Hunting Rifle (Sniper) Damage Increase

fallout-4 — Mods & Enhancements

A simple damage buff for the hunting rifle (sniper) in Fallout 4, increasing its damage by 35%. Popular with players who find the base sniper too weak, this lightweight mod has earned over 12,000 endorsements.

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Downloads: 305,463 | Endorsements: 12,920

💡 Notes

By Cupressi | v2.0 | 12,920 endorsements

🎯 Tips & Tricks

Since it's a simple esp, just drop it into your Data folder

Since it's a simple esp, just drop it into your Data folder and enable it in the launcher or mod manager.

If you use other weapon balance mods, load this one after th

If you use other weapon balance mods, load this one after them to ensure the damage increase applies.

Test on a save before committing—35% might make snipers one-

Test on a save before committing—35% might make snipers one-shot enemies you'd rather have a fight with.

🔧 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 12,920 endorsements—clearly hits the spot for many players.
Straightforward 35% damage boost makes snipers feel more viable without overhauling the game.
Tiny mod, easy to install and remove—no bloat or extra scripts.

👎 Cons

Only affects the hunting rifle—other sniper weapons like the Gauss rifle are untouched.
No configurable options; you get exactly 35% and nothing else.
Last updated in 2015—may not be compatible with the latest Fallout 4 patches or DLCs.

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