Flashlight Stealth Fix
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ 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
- 👍 0.3% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #72 of 103 Bug Fixes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Flashlight fix
• Allows NPCs to see you when using your flashlight by increasing your light detection modifier with a perk
• Flashlight now also emits detection events which trigger nearby hostiles to investigate, even if they're facing the other way
Why is this needed?
• The default Pip-Boy light is omnidirectional and therefore illuminates the player, allowing NPCs to see you regardless of the ambient light level
• Unidirectional flashlights like Pip-Boy Flashlight do not illuminate the player, so NPCs will not be able to see you if you are standing in darkness, even if you shine your light in their eyes
User friendly
• Extremely lightweight with no performance cost
• Install/uninstall at any time. Just make sure your flashlight is off before uninstalling so the script is disabled.
• Configuration options in the MCM
This is an expanded version of the fix included in my mod Enjoy the Darkness, now with periodic detection events. Disable the stealth fix in EtD if you're using this mod.
Flashlight Stealth Fix is a small bug fix mod that makes NPCs properly detect the player when using a flashlight. It's for players who want more realistic stealth mechanics. With 772 endorsements and 237,483 downloads, it's a popular fix for a common annoyance.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved fix (772 endorsements)
- Huge download count (237k) shows it's widely used
- Solves a real annoyance for stealth players
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2023 — may not work with newer game versions
- Only affects flashlight detection — no other stealth tweaks
For stealth-focused players who hate being spotted unfairly when using a flashlight. Also for anyone who wants a more consistent detection system. Skip if you're fine with the vanilla behavior or want broader stealth overhauls.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're playing on PC, make sure to disable any mod managers that might overwrite the file.
- Test in a dark area with an NPC to see the fix in action.
- If you're using other stealth mods, load this one after them to ensure it takes effect.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 4 Mods
- Author
- eclix
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 237,483
- Endorsements
- 772
- Category
- Bug Fixes
- Created
- 12/9/2023
- Updated
- 12/9/2023
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