Weapon Balance Overhaul

fallout-4 — Mods & Enhancements

Weapon Balance Overhaul is a Fallout 4 mod that adjusts weapon damage for realism and balance. It is the first weapon rebalance mod for the game, with 11,852 endorsements and over 302,000 downloads, last updated in December 2016.

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Syntax

Weapons

Example

Downloads: 302,143 | Endorsements: 11,852

💡 Notes

By The Iron Rose | v1.7.1 | 11,852 endorsements

🎯 Tips & Tricks

Since it's an older mod, check if it's compatible with your

Since it's an older mod, check if it's compatible with your game version and other weapon mods you use.

Load order matters: place it near other gameplay overhaul mo

Load order matters: place it near other gameplay overhaul mods to avoid conflicts.

Test with a few weapons early to see if the damage changes f

Test with a few weapons early to see if the damage changes feel right for your playstyle.

🔧 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 with 11,852 endorsements and 302k downloads.
Pioneering mod that set the standard for weapon rebalancing.
Simple concept: tweaks damage numbers for a more realistic feel.

👎 Cons

Last updated in 2016 — may be outdated with current game patches.
No detailed feature list provided, so you're flying blind on specifics.
Only affects damage values, not other weapon stats like recoil or fire rate.

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