Vault 81 Disease Protection
⚪ Last updated 2016⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 5.6% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #13 of 52 Bug Fixes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Did you know that you can get the Vault 81 disease if a molerat bites your Companion, if your in full power armor, or a hacked Protectron. So i fixed it so if your in full power Armor, wearing a institute Clean room suit or a hazmat suit your immune. Also it has to bite YOU not a follower.
A simple bug fix mod for Fallout 4 that prevents disease infection when wearing a hazmat suit, biosuit, or power armor. With 465 endorsements and over 8,000 downloads, it's a well-received quality-of-life fix for players exploring Vault 81 without worrying about the disease.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved fix (465 endorsements) that solves a real annoyance in Vault 81
- Lightweight and straightforward—does exactly what it says without extra bloat
- Works with three different armor types, so you have options for protection
⚠️ Cons
- Only affects Vault 81 disease—doesn't change other disease mechanics or add new features
- Last updated in 2016, so it may not be compatible with the latest Fallout 4 patches or DLC
- Potential conflicts with other mods that alter disease or armor behavior
For Fallout 4 players who hate getting the Vault 81 disease and want a simple fix without changing the game's balance. Perfect for completionists who want to explore every corner of Vault 81 without consequences. Skip if you're looking for a comprehensive disease overhaul or gameplay changes—this is purely a targeted bug fix.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're using a mod manager like Nexus Mods' Vortex, just download and install—it'll handle the load order automatically.
- Make sure you have the hazmat suit, biosuit, or power armor equipped before entering Vault 81 to get the protection.
- For manual installation, drop the .esp file into your Fallout 4 Data folder and enable it in your load order.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 4 Mods
- Author
- LLX
- Version
- 1
- Downloads
- 8,294
- Endorsements
- 465
- Category
- Bug Fixes
- Created
- 9/17/2016
- Updated
- 9/17/2016
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