Perk Up - Power Cutters
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ Install Order · 2 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
- 👍 2.6% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #150 of 228 Weapons mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
> What does this do? <
Intends to make Cutters a more legitimate weapon choice.
By way of the following changes:
- Rare, epic, and legendary cutters added to some of the loot tables (mostly vendors).
- Cutters added by this mod spawn with randomized damage based on your level, up to 99 at Lv250.
- Cutters come in 3 skins, the basic red, worn red, and yellow (like Heller's); red cutters work with the Old Mars skin.
- Nerf the Lasers skill rank 4 burning proc damage and duration by 2/3rds (this skill is OP even after nerf).
> Installation <
Place files in Data as usual, and add the following to your StarfieldCustom.ini:
sTestFile1=xatmosPowerCutter.esp
> Other Mods <
: Legendary Drip
Add rarity scaling to clothing.
: Clutter Begone
Stop picking up worthless junk.
: Outpost Vendors
Build vendor kiosks in your outposts.
: Richer Galaxy
Vendors will have more credits and resources.
: Rested XP
Increases bonus rest experience.
: No Skill Challenges
Remove the challenges required for each skill rank.
: More is More
Perk buffs for quality of life.
: NG+ Alternative
Spoilers...
Perk Up - Power Cutters enhances power cutters in Fallout 4 by adding leveled damage and rarity scaling, making them a more viable weapon choice. It includes Legendary Cutters, giving players a reason to use this often-overlooked weapon type. With 453 endorsements and recent updates, it's a solid quality-of-life improvement for melee-focused builds.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 453 endorsements and nearly 18k downloads
- Turns a meme-tier weapon into something you can actually build around
- Legendary cutters add endgame chase potential
⚠️ Cons
- Only affects power cutters, so if you don't use them, this mod does nothing for you
- No compatibility notes, so it might conflict with other weapon overhaul mods
- Last updated in 2023, so it might not be patched for the latest game version
For Fallout 4 players who love melee builds and want to make power cutters viable. Also for collectors who want legendary variants of every weapon. Skip if you never touch cutters or prefer ranged combat.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're using a mod manager like Vortex, just download and install; it's a simple plugin.
- Check your load order to ensure this mod loads after any other weapon balance mods to avoid conflicts.
- Try pairing with a melee perks overhaul to get the most out of the new scaling.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Starfield Mods
- Author
- xatmos
- Version
- 1
- Downloads
- 17,720
- Endorsements
- 453
- Category
- Weapons
- Created
- 10/10/2023
- Updated
- 10/10/2023
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