Summary
Customization is a core part of what makesFallout 4enjoyable. Crafting has become a core gameplay component that extends to the game’s loot. Altering game systems doesn’t stop there, however. Bethesda has also released modding tools forFallout 4that allow for mods on PCs or consoles.
If players find issues withFallout 4or want additional content, they are a quick install away from changing the game’s systems.While many focus on overhaulingFallout 4, many forget how usefulquality-of-life modscan be, or improvements that focus on one aspect to make it more intuitive. From armor changes to scrapping everything in sight, here are thequality-of-lifeplayers will want to use inFallout 4.
Updated July 30, 2025 by Ritwik Mitra:Fallout 4 is a great game that can be improved even more with a wealth of mods to make things more engaging and fun than ever before. While the next-gen update may have broken a lot of these tweaks, players need only load an earlier version of Fallout 4 to ensure that the bulk of the mods they use work without so much as a hitch.
This is the intended way to play in the eyes of many, who can’t think about playing Fallout 4 without the many quality-of-life mods that do a great job of making this title feel as engaging as possible.
1Place Everywhere
Downloads: 5,195,372
Settlement building is a great distraction that a lot of players enjoy, but that doesn’t change the fact that the restrictions that players have to deal with here can be exhausting, after a point. While it’s easy to see why Bethesda prevents players from going bonkers in this mode, players would still love to play a version of this game mode that isn’t rife with these restrictions.
This can be achieved with the Place Anywhere mod, which does precisely what is stated in the title. It expands the freedom players have in settlement building, letting them construct anything without too many problems.
2Mod Configuration Menu
Downloads: 7,159,101
Mods are a complicated thing to get right, and some of them need their settings tweaked from time to time for optimal results. So, it’s easy to see why players wouldn’t mind a mod that lets them tweak the settings of other fan-made content without facing too many problems.
The MCM (Mod Configuration Menu) is a must-have for any Bethesda title that supports mods, andFallout 4is no exception to this rule. This makes other mods easier to use, which is welcome for obvious reasons.
3DEF_UI
Downloads: 4,212,499
The default UI ofFallout 4is pretty serviceable, but there are many areas of improvement to ensure that players don’t face too many problems during regular gameplay. Any attempt to modernize this UI without losing the core of its design is welcome, and DEF_UI is a great example of the same.
Players need only use this mod for a few hours to understand how beneficial it is to enjoy a sensible UI. The moment-to-moment gameplay moves quickly and is more seamless than before, which goes a long way in making players feel less irritated by amateurish UI design as they clock in more hours in the game.
4Extended Dialogue Interface
Downloads: 2,344,603
Fallout 4’sdialogue system lends itself to ambiguity more often than not. Certain sarcastic remarks or negative remarks come off differently than the menu would suggest. Instead of guessing what the player character might say, why not just read their response beforehand?
Extended Dialogue Interface does just that, bringing back the dialogue menuthat olderFallouttitles used. Responses are provided verbatim for the player to see. Better yet, this also provides a modding tool that offers modders the ability to add additional dialogue options than the standard four Bethesda forced. Some ofFallout 4’smost anticipated mods are using Extended Dialogue Interface and for good reason.
5Armorsmith Extended
Downloads: 10,869,845
Armorsmith Extended does so many radical changes toFallout 4’sclothing system that it would be difficult to succinctly describe them all. In essence, Armorsmith Extended makes the clothing system ofFallout 4much more flexible by allowing players to wear any outfit under any armor piece. These changes come in addition to an overhaul of the armor mod system and the inclusion of more clothing options.
Most of these options seem over the line for aFallout 4 quality-of-life mod, but Armorsmith Extended’s core changes make the armor and clothing system ofFallout 4much more intuitive. No longer do players need to worry about which article of clothing can fit under which armor piece. It also makes downright essential mods such as Ballistic Weave obtainable without having toside with certain factions. Overall, it makes the armor system ofFallout 4much more intuitive and customizable.
6Sim Settlements
Downloads: 4,576,261
Sim Settlements is similar to Armorsmith Extended in that it is a major overhaul to one of the game’s core mechanics. That said, this overhaul makes so many improvements to settlements that players won’t want to go back.
Sim Settlements is a mod that allows players to set down plots of land for NPCs to build on. Houses, farms, factories, virtually everything imaginable is provided here for NPCs to build. The mod is incredibly intuitive and easy to use. It brilliantly turns the settlement system from busywork to keep settlers happy to a core exploration loop for players to partake in. For those that still want toside with the Minutemen, the mod doesn’t touch the base settlement system at all. All of Bethesda’s settlement features are here for those who want to create one or two settlements completely by hand.
7Improved Map With Visible Roads
Downloads: 4,922,602
The map inFallout 4can be a mess of discovered locations all overlapping with each other with no clear routes to where the player actually wants to go. The roads are faded and may be difficult to see onthe bright green Pip-Boy. Given how often players will be consulting the map and trekking across the wasteland in search of adventure, a mod that helps them spend less time in menus and more time exploring can go a long way to making the game much more enjoyable.
Improved Map with Visible Roads is an excellent mod that makes the map far more user-friendly and much less confusing. The contrast is altered to make roads and water stand out more and players can even select a grid option that divides the map into sections to make it easier to narrow down the exact location of certain items and quests.
8Longer Power Lines
Downloads: 2,461,141
Building settlements can be a fun part of any playthrough as they can provide the player with a base of operations and some NPCs to talk to and trade with. With the right perks, the Sole Survivor can even set up trade routes across the Commonwealth. However, one of the most annoying parts of building those settlements is having to power it all and finding out that the generators are too far from the item that needs power.
Longer Power Lines is a very simple mod that does exactly what it claims and simply allows the power lines in the game to stretch further, meaning players do not need to worry about their generator’s position, which can make the settlements much more welcoming as they do not have roaring generators all over the place.
9Salvage Beacons
Downloads: 580,201
Salvage Beacons is an essential mod that makes looting and crafting much easier. Once players have an inventory filled with junk, they can find a storage container and mark it with a salvage beacon. This will cause a group of settlers to visit the location and escort the materials back to a player’s settlement without their supervision.
Instead of needing to travel to a workbench every few expeditions to store junk, players can continue to explore to their heart’s content thanks to this mod.
10Unofficial Fallout 4 Patch
Downloads: 7,980,726
The Unofficial Fallout 4 Patch is one of the most downloaded and endorsed mods forFallout 4as it delivers an almost incalculable number of fixes to the base game, with no downsides whatsoever. As with nearly every Bethesda game,Fallout 4has plenty of bugs that can range from being harmless to game-breaking.
Dealing with bugs can be a frustrating process, which is why those who are planning on moddingFallout 4should install the Unofficial Fallout 4 Patch by the Unofficial Patch Project Team. As with most Unofficial Patch mods for Bethesda games, this mod fixes thousands of bugs withFallout 4that prevent quest progression and iron out smaller issues.
