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These are quality of life mods I use.

Updated on April 7th, 2022.

I will provide a changelog within reason for changes to this list.
Items (73)
@SID_CoolWalk
Created by SideWinder
This small signed addon brings back the one-hand-on-rifle walk and jog....
Additional Measurements
Created by Brett
Adds more speed and altitude units to the game. - KM/H - MPH - kn - m/s - ft/s - fff - Meters - Feet - Yards - Rods - Astronomical Units A decimal place has been added to altitude below 10m / 10ft It will work client side only. If you want to use global CB...
A3 Thermal Improvement
Created by hateandcaffeine
Discord Link https://discord.gg/4ZegBaZ This mod overhauls thermal vision modes allowing them to be used in all conditions. It is designed to work with any targeting pod or CROWS. The mod does NOT currently work with Night Vision Goggles. That will come wi...
Aaren's Blast Effects
Created by [TW]Aaren
What Does It Do? Mainly Add a lot of Illumination Effects and Add some CounterMeasure (Flares) trails Makes Tracer Rounds Illuminable Add Explosion More immersive (Sparks and Blast wave) Client Side https://i.imgur.com/NrstAKw.gif Known Issues 155mm Explos...
Advanced Pickup Rope
Created by Dash
Advanced Pickup Rope Advanced Pickup Rope allows you to request a pickup rope to a helicopter in the air. Once the rope is taken, you can climb up to the helicopter or travel hanging. It is easy to use, you just have to load the mod, look at a helicopter i...
Advanced Rappelling
Created by duda
Adds support for helicopter rappelling. SP & MP Compatible. Completely optional, but if you want to give back for any of my addons, I would greatly appreciate Donations! https://forums.bistudio.com/topic/192126-advanced-rappelling/ Want more? Check out my ...
Advanced Rappelling - Reworked
Created by Sindeg
Mod no longer supported. This mod contains: Advanced Rappelling (author: duda) A small fix of the mod for correct work with Enhanced Movement (solves the problem when the cable suddenly breaks during the descent). It also works with ACE. Now, for a player,...
Advanced Sling Loading
Created by duda
SP & MP Compatible. Full replacement for in-game sling loading. Completely optional, but if you want to give back for any of my addons, I would greatly appreciate Donations! Want more? Check out my latest mods! https://steamuserimages-a.akamaihd.net/ugc/84...
Advanced Towing
Created by duda
Adds support for towing vehicles using ropes. Works in both SP and MP. Watch the video for directions. Completely optional, but if you want to give back for any of my addons, I would greatly appreciate Donations! Want more? Check out my latest mods! https://...
Advanced Urban Rapelling v2 (remade)
Created by markooff
Information about the mod: ** NEW ** during last few mounths I've been working hard on few of my other mods (PGM Logistic Mod, Desant Vehicles PGMLS Compat and PGM Factions & Equipment) and the work I've put into it completely comsumed my free time. But as...
AI avoids prone
Created by Dj_Rolnik
Just a simple config created with the help of BI Forums members preventing the AI hitting the dirt when encountering hostile forces or reacting to events - the prone position is literally disabled for their automatic use - they will either crouch or do som...
Aqua Water Colour Mod
Created by ANZACSAS Steven
Tropical Aqua Water Colour Mod by ANZACSAS Steve. - Changes the water colour to a Tropical aqua, cyan. - Works for Altis,Malden,Stratis,Tanoa and CAWorld (Bis Base class Terrain). - Works for some CUP Terrains. - May work for addon island/terrains based of...
Arsenal Search
Created by POLPOX
Client-side search MOD for Arsenal. Usage: Press Ctrl+F to open the interface, then put any words to search. Bonus: You can sort items by stats (such as ROF, accuracy and weight). Tip: Put “class ” prefix to the search words make a search for classNames. A...
Automatic ViewDistance
Created by Kilo
Automatic ViewDistance keeps Arma3 running smooth by dynamically adjusting the view distance. It is customizable to suit everyone's needs and neatly implements into the Options Menu (see screenshots). Features: - Customise settings via in game menu. - Suit...
