No VATS Overhaul
⚪ Last updated 2017⚠️ 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
- 👍 1.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #79 of 185 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
TL;DR VATS is disabled and perks that give bonus in VATS are modified to be useful again.
Also, if you like VATS, I'm completely fine with it as long as you just walk away.
Installation:
Not 100% sure that modifications to perks that player already acquired apply correctly. Nothing I can do about it; it's engine problem. Use console commends to remove and re-acquire modified perks to be certain.
Requirements:
Nuka World DLC Far Harbor DLC
Complementary Mod:
Critical Hits Outside of VATS by NotSure700 - http://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/12653/?
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! I did not modify perks that are already modified by this mod.
Full Change List:
Awareness 1 Time slows down by 30% for 5 seconds when combat begins. 2 Now time slows down by 50% for 8 seconds when combat begins.
Concentrated Fire 1 You do 20% more damage to enemies with 30% or less health. 2 Now you do 30% more damage to enemies with 40% or less health. 3 Additionally, you do 50% more damage to enemies with 20% or less health.
Sniper 3 Non-automatic, scoped rifles do 100% more limb damage.
Quick Hands 2 Now you can reload all guns even faster. (50% faster; rank 1 is 35% faster)
Blitz 1 You do 50% more melee weapon damage for 5 seconds after sprinting more than 2 seconds. 2 Now you do 80% more melee weapon damage for 8 seconds after sprinting more than 1 second.
Gun-Fu 1 Every time you switch to a pistol, rifle, or heavy weapon, you do 10% more damage with them for 10 seconds. The bonus stacks up to twice. 2 Gun-Fu bonus stacks up to three times. Gun bashing does 50% more damage. 3 Gun-Fu bonus stacks up to four times, and lasts 5 more seconds.
Grim Reaper's Sprint 1 Any kill has a 15% chance to restore all Action Points. 2 Any kill now has a 25% chance to restore all Action Points. 3 Any kill now has a 35% chance to restore all Action Points and reduce incoming damage by 50% for 5 seconds.
Penetrator 1 You ignore 20% of a target's armor. 2 Now you ignore 30% of a target's armor.
V. A. N. S. 1 Track nearby human targets for 30 seconds. 2 Track human and robotic targets further away for 30 seconds.
Critical Banker 1 You have 5% chance of critical hit on enemies with full health. 2 Now you have 10% chance of critical hit on enemies with full health. 3 Now you h
No VATS Overhaul disables the VATS system and reworks VATS-related perks for Fallout 4. It's for players who prefer real-time combat and want perk points to be useful outside of VATS. With over 1,000 endorsements, it's a well-received gameplay overhaul.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Over 1,000 endorsements show it's a trusted mod.
- Frees up perk points for non-VATS builds.
- Removes the crutch of VATS for a more skill-based combat experience.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2017, so may have compatibility issues with newer game patches.
- Not for players who enjoy using VATS as a core mechanic.
For Fallout 4 players who find VATS breaks immersion or want a more challenging, real-time combat experience. Also for those who want perk choices to matter outside of VATS. Skip if you rely on VATS or enjoy the tactical pause it provides.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're new to Fallout 4, consider playing without VATS from the start to get used to manual aiming.
- Pair this mod with a combat overhaul mod to further enhance the real-time feel.
- Check the mod's comments section for any known conflicts with other gameplay mods.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 4 Mods
- Author
- hidcon
- Version
- 1.1
- Downloads
- 87,280
- Endorsements
- 1,013
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 7/10/2017
- Updated
- 7/10/2017
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