VATS Freeze Fix - F4SE
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⚠️ Install Order · 3 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #5 of 55 Bug Fixes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Fixes VATS freezes caused by Papyrus applying Potions items during VATS, especially in Survival. The mod safely defers all potion item applications until VATS ends, preventing engine lockups.
This F4SE plugin fixes VATS freezes in Fallout 4 caused by Papyrus applying potion items during VATS, especially in Survival mode. It defers all potion applications until VATS ends, preventing engine lockups. A targeted bug fix for players experiencing crashes.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Directly addresses a known crash source in VATS, especially in Survival
- Community-trusted with 416 endorsements and 13k downloads
- Lightweight F4SE plugin that doesn't alter gameplay
⚠️ Cons
- Requires F4SE, so it won't work on the Epic Games Store version or without script extender
- Niche fix—if you don't crash in VATS, you won't notice it
- Potential conflicts with other mods that modify potion application or VATS behavior
For Fallout 4 players who experience random freezes during VATS, especially in Survival mode. Also for modders who want a stable base for their load order. Skip if you never use VATS or don't have F4SE installed.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Ensure F4SE is installed and launched via f4se_loader.exe, not the default launcher
- Place the plugin in your Data folder or use a mod manager like Vortex
- Test in a VATS-heavy fight to confirm the fix works
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 4 Mods
- Author
- Zzyxzz
- Version
- 1.0.1
- Downloads
- 13,012
- Endorsements
- 416
- Category
- Bug Fixes
- Created
- 2/21/2026
- Updated
- 6/28/2026
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