Auto Weapon Lower
Created by Thoreaufare
AWL Auto Weapon Lower (AWL) is a simple quality-of-life mod that automatically lowers your current weapon based on a configurable set of conditions. One of my biggest pet peeves with Arma is that your character defaults to holding his weapon raised and poi...
Blastcore Murr Edition
Created by Vulpecula
Blastcore Murr Edition: A resource intensive but modern, polished and immersive Blastcore build with lots of error fixes and regular updates. Features tweaked additional effects from various mods as well as many original ones. No other mods are required an...
BigMoon
Created by POLPOX
This just makes the moon big. Bonus: HQ Moon Texture. Client side. APL-SA. Moon texture Credit: NASA's Scientific Visualization Studio ( svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/4720 )...
BloodLust
Created by Xorberax
"The most badass mod you've ever used." Adds various elements of gore to ArmA3 such as blood splatters, blood sprays, blood pooling, bleeding, gibbing, and other misc details. For Multiplayer: Servers and clients must run the addon. Please consider support...
BoxLoader - Vehicle in Vehicle loading
Created by vurtual
BoxLoader is a mod based around Arma 3's Vehicle in Vehicle loading, adding actions to support loading of ammoboxes and containers into vehicles with Vehicle in Vehicle transportation space. Boxloader works with both vanilla and mod vehicles that are prope...
Brighter Flares
Created by ASmallDinosaur
📕 Content This is a super simple, standalone mod that changes the brightness of ArmA's flares. You can see a comparison in one of the screenshots above. 📖 License ✔️ Modify this mod. ✔️ Redistribute this mod in part or whole privately / within a unit. ✔️ R...
Bullet Casings
Created by Hortzy
This is a simple mod I created because of a request that I read on the forums. What does this mod do? - Simply adds bullet casings to the ground for fired/empty rounds - The sole purpose of this mod is just to add that little extra bit of immersion -------...
CBA_A3
Created by CBATeam
CBA: Community Based Addons for Arma 3 What does the name Community Base Addons mean? It is a system that: Offers a range of features for addon-makers and mission designers. Aims to have community wide acceptance and to be used as much as possible by commu...
Cinematic Lens Flare
Created by Willow
https://i.imgur.com/p7Fv1Z6.gif This is a small add-on that replaces the vanilla lens flare effect with the more cinematic texture from the alpha. Credits • Bohemia Interactive for Arma 2, Take on Helicopters, Arma 3, and Argo. • AveryTheKitty for the enco...
Digital Kompass
Created by POLPOX
Quick way to find the direction. To use: Open the compass as usual. APL-SA. Client Side....
Cinematic Lens Flare x Splendid Lighting Compatibility
Created by Exocet
For the people who loved the looks of the old Arma3, especially the pre-release versions. The last pictures (with A3 watermarks) are screens from the pre-release version of the game. You can see how amazing it looks and use it for comparison. What this mod...
Dismount Where You Look
Created by Ampersand
The Dismount mod allows the player to exit the vehicle at the point closest to where they are looking and in the same compartment. Client side. GitHub BI Forums Issue Reports Alternatively, you can use Ride Where You Look (or both) with which you can look ...
DUI - Squad Radar
Created by diwako
A UI showing unit positions and names of units in your squad Summary This clientside mod shows a compass in the bottom middle of you screen and a list of people in your current squad. It is made with SQF commands which recently have been added to Arma3 and...
Enhanced GPS
Created by Hoplite
Makes the Arma 3 vanilla GPS readable and suitable for use. Adds a High contrast version for helicopters and planes, to see obstacles clearly and dodge them easily. On the High contrast version, powerlines are marked in green. Terrain at your altitude leve...
Enhanced Map
Created by Hoplite
Makes the Arma 3 map looks like a real Topographic map. Other changes include better Satellite view, better colors and enhanced readability. Works on any modded map. Mod is signed and Client Side. This version is incompatible with Ace. For Ace compatibilit...
