D.E.C.A.Y - Better Ghouls

fallout-4 — Mods & Enhancements

D.E.C.A.Y is a feral ghoul overhaul for Fallout 4 that makes ghouls creepier and more detailed, with added variety. It replaces the bland, patternless leathery look with more unpleasant and varied designs. Popular with 23,332 endorsements and 1.1M downloads, last updated in 2020.

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Creatures

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Downloads: 1,054,123 | Endorsements: 23,332

💡 Notes

By Thumblesteen | v2.2 | 23,332 endorsements

🎯 Tips & Tricks

Since it's a texture/model replacer, make sure to place it a

Since it's a texture/model replacer, make sure to place it after other mods that affect ghouls in your load order.

If you use a mod manager like Vortex or NMM, let it handle t

If you use a mod manager like Vortex or NMM, let it handle the file placement to avoid overwriting issues.

Check the mod's comments section for any reported compatibil

Check the mod's comments section for any reported compatibility patches with popular overhaul mods.

🔧 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

Huge community trust: 23,332 endorsements and 1.1M downloads.
Makes ghouls genuinely unsettling, which fits Fallout 4's atmosphere.
Adds visual variety so no two ghouls look the same.

👎 Cons

Last updated in 2020, so may have compatibility issues with newer game patches or DLC.
No detailed installation instructions or compatibility notes provided in the description.
Purely cosmetic – if you want gameplay changes, this isn't for you.

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