Smaller Crosshair
⚪ Last updated 2008⚠️ 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
- 👍 3.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #30 of 82 User Interface mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Replaces default crosshair with small dot or classic Fallout croshair.
Smaller Crosshair replaces the default crosshair with a small dot or the classic Fallout crosshair. It's a simple UI tweak for Fallout 3, with 801 endorsements and over 25,000 downloads. Last updated in 2008, it remains a popular choice for players seeking a less obtrusive aiming reticle.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 801 endorsements and 25k downloads.
- Gives you two clean crosshair options to pick from.
- Lightweight UI tweak that doesn't touch gameplay.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2008 — may not work with modern patches or mods.
- Only offers two crosshair styles — no customization beyond that.
For Fallout 3 players who find the default crosshair too bulky and want a cleaner aiming reticle. Also for purists who want the classic Fallout look. Skip if you're looking for extensive UI overhauls or customizable crosshairs.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to place the files in your Fallout 3 Data folder, then activate the .esp in the launcher.
- If you use a mod manager like FOMM, you can install this mod directly and toggle it in your load order.
- Since it's an old mod, test it early in your playthrough to ensure it doesn't conflict with other UI mods.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 3 Mods
- Author
- ziher
- Version
- N/A
- Downloads
- 25,026
- Endorsements
- 801
- Category
- User Interface
- Created
- 11/9/2008
- Updated
- 11/12/2008
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