Modding weapons

Learn how weapon modding works in Wasteland 3. Mods are lost forever once applied, so save unique mods for endgame weapons.

When you apply a weapon modification (a part that enhances a weapon's stats or function) to a weapon in Wasteland 3, it is lost forever and cannot be retrieved. Because of this, it is highly recommended to save all unique and critically important mods until you have acquired your desired endgame weapons, such as Black Star sniper rifles. Many common mods, like Swat Light and Titanium-Cobalt Barrel, are easily acquired and can be mounted on temporary weapons like SR2000-Argent sniper rifles. However, range extension scopes are a special case; they cannot be found in random containers or obtained by dismantling existing weapons. You must exercise extreme caution to purchase every range extending scope you encounter and reserve them for your target weapons. Finally, remember that you can assign a specialized Ranger to handle all your weapon modding at the Ranger HQ, rather than investing skill points into a combat-focused squad member.