stylish katana without overhauling their whole load order. If you're a melee build looking for a new weapon, this is a quick add. Skip if you need modern compatibility or detailed documentation.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're using a mod manager, download the standalone version to avoid overwriting vanilla weapons.
- Check the mod's file structure to see if it's a simple drop-in or needs manual placement.
- Since it's from 2020, test it in a save before committing to a long playthrough.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- New Vegas Mods
- Author
- SiouX
- Version
- 1.0.0
- Downloads
- 14,147
- Endorsements
- 376
- Category
- Weapons
- Created
- 4/29/2020
- Updated
- 4/29/2020
🔧 How to Install New Vegas Mods
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