VAFS Redux - Bullet Time and Manual Critical
⚪ Last updated 2020⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.9% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #51 of 187 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This is attempt to replace VATS system with bullet time. Based on great VAFS - VaultTec Accelerated Focus System by Ashnal. Since I wanted use MCM hotkeys, I decided to completely rebuild the mod from scratch, adding some new ideas. Mod Configuration Menu is now required, as well as F4SE.
What is new
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[]MCM support for configuration and hotkeys (to use Q change VATS hotkey in game menu first)
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]Settings stored in MCM\Settings\VAFS Redux.ini[]Fixed or replaced mechanics that didn't work
[]Support for Perks excluded in original mod
[]Restored chems, now one slow time won't activate while other is active
[]Slow time from perk Nerd Rage! and Marty's legendary armor mod dispel VAFS
[]Weapon AP cost taken directly from equipped weapon - supports new weapons
[]New animation for using Critical and Four Leaf Clover (like in VATS)
[]Disabled VATS, can be activated in MCM, but mod aims to replace it
[]VATS ability are usable outside of VATS (Awareness, VANS)
MCM Hotkeys
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[]hotkeys to activate Focus and Critical are accepted only without modifier (no Shift, Ctrl, Alt)
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]if key is already in use by game (like Q for VATS), you need to change it in game settings or it won't work in MCM[]Awareness and Vans abilities are used holding hotkeys for Focus and Critical
[]Awareness and Vans can use separated hotkey if set in MCM and will accept modifier (e.g. Shift+Q)
[]MCM won't accept gamepad button as hotkey, you will need to use consumables or third party program to simulate keyboard press with gamepad
Focus replaces VATS with bullet time, that scales mainly with Perception. For most parts, vanilla VATS accuracy is replaced with slow factor (how strong will slow time be). In comparison to original mod, slow factor is lower, especialy with low Perception (can be boosted in MCM), so it's less usefull without investment, just like VATS, and to keep similar "slow time" effect still viable. You can use addictive Jet with strong slow time or use VAFS Focus, that is limited by AP, with weaker slow time and damage penalty. Don't worry though, if you build your character around VAFS, slow time will be even stronger than Jet, and damage penalty can be adjusted or completely turned off in MCM.
Features
[]Slow time scales with Perception, Perks, Equipments
[]Activate/deactivate with MCM hotkey
[]Various MCM options for AP cost, visual and sound
[]While active drains AP/s (def. 30) and for every weapon attack
[]Weapons uses their actual AP cost x Mult (def. 0. 75 for similar values as original)
[*]While active +20% accuracy with non-auto weapo
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[]hotkeys to activate Focus and Critical are accepted only without modifier (no Shift, Ctrl, Alt)
VAFS Redux replaces Fallout 4's VATS with a bullet time mechanic, allowing players to slow time manually and use critical hits outside of VATS. With over 4,400 endorsements and half a million downloads, it's a popular gameplay overhaul for those who prefer real-time combat over the traditional targeting system.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust—4,451 endorsements and half a million downloads prove it's a go-to for VATS haters.
- Gives you a slick bullet time effect that feels straight out of Max Payne, perfect for stylish gunfights.
- Manual crits mean you're not tied to the clunky VATS menu—you can pop heads in real time.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2020—might have issues with newer Fallout 4 patches or DLC, so check compatibility.
- Replacing VATS entirely might not be for purists who want the classic system—this is a total overhaul.
For Fallout 4 players who find VATS too slow or immersion-breaking and want a more action-packed combat feel. Also great for roleplayers who want to pull off cinematic slow-mo kills. Skip if you love the tactical pause of traditional VATS.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to load VAFS Redux after other gameplay mods to avoid conflicts.
- Test bullet time in a low-stakes area first to get a feel for the slow-mo effect and crit mechanics.
- If you use a mod manager, let it handle the file placement to avoid manual errors.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 4 Mods
- Author
- Itzal713
- Version
- 1.4.2
- Downloads
- 505,444
- Endorsements
- 4,451
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 6/13/2019
- Updated
- 5/13/2020
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