Best Fallout 4 mods

Welcome, Wasteland Conquerors! The Amazon series has become so popular that fans of the franchise have decided to dive back into the post-apocalyptic world. Online activity in the series' games is hitting new records, with Fallout 4 emerging as the leader. This project, once an outcast, has become one of the franchise's beloved installments, thanks largely to its mods.

Fans have transformed the game into a masterpiece by modifying it with hundreds of files, but among the thousands of mods, there are some without which Fallout 4 simply cannot exist. Whether you're trying this project for the first time after watching the series, or returning to the game after a long break, a small upgrade is definitely worthwhile.

In this collection, we will only include the very best Fallout 4 mods necessary for comfortable engaging gameplay. We've spent hundreds of hours in the virtual Wastelands and can confidently call these modifications the foundation of any setup.

New interface

We begin by addressing the biggest problem of all Bethesda projects — a terrible, inconvenient interface. This annoying flaw is corrected by DEF_UI. The new interface is not only incredibly convenient but also offers fine adjustments. Through MCM, players can configure window placement and various filters, making gameplay as comfortable as possible.

Advanced character creation

As with any RPG, players create characters with unique traits and personalities here. The standard character editor is not bad, but it can be improved. Looks Menu greatly expands the editor's settings, allowing players to create a unique hero. For instance, tattoos from Skyrim have been added. Yes, all Bethesda projects share the same core.

Survival settings

The Wasteland truly comes to life in survival mode, where players have needs for food, water, sleep, medicine. Opponents become stronger, making the game world more interesting and dangerous. However, standard settings are quite primitive. Survival Options helps tailor the survival mode to your preferences.

Players can decide for themselves how much damage they inflict/receive, choose the levels of needs. It is also possible to enable/disable quick save and quick move.

Advanced building, cities, new quests

Sim Settlements 2 is a massive mod for Fallout 4 that completely changes the gameplay. Most players did not like the original settlement construction because it felt meaningless to have a personal town. This mod fundamentally changes that. Now, you can build your own city. It actually matters!

Construction has become much more interesting. Residents can now build buildings themselves, and not just houses. The game now includes facilities for resource extraction, food stations, hospitals, and even an entertainment center. Residents are now useful and INDEPENDENT. Yes, they have learned to think!

In addition, several settlements will be added to the game world, along with new storylines! Believe it, you won't be able to imagine this game without Sim Settlements 2 anymore.

Weather effects

Weather effects greatly influence the atmosphere of the game. Unfortunately, the vanilla version does not boast excellent refinement of this aspect. Wandering the Wastelands, we didn't feel a sense of presence—it felt like a walk in the park! True Storms will make the game world truly atmospheric, beautiful, and dangerous.

The mod completely overhauls the game's weather phenomena and their sound accompaniment. Players may encounter thick fog, heavy rain, scorching sun, or hurricanes. New dangerous phenomena have also appeared, as this is post-apocalypse, not a barbecue trip! Radioactive fallout and acid rain will keep you on your toes!

Full dialogues

Fallout 4 received most of its criticism for its clumsy dialogue system. Every choice of phrase could lead to unexpected consequences because the player could not see the text their character would say. The "Sarcasm" option even became a symbol of this problem on the internet.

The Full Dialogue Interface mod makes interaction with NPCs similar to that in previous installments of the series, and this fundamentally changes the gameplay.

Armor tuning

A major advantage of the fourth part of the franchise is the advanced crafting. It is very interesting to create and improve clothes on the workbench, so it is worth collecting various junk at the locations. The Armorsmith Extended mod elevates armor crafting to a whole new level.

Users will receive new enhancements for all equipment from original game + DLC, including painting all elements of clothing. Additionally, the characteristics of items and their resources have been revised, but that's not all. You can now combine any elements of clothing without restrictions and create your own style: it’s even possible to create stealth armor at the workbench!

HD textures

Let's be honest, the game was quite beautiful at its release. However, it's now 2024, and the graphics are hopelessly outdated. Fallout 4 HD Overhaul will convert all textures to HD quality without overloading the PC. The quality level can be chosen individually, so everyone can adjust the mod to their own requirements. It also supports LOD, which significantly improves performance.

Global graphics improvement

If you're fully tuning Fallout 4, you can't do without Vivid Fallout - All in One. Here, textures are not just converted to HD quality; they are completely replaced. The changes will be immediately visible, and the entire world will be transformed. Players will see a new landscape, materials, many small details, and reworked lighting. This is an astounding mod that's hard to imagine modern Fallout without.

Lighting effects

We've installed new textures, but something important is still missing. Of course, it's the lighting because light, like weather, greatly affects immersion in the game. The Enhanced Lights and FX mod completely redesigns the effects from all light sources. It might seem like a small thing, but all locations will change completely! It's a great reason to reinstall Fallout 4.

The dog is always around

Everyone's Best Friend is our personal pick. In the Wastelands, various companions will accompany the hero, each with their own character. However, to choose a companion, you must give up the dog. This is an incredibly tough decision! The dog will be the first to meet you in the harsh world, and it’s impossible not to get attached, as the author of this mod believes. A small file allows you to keep the dog forever and take another companion with him!

These 11 Fallout 4 mods will become the foundation for tuning the game. Experiment and set out to conquer entirely new Wastelands!

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