Better Vault 494 Navmesh
⚪ Last updated 2024⚠️ Install Order · 3 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
- 👍 0.2% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #21 of 62 Bug Fixes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Vault 494 is a neat mod that mostly has no navmesh. That means followers can't follow you. This patch adds handmade navmesh throughout all new cells and also properly finalizes navmesh in exterior worldspaces which was not done in the initial mod.
Installation
Mod manager of choice
Load after Vault 494
Compatibility
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This patch adds handmade navmesh to Vault 494, a mod that lacked navigation data, preventing followers from following the player. It also finalizes navmesh in exterior worldspaces. For players using Vault 494 with companions, this is an essential fix.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Essential fix for Vault 494 users who bring followers—no more getting stuck at doorways.
- Handmade navmesh is more reliable than auto-generated, so companions path properly.
- Solid community trust (174 endorsements) and high download count (98k) show it's widely used.
⚠️ Cons
- Requires the original Vault 494 mod—this is a patch, not standalone.
- Only addresses navigation; no other bug fixes or improvements.
- Last updated in early 2024—may not be updated for future game patches, though likely still works.
For Fallout 4 players who use Vault 494 and want their companions to actually follow them through the new areas. If you play solo or don't use followers, you can skip this. Essential for anyone who values companion support in modded content.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Install this after Vault 494 and let it overwrite any navmesh files.
- If you use a mod manager, load this patch after the main mod in your load order.
- Test with a follower in Vault 494 to confirm they follow without issues.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 4 Mods
- Author
- Wartortle
- Version
- 1.0.0
- Downloads
- 98,214
- Endorsements
- 174
- Category
- Bug Fixes
- Created
- 2/4/2024
- Updated
- 2/4/2024
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