Auto Aim Fix - Headshot Deluxe Edition
⚪ Last updated 2009⚠️ 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
- 👍 4.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #42 of 420 Gameplay Effects and Changes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Auto Aim Fix v1. 1 Minimum Requirements: Fallout3 v1. 4 ======================= Install ======================= - Extract Auto Aim Fix.esp to Fallout3\\Data - Activate via launcher or FOMM - Make sure my mod loads last (at the bottom)! ======================= Description ======================= Updated: 18/04/2009 -Fixed a no miss bug while in VATS, kudos to JediZero for spotting this This mod does two things: 1) Stops bullets rising when you shoot further than 30meters 2) Disables* the aim bot (auto aim) How? - fAutoAimMaxDistance: increased to 50,000 (700 meters), stops bullet rise - fAutoAimScreenPercentage: set to -180, disables aimbot All testing was conducted with a sniper rifle, 0 spread and all fgunspread settings = 0 This made the gun perfectly accurate for testing. This mod allows you to do the following: - Shoot peoples heads or whatever at extreme ranges 150+ meters (extreme for fallout anyway) - Shoot someones arm while their torso is concealed behind a wall (no aimbot) - Shoot peoples feet/legs while their torso is behind a wall - Stops your bullets rising up/down/to the side to hit someones torso - Your bullets will no longer track enemy movement My mod works while the others fail because: 1) setting fAutoAimMaxDistance to 0 makes your bullets go crazy (try setting maxDegrees to 30!) 2) setting screenPercentage to 0 does not disable the auto aim Sorry to sound so smug :P Details: - As you may have noticed, FO3 aiming is weird... - If you try to shoot a gun just over the tip of a rock you will normally hit the rock even if you were aiming over it - This is because the bullet normally starts below the gun barrel - Obviously this results in the crosshair and actual bullet path not lining up properly - To combat this Bethesda introduced \"bullet rise\" - This is all very well at short range but when you go above 30 meters this bullet rise completely ruins aiming - I couldn\'t understand why my 0 spread weapon kept missing at long range - Then I set the bullet speed very low, low enough that I could literally walk along side it in motion - I tested it against a sign with a script attached to accurately measure distance - This allows you to clearly see the effects of bullet rise - Not only that but Bethesda added an aim bot which cannot be disabled (presumably for the console) - Your bullets will always try to track the nearest enemy torso - This means that if an enemy had their arm exposed but their torso was behind a wall and you tried to shoot the arm you would always miss at long range 100% guaranteed. - This mod removes that auto aim so you can actually target the other body parts Updated: 18/04/2009 - Fixed a no miss bug while in VATS by changing the value: fAutoAimMaxDegreesMiss to 3 - The geck says: \"The value of this setting has an unknown effect on gameplay\" - I originally changed it to 0 because if you set it very high to say 30 for testin
Auto Aim Fix - Headshot Deluxe Edition removes the auto-aim assist and stops bullet rise at ranges over 30 meters, making gunplay more skill-based. With nearly 4,000 endorsements and over 92,000 downloads, this classic mod remains popular for players seeking a more challenging shooting experience.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust (3,973 endorsements) — this is a proven fix
- Over 92,000 downloads shows it's still the go-to for many players
- Simple, focused change: removes aim assist and bullet rise for a more skill-based feel
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2009 — likely incompatible with modern game versions or mod setups
- Only affects two specific mechanics — if you wanted broader combat tweaks, this isn't it
For players who want to remove the game's aim assist and bullet rise to make gunfights more challenging and rewarding. Perfect for veterans seeking a purist shooting experience. Skip if you prefer the default assisted aiming or want a more comprehensive combat overhaul.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since this mod is from 2009, check if your game version is compatible before installing — older mods often break with updates.
- If you're using a mod manager, manually place the files if the mod doesn't have a standard installer.
- Test in a shooting range or early mission to feel the difference in bullet trajectory before jumping into combat.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 3 Mods
- Author
- rlilewis
- Version
- 1.1
- Downloads
- 92,318
- Endorsements
- 3,973
- Category
- Gameplay Effects and Changes
- Created
- 4/12/2009
- Updated
- 4/18/2009
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