Mod List

Install in the game root next to FalloutNV.exe. Launch with nvse_loader.exe in GameNative.

Run once against FalloutNV.exe. Keep the patched executable in the game root.

Best handled on PC, then install the clean output. Windows containers can be hit or miss with external patcher tools.

Optional. Useful for some load/audio behavior, but process it on PC first if the container gives problems.

Core dependency for modern New Vegas mods.

Core dependency used by many fixes and gameplay mods.

Engine-level support plugin.

Keep a 60 FPS target first. In NVTF.ini, enable the texture pool behavior: bModifyDirectXBehavior=1 and bUseDefaultPoolForTextures=1.

Useful even before a huge list.

Needed by many animation mods.

Needed by many UI mods.

Useful for some newer mods and list merging.

Helpful when submitting issues to the guide repo.

Useful for debugging.

Useful if you paste console commands.

Main bug-fix plugin for the base game and DLC.

Modern YUP add-on with xNVSE-powered fixes and configurable changes. Also install the YUPDate INI file from the Files tab.

NVSE-powered bug fixes.

Start with common QoL tweaks and fixes only. Preset links: Stewie Tweaks Essentials INI and Stewie's Tweaks Ameliorated INI. The second one is TTW-oriented, so plain New Vegas users should start with Essentials.

Performance-focused engine improvements.

Helps combat-related framerate drops.

Fixes VATS delay behavior.

Helps save/load behavior over longer playthroughs.

Fixes aiming/viewmodel shake.

Quit fully instead of returning to the main menu.

Required for iron sight alignment.

Fixes vanilla iron sights.

Install the normal file for this guide. Use the SMIM file only if you also installed the matching SMIM/skinned mesh setup.

Optional mesh fix pass. Add after the required parts work. Install the YUP patch too if it is offered and matches your setup.

Optional character, armor, and creature mesh fixes.

Optional mesh and collision fixes.

Optional additional mesh fixes.

Low-risk audio fixes.

Can help with combat lighting behavior and performance.

Fixes weapon viewmodel lighting.

Useful if DXVK shows decal flashing.

Only needed if depth of field is enabled.

Use if you play in third person.

Use if you play in third person.

Needed by many configurable mods.

Improves MCM behavior.

Clean vanilla-style UI.

Menu fixes and quality-of-life changes.

Good for handheld play.

Keeps the UI close to vanilla.

Use the 256x256 version first. Other sizes are fine later, but start with 256x256 on mobile.

Quality-of-life mod.

Helpful for menus.

Crafting menu improvement.

Useful in Hardcore mode.

Test after the main UI is working.

Higher memory/render target cost. Test separately.

Use a light preset and disable features you do not want. Presets are fine if you want a quicker setup, but still disable features you do not want.

Test sprinting, AP drain, and animation behavior.

Lightweight gunplay improvement.

Ammo memory is useful. Manual reload is preference.

Low-risk quality-of-life mod.

Small gameplay addition.

Useful quality-of-life mod.

Useful because New Vegas can still crash.

Test separately.

Required for shader-based visual mods such as Vanilla Plus Tonemapper.

Weather mods are fine to test on mobile. Install one setup at a time.

Use this instead of heavier interior lighting setups for this guide. Very configurable through MCM or INI.

Lightweight tonemapping shader. Test for brightness, black screens, and bad frame pacing.

Vanilla-friendly normal map texture adjustments. Nice with simple lighting because it improves shine without a giant texture pack.