Current Events > Fallout 4: what mods to use? First play through.

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I'm on PC so I'm using the ultrawide mod. Not interested in vanilla play though. What mods actually fix the game and make it better ?
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I'm an XB1 player, so I don't know what all you have available in terms of gameplay overhauls. But I just posted these weapon / armor recommendations in another topic, maybe they'll help you too:

Wattz Laser Gun: https://bethesda.net/en/mods/fallout4/mod-detail/4037113
- easily my favorite weapon mod in Fallout 4. Fully modular on par with vanilla laser rifles, and is nicely integrated into the world through vendor and enemy loot lists (there's also about 4 or 5 hand-placed unique variants in the world with custom skins and effects). This fills a very nice gameplay niche by giving you a laser rifle that's powerful enough to be effective right up until the endgame, but not quite as overpowered as the Gauss Rifle.

Cross Strigidae Courser Suit: https://bethesda.net/en/mods/fallout4/mod-detail/4045095
- one of those mods that puts all similar mods to shame. The file size is high, but it's worth every bit of space (and I don't say that lightly). The modularity of this outfit is off the charts: something like a dozen different color variants, longcoat, shortcoat, sleeveless, different gloves, etc. And it goes without saying that it's one of the best looking outfits I've ever put on my character / followers.

Cross Expedition Suit: https://bethesda.net/en/mods/fallout4/mod-detail/4060176
- another high-quality and super-modular outfit from the same team, this one actually fills a gaping gameplay niche by giving you an immersive alternative to Power Armor for traversing the Glowing Sea and other irradiated zones that doesn't leave you vulnerable as s***.

Cross Jetpack: https://bethesda.net/en/mods/fallout4/mod-detail/4019435
- pretty simple one here. All the fun of a jetpack without wearing Power Armor / burning up Fusion Cores. I used to use a simpler mod that just cheated in unlimited jetpacking, but that started to feel broken pretty quick.
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Thanks!
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If you care about Settlements: OCDecorator or USO
If you don't care about Settlements: SimSettlements

A lot of physical character/outfit mods are built on the CBBE framework, so you may need that. Nude variants are optional.

You might want some of the Extended mods for things like weapons, armor, crafting. It lets you reassign Legendary effects or create extra items/ammo etc.

If you just want to mess around without limits something like Cheat Terminal has a lot of features.
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100% macho death claws
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