Compound Crossbows for FWE 603 and Vanilla FO3
fallout-3 — Mods & Enhancements
Adds a compound crossbow with three subtypes to Fallout 3, compatible with vanilla and FWE 603. Uses railway spikes as quarrels, fires in-world decals, and is quieter and less detectable than standard weapons. A classic mod with 952 endorsements and 16,715 downloads, last updated in 2013.
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Downloads: 16,715 | Endorsements: 952💡 Notes
By Highlander4242 | v1.40 | 952 endorsements
🎯 Tips & Tricks
If you're using FWE, make sure you have FWE 603 installed and load this mod after it.
Railway Spikes are found on raiders and in train yards, so stock up early.
The crossbow is silent, so you can take out enemies without alerting others—perfect for stealth playthroughs.
🔧 Troubleshooting
Mod not working
Check load order and required dependencies. Read the full mod description.
⚠️ Common Mistakes
- Installing multiple mods that modify the same files without checking compatibility
👍 Pros
- Community favorite with 952 endorsements and over 16k downloads.
- Adds a unique silent weapon option for stealth builds.
- Uses common Railway Spikes, so ammo is easy to find.
👎 Cons
- Last updated in 2013, so may have compatibility issues with newer mods or game versions.
- No install instructions or compatibility notes provided by the author.
- Requires FWE 603 for the FWE version, which is an older mod that may be hard to find.