How to Start Modding Fallout 4 in 2024 (MO2 + F4SE Tutorial)

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[cendresaphoenix]

Crazy how far you can get when the dude doing the tutorial assumes you actually know nothing about computers.

[mr.chimcreamch]

I'm a beginner, I've searched many ways to install the mod without NMM, I hope to be good at modding soon. Big thank for this Tutorial.

[Shawn]

This helped hugely cause I always wanted to play on PC, and always would crash on Xbox had enough. Saved enough money get good gaming PC and now watching this learning how to set up is don't get vortex or nexus mod manager is big! Thank you and hope others find this video helpful.

[Jo]

Hey, Dak! I wanted to thank you for creating such an amazing tutorial; this video was extremely easy to follow! This is my first time adding modifications to a game, so your guide is much appreciated!

[Nevma]

HOLY CRAP. This is by far the best and most helpful modding video I have ever seen. Thank you so much!

[riasuriasu]

Absolutely incredible and comprehensive tutorial. Simple, Clear, and to the point.

[greglyhoblit]

A video on mod stabilization would be much appreciated

[tinou]

Man, I had a lot of problems with NMM to the point where the game literally would not even start up, now with Mod Organizer 2 it's working flawlessly, thanks a lot for the tutorial and god bless 🙏

[cherryoctopie]

This is the video I used to get started--- thank you *so* much. Would love to see you do more beginner tutorials like you mentioned near the end (regarding mod order stability, etc.), but either way, I'm enjoying watching your mod bundle videos too.

[craftsper]

Great vid!
To save some trouble for others; !!! MO2 also does a virtual instance of the FO4 ini files !!!
So if you're wondering why your non-esp mods aren't working, its because you need to alter the ini files in 4\profiles\Default
IGN has a good youtube tutorial on how to alter them accordingly, I basically altered both the main FO4 ini files and the virtual ones MO2 made, now every mod I installed with MO2 works!

[Kowalth]

You went straight to the point, just what I wanted to know, and of course it would be great to find a LOOT tutorial for F4 made by you.

[itsmealz]

Absolutely fantastic tutorial, I rarely mod games as I often run into conflicts etc that I find troublesome to fix. This is due to my lack of experience and difficulties finding proper information that isn't solely catered towards people who already understand how to mod. This step by step was not only easy to understand but also explained some of the basic things noobs like me simply don't know, like being able to delete certain files after installers have been downloaded for instance. Thank you for putting this together I am going to give Fallout 4 another try now lol.

[docette]

I've been poking cautiously at MO2 with a stick -- nice to see a good solid video on how it works and what mods look like within it!

[darthkildu]

I just needed to give you a shout out for doing this vid. Ive been playing and moding both Skyrim and FO4 for some time. I even learned a couple new things from this. So thank you for making it. I would defiantly like to see more from you.

[Darkstarp]

OH MY GOD I've redownloaded FO4 like 8 times in the past 2 weeks. Did NOT know that the left side of MO2 was just for my organization and that the plugins on the right was what I needed to organize xD

[geicorules]

This is a pretty nice video for new MO2 users . The only correction I'd mention is the load on on the ight actually does have some effect to your game and you can actually see this in your video bases on the conflict lightning bolts with +/- symbols

What ever is lowest in the right will overwrite any conflicting files above it.

An example
Mod 1 makes Nuka cola blue
Mod 2 makes Nuka cola red

Mod 2 is lower than mod 3 so Nuka cola will be red.

Besides that pretty good.

[ManBat]

Thanks a lot for this guide. I'm fairly new to PC gaming and Fallout 4 was a much more difficult game to understand PC mods than any game I've played, I spent hours and didn't feel like I learned anything but this guid helped so much, thank you a ton!

[ryaneverett]

Hey Everyone! Hope this helps someone on some level
I've copy pasted my mod list below for anyone new to the game or a seasoned player. Everything works fine and I've had no technical issues. Also Dak, if you want to feature any of these mods, have at it bro!

Requirements:
- Fallout 4 Script Extender (F4SE)
- Mod Configuration Menu (MCM)
- Unofficial Fallout 4 Patch
- High FPS Physics Fix
- VATS Freeze Fix
- Optimized Vanilla Textures
- FAR - Faraway Area Reform
- Survival Options
- Armor and Weapons Keywords Community Resource (AWKCR)
- Armorsmith Extended
- Start Me Up

Perks:
- LevelUpMenuEx
- Be Exceptional

Hud:
- Hud Framework
- Crafting Highlight Fix
- Hud Plus Plus
- Extended Dialogue Interface

Environment and Weather:
- True Storms - Wasteland Edition
- Darker Nights

Armor:
- Craftable Armor Size
- The Mercenary Pack
- Eli's Armor Compendium
- Backpacks of The Commonwealth
- K-9 Harness
- Survivalist Go-Bags
- Cross Institute Expeditionary Suit
- Cross Mojave Manhunter
- Agent Outfit
- Hellfire X-03 Power Armor

Weapons:
- Towbie's Realistic Weapon Sounds
- Legendary Modification
- Craftable Ammo
- Combined Arms
- MP5 Complex
- Mosin Nagant - Sniper Rifle
-9mm Pistol Browning Hi-Power Redux
- Wattz Laser Gun
- Hunting Shotgun
- Beretta M9-FS (92FS)
-MG42 and MG34
- RPG 7V2
- Service Rifle by Deadpool 2099
- M1 Garand
- L String Fallout Bow
- Remote Explosives
- Automatically Lowered Weapons
- Bullet Counted Reload System
- See Through Scopes

Gameplay Mods:
- No Idiot Savant Noise
- Durable Vertibirds
- Sofa Surfer
- Feral Ghouls wants some
- The Mobile Mechanic
- Kicks and Punches
- Vertibird Jump
- Campsite - Simple Wasteland Camping
- No Aggro Impact Landing
- Power Armor Animation Changes
- Critical Hits Outside of VATS
- Bullet Time - Slow Time
- DLC Leveled List Integration
- NPCs Travel
- Locksmith
- Locky Bastard
- SKK Fast BOS
- Better Companions - No Conflicts
- Everyone's Best Friend
- This is MY Bed
- No Negative Affinity and No Affinity Cooldown
- Follower Revive System
- Settlement Electricity Overhaul
- Tactical Distraction System - Lure Your Enemies
- Salvage Beacons
- Better Settlers
- Rich Merchants
- Easy Hacking
- QuickTrade
- Keep Commonwealth Radiant Quests Within The Commonwealth

New Content:
- Combat Zone Restored

Settlement Building:
- Scrap Everything
- Place Everywhere
- Rickety Restored Sanctuary Bridge
- Homemaker
- Sandbag Fortifications
- Increased Build Limit Enhanced 4K
- increased Settler Population
- Workshop Framework
- Sim Settlements 2
-SS2 - XDI Compatibility Patch

[michaelkenner]

Thanks, I used to actually make my own mods for FO4 but it's been so many years since I've touched it I'd forgotten everything. This video was a perfect refresher course to jump back into this game again.

[liquidbadgerM]

I used to use MO2 to mod Skyrim, (but new update on steam totally shattered SKSE, so no more mods) This video was super comprehensive for me, nor did I feel like I needed to skip through or anything! Absolutely, incredibly, straight forward, very informative, and well made. Thanks a lot for this tutorial!