Enhanced Movement
Created by AppleCalypsoNow
________________________________________ Enhanced Movement - BETA ________________________________________ DONATE: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=KCVXS5MBUV2PE ________________________________________ TO LEARN HOW TO B...
Enhanced Movement Rework
Created by Sceptre
CURRENT VERSION: 1.0.4 Enhanced Movement Rework is a ground-up rework of BadBenson's "Enhanced Movement." This strictly uses the animations with new lightweight scripts. The goal of the mod is to simplify the functions, expand functionality, and get rid of...
Enhanced Missile Smoke + Lighting Efx Mod v1.4
Created by ANZACSAS Steven
Enhanced Missile Smoke and lighting Effects by ANZACSAS Steve. - Missile and Rocket Backblast effects enhanced. - Can be used client side only. - Tigris uses big SAM smoke efx. - Can be used with Bastcore efx mod!! - Enhanced Missile EFX including enhanced...
Enhanced Soundscape
Created by LAxemann
-Reuploading this mod is _not_ permitted- If you enjoy our content, feel free to Donate <- (Click). Donations will be shared 50/50 with jokoho. :) What is Enhanced Soundscape? Enhanced Soundscape is a sound enhancement modification for ArmA3. It adds addit...
Enhanced Video Settings
Created by Sams
EVS expands the graphics options with simple config changes. Usage: open the video settings and try the new levels for the old options. Features: View distance goes up to 40,000m shadow distance 3,000m (above ~500m will cause some glitching and a hit on pe...
Enhanced Weather + Clouds Mod v2.1
Created by ANZACSAS Steven
Enhanced Weather and Cloud Mod by ANZACSAS Steve - Updated to Version 2.1. - Signed and has server key. - Clouds are at a higher altitude. - Bad weather has heavier and darker overcast. - Works for Altis ,Malden, Stratis,Tanoa and CAWorld (Bis Base class T...
FHQ_GroupInfo
Created by Alwarren
What is GroupInfo GroupInfo is a small addon we use on Comrades in Arms, but I thought it might be interesting to others as well. Its primary function is to show the names of people in your group. If you bring up the HUD (key and mode can be configured), i...
Helicopter Dust Efx Mod
Created by ANZACSAS Steven
Helicopter Dust Efx Mod by ANZACSAS Steve. - Reworked for better performance. - Designed for simulating the "brown out" effect when on or near dirt areas. - Very enhanced Helicopter dust particle effects. - Works for all Arma 3 choppers and any addons that...
Fawks' Enhanced NVGs
Created by Fawks
Custom NVG effects I made for my unit and decided to make public. See license file for info on that stuff The gist of it is do whatever you want CBA Settings Setting Value Description Use ACE color preset Yes/No If you're using ACE it's recomended to turn ...
Freestyles Crash Landing
Created by Freestyle_Build
Please consider reading the FAQ and the 'Notes' section on this page before asking questions in the comment section, many issues and question are already answered there. Thank you! A while ago I found the Surviable Crashes mods in the workshop, a mod which...
Impact
Created by Haleks
Improved Infantry Combat Experience Impact aims to address a simple yet overlooked feature in Arma 3 : hit reactions. The current vanilla system boils down to a weird twitching animation, with little to no "impact" to AI units. Combined with the rather sol...
JSRS SOUNDMOD
Created by LordJarhead
JSRS Studios presents: JSRS SOUNDMOD https://i.imgur.com/hm0EV5d.png A sound mod for ArmA3 . My personal creation of a new audiovisual direction. With more than a few thousand new sound effects JSRS SOUNDMOD provides a powerful and new sound experience, fr...
JSRS SOUNDMOD - Reloading Sounds
Created by LordJarhead
JSRS Studios presents: JSRS SOUNDMOD https://i.imgur.com/hm0EV5d.png A additional mod for JSRS Soundmod. With this small addon you can enable the JSRS Soundmod reload and handling sounds for all weapons. https://i.imgur.com/ScAtMzz.png My JSRS compat files...
