Advanced Recon Thermal Nightvision
⚪ Last updated 2014⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #4 of 238 Armour mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Advanced Recon Series 1. Advanced Recon Stealth Armor. 2. Advanced Recon Trap Detection. 3. Advanced Recon Range Finder.
Description The basic aim of this mod is to add a lot of advanced hi-tech functionality such as variable nightvision, thermal imaging to see through walls, water breathing and much more. It adds several custom made sets of headgear at the same time as giving you the option to apply this hi-tech functionality to existing in game object. eg. Power Armor helmets.
Almost all the models are styled in the manner of existing FalloutNV and Fallout3 models, especially BrotherHood of Steel look and feel, with a touch of the Chinese armor stlye creeping in.
The general idea with these items is that they should feel easy to use so that you dont really think about them as you use them, whilst not trivialising the gaming experience. But to truly appreciate this mod I highly recommend a mod that changes the nights to be far darker.
In general this headgear was designed to be used in conjunction with the Advanced Recon Stealth Armor mod.
Includes custom made items: 1. Adv. Recon Nightvision Mk1& Mk2: Two sets of nightvision headgear. The gear gives nightvision, thermal imaging, +1 PER.
Just activate the nightivision using the 'n' key to increase the brightness in incremental steps, or the 'm' key for thermal imaging.
1st press: Low powered FULL COLOR night vision, use in dim places or cloudy days. 2nd press: Mid powered FULL COLOR night vision, use in badly lit rooms or evenings. 3rd press: Normal powered MONOCHROME(Green) night vision, use in dark rooms / nights. 4rd press: High powered MONOCHROME(Green) night vision, use in very dark rooms / nights. 5th press: Very high powered MONOCHROME(Green) night vision, use in pitch black places / nights (Fellout midnight for example). 6th press: OFF.
2. Adv. Recon Breather MK1 & Mk2: Two sets of breathing equipment. Gives rad/poison resistance a boost too.
3. Advanced Recon Helmet: combining the nightvision, thermal imaging and breather unit above and providing some armor.
4. Target Acquisition Computer (TAC): Gives +2% crit chance, hightlights npcs and hostiles. User must be wearing some sort of Advanced Recon optical headgear (including power armor helmets) and the TAC unit for this to work. Activate the <TAC Activator> to activate the realtime highlighting of NPCs and corpses.
Everything is customizable, from the use of energy cells as a power source to the color of the nightvision. The general idea with any items using this hi-tech functionality is that they should feel easy to use so that you dont really think about them as you use them, whilst not trivialising the gaming experience. But
Advanced Recon Thermal Nightvision by Gopher adds thermal imaging, night vision, scanners, target acquisition, and waterbreathing to power armor helmets and night vision units, with customizable colors and brightness. A classic Fallout 4 mod with over 6,600 endorsements, last updated in 2014.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 6,683 endorsements and 244k downloads—clearly a go-to for recon lovers.
- Packs a ton of utility: night vision, thermal, scanners, and waterbreathing all in one mod.
- Customizable colors and brightness mean you can tweak the visuals to your liking.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2014—might have compatibility issues with newer game patches or DLC.
- Requires power armor helmets or night vision units, so not useful for all playstyles.
For Fallout 4 players who want enhanced recon capabilities, especially those who love power armor and stealth gameplay. If you're a sniper or scout who wants thermal vision and target acquisition, this is a must-have. Skip if you prefer pure vanilla or don't use power armor.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to check the mod's load order—place it after other armor mods to avoid conflicts.
- If you're using a mod manager, use the preview feature to see the color options before installing.
- Test the thermal vision in dark areas to adjust brightness to your preference.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 3 Mods
- Author
- Gopher
- Version
- 5.2.1
- Downloads
- 244,898
- Endorsements
- 6,683
- Category
- Armour
- Created
- 1/20/2011
- Updated
- 12/28/2014
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