How to Install Weapon Mods in GTA 5 - Complete Tutorial 2025

Complete Weapon Mod Installation Guide

Install realistic weapon mods in GTA 5.

Method 1: Replace Existing Weapons

1. Open OpenIV
2. Navigate to: update/x64/dlcpacks/patchday8ng/dlc.rpf/x64/models/cdimages/weapons.rpf
3. Find weapon to replace (e.g., w_ar_carbinerifle.ydr for M4)
4. Right-click → Replace
5. Select your mod files (.ydr, .ytd, .yft)
6. Launch game and equip weapon

Method 2: Add-On Weapons (Advanced)

1. Requires weapon addition script
2. Create dlcpack for weapon
3. Edit weapons.meta
4. Use trainer to spawn custom weapons

Installing Weapon Sounds

1. Navigate to: x64/audio/sfx/WEAPONS_PLAYER.rpf
2. Replace sound files
3. Match weapon type (pistol sounds for pistols, etc.)

Recommended Weapon Mods

• Realistic Weapon Pack by SkylineGTRFreak
• Military Weapons Pack
• Individual replacements from GTA5-Mods