A Steady Hand - F4SE (Updated)

Added realistic weapon swing and aim fatigue to Fallout 4. Weapon stability depends on action points, weapon weight, power and sustained fire to ensure a more immersive and tactical shooting experience.

Original address:

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Fallout 4 Script Extender (F4SE)：

Runtime Database：

Chinese address:

Updated on October 5th:

Version 1.3.0

Overview

-> Stealth reduces all armor penetration costs (aiming cost, auto-shooting, recoil per shot). The default is 50%, adjustable in MCM.

Bug fixes

-> Fixed ignored INI/MCM default issue. MCM's value applies now, so the cost may feel higher.

-> Fixed AP dropping below zero.

-> Fixed the issue of AP consumption when the pause menu is opened.

-> Fixed fatigue shake often not working and shake stuck at maximum shake.

-> Fixed auto-fire ramp continuing from old explosions.

Updated on September 1st:

Version 1.2.0

Overview

->Reduced shaking when losing action points

->Increase NG compatibility

-> This mod now requires a runtime database

Updated on August 1st:

Version 1.1.2

Overview

-> Fixed accumulation of aim shake after AP recovery.

Version 1.1.1

Bug fixes

-> Fixed aim shake accumulating after action point recovery, causing the scope to drift upward in repeated cycles.

Updated on August 1st:

Version 1.1.0

Overview

->Increased global AP consumption multiplier

->Added MCM

->Optimization

Updated Chinese address on August 8th:

Now upload the AE file (applicable to the anniversary version) and the OG file (applicable to the 163 version) to install according to your own game version.

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introduce:

Weapons finally have real weight.

Aiming in Fallout 4 has always been very stable. Whether you're armed with a light pistol or a heavy sniper rifle, the weapon remains virtually stationary as long as you keep aiming.

Steady Hand introduces realistic weapon swing and aim fatigue systems to make each gun feel unique.

Weapon stability now depends on your remaining action points, weapon weight, strength, and sustained fire. Heavy weapons are increasingly difficult to keep on target, while lighter firearms are easier to control.

Each weapon now has its own characteristics.

Long aiming turns into a tactical decision.

Controlled shooting is more advantageous than endless spraying.

Instead of adding random inaccuracies, a steady hand simulates physical fatigue. As action points are depleted, weapon swings gradually increase in intensity until you recover, creating a more immersive and believable shooting experience.

Features:

✔ Realistic weapon swing based on physics fatigue

✔ Action point based aiming system

✔ Weapon weight affects stability

✔ Continuous shooting will increase fatigue

✔ Strength reduces fatigue when aiming

✔ Powered armor provides extra stability

✔ Optional damage-based weapon swing

✔ Fully configurable INI

✔ Lightweight native F4SE plug-in

✔ Fixed mod adding weapons without shaking

Mechanism

Holding a weapon consumes action points over time. Heavy weapons cost more, while Strength and Power Armor help reduce fatigue.

As long as you have enough action points, your aim will remain stable. Once fatigue accumulates, the weapon swing will gradually increase, resulting in shortened aiming time and controlled burst firing rather than sustained accuracy.

The result is a combat system that's more physical without feeling frustrating or unfair.

compatibility:

Steady Hands is compatible with almost all weapon mods as it works completely fine in F4SE.

No weapon patch is required, both vanilla and modded firearms automatically benefit from the new aiming system m.

Install

Install using your favorite mod manager.

Configure the built-in INI to customize fatigue, weapon swing, and gameplay to suit your preferences.

uninstall

Uninstall at any time using your favorite mod manager.