WME - Weapon Mod Expansion
⚪ Last updated 2014⚠️ 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
- 👍 1.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #3 of 220 Weapons mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
WME - Weapon Modification Expansion ============== Version: 1. 101 Date: 12/10/11 Author: Jonnyeah ===============
========== Description Installation Uninstallation Incompatibilities Compatibilities Weapon Mods Bugs & Notes Credits Permissions Change Log ===========
============ Description ============= A massive expansion to the New Vegas weapon modification system, adding over 150 new modification options to the game. Every standard gun has received the maximum number of possible mods, as have all but four Uniques. As a bonus, instead of removing mods from uniques, most have got minor stat boosts to reflect the mods they come with, and most use that extra room for some extra modding options.
Not enough? Being graphically inclined, every modification (that I've added) is visible on your weapon, be it tapered barrels, a recycler, or a Double Load Missile Launcher.
============ Installation ============= 1. Move the contents of the rar file to your /data folder. 2. Arrange your load order (using a mod manager), Weapon Mod Expansion. ESM near the top, Weapon Mod Expansion. ESP after other mods that change weapons. 3. May not be necessary, but using FNVedit to check for conflicts or create a merged patch is suggested.
In Game: You may want to check Chet's for a couple of in game notes as well as a free mod kit to get you started with WME. If you're using an existing save, you may also want to wait three days for merchants to refresh.
Migrating from WMX: No additional steps should be required, and you shouldn't need to "demod" your weapons, simply load WME instead of WMX.
=============== Uninstallation ================ 1. Ditch Weapons with any non vanilla mods in a place they will never be found again. 2. Save your game. 3. Remove: the "WME" Folders in /textures/weapons/ and /meshes/weapons/ as well as Weapon Mod Expansion. ESM and Weapon Mod Expansion. ESP.
Optional: I've created a simple uninstaller that shows non vanilla mods as REMOVE, it can be found in the optional downloads.
================== Incompatibilities ==================== Due to having to edit nearly every weapon's entry, WME will confl
WME - Weapon Mod Expansion by jonnyeah expands the vanilla weapon mod system in Fallout: New Vegas, adding a wide variety of new modifications. With over 25,000 endorsements and 1.7 million downloads, it's a highly popular and well-established mod for players seeking more customization options.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Massive community approval (25k endorsements) — this is a must-try for any FNV modder.
- 1.7 million downloads prove it's been a staple for years.
- Simple concept, huge impact: more mods for your guns means more build variety.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2014 — may have compatibility issues with newer mods or DLC.
- Requires a mod manager for proper installation (likely, given the file structure).
For Fallout: New Vegas players who want to expand their weapon customization options beyond vanilla. If you enjoy tinkering with your loadout and want more mods to attach, this is for you. Skip if you prefer lore-friendly or minimal changes.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Nexus Mod Manager or Mod Organizer 2 to install and manage this mod.
- Check the mod's compatibility with other weapon mods you have installed to avoid conflicts.
- Since it's from 2014, test it with your current load order and consider using a merged patch if you have many mods.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- New Vegas Mods
- Author
- jonnyeah
- Version
- 1.101
- Downloads
- 1,747,366
- Endorsements
- 25,107
- Category
- Weapons
- Created
- 11/18/2010
- Updated
- 3/24/2014
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