In the case of the varmint rifle and other such weapons there exists more than one different type of modification.

The weapon mods range from scopes and silencers to extended mags and several in-between. Such is the case of the varmint rifle's unique variant, the Ratslayer, which has all of the mods the varmint rifle can be equipped with.īy themselves, the weapon mods are weightless and serve no function but, once attached to their specified weapon, will change the characteristics, look and/or function to create a distinct variant. However, some unique variants have both mods and better base stats. While unique guns usually have better base stats, Obsidian Entertainment introduced this inherent drawback of unique weapons to balance out unique and normal weapons and make the choice less of an obvious decision and more of a preference. Unique weapons cannot be equipped with weapon mods, with the exception of the weathered 10mm pistol, the Mercenary's grenade rifle and the holorifle. While in Fallout 3 this was limited to the creation of custom weapons, Fallout: New Vegas takes this a step further by allowing the creation of weapon variants based on basic weapons by adding weapon mods.

One of the features added to Fallout: New Vegas is the ability to custom modify certain base weapons. The best Fallout: New Vegas mods come in many shapes and intentions some improve the gameplay, others fix bugs, and a whole lot add fresh content.“ Weapon mods can increase ammunition capacity and damage, reduce spread and weight, or add special equipment like scopes. Obviously, Obsidian Entertainment deserves a lot of credit for FNV's longevity, but the modding community is also a significant force behind the RPG's lasting presence. The RPG still averages roughly 4,000 players on Steam, a ridiculous achievement for any game. Updated Decemby Mark Sammut : Fallout: New Vegas debuted in 2010 and it is still alive and active all these years later. Here are some of the best Fallout: New Vegas mods that make it feel like a brand new game. While performance mods are fantastic, some of the most exciting mods are those that overhaul the feeling of New Vegas entirely.

Some mods greatly improve the game's performance while others add a barrage of new quests. RELATED: Hidden Locations In Fallout 4 You Didn't Know ExistedĬonsidering the game's age, Fallout: New Vegas still sees massive overhauls and quest mods nearly every year. Few modding scenes can match the quality content made for Skyrim and Fallout: New Vegas. The Elder Scrolls and Falloutfranchises aren't without their problems, but it's thanks to the talented and passionate modding community that these games are still alive. Modding is the lifeblood of most Bethesda titles.

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