How To Increase Fivem Weapon Damage

Increasing weapon damage in FiveM typically involves scripting and modifying weapon properties. You’ll need to create or edit a script that adjusts the damage values for specific weapons. Here’s a general guide on how to increase weapon damage in FiveM:

Prerequisites:

1. Grand Theft Auto V: Ensure you have a legitimate copy of GTA V installed on your computer.
2. FiveM Server: Set up a FiveM server environment. You can follow the official documentation for this.
3. Scripting Knowledge: Basic knowledge of Lua scripting is essential since FiveM resources are typically written in Lua.

Steps to Increase Weapon Damage:

1. Create or Edit a Resource:
   • In your FiveM server directory, create a new resource folder if you don’t already have one.
   • Inside the resource folder, create a Lua script (e.g., damage.lua) to handle the weapon damage modifications.
2. Write the Script:
   • In your damage.lua script, you need to use FiveM’s scripting API to change weapon damage values.Here’s an example of what the script might look like:

Citizen.CreateThread(function()
    while true do
        Citizen.Wait(0)
        
        local playerPed = PlayerId()
        local weaponHash = GetSelectedPedWeapon(playerPed)
        
        -- You can customize the damage values for specific weapons or classes of weapons.
        local newDamage = 100.0 -- Adjust this value to increase damage.

        SetWeaponDamage(weaponHash, newDamage)
    end
end)

1. In this example, the script creates a loop that continuously checks the player’s selected weapon and sets the damage value to a higher value (100.0 in this case).
2. Test the Damage Changes:
   • Start your FiveM server with the custom damage resource enabled.
   • Join the server and test the modified damage for various weapons.
   • Adjust the newDamage value as needed to achieve the desired damage effect.
3. Distribution (if applicable):
   • If you plan to distribute your custom damage modification, ensure you have the necessary rights and permissions.
   • Share your custom damage resource with others who run FiveM servers.

Remember that increasing weapon damage can significantly impact gameplay and server balance. Be mindful of how you balance and distribute these changes, and consider the impact on the overall experience for players on your server. Additionally, always ensure that you have the legal rights to make such modifications and respect the terms and conditions of the game and the FiveM platform.