Fallout 4 - Mod Collection by Boris

A personal collection of mods, That im using for Fallout 4.

All the mods & programs linked in this guide were made by other users of the Fallout 4 Community over at the Nexus website.

Fallout 4 - Nexus.

www.nexusmods.com/fallout4

Dont forget to "Endorse" the mods that you like.
All credit to the Authors, If you like a mod comment on the mods page.

My Other Mod Collections:

Factorio
Fallout 4
Fallout: New Vegas

Warning / Notice:

In the likelihood that something goes wrong, I take no responsibility for any damage caused, By using any of the mods / programs linked with in this Guide. As always its up to you the user to ensure the files you download are safe before use.

*No Copyright Infringement Intended*
If any is found, Contact me via the comments section with what you want removing and I'll remove it.

If you have a question about this guide or need help i'll try my best to provide help where i can, Please use the comments section below. its nothing personal but I Block & Remove all friend requests i dont know on the grounds of phishing attempts, I wish steam would fix this issue.

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Please note, This guide may need updating as some of the mods linked may need updating and/or be discontinued. But ive made it Public again, To spotlight mods and what i would recommend.

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-=-=-=-=-=-    Installation    -=-=-=-=-=-

Fallout 4 Script Extender (F4SE)

I would highly recommend installing
Fallout 4 Script Extender (F4SE)[f4se.silverlock.org]& Fallout4.exe Auto-Backup[www.nexusmods.com]
Fallout 4 Script Extender (F4SE) is required to run most of the mods out there for Fallout 4 so its worth downloading.

*Note: After every Fallout 4 update F4SE will need to be updated and this can take a few days for them to update the code required to fix F4SE. Due to this you wont be able to use F4SE and any mods that require F4SE. This can be fixed by using Fallout4.exe Auto-Backup and switching your updated Fallout4.exe with an older version of the Fallout4.exe thats been backed up.

*Note: Using a mod that requires F4SE and not having F4SE installed can cause your game to crash while loading into the game it self. Also check on the mods page to see if any F4SE plugins are required as some mods now require special F4SE plugins to function properly.

Simpy download and extract the loose files into your Fallout 4 Main folder.

Files to move:

src (folder)
CustomControlMap.txt
f4se_1_8_7.dll
f4se_loader.exe
f4se_readme.txt
f4se_steam_loader.dll
f4se_whatsnew.txt

*Note: "_for_test_only" folder is not required.

Install Directory:
E:\Games\Steam\SteamApps\common\Fallout 4

Where ever you have steam installed too. use the f4se_loader.exe to launch your Fallout 4.

● Nexus Mod Manager (Old Launcher)

How to Download & Install Mods

0.) Download & Install The Nexus Mod Manager (NMM)[www.nexusmods.com] from the www.nexusmods.com website the program is Safe and Free.
While you are downloading and installing the NMM go to the website and create a free account for later.

(Sign In is required for fast & easy downloads later)

1.) After you have installed Nexus Mod Manager click the shortcut on your desktop to run the program. The first time you run NMM the program will automaticly scan for your games (Dont worry this is safe & normal).
SImply click the "X" for the games you dont own next to the games directory path and click the "Tick" icon next to the games directory for the games you own when it finishes scanning.



*Note: If you wish to speed up this you can alternatively click the "X" on all the games and then browse to the games your self via the "..." browse feature.

2.) After the scan has finished select the game you wish to mod.




3.) Keep NMM open in the background and go to the www.nexusmods.com website and find a mod you wish to download and select the "Download NMM" option this will automaticly start downloading the mod though NMM it self. Make sure you have signed into the website or the "Download (NMM)" will not be displayed.



*Note: Make sure to also download any mod compatibility patches for any mods you may be using. But avoid installing them unless you have problems launching your game with mods enabled. Compatibility patches can cause alot of problems if used with out the mods required.

4.) After you have clicked the "Download NMM". If you go to your NMM that you left running in the background it should show you downloading the mod you selected via the website. Like below
*Note: Keep in mind you may need to click twice on the website for NMM to start downloading your mod.



*Note: That some mods will not have a "Download (NMM)" option! These mods will require you to download manualy via the "Download (Manual)" and then need manualy adding to NMM using the add new mod icon on NMM. Simply click Add new mod on NMM and browse to where you downloaded the mod too, select the file and click ok.



5.) Now you have downloaded the mods you want, Lets get them installed for Fallout 4! First select and hightlight the mod you wish to install from the list of mods and click on the install button on the top left.



While installing your mods you can see what NMM is installing and what mods are in the queue to be installed.

Ones NMM has finished installing your mod and theres no prompts that apear. Then congratulation on modding your first game using the NMM.

● Nexus Mod Manager - Errors & Popups

Some mods you install may come with install options like "Darker Nights" does which will ask you what part of the mod you wish to install. This is where you have to take charge and choose what you want to install. Most of the time the default options should show you what is recommend to install.



Other prompts such as below should give a recommendation on what to do.



However there are some prompts that dont give you any recommendation, like these prompts which you will have to choose between overrighting a file or not.



Most of the time this happens due to two mods using the same files. An example would be: Mod 1 is using the same file as mod 2. This can cause some mods to mess up and not work as intended. If you get this issue make sure to keep a note of this for the future, incase your game doesnt launch or CTD's this could be one of the causes to why. The above prompt you need to choose your self depending on what mod or mods you are installing and have installed. For instance if i have a Texture pack installed and try to install another texture pack ontop it would ask me the above to overright the textures from the first texture pack and i would have to choose yes or no. Theres no easy solution to this prompt but general mod knowledge. Try Overright if the game doesnt work uninstall and try again.

● Nexus Mod Manager: Vortex (Basic)

How to Download & Install Mods

0.) Download & Install The Nexus Mod Manager: Vortex[www.nexusmods.com] from the www.nexusmods.com website the program is Safe and Free.
While you are downloading and installing Vortex go to the website and create a free account for use later.

(Sign In is required for fast & easy downloads later)


1.) After you have installed Nexus Mod Manager: Vortex and launched it, Click on "Log In or Register" and sign in.
 
 
2.) After Loging Into Vortex, Select the "Games" Tab on the left hand side and browse the "Unmanaged" Games.(middle bottom of screen)
Then add games you wish to mod by Mouse-Hovering the game and selecting "Manage" that should appear above the games picture.
*Note: "Manage" will only appear, If you have the game installed.

 
3.) Ones you have selected "Manage" for the selected games, You should see them appear in the "Managed" Tab (Centre Top of your screen).
Note: If you select more then one game, For an example i have selected"Fallout 4" & "No Man's Sky" to my "Managed" Tab.
To switch between which game you wish to mod you first need to "Activate" the game by Mouse-Hovering the game picture and selecting "Activate".
*Note: That the picture (Top Left of the screen) shows which game you are currently modding.

 
4.) While keeping Vortex open in the background, Go to the www.nexusmods.com website and sign in, After that find a mod you wish to download. Then select the "Vortex" option this will automatically start downloading the mod though Vortex it self. Make sure you have signed into the website or the "Download using Vortex" will not be displayed.

Your first download a mod from www.nexusmods.com using Vortex you may get prompted with:
If so, Ensure that the prompted website says "www.nexusmods.com" if so Select "Vortex" from the "Send To:" and tick "Remember my choice for nxm links, Then click Open Link.

 
5.) Doing so successfully should push the download to your Nexus Mod Manager: Vortex it self. Not a browser download. You can view your downloads by selecting the "Downloads" Tab on the left side.

 
6.) Now you have downloaded the mods you want, Lets get them installed for Fallout 4! First select "Mods" from the left hand side menu. Then in the centre of the screen you should see a list of all your mods you have downloaded.
To install a mod, Select the mod you wish to install and click the down arrow to the left of the name of the mod, Then:
● To Install a mod, Select "Enabled"
● To Uninstall a mod, Select "Disabled"
● To Delete a mod, Select "Uninstalled"

Ones you have some mods installed, Launch Fallout 4 or your Fallout 4 Script Extender.

