NPC weapons Overhaul
⚪ Last updated 2021⚠️ Install Order · 1 step
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
- 👍 2.9% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #127 of 208 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
The mod aims to enhance the variety of weapons used by NPCs to bring the world to life.
Features:
- Changes the way the game chooses weapons for NPCs, it will no longer check whether you bought/unlocked a gun for it to be used by NPCs.
- Adds 38 variants for sidearms and 35 variants for longarms for most NPCs
- Gives the skinner brothers bows and arrows
- Lemoyne raiders use worn rifles and shotguns
- Police officers and Pinkertons will either use revolvers or pistols as their sidearms
Compatibility:
NPC weapons Overhaul by AlZair updates the weapons wielded by non-player characters, aiming to improve combat variety and challenge. With 369 endorsements and 12,849 downloads, it's a modestly popular gameplay tweak. The mod's last update was in November 2021, so it may be outdated for current game versions.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Gives NPCs more interesting weapons, making fights feel less samey.
- Decent download count shows it's been tried by a good number of players.
- Simple concept that can add a fresh twist to combat encounters.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2021, so it might not work with the latest game patches.
- No detailed description means you're flying blind on what exactly changes.
- Potential conflicts with other mods that alter NPC equipment or leveled lists.
This is for players who want to shake up enemy encounters by giving NPCs different weapons. It's also for those who enjoy lightweight gameplay overhauls that don't overhaul entire systems. If you're a modder looking for a base to build on, this could be a starting point.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check if the mod is compatible with your game version before installing, as it's from 2021.
- If you use other mods that change NPC equipment, load this one after them to avoid conflicts.
- Test in a new game or after a cell reset to see the changes take effect.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- RDR2 Mods
- Author
- AlZair
- Version
- 1.1
- Downloads
- 12,849
- Endorsements
- 369
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 11/23/2021
- Updated
- 11/24/2021
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