Vault-Tec 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
- 👍 3.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #35 of 82 User Interface mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Vaul-Tec Crosshair V1. 1 --------------------- A new crosshair ,inspired by the AVP Predator crosshair and Vaul-Tec. V1. 1 -Added cross and dot versions -The interact crosshair remains the same Use freely and enjoy :) Install: --------------------- 1)Unpack Archive into Fallout 3 directory 2)Choose the crosshair that u like the best from: \\Fallout 3\\Data\\Textures\\interface (default is the Avp; to change rename the wanted crosshair to: \"interfaceshared0.dds\") (+) - Cross crosshair (.) - Dot crosshair 3)Change line in fallout.ini from \"set bInvalidateOlderFiles=0\" to \"set bInvalidateOlderFiles=1\" Uninstall: --------------------- Remove all copied files from data folder.
Vault-Tec Crosshair is a compact UI mod for Fallout 3 that replaces the default crosshair with a Vault-Tec-inspired design, also offering cross and dot variants. With 679 endorsements and over 20,000 downloads, it's a popular choice for players wanting a themed HUD touch.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 679 endorsements and over 20k downloads—clearly a hit.
- Gives your HUD a unique Vault-Tec flavor that fits Fallout's retro-futuristic vibe.
- Three crosshair styles (default, cross, dot) let you pick your preference.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2008—might not play nice with modern Fallout 3 setups or mod managers.
- Purely cosmetic—if you want gameplay tweaks, this isn't it.
For Fallout 3 players who want a themed crosshair that stands out from the vanilla one. If you're into Vault-Tec lore or just like customizing your HUD, this is a quick win. Skip if you're looking for gameplay changes—this is purely visual.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's an old mod, manually drop the files into your Fallout 3 Data folder and enable the .esp in the launcher.
- If you use a mod manager, check if it supports Fallout 3—if not, manual install is safest.
- Test the crosshair in-game to see which variant (default, cross, dot) feels best for your aiming style.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 3 Mods
- Author
- RyuuDensetsu
- Version
- 1.1
- Downloads
- 20,645
- Endorsements
- 679
- Category
- User Interface
- Created
- 11/10/2008
- Updated
- 11/22/2008
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