● Game Tweaks

Warning: Backup files before editing, Editing the "Fallout4.ini" & "Fallout4Prefs.ini" can cause CTD if edited incorrectly. Take care not to delete any text in the "Fallout4Prefs.ini", Make sure you add the commands under the correct brackets.

*Note: Any changes made to "Fallout4.ini" will revert if not made Read-Only.
Fallout4.ini -> Right Click -> Properties

File Locations:
C:\Users\<YourUserName>\Documents\My Games\Fallout4\Fallout4.ini
C:\Users\<YourUserName>\Documents\My Games\Fallout4\Fallout4Prefs.ini
C:\Users\<YourUserName>\Documents\My Games\Fallout4\Fallout4Custom.ini

Field of View

1.) First find your "Fallout4.ini" file.
C:\Users\<YourUserName>\Documents\My Games\Fallout4\Fallout4.ini

Find where it says [Display] and add the following:

[Display]
fDefaultWorldFOV=110
fDefault1stPersonFOV=90

2.) Find your "Fallout4Prefs.ini" file.
C:\Users\<YourUserName>\Documents\My Games\Fallout4\Fallout4Prefs.ini

Find where it says [Display] and add the same as you did in step 1.)

[Display]
fDefaultWorldFOV=110
fDefault1stPersonFOV=90

*Notice:
Above are my recommended Field of View settings.
To set a custom Field of View, Edit the XXX & YYY to your desired effect.

Third Person View:
fDefaultWorldFOV=XXX

First Person View.
fDefault1stPersonFOV=YYY

Skip Startup Intros

1.) In your "Fallout4.ini" file.
C:\Users\<YourUserName>\Documents\My Games\Fallout4\Fallout4.ini

Find where it says [General] and add the following:

[General]
SIntroSequence=0
bPlayMainmenuMusic=0
fChancesToPlayAlternateIntro=0
uMainMenuDelayBeforeAllowSkip=0

Remove Region Borders

1.) In your "Fallout4Custom.ini" Add the following:
C:\Users\<YourUserName>\Documents\My Games\Fallout4\Fallout4Custom.ini

Find where it says [General] and add the following:

[General]
bBorderRegionsEnabled=0

No Pause on Alt-Tab

1.) In your "Fallout4Custom.ini" Add the following:
C:\Users\<YourUserName>\Documents\My Games\Fallout4\Fallout4Custom.ini

Find where it says [General] and add the following:

[General]
bAlwaysActive=1

Increase VATS Targeting Range

1.) In your "Fallout4Custom.ini" Add the following:
C:\Users\<YourUserName>\Documents\My Games\Fallout4\Fallout4Custom.ini

Find where it says [VATS] and add the following:

[VATS]
fVATSRangedLongDistance=2500

● Game Fixes

Warning: Backup files before editing, Editing the "Fallout4.ini" & "Fallout4Prefs.ini" can cause CTD if edited incorrectly. Take care not to delete any text in the "Fallout4Prefs.ini", Make sure you add the commands under the correct brackets.

*Note: Any changes made to "Fallout4.ini" will revert if not made Read-Only.
Fallout4.ini -> Right Click -> Properties

Low Quality Textures Fix

Fixes the issue with blury low quality textures from being loaded into the ingame. This fix will increase load times!

1.) First find your "Fallout4.ini" file.
C:\Users\<YourUserName>\Documents\My Games\Fallout4\Fallout4.ini

Inside the "Fallout4.ini" add the following:

[General]
bForceUpdateDiffuseOnly=0
iTextureDegradeDistance0=1600
iTextureDegradeDistance1=3000
iTextureUpgradeDistance0=1200
iTextureUpgradeDistance1=2400

Corrupted or Missing Workshop Menus

Thanks to "iDeaDMau" for his awesome mod. You no longer need to create a New Game due to having a corrupt or missing workshop menu by other mods adding and removing new workshop menus.

1.) Install the "Missing Settlement Categories Fix"[www.nexusmods.com] Mod from the Nexusmods.

2.) Launch your game with the mod enabled.

3.) Go to a "Chemistry Table" ingame.

4.) Within the "syringes" tab, Craft the required item, for the menu your missing.

5.) Create a new Saved Game to a new slot. (Not a QuickSave)

6.) Use the item you just crafted, Found under the aid tab.
*Warning: Only use one at a time! Wait till the prompt has appeared before using another.

7.) Check to see if your menu has returned in your workshop menu.
*Note: If the menu hasnt been fixed, Load your saved game and try again.

8.) If your menu has returned to normal save your game into a new slot.

9.) Uninstall the mod and enjoy!

Modded Game - Micro Stutters

Been playing a modded game fine, Till you installed a new mod and then started getting strange Micro Stutters? Try this.
*Note: You will lose any custom made settings changes, Unless you saved them to your "Fallout4Custom.ini"

1.) Find your Fallout 4, "Fallout4.ini" & "Fallout4Prefs.ini" files.
C:\Users\<YourUserName>\Documents\My Games\Fallout4

2.) Create a backup of both "Fallout4.ini" & "Fallout4Prefs.ini" and move them to some where safe.

3.) Then deleting both "Fallout4.ini" & "Fallout4Prefs.ini" files within:
C:\Users\<YourUserName>\Documents\My Games\Fallout4
*Note: Not the Backup files you just created!

4.) Launch your game, choose your graphical settings again and test your game.
*Note: If this doesnt fix it, Move your backup files back.

Modded Game - Shooting CTD

Crashing to desktop when shooting or being shot? This is an issue with textures and is a mod related issue. Can also be caused by Nexus Mod Manager not uninstalling mods correctly, Yes it happens.

1.) Launch "Nexus Mod Manager".

2.) NMM Window -> Plugins Tab -> Left Toolbar "Page & Right Arrow" icon -> Export to Textfile.

3.) NMM Window -> Top Toolbar "Spanner & Screwdriver" icon -> "Uninstall All Active Mods"

4.) Wait till all your mods have been uninstalled.

5.) Go to your Fallout 4 game Directory, Then into the Data Folder.
"E:\Games\Steam\SteamApps\common\Fallout 4\Data"
*WARNING: Read step 6.) Carefully.

6.) Delete any left over mod files and folders that have been left behind.
A list of all default files can be find within the installation section of this guide.

7.) Verify your game using steam, Wait for any downloads to finish.

8.) Launch your game, Try your save game, Ignore the missing mods warning.
*Note: Dont Save your game, Else you'll lose all your mod buildings and items.

9.) If your game crashes you did some thing wrong at step 6.), If you can shoot NPC's with out CTD continue to step 10.)

10.) Re-install your mods & reload your loadorder under the plugins tab in NMM with the file you created at step 2.). Enjoy

No Vertibird Sound Bug

This bug happens when you finish/skip the Pre-Sanctuary quest line, The game disables the Vertibird audio files for later when the game is ment to re-enable them for your first encounter with the Brotherhood of Steel. However the game some times skips this and never re-enables the audio files.

1.) Save your game. (Back up your game)

2.) Enter console and enter "rscs 131b8d".

3.) Thats it. Enjoy your game :)

● Default Data Files

The list below are all the default stock files that should be found in your "Fallout 4\Data" folder, this list is a general guideline to know what files are game files and what files are mod files, For use when manualy uninstalling mods.

I would highly suggest you verify your game files to re-download any essential files you may have deleted by accident.

*Notice:
Please note, this list maybe incorrect as such only use this list as a guideline.

