Companions don t steal xp
⚪ 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.
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 5.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #132 of 420 Gameplay Effects and Changes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Companions don\'t steal xp ------------------------- Tired to shooting on a supermutant for a few minutes with your 10mm and see charon kill him with two shots and then you recieve no xp ? With this mod when you hit only one time a npc , you recieve xp when he die ^^. How this mod work ? In the vanilla version you must shoot an enemy at least 40% of his life , now it\'s 0% , but you must it him one time ^^.
A small gameplay tweak for Fallout 3 that ensures you receive XP for kills made by companions, addressing the frustration of losing experience to NPC kills. With 1,098 endorsements and nearly 20,000 downloads, it's a popular fix for a common annoyance.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 1,098 endorsements and nearly 20k downloads
- Directly fixes a frustrating mechanic that breaks immersion
- Lightweight and easy to install—no complex setup
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2009—may not be compatible with modern Fallout 3 versions or mod setups
- Only addresses XP stealing; doesn't fix other companion AI quirks
For Fallout 3 players who hate losing XP to companion kills and want a fairer experience. If you're a completionist or role-player who values every point of XP, this is a must-have. Skip if you don't mind companions taking credit—this mod changes nothing else.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Place the mod file in your Fallout 3 Data folder and enable it in the launcher's mod list.
- If you use a mod manager like FOMM, install it through there to avoid load order issues.
- Test with a companion kill early to confirm XP is awarded before continuing your playthrough.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 3 Mods
- Author
- hereticus
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 19,904
- Endorsements
- 1,098
- Category
- Gameplay Effects and Changes
- Created
- 3/13/2009
- Updated
- 3/13/2009
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