Vault Dwellers Survival Perk Pack
⚪ 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
- 👍 4.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #4 of 14 Perks mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
**Please endorse this mod to show your thanks and support, once I reach 80 I'll release pack 2, with 10 more brand new perks.
The VDSP adds 10 new perks to the game, all with new icons not seen in Fallout 3 before. The perks aim to be balanced and work alongside the original game perks. The download also includes a mini-manual in PDF format (see image section for example pages). Should this perk-pack be popular enough I'll get to work on pack no. 2.
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INSTALLATION If you haven't already you need to set your ArchiveInvalidation, this just tells fallout to use new textures in the game (so you get the new pipboy icons). The easiest way to set this up is to grab this mod: http://www.fallout3nexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=944 and follow it's instructions.
VERSION HISTORY: v1. 1 - 23. 01. 09 - Minor bug fixes: -Fixed the level of Old Father Time to level 4 as stated in the manual (was set to level 2 in the initial release). -Changed how Quick Footed works so that the player movement speed is automatically updated by forcing a movement calculation. -Updated the Readme installation instructions covering fallout.ini file. v1. 0 - 21. 01. 09 - Initial Release.
PERKS: Deal With the Devil - level 2 You've sold your soul to Satan. With this perk you automatically gain 2000 caps to your inventory but lose karma.
Additional info: No requirements. Actual amount of karma lost is 500.
Old Father Time - level 4 With age also comes great power. After taking this perk, for every month that passes you gain an extra bonus to damage, going up +2% each month up to a maximum of +20%. This perk is best taken early to maximise its effectiveness.
Additional info: No requirements. To clarify this perk has no effect for the 1st month.
I know Kung Fu - level 6 You've mastered the secrets of the East and have no need to dodge bullets. You gain an addition 25% damage resistance as long as you are unarmed.
Additional info: Requires Unarmed 50+.
One in a Million - level 6 When lightning strikes, it strikes hard! When you score a critical hit, you have a 1/100 chance to triple the damage. With each subsequent level of this perk your chances double.
Additional info: Requires Luck 5+. Bonus damage chances per level are; level 1: 1/100, level 2: 1/50, level 3: 1/25.
Ghoul Hater - level 8 Being a bigot is fun, you gain an additional +25% damage every time you attack a ghoul, feral or otherwise so long as you maintain an evil karma level.
Additional info: No Requirements.
Mostly Harmless - level 8 Your innocent demeanor makes stealing from people a little easier. You gain an extra 30 points to sneak wh
Adds 10 new perks with custom icon graphics for Fallout 3. A compact perk pack from 2009 with 924 endorsements and over 22,000 downloads, offering variety for players seeking new character builds.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 924 endorsements and over 22k downloads.
- Adds a solid number of perks (10) for build variety.
- Custom icons make each perk stand out visually.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2009 — likely outdated for modern Fallout 3 setups.
- May conflict with other perk mods that alter the perk list.
For Fallout 3 players who want more perk options without overhauling the game. If you're a completionist looking to try every perk, this pack adds fresh choices. Skip if you need detailed perk descriptions or modern compatibility.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since the mod is from 2009, check if you're using Fallout 3's latest patch or a mod manager like FOMM to avoid conflicts.
- Load order matters: place this perk pack after other perk mods to ensure perks appear correctly.
- If you're using Fallout 3 GOTY, test the perks early to see if they work with your DLC.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 3 Mods
- Author
- Philip Spence
- Version
- 1.1
- Downloads
- 22,927
- Endorsements
- 924
- Category
- Perks
- Created
- 1/21/2009
- Updated
- 1/23/2009
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