Fallout 4

Videos (Folder)
-> AGILITY.bk2
-> CHARISMA.bk2
-> Endgame_Female_A.bk2
-> Endgame_Female_B.bk2
-> Endgame_Male_A.bk2
-> Endgame_Male_B.bk2
-> ENDURANCE.bk2
-> GameIntro_V3_B.bk2
-> INTELLIGENCE.bk2
-> Intro.bk2
-> LUCK.bk2
-> MainMenuLoop.bk2
-> PERCEPTION.bk2
-> STRENGTH.bk2
Fallout4.cdx
Fallout4.esm
Fallout4 - Animations.ba2
Fallout4 - Geometry.csg
Fallout4 - Interface.ba2
Fallout4 - Materials.ba2
Fallout4 - Meshes.ba2
Fallout4 - MeshesExtra.ba2
Fallout4 - Misc.ba2
Fallout4 - Shader.ba2
Fallout4 - Sounds.ba2
Fallout4 - Startup.ba2
Fallout4 - Textures1.ba2
Fallout4 - Textures2.ba2
Fallout4 - Textures3.ba2
Fallout4 - Textures4.ba2
Fallout4 - Textures5.ba2
Fallout4 - Textures6.ba2
Fallout4 - Textures7.ba2
Fallout4 - Textures8.ba2
Fallout4 - Textures9.ba2
Fallout4 - Voices.ba2

1.) DLC - Automatron

DLCRobot.esm
DLCRobot.cdx
DLCRobot - Voices.ba2
DLCRobot - Textures.ba2
DLCRobot - Main.ba2
DLCRobot - Geometry.csgo

2.) DLC - Wasteland Workshop

DLCworkshop01.esm
DLCworkshop01.cdx
DLCworkshop01 - Textures.ba2
DLCworkshop01 - Main.ba2
DLCworkshop01 - Geometry.csgo

3.) DLC - Far Harbor

DLCCoast.esm
DLCCoast.cdx
DLCCoast - Voices.ba2
DLCCoast - Textures.ba2
DLCCoast - Main.ba2
DLCCoast - Geometry.csgo

4.) DLC - Contraptions Workshop

DLCworkshop02.esm
DLCworkshop02 - Main.ba2
DLCworkshop02 - Textures.ba2

5.) DLC - Vault-Tec Workshop

DLCworkshop03.esm
DLCworkshop03.cdx
DLCworkshop03 - Voices.ba2
DLCworkshop03 - Textures.ba2
DLCworkshop03 - Main.ba2
DLCworkshop03 - Geometry.csgo

6.) DLC - Nuka World

DLCNukaWorld.esm
DLCNukaWorld.cdx
DLCNukaWorld - Voices.ba2
DLCNukaWorld - Textures.ba2
DLCNukaWorld - Main.ba2
DLCNukaWorld - Geometry.csg

7.) DLC - 8k Texture Pack

DLCUltraHighResolution.esm
DLCUltraHighResolution - Textures01.ba2
DLCUltraHighResolution - Textures02.ba2
DLCUltraHighResolution - Textures03.ba2
DLCUltraHighResolution - Textures04.ba2
DLCUltraHighResolution - Textures05.ba2
DLCUltraHighResolution - Textures06.ba2
DLCUltraHighResolution - Textures07.ba2
DLCUltraHighResolution - Textures08.ba2
DLCUltraHighResolution - Textures09.ba2
DLCUltraHighResolution - Textures10.ba2
DLCUltraHighResolution - Textures11.ba2
DLCUltraHighResolution - Textures12.ba2
DLCUltraHighResolution - Textures13.ba2
DLCUltraHighResolution - Textures14.ba2

8.) Fallout 4 Script Extender

Scripts (Folder)
-> Actor.pex
-> ActorBase.pex
-> F4SE.pex
-> Game.pex
-> HeadPart.pex
-> Math.pex
-> ObjectReference.pex
-> ScriptObject.pex

● CTD & Conflicts - Mod List

Most CTD & Conflicts, Seem to come from compatibililty patches.


Darker Nights
*When using plugins for mods you dont have installed.

True Storms
*Strange issue causing some of the Rad increasing patches to cause CTD.


HoloTime - HUD Clock Widget[www.nexusmods.com]
*Outdated Mod & HUDFramework[www.nexusmods.com] = CTD*

CCCleaner[www.nexusmods.com]
*Outdated Mod = CTD*

-=-=-=-=-=-   Step-by-Step   -=-=-=-=-=-

Updated: 20/11/2020

Recommended Step by Step guide of what i would recommend installing per step.

1.) Ensure you have launched the game to the main menu, Before installing any mods!
2.) After completing every step, launch your game to ensure the game does CTD before moving on.

Step 1 - The must have installed mods, For the best Fallout 4 experience.
Step 2 - The mods that will enhance Fallout 4's core experience.
Step 3 - Optional, mods i would recommend.

● Step 1 (Must Install)

Core Mods:
Fallout 4 Script Extender (F4SE)[f4se.silverlock.org]
Address Library for F4SE Plugins[www.nexusmods.com]
Baka ScrapHeap - Script Memory Limit Expander[www.nexusmods.com]
Place Everywhere[www.nexusmods.com]
*All must be installed!

Frameworks:
HUD Framework[www.nexusmods.com]
Workshop Framework[www.nexusmods.com]
Armor and Weapon Keywords Community Resource (AWKCR)[www.nexusmods.com]
Armorsmith Extended[www.nexusmods.com]
*Must be installed, For other mods to function properly. 

UI:
DEF_UI[www.nexusmods.com]
Full Dialogue Interface[www.nexusmods.com]
Valdacil's Item Sorting[www.nexusmods.com]
*Optional, Full UI.

Bug Fixes:
Unofficial Fallout 4 Patch[www.nexusmods.com]
*Recommended, Massive Game Patch for Fallout 4.

Base Game, DLC Support:
Crazy Safari 3.0[www.nexusmods.com]
DLC Leveled List Integration[www.nexusmods.com]
*Encounter & Find DLC Equipment/NPCS outside of DLC areas.
*Note: Crazy Safari can cause CTD with mods that change/add/alter spawns.

Recommended:
Mod Configuration Menu[www.nexusmods.com]
FOV Slider and Player Height[www.nexusmods.com]
Automatically Lowered Weapons[www.nexusmods.com]
Fallsouls - Unpaused Game Menus[www.nexusmods.com]
Classic Holstered Weapons System[www.nexusmods.com]
Bullet Counted Reload System (BCR)[www.nexusmods.com]
Player Comments and Head Tracking[www.nexusmods.com]
HUDCaps[www.nexusmods.com]
*Optional, But recommended.

Engine Performance:
Boston FPS Fix[www.nexusmods.com]
High FPS Physics Fix[www.nexusmods.com]
FPS Boost - Sprint Engine Limitations[www.nexusmods.com]
*Optional, Can help a lot. But can also cause CTD. Install last, If you CTD uninstall.

Console:
Better Console[www.nexusmods.com]
or
Console Commands Compilation[www.nexusmods.com]
*Optional, Depends how often you use the console. 

Unlockers:
Unlimited - Fast Travel[www.nexusmods.com]
Advanced Needs 2[www.nexusmods.com]
*These mods unlock game features that would otherwise be locked in Survival difficulty. "Advanced Needs 2" is an upgrade from Unlimited - Survival Mode[www.nexusmods.com].

● Step 2 (Improvements)

Additional Interactions:
Quick Trade[www.nexusmods.com]
Grab and Eat[www.nexusmods.com]
Sleep Or Save[www.nexusmods.com]
Locksmith[www.nexusmods.com]

Additional Loot Sources:
Lootable - Workbenches[www.nexusmods.com]
Lootable - Skeletons[www.nexusmods.com]
Lootable - Cars[www.nexusmods.com]
Lootable - Crates[www.nexusmods.com]
Lootable - Vault Suit Boxes[www.nexusmods.com]
Lootable - School Desks[www.nexusmods.com]
Lootable - Stoves[www.nexusmods.com]

Weather:
True Storms[www.nexusmods.com]

Audio:
Reverb and Ambiance Overhaul[www.nexusmods.com]

Key Binds:
FO4 Hotkeys[www.nexusmods.com]

Texture Packs:
Vivid Fallout[www.nexusmods.com]
Boston Natural Surroundings[www.nexusmods.com]

Misc:
Longer Power Lines[www.nexusmods.com]
Power Line Physics[www.nexusmods.com]
Enhanced Flickering Firelight v2[www.nexusmods.com]
Swinging Animated Meat Bags[www.nexusmods.com]
Proper Flyers and Posters[www.nexusmods.com]

● Step 3 (Optional)

Core Mods:
Another Life[www.nexusmods.com]
Sim Settlements 2[www.nexusmods.com]
Basement Living[www.nexusmods.com]

Combat:
Bullet Time[www.nexusmods.com]
Critical Hits Outside of VATS[www.nexusmods.com]
True Frags[www.nexusmods.com]
See Through Scopes[www.nexusmods.com]

Difficulty:
Arbitration Overhaul[www.nexusmods.com]
or
Live Dismemberment[www.nexusmods.com]

New Encounters:
NPCs Travel[www.nexusmods.com]

New Factions:
Raider Gangs Extended[www.nexusmods.com]
Raider Overhaul[www.nexusmods.com]
Church of Atom Overhaul[www.nexusmods.com]
Super Mutant Redux[www.nexusmods.com]
We Are The Minutemen[www.nexusmods.com]

New Faction Armors:
The Mercenary - Pack[www.nexusmods.com]
*Makes the Gunners look more like the mercenaries..

