Minimalistic HUD - DEF_UI preset for advanced players (1.8 compatible)
⚪ Last updated 2016⚠️ Install Order · 3 steps
1🛠️ F4SE — Fallout 4 Script Extender Download ↗
2🔧 UFO4P — Unofficial Fallout 4 Patch Download ↗
3📦 DEF_UI Find it →
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
- 👍 3.8% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #61 of 86 User Interface mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This HUD preset is compatible with the latest Fallout 4 and DEF_UI updates.
Minimalistic HUD is a minimalistic, stylish and decluttered HUD preset for DEF_UI. You only need to install DEF_HUD during the NMM installation for this to work. You need to download and install it first to use this preset. Endorse DEF_UI if you like this preset. Credits go to Neanka and Valdacil for creating and sharing DEF_UI. Current version is 16:9 only.
This preset is meant for advanced players. Do not ask me to make custom versions. The mod comes as is.
Features (check the screenshots for graphical features)
- []HUD elements are 50-60% smaller than Vanilla and placed in an orderly grid. []The quest animations and tutorials have been disabled. I find them really annoying as an advanced player. []The HUD is made around the 'uncustomizable' markers in update 1. 5. The markers in Survival mode blend perfectly with this preset.
- []Pip-Boy Light indicator; []PA/Dogmeat markers; []Condition indicator; []Stealth indicator; []Enemy skulls in combat; []Enemy/Recon markers.
- []Legendary indicator disabled; []Location markers disabled; []RAD indicator disabled; []XP text disabled;
- []Same as less version but with extra features below; []Messages disabled; []Enemy indicator disabled; []PA indicator disabled; []Perk indicator disabled; []Region indicator disabled;
- []Install the latest DEF_UI version. []Download this preset with NMM or manually drop the content of the download into you main FO4 folder. []Override when asked. []Endorse DEF_UI for making an awesome UI mod.
- []Leveled Spawns []Player Homes Collection []Thompson Island
🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data
A minimalistic HUD preset for DEF_UI, designed for advanced Fallout 4 players. It declutters the interface with a stylish, clean look. Compatible with DEF_UI 1.8. With 370 endorsements and nearly 10,000 downloads, it's a proven choice for players seeking a streamlined HUD.
✨ Key Features
Minimalistic and decluttered HUD design
Stylish preset for DEF_UI
Compatible with DEF_UI 1.8
Recommended for advanced players
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 370 endorsements and nearly 10k downloads
- Clean, minimal aesthetic that reduces screen clutter
- Built for DEF_UI 1.8, so it's stable for that version
⚠️ Cons
- Requires DEF_UI, so you need to install that first
- Designed for advanced players, so beginners might find it too bare-bones
- Last updated in 2016, so it may not be compatible with newer game patches or mods
🎯 Is This For You?
For Fallout 4 players who use DEF_UI and want a cleaner, more immersive HUD without extra fluff. If you're a veteran who knows your way around mod setups, this preset is a solid pick. Skip if you're new to modding or prefer a more informative HUD with lots of on-screen data.
For Fallout 4 players who use DEF_UI and want a cleaner, more immersive HUD without extra fluff. If you're a veteran who knows your way around mod setups, this preset is a solid pick. Skip if you're new to modding or prefer a more informative HUD with lots of on-screen data.
📦 Install:Medium· 5-10 minutes
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure DEF_UI is installed and working before adding this preset, as it won't function without it.
- Use a mod manager like Mod Organizer 2 to keep your HUD files organized and avoid conflicts.
- If you're on an older game version, this preset should work fine, but be aware it hasn't been updated since 2016.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 4 Mods
- Author
- Maud Kon
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 9,746
- Endorsements
- 370
- Category
- User Interface
- Created
- 5/3/2016
- Updated
- 5/3/2016
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