Improved Melee System
Created by WebKnight
Improved Melee System (or IMS:Remastered) is a mod that will allow you to fight with melee weapons, bayonets etc. Lambs compat patch - https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3032643455&searchtext= Version: 1.3 Halo Related Weapons: https://...
LAMBS_Danger.fsm
Created by nkenny
A considerable expansion of vanilla Danger.fsm. Added are features which extend the enemy response and reaction to fire. Reuploading to Steam Workshop is not permitted. Summary The overall goal is to make buildings part of the AI's available terrain. The A...
LAMBS_RPG
Created by nkenny
LAMBS RPG This mod is a config level tweak shoulder fired launchers and SPG9 vehicle mounted recoilless cannon. The AI will act more aggressively when equipped with these weapons. RPG7 weapon and ammunition configs are tweaked to allow the AI to target air...
LAMBS_Suppression
Created by nkenny
LAMBS Suppression This is a small mod which alters Arma AI Brain config settings to create an AI more susceptible to suppression and stress. The overall goal is to increase durations of fire fights without sacrificing first hit deadliness. Changes * Soldie...
Lushify
Created by Sysroot
Lushify This is a very simple yet effective mod that seeks to "lushify" Arma 3 by increasing the scale/density of forests by 50% (by default, percentage is customizable). This results in a much denser, yet still realistic look that allows for greater cover...
LAMBS_Turrets
Created by nkenny
LAMBS TURRETS This mod tweaks many turret based weapons (including static HMGs) to increase dispersion, especially at shorter ranges. ...
m3mory
Created by Haleks
Reduce the size of your save files M3mory is a tiny mod that will keep the size of your save files in check and ensure they remain usable for as long as you want. It doesn't require any configuration : simply load the mod whenever you're playing in single ...
MagRepack
Created by OOster
v3.1.3 By Outlawled. Edited by R3vo This mod allows you to take your partially expended magazines and compile them together into the same magazine and or top off magazines that are partially empty. Default keybind is L-ctrl + r If you have Moduload by Outl...
Moving Stacks
ENGLISH LANGUAGE Since Arma 3 came out in the far far out 2013, no one addressed inventory managing as it should be. Nevertheless there were callouts about this missing feature, see these posts on feedback : / So after 7 years we have decided to take it in...
MRB Sea Vessel Visibility
Created by burns
Description: This addon makes all sea vessels in ArmA 3 visible across your set view-distance. Originally these assets would only adhere to object view-distance, which for obvious reasons is no optimal solution. In technical terms this addon puts all sea v...
MRB Air Visibility
Created by burns
Description: This addon makes all ArmA 3 planes and helicopters on the ground visible across your set view-distance. Originally these assets would only adhere to object view-distance, which for obvious reasons is no optimal solution. Preview pictures: with...
MRB Vehicle Visibility
Created by burns
Description: This addon makes all wheeled and tracked vehicles in ArmA 3 visible across your set view-distance. Originally these assets would only adhere to object view-distance, which for obvious reasons is no optimal solution. Preview Pictures with mod w...
Project SFX: Remastered
Created by WebKnight
Footsteps: (Originally wanted to make them part of Project SFX, but decided to make them separate, cause not everyone will like them) https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2806487814 Project SFX: Remastered is an extension of audio element...
Personal Perspective
Created by Drakeziel
*Server Key is unique to this addon specifically, in reference to server usage* This addon is simple, changing your camera viewpoint in third person, and allowing you to see your full character. Double-tap "+" or "-" on your number pad for full range of ca...
Real Engine
Created by amartyn
Real Engine (RE) - includes systematic enhancements improving the perception, interactivity and pace of Arma 3. This mod is developed pursuing simplicity, compatibility and modularity. It works great with the Vanilla game and should be compatible with all ...
Reduced Haze Mod v3.1
Created by ANZACSAS Steven
Reduced Haze Mod v3.1 For Arma 3 by ANZACSAS Steve . - Reduces Haze for better visibility especially when flying. - Works in Sp and Mp!! - Note the low lying fog in between the ridgelines. - Works for CAWorld (Bis Base class Terrain) Altis ,Malden, Stratis...