New Creatures:
Nightstrikers[www.nexusmods.com]
Mojave Mantises[www.nexusmods.com]
Rad Spiders & Giant Spiders of the Commonwealth[www.nexusmods.com]

Equipment:
Backpacks of the Commonwealth[www.nexusmods.com]
Eli's Armour Compendium[www.nexusmods.com]

Darker Night:
Darker Nights[www.nexusmods.com]
Along Side:
	-> Visible Galaxy 4k and Framework[www.nexusmods.com]
	-> Radiant Clouds and Fogs[www.nexusmods.com]
	-> Wasteland Illumination[www.nexusmods.com]
	-> Live Action Mr. Handy[www.nexusmods.com]
	   *Adds Additional Immersion to Nights.
	   
	-> Tactical Flashlights[www.nexusmods.com]
	-> West Tek - Tactical Optics[www.nexusmods.com]
	   *Provides Alternative Light.

Level Scaling:
NPC Level Scaling[www.nexusmods.com]
Encounter Zone Recalculation[www.nexusmods.com]
*Optional. 

-=-=-=-=-=-      Graphics      -=-=-=-=-=-

● User Interface

DEF_UI[www.nexusmods.com]
Currently the best UI out for fallout 4, Full redesign of the ingame UI. 
*Note: Only install one, DEF_UI or PipWare UI.

or

PipWare UI Fallout4 Edition[www.nexusmods.com]
Enlarges the default vanilla UI for container, barter and adds a scroll bar to the UI.
*Note: Only install one, DEF_UI or PipWare UI.

Full Dialogue Interface (English)[www.nexusmods.com]
Adds a better dialogue UI that shows exacly what is going to be said.

VIS-G Item Sorting[www.nexusmods.com]
Adds item name Tags to Food, Drinks, Chems, Armor, Weapons and so forth.

*Note: Updated from "Valdacil's Item Sorting" to "VIS-G Item Sorting" Thanks to "Clypsiphaya" for the update.

Better Mod Descriptions[www.nexusmods.com]
Provides detailed information about weapon mods and detailed information about Armor mods.

● Heads up Display

HUDFramework[www.nexusmods.com]
HUD Framework mod, Required for HUD widgets to run.

Holo Time[www.nexusmods.com]
HUD widget that displays ingame time.
*Requires: HUDFramework

Companion Status[www.nexusmods.com]
HUD widget that displays companion status.
*Requires: HUDFramework

Floating Healthbars[www.nexusmods.com]
Adds floating healthbars to all NPCs.
*Requires: HUDFramework

Floating Damage[www.nexusmods.com]
Adds floating floating damage numbers above targets.
*Requires: HUDFramework

Active Effects on HUD[www.nexusmods.com]
HUD widget that displays Buffs.
*Requires: HUDFramework

DYNAVISION - Dynamic Depth of Field[www.nexusmods.com]
Adds dynamic depth-of-field.

Power Armor HUD - paHUD[www.nexusmods.com]
Provides a cleaner HUD while using Power Armor.

Immersive HUD - iHUD[www.nexusmods.com]
Auto Hides UI elements you dont need.

Improved Map with Visible Roads[www.nexusmods.com]
Alters the pipboy map with a detailed satellite map.

Time on loading screen[www.nexusmods.com]
Displays your current time on all the loading screens. So you no longer losing track of time while playing!

● Enhanced Interactions

QuickTrade[www.nexusmods.com]
Allows you to trade without going though all the dialogues.

Weightless Bodies and Objects[www.nexusmods.com]
Allows you to manipulate any item regardless of weight. Move them pesky Deathclaws, Power Armor corpsess. (Hold E)

Rename Anything[www.nexusmods.com]
Allows you to rename any item ingame at any time, No workbench required. Just select the item you wish to rename, Inspect it, Then press (T) and name your item.

● Textures

Theres alot of Re-Texture mods out there for specific objects, But theres not alot of full Texture Packs out there, So due to this i am only recommending the mods that i use.

However as with all Re-Textures, A lot of its down to personal likes, So i've tried my best to provided you with alternatives where available.

PipBoy 
*Note: Only use one of these mods at a time.

Pip-Boy Customisation Framework[www.nexusmods.com]
Build your own pip-boy. Customize everything you could ever think of.

Fallout Texture Overhaul PipBoy (Pip-Boy) UHD 4K[www.nexusmods.com]
Clean 4k PipBoy

Seen Better Days Player PIPBOY Retexture[www.nexusmods.com]
Aged 4k PipBoy.

Landscapes
Vivid Fallout - All in One[www.nexusmods.com]

Fallout 4 Seasons - Grass - Trees - Plants - Snow[www.nexusmods.com]
Choose from 4 full texture packs by seasons. Fall, Winter, Spring or Summer. 
*Note: Only install one at a time! I pref. Spring

Night & Sky
Visible Galaxy 4k[www.nexusmods.com]
Re-textures night skys with a visible galaxy.

Objects & World Items
OJO BUENO Texture Pack[www.nexusmods.com]
Re-textures alot of objects such as the Nuka-Cola Machine, Milk Vendor, Port-A-Dinner

High Resolution Texture Pack[www.nexusmods.com]
Re-textures alot of low quality objects, such as desks, tables, signs, doors.

Fallout Texture Overhaul Power Armors UHD 4K[www.nexusmods.com]
Re-textures all power armor and paint jobs. Available in 2k or 4k.

Water
*Note: Only use one of these mods at a time.

Vivid Waters[www.nexusmods.com]

Water Enhanced[www.nexusmods.com]

Wasteland Water Revival[www.nexusmods.com]

WET - Water Enhancement Textures[www.nexusmods.com]

NPC Reskins
Wasteland Creatures Redone - Retexture Compilation[www.nexusmods.com]
Re-textures for all vanilla creatures.

VamS - Vibrant and more Sharp DLC Robots[www.nexusmods.com]
Re-textures for all Automatron DLC robots.

Special Effects
Enhanced Flickering Firelight v2[www.nexusmods.com]

Swinging Animated Meat Bags[www.nexusmods.com]

● Audio

Adjustable UI Volume Sliders[www.nexusmods.com]
Adds audio sliders for every thing!

Reverb and Ambiance Overhaul[www.nexusmods.com]
Overhauls the ambience of the game making things feel more alive.

OLD WORLD RADIO - BOSTON[www.nexusmods.com]
Adds 29 new radio stations. All with there own unique music styles.

Radiant Birds[www.nexusmods.com]
Adds ambience to the game, When playing with no music enabled.

● Visuals

Weapon

See-Through Combat Scopes - 4x Magnification[www.nexusmods.com]
Removes that annoying black screen when using scopes and adds that extra level of Immersion.
*Note: Requires "See-Through-Scopes Framework[www.nexusmods.com]"

Automatically Lowered Weapons[www.nexusmods.com]
Lowers your weapon instead of constantly pointing it at people while drawn.
*Note: This mod works for all weapons unlike "Lowered Weapons" by lesma666, So i would recommend upgrading.

Spitfire (Enhanced Muzzle FX)[www.nexusmods.com]
Adds FX to your muzzle fire.

Weapons of Fate (Ballistics Overhaul)[www.nexusmods.com]
Adds alot of bullet efects such as Tracers, Glow effects, Smoke trails. Along side adding some nice changes to how bullets act.

