Realistic Legendary Damage
⚪ Last updated 2016⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.8% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #31 of 143 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Summary
Adjusts the player damage multiplier for Legendary Difficulty to increase damage by 3 times normal difficulty damage, instead of decreasing it to 25%.
I really hate how spongy the enemies feel, and how many hits it takes to kill them. I don't want to play Borderlands. This makes Legendary Difficulty much more similar to game like Metro, where damage is increased for both the player and enemies, making the game much more fun in my opinion.
This will make the game easier obviously, but overall I think it's more fun to play a game where both sides have high damage.
Features
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[]Much more lethal combat, for players and enemies
Requirements & Compatibility
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Recommended Mods
- Smilodon - Combat of Skyrim is a very thorough overhaul that incorporates similar tweaks to this mod, and you might want to consider it if you want something more comprehensive
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Realistic Legendary Damage tweaks Fallout 4's Legendary difficulty, replacing the player's 25% damage reduction with a 300% damage increase, while enemy damage remains high. This creates a glass-cannon experience similar to Metro's hardcore mode. For players seeking a more lethal, high-stakes combat challenge.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 1,372 endorsements and nearly 50k downloads
- Turns Legendary into a true high-risk, high-reward mode where every shot counts
- Simple concept that delivers a dramatic shift in combat pacing
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2016, so it may not be compatible with newer game patches or DLC
- No compatibility patches listed, so it might conflict with other gameplay overhauls
- The 300% damage increase could make the game too punishing for some players
For Fallout 4 veterans who find Legendary difficulty too grindy and want a more lethal, fast-paced combat experience. If you enjoy hardcore modes like Metro's Ranger difficulty, this is right up your alley. Skip if you prefer a more balanced or tactical challenge.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since this mod only affects Legendary difficulty, make sure you're playing on that setting to see the changes.
- Pair this with a mod that increases enemy spawns or aggression to fully embrace the glass-cannon playstyle.
- If you're using a mod manager, let it handle the file placement to avoid overwriting other gameplay mods.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- darthbdaman
- Version
- 1.0.0
- Downloads
- 49,525
- Endorsements
- 1,372
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 10/28/2016
- Updated
- 10/28/2016
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