Shortcut to Curie
⚪ Last updated 2018⚠️ 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
- 👍 0.4% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #31 of 69 Quests and Adventures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Shortcut to finding Curie in Vault 81
Allows to reach Curie in Vault 81 without having to go through the Hole in the Wall quest (the quest can be still done even after using this shortcut).
The inaccessible door in Vault81 entry hall (shown on this mod's picture) can be opened from outside by activating them twice.
Once Curie gets out of the elevator and into the middle of the corridor, her "intro" scene should trigger and she asks you to take her with you, after which she becomes available as companion.
If you are doing the Hole in the Wall quest after using this shortcut to get Curie, the part where you have to follow Bobby DeLuca to the hidden door will be skipped, and Doctor Forsythe will ask you for the cure right away - if you want, you can still access the secret vault via the hidden door in reactor room by kicking the wall like DeLuca does (just "activate" the wall under the stairs in the reactor room).
Shortcut to getting Synth Curie
In unmodded game, player has to go through part of the Dangerous Minds quest to kill Kellog and get part of his brain, just to be able to "learn" that doctor Amari may be able to help transfering Curie's consciousness into a synth body.
This mod allows you to learn about doctor Amari simply by going to Memory Den and speaking to Irma or Doctor Amari (mere attempt at talking to any of them is enough, even if they don't engage in actual conversation with you).
Compatibility
Should be compatible with mostly anything, but be wary of mods altering Vault 81 (including the entry hall and secret vault), and mods altering the quest "Hole in the Wall". Such mods may, or may not pose a problem - it will depend on what exactly they change and how.
If you are using the ESL variant, keep in mind that it may not be possible to sort the ESL to load after an ESP, which will make it harder to resolve any potential conficts.
For example, using Player Comments and Head Tracking with this mod's ESP variant might be
Shortcut to Curie lets Fallout 4 players skip the 'Hole in the Wall' quest to recruit Curie and bypass hunting Kellogg to turn her into a synth. It's a convenience mod for players who want Curie early or on multiple playthroughs. With 2,227 endorsements and 509,898 downloads, it's a popular quality-of-life addition.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust: 2,227 endorsements and over half a million downloads.
- Saves time for players who've done the quests multiple times and just want Curie.
- Simple, focused purpose—does exactly what it says with no bloat.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2018—may have compatibility issues with newer game patches or DLC.
- Skipping quests might break immersion for first-time players who want the full story.
- No detailed instructions or compatibility notes provided by the author.
For Fallout 4 veterans who've completed 'Hole in the Wall' and Kellogg's questline multiple times and want Curie without the grind. Also great for players starting new characters who want a synth companion early. Skip if you're a first-time player who wants the full narrative experience.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Install with a mod manager like Vortex or NMM to avoid manual file placement errors.
- Load this mod after the main game files but before other quest mods to prevent conflicts.
- If you're on PC, make sure your game version is up to date, but note the mod hasn't been updated since 2018.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 4 Mods
- Author
- 5133p39
- Version
- 1.0.0
- Downloads
- 509,898
- Endorsements
- 2,227
- Category
- Quests and Adventures
- Created
- 5/15/2018
- Updated
- 5/31/2018
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