Enhanced Blood Textures[www.nexusmods.com]
Re-Textured Blood decal.

HQIDR - High Quality Impact Decal Retexture[www.nexusmods.com]
Re-Texture for explosive impact decal.

Armor

Customizable Targeting HUD[www.nexusmods.com]
Improves the targeting HUD.

Lighting

Enhanced Lights and FX[www.nexusmods.com]
Better atmospheric and realistic lighting. Adds new light effects. 

Interiors Enhanced - Darker Ambient Light and Fog[www.nexusmods.com]
Adds a better Lighting system for Interiors.

Fallout 4 Enhanced Color Correction[www.nexusmods.com]
Game Color Correction. To make the game look darker and alot more immersive. Vanilla is way to bright.

Weathers

True Storms - Wasteland Edition[www.nexusmods.com]
Weather & Storm Overhaul. Makes stroms feel deadly and more immersive.
*Note: Will impact your framerate.

Radiant Clouds and Fogs[www.nexusmods.com]
Radiant Clouds and Fogs..

Misc.

Vehicle Overhaul[www.nexusmods.com]
Adds new vehicle wrecks to the wasteland.

Proper Flyers and Posters[www.nexusmods.com]
Eye popping flyers and posters. No longer a smudged texture on a wall.

Swinging Animated Meat Bags[www.nexusmods.com]
Provides that extra level of immersion to the game.

Player Head Tracking[www.nexusmods.com]
Adds NPC head tracking.

-=-=-=-=-=-     Gameplay     -=-=-=-=-=-

● Difficulty & Spawns

Main increasing enemy spawns mods.
*Note The mods below will effect your game and will be permanently attached to your saved game, Even persist after uninstalling the mods. Trying to play a saved game after uninstalling these mods will/may cause your game to CTD.

War of the Commonwealth[www.nexusmods.com]

or

More Spawns[www.nexusmods.com]& Vertical Spawns[www.nexusmods.com]

Raider Gangs Extended[www.nexusmods.com]
Adds additional raider factions to the game!

Raider Overhaul[www.nexusmods.com]
Overhauls the Super Mutant, Making them alot harder and adds new lore friendly Super Mutants.

Super Mutant Redux[www.nexusmods.com]
Overhauls the Super Mutant, Making them alot harder and adds new lore friendly Super Mutants.

We Are The Minutemen[www.nexusmods.com]
Overhauls the Minutemen making them stronger and spawn with better weapons and armor.

Church of Atom Overhaul[www.nexusmods.com]
Overhauls the Church of Atom, Behold Atom's Glow, be burned by its fire of brilliance.

NPCs Travel[www.nexusmods.com]
Adds traveling gangs and traders to the wasteland.

No Place is Safe - Hunted Encounters[www.nexusmods.com]
Adds enemy NPC's that will hunt you down, And changes that boring safe walk you keep taking!

Crazy Safari[www.nexusmods.com]
Allows the game spawn DLC creatures in none DLC zones.

Plutonium Creatures[www.nexusmods.com]
Got tired of the the glowing creatures? Give the Plutonium a try!

Rad Spiders - Giant Spiders of the Commonwealth[www.nexusmods.com]
Adds new Rad Spiders to the game.

NPC Level Scaling[www.nexusmods.com]
Fixes issues related to out leveling zones. By scaling NPC spawns to your level and not by zone.

Customize Legendary Enemy Spawning[www.nexusmods.com]
Allows you to customize legendary enemy spawning.

Better Legendary Mutations[www.nexusmods.com]
This mod fixes legendary enemys, Instantly getting all there health back, Along side telling you what the mutation has actuly changed.

Bountiful Boards[www.nexusmods.com]
Makes the bounty quest repeatable.

Crows And Creatures[www.nexusmods.com]
Adds more wild life to the game. Crows, Rabbits.

● Gameplay

V.A.F.S. - VaultTec Accelerated Focus System[www.nexusmods.com]
Alternative for VATS (Slow-Mo & On use criticals hits)

Critical Hits Outside of VATS[www.nexusmods.com]
Allows critical hits outside of VATS.

Live Dismemberment[www.nexusmods.com]
Allows you to dismember your enemies.

Variable Damage[www.nexusmods.com]
Makes every shot do a random amount of damage, Not a set damage.

Weapons of Fate (Ballistics Overhaul)[www.nexusmods.com]
Overhauls the shooting mechanics.

True Frags - Watch out for shrapnel[www.nexusmods.com]
Changes explosive damage to shrapnel damage.

Sneaky Kills[www.nexusmods.com]
Allows you to do stealth kills, That instantly kill the target if undetected.

Tactical Distraction System - Lure Your Enemies[www.nexusmods.com]
Works well with Sneaky Kills mod, As it allows you to distract enemies so you can perform stealth kills.

DLC Leveled List Integration[www.nexusmods.com]
Allows the game spawn DLC weapons and ammo in none DLC zones.

Optional

Locksmith - Lock Your Doors 'n' Containers[www.nexusmods.com]
Handy little addon that allows you to lock & unlock doors.

Locky B*st*rd[www.nexusmods.com]
Adds alternative ways to lockpicking.

FCOM - Fallout Commander[www.nexusmods.com]
Allows you to spawn in an army of any faction to fight for you. Has full controls and options, along side being able to add them to any settlement.

● Armor

Armorsmith Extended (AKCR)[www.nexusmods.com]
Armor framework, Required for most armor mods for crafting purposes, Also adds alot of new cosmetic items.

TNR Shoulder Lamp[www.nexusmods.com]
Adds a shoulder harnessed lamp to the game. AvP style light.

West Tek Tactical Optics[www.nexusmods.com]
Adds tactical goggles and eyepieces, That can be upgraded to provide Night Vision, Thermal Vision or a targeting HUD.
*Note: Recommend using Fallout 4 Hotkeys.

Survivalist Go-Bags[www.nexusmods.com]
Adds a large collection of craftable bags to the game.

The Mercenary - Pack[www.nexusmods.com]
Adds alot more costumes to the Gunners. Making them look and feel more like mercenaries.

● Power Armor

New Power Armors

Submersible Power Armor -Bioshock Inspired-[www.nexusmods.com]
Adds a Bioshock styled Power Armor to the game.

Institute Power Armor[www.nexusmods.com]
Adds a Institute styled Power Armor to the game.

Liberty Power Armor[www.nexusmods.com]
Adds a Liberty Prime styled Power Armor to the game.

T-49 - Armor of the Storyteller[www.nexusmods.com]
Adds the famous Storyteller Power Armor to the game.

Hellfire X-03 Power Armor[www.nexusmods.com]
Adds the Hellfire Power Armor from Fallout 3 to the game.

Enhancements

More Power Armour Mods[www.nexusmods.com]
Adds more mods to tinker with on your Power Armor.

T-51.C Advanced Computer System[www.nexusmods.com]
Power Armor Assistant.

P.A.M.S - Power Armor Movement Sounds[www.nexusmods.com]
Adds new sounds for your Power Armor movement.

Power Armor Fast Exit and Enter[www.nexusmods.com]
Allows you to enter and exit Power Armor faster.

Vertibird Jump[www.nexusmods.com]
Allows you to eject out of Vertibirds at any time. Intended to be used with Power Armor.

No Aggro Impact Landing (Power Armor)[www.nexusmods.com]
We all know the pain of dropping of a building close to an NPC while in power armor.

Configurable Power Armor[www.nexusmods.com]
Allows you to control the drain speed of your Fusion Cores for power armor.

