Dynamic dismemberment system - F4SE (updated)

A bloody overhaul at the engine level. Limbs can be severed with the right weapon, heads can be smashed to end the battle, and VATS critical hits can be brutal. The brutality of ranged and melee combat is fully adjustable.

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Fallout 4 Script Extender (F4SE)：

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Updated to version 1.4.0 on August 29th

Updated on July 25th:

Version 1.3.1

Bug fixes

->Fixed an issue where killing status could not always be detected.

Now you can upload OG files (applicable to version 163) and AE files (applicable to anniversary version) to install according to your own game version.

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Introduction: In the original "Fallout 4", the dismemberment mechanic often seemed limited or inconsistent. Even powerful weapons sometimes lack the raw punch you'd expect.

The dynamic dismemberment system turns combat into a more passive and brutal experience. This is a real bloody overhaul at the engine level.

Each time a limb is hit, the game checks its true health.

If the status of this limb returns to zero, it can be cut off instantly even if the target is still alive.

The same rules apply to destroying the head.

When a head's status drops to zero, the fight can be immediately ended in a satisfying way.

There is no script.

All operations occur directly within the game's hit handling process.

Power armor is ignored by default.

Core Highlights

Limb damage detection - react based on actual limb condition, not random

Live Dismemberment - Even if the enemy is still alive, arms and legs can be chopped off

Decisive headshot - optional instant kill when the head explodes

Optional VATS Exclusive Executions - Cinematic headshot kills only within VATS

Remote and melee controls separately

VATS critical hit bonus

Fully configurable via INI and form list

Working principle

I will definitely have to check out this video about this mod!

With each blow, check the condition of the limb where it was struck.

If the limb status is reset to zero, one of three outcomes may occur:

Cut off - the loss of a limb

Explosion - head violently destroyed

None - None - no bloody action triggers

The final outcome is determined by a configurable priority system.

**Form**

You can assign specific ammo or melee weapons to custom brutality categories.

**Weapon Behavior Flag System**

Automatically respects weapons' built-in dismemberment or explosion behavior.

**Rules Mode**

You decide which system has priority:

**Form Priority**

Configured list priority. If no options are listed, the weapon behavior is used as an alternative.

**Form only**

Only configuration lists control Gore.

**Weapon Behavior**

Only flags built into the weapon will be respected.

**Extreme brutality**

Every effective limb break leads to a bloody scene.

Ranged and melee combat can be configured independently.

**VATS crit coverage**

When enabled, VATS critical hits can force bloodshed even if the weapon itself does not cause bloodshed.

The limb must actually be broken. Damage is always key.

**Head Damage Control**

When a head status returns to zero, an instant headshot kill can be enabled.

You can also limit headshots to VATS for cinematic executions.

Or allow head gore only if the target dies of natural causes from the hit.

To see how everything interacts, I recommend watching the demonstration video.

Remote combat

Different ammo types determine the destructive power of the attack.

Heavy ammunition can rip limbs off.

Cruel placement can completely destroy the head.

You decide how much impact the ammo or weapon behavior will have on the final outcome.

Melee Combat

Melee combat follows its own unique rules.

You can allow every attack to potentially sever a limb,

Or just allow stro …