Ride Where You Look
Created by Ampersand
Ride Where You Look Pick your desired vehicle seat by looking, when getting into a vehicle switching seats inside a vehicle switching seats to use a particular exit hopping from one vehicle to another in Zeus telling an AI which seat to take ACE dragging/c...
RS - Rain Textures
Created by Rabid Squirrel
http://i.imgur.com/0bUcxnl.png Version: 0.5.1 http://i.imgur.com/SGjd75Y.png About Rain Textures: These are textures for your gear and weapons, that will turn on while it is raining, which should add to the immersion and experience of fighting while it is ...
Sonus
Created by Trager
Diversify environment vanilla and custom maps with 39 sounds featured on Tanoa in Arma 3 Apex: Old Man. At the release of Arma 3 Apex: Old Man (v1.98), many ambient sounds have been added to Tanoa. This mod will add them to all maps (incl. modded - if they...
Splendid Lighting Modification
Created by *******ive father
20k+ subscribers holy shit A simple modification that changes the lighting of your game back to how it was before the Apex update, AKA sexy graphics mod. Not in development anymore, this version is final. You may edit and re-upload this addon with credit g...
Tactical Weapon Swap
Created by Patch
Rifle transition to pistol This mode is a mode in which the rifle is placed in front of the body after replacing with a handgun. Because it operates as a script, it can be run on the client or server in CBA mode. This mode requires CBA mode. Weapon Swap Ke...
Tactical Position Ready
Created by Patch
Features - High Port, High Ready, Low Ready (Rifle, Pistol) - Shoulder Hand Raise (When you are behind an ally in a ready stance, you can raise your hand or stick to them.) - Weapon obstacle avoidance (depending on the length of your weapon, you may trigge...
Task Force Arrowhead Radio (BETA!!!)
Created by Dedmen Miller
This is the ONLY official upload of the TFAR 1.0 beta builds on Steam workshop. Discord server for latest updates and support: https://discord.gg/8emCVsz This is a beta release! Please keep in mind that Bugs might be more frequent here than on the Stable r...
TFAR Animations - Deprecated
Created by ASmallDinosaur
⚠️ This version of TFAR animations is deprecated. New version can be found here. 📕 Content This mod plays one of three animations while the player is using a radio. The mod also adds a new handset model which is by default, used by the larger, backpack-car...
Unit Voice-overs
Created by Sceptre
OFFICIAL RE-UPLOAD The original author cut ties and removed the mod from the workshop. I will maintain it for now. CURRENT VERSION: 2.0.7 Using NWI's Insurgency voice sound library, this mod attempts to improve the overall experience and bring dynamism to ...
Vcom AI V3.4.0
Created by Dominic
DEV UPDATE: 8/7/2023 - Vcom AI is officially on hold. I have been working with ArmA for over 17 years. I enjoy the ArmA series but have decided to take a break with working on AI. Unfortunately, Bohemia has made it rather difficult to directly control the ...
Vehicle Volume Controller (Discontinued)
Created by [TW]Aaren
Updates Fix Client Side Compat Fix Logo Add Sync Volume Control Settings Upload to Github What Does It Do? Adjustable vehicle volume Plane: Internal and External Volume Helicopter: Internal and External Volume Cockpit Simulation (CheckBox) : Adjusting Exte...
WMO - Walkable Moving Objects
Created by Bloodwyn
This Addons makes you be able to walk on driving vehicles without sliding off. I highly recommend BadBensons Enhanced Movement to be able to climb ontop of the vehicles. But it is optional. Notes: - Only the clients need the mod - Every type of vehicle wor...
Simple Suppress
Created by SzwedzikPL
Mod adds simple suppression effect for players (client-side), originally made as part of our internal mod for my community Arma4Ever. This version uses vignette-like texture (similar to Squad), doesn't use color corrections nor blur effects. Script is base...
ReColor
Created by Sams
ReColor Mod adds customizable color correction and film grain post process effects to any mission. Features: Fully configurable with an in-game dialog. The effects activate automatically when you start a mission. Includes multiple presets provided with the...