● Weapons

Melee:

CROSS_Blades[www.nexusmods.com]

Hand Made:

LString Fallout Bow[www.nexusmods.com]

PJAR - Makeshift Pistol[www.nexusmods.com]

Crude Blowback[www.nexusmods.com]

Standalone Pipe Shotgun[www.nexusmods.com]

Cranky[www.nexusmods.com]

Handmade Revolver[www.nexusmods.com]

Handmade Anti-Material Rifle (REDUX)[www.nexusmods.com]

Shotguns:

Winchester Model 1897 Shotgun[www.nexusmods.com]

Mossberg 500 Pump-Action Shotgun[www.nexusmods.com]

Hunting Shotgun[www.nexusmods.com]

The Widow Shotgun[www.nexusmods.com]

Caravan Shotgun[www.nexusmods.com]

Fostech Origin 12[www.nexusmods.com]

Submachine Guns:

10mm SMG[www.nexusmods.com]

Grease Gun SMG[www.nexusmods.com]

Red Army PPSh-41[www.nexusmods.com]

M3D - OTs-02 Kiparis[www.nexusmods.com]

DefenseGun[www.nexusmods.com]

SIG Sauer MPX[www.nexusmods.com]

Heckler und Koch - MP7[www.nexusmods.com]

Heckler and Koch - MP5 Simple[www.nexusmods.com]

Assault Rifles:

Kendall Ballistics Kbar-32[www.nexusmods.com]

RU556 - Assault rifle[www.nexusmods.com]

AK74M - Assault Rifle[www.nexusmods.com]

Elysium AK[www.nexusmods.com]

Bullpup Bozar[www.nexusmods.com]

Steyr AUG A1[www.nexusmods.com]

Heckler and Koch - G36 Complex[www.nexusmods.com]

Scar-H[www.nexusmods.com]

Rifles:

Rangemaster Remaster (Classic Hunting Rifle)[www.nexusmods.com]

Cowboy Repeater AKA Winchester Model 1892[www.nexusmods.com]

Lee Enfield No.4 Mk.1 - Britain's Finest[www.nexusmods.com]

Mauser Family[www.nexusmods.com]

Mosin Nagant - Sniper Rifle[www.nexusmods.com]

M1 Garand - A WWII Classic[www.nexusmods.com]

McMillan CS5 - A Standalone Sniper Rifle[www.nexusmods.com]

DKS-501 Sniper Rifle[www.nexusmods.com]

Varmint Rifle - The Return[www.nexusmods.com]

Adv. Weapons:

Fusion Gun[www.nexusmods.com]

AQUILA - Laser Rifle[www.nexusmods.com]

CROSS PlasRail[www.nexusmods.com]

CROSS_Cryolance[www.nexusmods.com]

Wattz Laser Gun[www.nexusmods.com]

Alien Assault Rifle[www.nexusmods.com]

Heavy Weapons:

RPG-7V2[www.nexusmods.com]

Cazador Missile Launcher[www.nexusmods.com]

WH-Mk.22 Heavy Machinegun[www.nexusmods.com]

Misc:

Real Throwing Weapons[www.nexusmods.com]

Grenade Expansion Pack 2[www.nexusmods.com]

Remote Explosives - C4 with Detonators and More[www.nexusmods.com]

Road Flares[www.nexusmods.com]

Glowsticks[www.nexusmods.com]

Blink Grenades (Teleportation)[www.nexusmods.com]

● Companions

Fully Voiced Companions

Vermillion Frost - Former Enclave General[www.nexusmods.com]
Fully Voiced - Enclave companion.

Ellen - The Cartographer[www.nexusmods.com]
Fully Voiced - Cartographer companion.

Buttons - Companion[www.nexusmods.com]
Fully Voiced - Minutemen companion.

Misc. Companions

Jangles The Moon Monkey[www.nexusmods.com]
Jangles The Moon Monkey, What more do i need to say?

Automatron:

*Note: Would recommend "VamS - Vibrant and more Sharp DLC Robots[www.nexusmods.com]" texture pack.

Automatron Tank[www.nexusmods.com]
Allows the creation of mini tanks!

Automatron EyeBots[www.nexusmods.com]
Allows the creation of Eye Bots!

Automatron Securitron[www.nexusmods.com]
Allows the creation of the Securitrons from Fallout: New Vegas.

Automatron Clap Trap[www.nexusmods.com]
Allows the creation of the Clap Traps from Borderlands.

Automatron Wheel Legs[www.nexusmods.com]
Adds new wheel legs for your Automatron robots.

Automatron - Weapons System Overhaul[www.nexusmods.com]
Adds new weapons and AI combat types for your Automatron robots.

M's Automatron Parts Collection[www.nexusmods.com]
Adds new armor types for your Automatron robots. Some are great, others not so much. 

Companion Enhancements

Better Companions - No Conflicts[www.nexusmods.com]
Recommended for anyone that use companions.
Companion Tweaks:
Infinite Ammo
Companions use sneak
No power armor damage
No fall damage
Accuracy boost
Quick hands perk (faster reload)
Carry Weight

Unlimited Companion Framework[www.nexusmods.com]
Allows you to recruit up to 15 companions at ones.

Construct a Custom Companion[www.nexusmods.com]
Allows you to build your own companion from your settlement.

Live Action Mr. Handy[www.nexusmods.com]
Makes all Mr.Handy robots eyes emit light.

Automatron Unlocked[www.nexusmods.com]
Unlocks crafting of robots from level 1 instead of level 15 and allows you to craft all robot types.

Automatron - Equal Armor[www.nexusmods.com]
Allows you to build any robot you want, With out the issue of having to choose the best upgrades.

Automatron Robot Carry Weight Modifications[www.nexusmods.com]
Allows your robots to carry more. Because there ROBOTS!

Military paint for Automatron robots[www.nexusmods.com]
Allows you to paint your robots with the Military paint.

● Player Homes

Faction Housing Overhaul (Elianora)[www.nexusmods.com]
Overhauls all the faction houses, Makes them all feel unique to each faction.

The Coastal Cottage Bunker Player Home - Better Homes and Bunkers Vol. 4[www.nexusmods.com]
Player Bunker Home

Dauntless[www.nexusmods.com]
Adds a submarine player home.

Tank Player Home[www.nexusmods.com]
Small crashed player home in the froms of a tank. Reminds me of the Walking Dead, Where rick takes cover inside of a tank.

● New Lands

Better Location mods by Mika999:
I cant recommend these mods enough, They add alot more immersion to the game.
Better Goodneighbor[www.nexusmods.com]
Better The Third Rail[www.nexusmods.com]
Better Atom Cats Garage[www.nexusmods.com]
Better Boston Airport[www.nexusmods.com]
Better UFO Crash Site[www.nexusmods.com]
Better Skylanes Flight 1981[www.nexusmods.com]
Better Skylanes Flight 1665[www.nexusmods.com]

Believable Drumlin Diner[www.nexusmods.com]
Makes the plain Drumlin Diner look like its being lived in.

Beantown Interiors Project[www.nexusmods.com]
Adds new content by opening up the buildings Interiors around Concord. 

Subway Runner[www.nexusmods.com]
Expands the subway system and allows an alternative way to travel underground. Fallout 3 Style.

● Survival Mode

Hardcore Mode ON[www.nexusmods.com]
Turns the default "Survival Mode" difficulty, More like it was inFallout: New Vegas.

Fallout 4 Loot Overhaul[www.nexusmods.com]+ Less Loot and Ammo (Modular Gameplay Rebalance)[www.nexusmods.com]
"Fallout 4 Loot Overhaul" removes alot of loot you would other whise find in the world. While "Less Loot and Ammo (Modular Gameplay Rebalance) (English Russian)" Allows you to further reduced loot and adds configurable options to alter loot percentages for every kind of loot be it Armor, Weapons, Meds, Ammo and even junk! No longer will you get 40-60 bullets from a raider, Only 5!

Survival Options[www.nexusmods.com]
Allows you to enable and disable most survival mode features. This mod is a must for any one playing using the survival mode difficulty.

Trailer Life[www.nexusmods.com]
Adds alot of trailers to the game that function as a player home and a place to stay while in survival mode.

Red Rocket Settlements[www.nexusmods.com]
Allows players to build settlements at all Red Rocket gas stations. Great for survival mode!

Minuteman Watchtowers[www.nexusmods.com]
Adds lore based watch towers around the map, Where you can set up for the night.

Alternate Fast Travel & Mobile Homes

Underground Railroad -Immersive Fast Travel for Survival-[www.nexusmods.com]
Allows you to unlock alternate means of travel using railroads secret tunnels.

