PreWar Binoculars
⚪ 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.
Preview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #85 of 412 Weapons mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
PreWar Binoculars Information This mod adds some much needed binoculars to the game. No more wondering if that distant NPC is friendly or not!
They are upgradeable to allow for variable zoom or night vision, and recon functionalities. The night vision can be toggled on and off by firing while you have a battery loaded. Batteries can be bought at ammo vendors, or crafted if you are using AWKCR. You only need one battery, they do not run out (as of yet).
I have tried to keep the upgrades balanced and as such NV and recon require Gun Nut and Science 1.
Xbox version here.
Changes Update V2. 1. 1
- []Nothing exciting, just cleaning a unneeded cell edit up.
- []Now compatible with all mods adding custom animations. See tutorial for details.
- []Variable zoom! You can now have a variable magnification setting in the `Toggleable Slot`. The night vision attachment can now be found in this slot too. []Custom Animations. 1st Person animations only for now - I have yet to find a way to add 3rd person weapon animations without breaking player movement. Many thanks to ShadeAnimator for his animation kit and help. []AWKCR single esp. Alternative AWKCR esp no longer adds a separate plugin. []Alternative Overlay. Optional overlay to replace standard binoculars overlay. This is not compatible with any mod that changes ScopeMenu.swf (like Modern Scope Reticles.)
- Fixed 3rd person. Binoculars now zoom in when in 3rd person
Attachments
Magnification - There are 4 different magnification options, 2x 4x 6x and 8x.
Body - Standard prewar body, or a lighter build that is more stable and allows for NV and recon attachments.
Recon Module - Marks spotted enemies on your HUD. Requires the light weight body.
Toggleable Module - Allows you to toggle between standard view and night vision view, or set a variable zoom magnification. To toggle the attachment on/off you must have a battery loaded into the binoculars, and they you just press shoot to toggle modes. Batteries can be bought at ammo dealers. Requires the light weight body.
Where to find it The binoculars can be found as semi-rare loot in the commonwealth, or you can usually find one at gun dealers unde
Adds functional binoculars to Fallout 4, letting players zoom in on distant targets. With over 11,000 endorsements and 650,000 downloads, it's a highly popular utility mod for explorers and snipers. Simple and effective, it fills a missing feature from the base game.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge download count (651k) shows this is a must-have for many players.
- 11k endorsements means the community vouches for it.
- Fills a real gap—vanilla Fallout 4 lacks binoculars.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2017—might have compatibility issues with newer game patches or DLC.
- No detailed feature list, so you don't know if it includes zoom levels or night vision.
- No install instructions provided by the author, so you're on your own.
For Fallout 4 players who love scouting ahead or sniping from range and miss having binoculars. Also great for immersive roleplayers who want to survey the wasteland without a scope. Skip if you're fine with using a scoped weapon for zooming.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's a simple mod, just drop the files into your Data folder or use a mod manager like Vortex.
- If you're using mods that alter the Pip-Boy or add new items, check load order to avoid conflicts.
- Test the binoculars in third-person and first-person to see if the zoom feels right for your playstyle.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 4 Mods
- Author
- a_blind_man
- Version
- 2.1.1
- Downloads
- 651,584
- Endorsements
- 11,342
- Category
- Weapons
- Created
- 8/29/2016
- Updated
- 11/13/2017
🔗 Required By 3 Mods
These mods list this mod as a dependency.
🧩 Commonly Used Together
Users add these mods to the same collections — a real compatibility signal, not an AI guess.
🔧 How to Install Fallout 4 Mods
Download from Nexus.
📖 Full step-by-step install guide for Fallout 4 →
Visit the official mod page for specific installation instructions for this mod.
🎮 Need cheat codes or console commands? Check ur gaming wiki for Fallout 4 commands, item IDs, and more.
Keep browsing — more Fallout 4 mods await