Greatly improved 3rd person aiming
⚪ Last updated 2010⚠️ 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
- 👍 4.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #169 of 420 Gameplay Effects and Changes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Info: This is a small mod that changes the 3rd person FOV to what it\'s like in Fallout: New Vegas. This improves accuracy greatly. There is no need for me to upload any images of what the difference is like, because the difference you see on a screenshot is very tiny. Aiming in 3rd person with this mod is much easier than in vanilla FO3 as I think everyone who has played New Vegas (or already tried this mod) can agree on. All this mod does is add a GMST-setting that was previously not available at all in FO3 but was in FNV, namely fOverShoulderFOV. The value is set to 55, just like in New Vegas. Conflicts: There should be no conflicts at all with any mod as this setting is by default not enabled in Fallout 3. However, other mods that change the 3rd person camera might cause issues to the accuracy, but since I don\'t use any I can\'t say for sure.
This mod overhauls third-person aiming to mimic Fallout: New Vegas, boosting accuracy for players who prefer shooting from behind the shoulder. With 654 endorsements and nearly 15,000 downloads, it's a proven fix for a common complaint, though it hasn't been updated since 2010.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 654 endorsements and nearly 15k downloads
- Directly addresses a common gripe—third-person aiming feels off
- Simple, focused fix that does exactly what it says
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2010—likely incompatible with modern game versions
- May require additional tweaks or mods to work with current setups
For players who love third-person shooting but hate the default aiming in the base game. If you're on an older version or willing to troubleshoot, this is a must-try. Skip if you're on a recent patch or prefer first-person.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check your game version—this mod is from 2010, so it may not work on newer patches.
- If you're using a mod manager, try manual installation first to avoid conflicts.
- Test in a saved game with a weapon drawn to see the new aiming behavior immediately.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 3 Mods
- Author
- Peste
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 14,833
- Endorsements
- 654
- Category
- Gameplay Effects and Changes
- Created
- 11/13/2010
- Updated
- 11/13/2010
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