APC Home on the Move[www.nexusmods.com]or APC transport[www.nexusmods.com]
Mobile APC homes. Great for survival when you cant carry so much. Costs fuel to move!

The Red Wave (Reloaded) Fast Travel Player Home[www.nexusmods.com]
Mobile Boat house. Costs fuel to move and can even take you to the Far Harbor DLC.

● Cheat Mods

Easier Hacking with Options - Easy Lockpick - Guaranteed Pickpocket[www.nexusmods.com]
Cheat, Because we all know how repetitive it gets!

Cheat Terminal[www.nexusmods.com]
Adds a cheat holo tape, That gives you cheats obviously!

Console Commands Compilation - DEF CM[www.nexusmods.com]
Enables a funky new console UI when your enter the console. That allows you to spawn items quicker.

-=-=-=-=-=-     Workshop     -=-=-=-=-=-

● Recommended

Higher Settlement Budget[www.nexusmods.com]
Increases the settlement budget, Allowing you to build more.
*Note: Not required if you have "Sim Settlements" installed. Also make sure to read the mod page, On how to use this mod!

Place Everywhere[www.nexusmods.com]
Allows you to build any everywhere.

Workshop Rearranged[www.nexusmods.com]
Rearranges the workshop items to make them easyer to find.

More Attackers - Get Off My Buildzone[www.nexusmods.com]
Changes your Settlements from being boring, Get attacked more often and attackers spawn out side your settlement, Not inside your settlement walls!

Spring Cleaning[www.nexusmods.com]+ Compatibility Patches[www.nexusmods.com]
Allows you to remove trash and clutter objects in your settlements which you where originally unable to scrap.

Settlement Garage Sale[www.nexusmods.com]
Automatically sells your items deposited into the box over time based on your stats.

Settlement expansion all in one[www.nexusmods.com]
Increases all Settlement build areas.

Auto-Doors[www.nexusmods.com]
Sick of your settlers leaving doors open all the time? This little craftable box will automaticly shuts or open doors for you when placed next to a door. Compatibility Patches can be found Here[www.nexusmods.com].

Better Armory Mod (BAM) - Weapon Racks and More[www.nexusmods.com]
Adds ammo & weapon racks! That display the items you deposit!

Content Packs:

*Note: You can install all of these packs at ones, However if your not using a workshop menu mod such as Workshop Rearranged[www.nexusmods.com] some items/objects may not display in the correct categories or hidden entirely.

Homemaker - Expanded Settlements[www.nexusmods.com]
First - Major Workshop Pack Mod.

Settlement Objects Expansion Pack[www.nexusmods.com]
Second - Major Workshop Pack Mod.

Snap'n Build [www.nexusmods.com]
Third - Major Workshop Pack Mod.

Unique Prefabs[www.nexusmods.com]
Provides great new prefabs to speed up settlement building (pre-build structures)

Thematic and Practical[www.nexusmods.com]
Adds alot of custom scavenger made objects.

● Enhancements

Uncapped Settlement Surplus[www.nexusmods.com]
Allows your farms, water pumps and other settler making objects continue making items even after they have hit there hard cap limit.

Multiple Floors Sandboxing[www.nexusmods.com] or Settler Sandbox Expansion[www.nexusmods.com]
Allows settlers to use multiple floors in your settlements, and increase walking distance zone.

Increased Settler Population[www.nexusmods.com]
Increases the total amount of settlers allowed per settlement.

Better Settlers[www.nexusmods.com]
Adds more variety of settlers.

Settlement Management Software[www.nexusmods.com]
Gives you a holo disk that you can use to view and edit a settlement though, Along side spawn attacks on settlements.
*Note: Dont need if using Sim Settlements mod.

● Defences

Advanced Settlement Turret Set[www.nexusmods.com]
Adds over 25+ New standing turrets to the game.

Advanced Bubble Turret Set[www.nexusmods.com]
Adds over 25+ New bubble wall and roof mounted turrets to the game.

Sandbag Fortifications[www.nexusmods.com]
Adds sandbag style guard posts and fortifications to the game.

No More Random Turret Mk's[www.nexusmods.com]
Allows you to build what ever MK turret you want.

Wave Spawner with Auto-Cleanup[www.nexusmods.com]
Allows you to build a wave spawner device that when powered will spawn hostiles around the device. Great for testing your Defences or just a little fun.
*Note: Auto-Cleanup is an optional download.

● Power

Power

Solar Panels[www.nexusmods.com]
Adds craftable solar panels.

Sensors

Solar Sensor Switches[www.nexusmods.com]
Adds Day & Night sensors to the game, Allowing you to turn on power only in the Day or only in the Night. Great for lighting and fps.

MultiSwitch[www.nexusmods.com]
Adds new sensors to detect weathers and radiation.

*Note: Useful for automatically launching the Contraptions: Weather Shells, Turning Sirens on in rad storms or just turning extra lights on in bad weathers.

Contraptions DLC

Manufacturing Extended[www.nexusmods.com]
Adds alot more function to the Contraptions DLC. Allows you to "pulls items from the workshop", "Breaks down junk from the workshop into components", "New factories to build any everything".

Factory Add On - Miners Refineries and Assemblers[www.nexusmods.com]
Adds mining and refining to the game!

Nodas Equipment Recycler[www.nexusmods.com] or Scrap-O-Tron 2000[www.nexusmods.com]
Adds alot more function to the Contraptions DLC. Allows you to break down Weapons, Armor and most other Items passed though it into components. *Alternative to scrapping weapons*

Upwards Conveyor Belt[www.nexusmods.com]
Adds alot upwards directed conveyor belts.

Utility

Longer Power Lines[www.nexusmods.com]
Longer power lines... Available in x2, x3, Infinite.

Quieter Settlements[www.nexusmods.com]
Quieter Generator, Turrets, Hammering, Water Purifiers.

Better Generators [www.nexusmods.com]
Makes all generators produce more power. I was on the fence with this addon till recently when trying to power my settlement with Wind generators and found how silly it was to even try. This addon fixes this issue. Recommend using the default settings. 

● Lighting

Wasteland Illumination[www.nexusmods.com]
Adds light to the Commonwealth, Useful if using darker nights.

Brighter Settlement Lights[www.nexusmods.com]
Increases Brightness and range of the lights in your Settlements.

Construction Light Configurator[www.nexusmods.com]
Increases Brightness and range of the construction lights.

Lighting Fixes

Workshop Spotlight Fix[www.nexusmods.com]
Fixes the issue where spotlights dont emiting light.

Workshop Lightbulb Emittance Fix[www.nexusmods.com]
Fixes issues related to the workshop light bulb not emiting light.

Vault-Tec Workshop Overhaul[www.nexusmods.com]
Vault-Tec Light Fix & other tweaks.

Streetlight Radius Fix[www.nexusmods.com]
2.5x increased radius and 20x increased falloff 

● Resources

*Note: Recommend "Uncapped Settlement Surplus" & "Multiple Floors Sandboxing".

Expanded Resource Shipments[www.nexusmods.com]
Increases the amount of shipments available in vendors and optional, Increases to how much resources are in the shipments.

NorthlandDiggers Crafting - Resources - Jobs[www.nexusmods.com]
New crafting stations to assign to your settlers to gain resources. Dam lazy Peons! Work! Work!
*Note: Would recommend using "Uncapped Settlement Surplus" along side this mod.

Ground[www.nexusmods.com]
Adds dirt ground blocks and ground slopes that have plant snapping! Start planting them fields!

Water Purification Stations[www.nexusmods.com]
Allows you to craft water purification stations, great for survival mode.

Vault-Tec's AROD Water Purifier[www.nexusmods.com]
Adds a building plan to the game, That when found allows you to build a very expensive Vault-Tec water purifier pump in your settlements that provides alot of purifier water.

● Decorations

Where Did I Put That...[www.nexusmods.com]
Adds labels to the game, So you can label your containers.

Xnjguy Filled Mods All-In-One plus New Mod[www.nexusmods.com]
Adds alot of cosmetic objects.

