Realistic Weapon 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
- 👍 3.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #172 of 208 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
drag and drop the folder inside of the zip file into your rdr2 root folder > LML
this is a really niche mod honestly lmao
i recommend using this alongside Realistic Combat Overhaul
Cattleman : damage increase,. it's 45. and the muzzle velocity is pretty high. fire rate decreased, cocking and firing would be a bit slower. accuracy increased. can't slow down the reload speed, if i could, i would.
double action : nothing changed, the game depiction is surprisingly accurate. the double action operation works by letting you cock and shoot the gun at the same time, pretty much, so the trigger is hard to pull, and distrupts aiming. but, it is fast.
Schofield : its depicted pretty well, it is top break, and the frame gets stressed a lot and it can break easily. i thought about raising its degradation modifier so it degrated quicker, but people wouldn't like that, plus, afaik that feature is a bit problematic, it can break stuff. so, nothing changed here either.
Volcanic : decreased damage to half, it was so uneffective that there are reports of people attempting suicide several times with this gun and failing repeatedly. fire rate decreased, the lever action is actually extremely hard to operate.
lemat: this is a really old gun, and it's already pretty well depicted, except for the reload speed. would decrease it if it was possible, but it isnt. no changes.
mauser: pretty well depicted.
semi auto : pretty well depicted.
m1899: pretty well depicted, but this gun was a prototype and it wouldn't be available to the public in 1899. nothing changed though.
lancaster : increased accuracy. it actually handles really smoothly. increased fire rate as well, for the same reason. increased damage just a little bit.
litchfield: decreased accuracy. the barrel had no grip, and it would get hot, distrupting aiming. increased damage.
rolling block rifle : pretty well depicted.
springfield rifle : pretty well depicted.
bolt action rifle : decreased fire rate a bit.
sawed off shotgun : these would realistically sprain your wrist the moment you fired it with one hand. but, there's nothing that i could change to really simulate
that, but i decreased fire rate just a bit for a little pause between the shots.
double barrel : it's depicted pretty well.
pump action : it's relatively modern for its time, but it was a bit quirky. the bolt could hit your thumb, or face, while pumping it, but ingame, arthur pumps it
properly so it doesnt hit him. would decrease the reload speed if it was possible, but it sadly isnt. other than that, pretty well depicted.
semi auto : pretty well represented.
Realistic Weapon Overhaul is a gameplay mod that adjusts weapon stats to better match their real-life counterparts, based on the author's research. With 266 endorsements and 7,869 downloads, it's a niche but appreciated mod for players seeking more authentic gun behavior. Last updated in June 2021.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid community backing with 266 endorsements and nearly 8k downloads
- Author did actual research, so changes are grounded in real-world data
- Fills a niche for players who want more realistic gunplay
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2021, so may not be compatible with newer game versions
- Only affects stats, not visuals or sounds, so don't expect a full overhaul
- Potential conflicts with other weapon mods that alter the same stats
For players who care about firearm authenticity and want their in-game guns to behave more like the real thing. Skip if you prefer arcade-style gunplay or if you're using other weapon balance mods that might clash.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check if the mod is compatible with your game version, since it's from 2021
- If you use other weapon mods, load this one after them to ensure its changes take effect
- Test in a sandbox or creative mode to see how the stat changes feel before committing
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- RDR2 Mods
- Author
- Professor
- Version
- 1.00
- Downloads
- 7,869
- Endorsements
- 266
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 6/7/2021
- Updated
- 6/7/2021
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