Grass Blocks[www.nexusmods.com]
Adds grass blocks and grass slopes for decoration.

OCDecorator[www.nexusmods.com]
Allows you to decorate your settlements with ANY Item from your inventory, With out the fear of losing them or nocking them over.

Functional Displays[www.nexusmods.com]
Ever get that weapon you just want to display, but never get given the chance?

Ms.Rae's Unique Containers and Bins O' Stuff[www.nexusmods.com]
Adds unique looking containers.

Do It Yourshelf - clutter for shelves and bookcases[www.nexusmods.com]
Adds bookcases and cosmetic clutter.

Dino's Decorations[www.nexusmods.com]
Adds cosmetic table clutter.

Armor Tables[www.nexusmods.com]
Adds cosmetic tables displaying armor.

Warehouse Shelves for components and ammo[www.nexusmods.com]
Adds large warehouse cosmetics.

Clothing Shelves[www.nexusmods.com]
Adds cosmetic clothing shelves.

● Misc

Immersive Vendors[www.nexusmods.com]
Makes your settlement stores look like there trying to sell items.

Transfer Settlements - Shareable Settlement Blueprints[www.nexusmods.com]
Allows you to export your settlement creations and share them with your friends or import them on another save game.

Basement Living - Bunker and Basement Player Homes (with standalone Workshops)[www.nexusmods.com]
Allows you to build Bunkers and Basements at your settlements that you can use as player homes.

Hangman's Alley Interior Apartments[www.nexusmods.com]
Opens up the buildings around Hangman's Alley. Allowing you to build inside them.

Neutral Vertibirds[www.nexusmods.com]or Personal Craftable Vertibirds[www.nexusmods.com]
Adds a workshop built vertibird, That can be used to travel. Vertibird Altitude Fix[www.nexusmods.com]

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● Mod Configuration Menu

Mod Configuration Menu[www.nexusmods.com]
Suggested Mods:
- FOV Slider and Player Height[www.nexusmods.com] *
- Custom Camera[www.nexusmods.com] *
- Third Person First Person Aiming[www.nexusmods.com] *
- Survival Configuration Menu[www.nexusmods.com] *
- Game Configuration Menu[www.nexusmods.com] *
- MCM Weather Control[www.nexusmods.com]
- NPC Level Scaling[www.nexusmods.com] *
- Scrap Everything Disabler Project[www.nexusmods.com] *
- Carry Weight On Level Up[www.nexusmods.com]
- Fallsouls - Unpaused Game Menus[www.nexusmods.com] *
- Auto Drink and Eat[www.nexusmods.com]
- Configurable Hotkeys[www.nexusmods.com] *
- Fallout 4 Wheel Menu[www.nexusmods.com]
- QuickTrade Redux[www.nexusmods.com] *
- Bullet Time - Slow Time[www.nexusmods.com] *
- Mors Sit Anywhere (and wait)[www.nexusmods.com]
- Player Head Tracking[www.nexusmods.com]
- Active Effects on HUD[www.nexusmods.com] *
- HoloTime - HUD Clock Widget[www.nexusmods.com] *
- Floating Damage[www.nexusmods.com]
- Loot Detector Immersion[www.nexusmods.com]
- Expanded Resource Shipments[www.nexusmods.com] *
- Manufacturing - Industrial Scrapping[www.nexusmods.com]
- Companion Command and Tactics[www.nexusmods.com]
- Companion Inventory Monitor[www.nexusmods.com]

● Sim Settlements

Core Mod:

Sim Settlements 2[www.nexusmods.com]
Major overhaul to Settlements & Settlement Building.

Let your settlers build there own Settlements, While your away, Watch there buildings get upgraded, Watch your Settlement turn from ruin, To a self sustaining city!

*Sequel to:
Sim Settlements[www.nexusmods.com]
Sim Settlements - Industrial Revolution[www.nexusmods.com]
Sim Settlements - Rise of the Commonwealth[www.nexusmods.com] 

Requires:
HUD Framework[www.nexusmods.com]
Workshop Framework[www.nexusmods.com]

Additional Sim Settlements - Addon Packs:

Sim Settlements 2 - Junk Town 2 Addon Pack[www.nexusmods.com]

SS2 Addon Pack - Walled Gardens and More[www.nexusmods.com]

SS2 Superstructures - A Sim Settlements 2 Addon Pack[www.nexusmods.com]

Sim Settlements 2 - Pra's Random Addon 2[www.nexusmods.com]

Sim Settlements 2 - Ruined Homes and Gardens 2.0[www.nexusmods.com]

Wasteland Venturers Sim Settlements 2 Addon Pack[www.nexusmods.com]

Sim Settlements - Compatibility Patches:

SS2 - XDI Compatibility Patch[www.nexusmods.com]
Compatibility Patch for Extended Dialogue Interface.[www.nexusmods.com]

● Total Conversions

Warning:

Would recommend a "New Saved Game" before you try any Total Conversion. As they alter so much they will more then likely break your current game if you was to save and uninstall them.

As with all Total Conversions, Only install one at a time and be careful when adding custom mods to a Total Conversion as there will be conflicts between both mods as the Total Conversion and the mod your installing will both be trying to alter the same files.

Horizon - Survival Mode Expanded[www.nexusmods.com]
Massive overhaul to Fallout 4 Survival Mode and workshop.

*Notes:

REAL.AI - Untethered

Zetans - Alien invaders in the Commonwealth
We Are The Minutemen
Super Mutant Redux
Raider Overhaul WIP
Radical - COA Addons
Gunner Outfit Pack (STANDALONE)
Gunner Outfit Pack - NPC Leveled List Integration
Faction Reinforcements
Church of Atom Overhaul

Rad Spiders - Giant Spiders of the Commonwealth
Nightstrikers
Mojave Mantises
Commonwealth Critters

More Outfit Variations

Death Matters
Boston Natural Surroundings
Fireflies

Gloomy Glass - All transparent materials revised
Fallout 4 Particle Patch - No More Glowing Objects
Lightweight Lighting - A weather and interior lighting overhaul

Vermillion Frost - Former Enclave General
Ellen - the cartographer

Mechanist Omega - An Antagonist Quest Mod
Unlocked Trailers Project - UTP V2.0

Worlds Highest Settlement - A Skyscraper Top
The Last Instance (A Ship Settlement)
Guard Posts and Towers with Spotlights
Workshop Rearranged
Dead Wasteland
Snappy House Kit

[Raszagal]

Vortex has grown a lot since its inception, although there are still things Mod Organizer 2 does better. I prefer the latter simply because it doesn't touch your core install, for the most part; Nexus Mod Manager simply installs them to your game folder, and Vortex has a virtual file system - but still installs them whole cloth when you Deploy your mod setup. MO2 is a lot more stable in those respects, and it's a must if you're handling massive mod files like Horizon or a Tale of Two Wastelands for FNV/FO3.

[Boris]

Not had much dealings with the new Vortex launcher, But i've tried to make a basic guide for it.
"Nexus Mod Manager: Vortex (Under Construction)"
Feedback welcome

[DeMorquist]

Where is Horizon?
Oh, its at the very bottom.

[Boris]

Thanks for the update bud, I've updated the guide and given you credit for the update^ Thanks again

[Raszagal]

Valdacil's Item Sorting has been taken over by a new mod author, and has been massively updated: https://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/33383

There are a slew of compatibility patches, for bringing other mods' items into the sorting categories and whatnot. Just have a look at the Requirements at the top of the mod page, under "Mods requiring this file."

[Zotliatlicor]

Doing a test run with most of this setup (not all, some i know i dont like) and its a very pleasing experience. T.Y. Boris

[Boris]

To who ever gave the Steam rewards, Thanks!

[Boris]

Nps, Its a little out of date, But im sure the core mods are still around, Also thanks for the update on dustbowl^

[Klebsiella]

Amazing guide! thanks a lot for this!

note- dustbowl is no longer a mod. it was removed :)

[Boris]

Updated the guide alot, So theres could be some issues with mod links, If you could comment on the broken links, or wrong linked items, I'll try my best to update them. Thanks for using the guide ;)