VOT - Increased VATS Distance
⚪ Last updated 2015⚠️ 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
- 👍 5.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #64 of 185 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Description
This mod drastically increases the distance from which you can target NPCs in V. A. T. S from. Values such as hit chance or damage are untouched. Useful for scoping out enemies or when you are just too lazy to aim! If it's spawned and in your line of sight, you can V. A. T. S it!
The NMM installer now includes optional choices to increase hit chance from larger distances, alternatives are:
BASE MOD
Only increases V. A. T. S distance, hit chance stays vanilla.
BASE MOD + INCREASED HIT CHANCE
Increases V. A. T. S distance and slightly increases your hit chances from longer distances. About 10-30% hit chance from max distance, depending on your stats and perks. Very low effect on hit chance in close quarters.
BASE MOD + HIGH INCREASE HIT CHANCE
Increases V. A. T. S distance and increases your hit chance from longer distances. About 30-60% hit chance from max distance, depending on your stats and perks. Moderate effect on hit chance in close quarters.
BASE MOD + MAXED INCREASE HIT CHANCE (CHEAT MODE)
Increases V. A. T. S distance and maxes your hit chance from any distance. 95% on all body parts at all times.
Installation
Make sure you have made all the necessary configurations to enable mods in Fallout 4.
If you haven't, check out this guide to learn how: FALLOUT 4 - Enabling Modding for PC by Gopher.
With Nexus Mod Manager (NMM):
1. Download the ESP with the manager.
2. Activate the mod in Nexus Mod Manager and finish the installation.
Manual installation:
1. Manually download the file.
2. Open the zips using a file archiver.
3. Extract the ESP into the Data folder of your Fallout 4 installation.
4. Open plugins.txt (located in C:\Users\(username\AppData\Fallout4) and add the name of the ESP to the list.
Uninstallation
With Nexus Mod Manager (NMM):
1. Deactivate the mod by double-clicking it.
2. Mark the deactivated mod and delete it.
Manual uninstallation:
1. Remove all files associated with the mod from your Data folder.
2. Remove the name of the ESP from plugins.txt.
Incompatibility
• Mods that change the fVatsEngageDistance value, which I don't think any mod does at the moment.
Known issues
• None so far.
Tools Used
FO4Edit: http://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/2737/
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VOT - Increased VATS Distance is a Fallout 4 gameplay mod that extends the range at which you can initiate V.A.T.S., allowing you to target enemies and objects from much farther away. It also includes optional settings to boost hit chance at long distances. With over 5,000 endorsements, it's a popular tweak for players who want more flexibility in combat.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 5,164 endorsements and nearly 96k downloads — clearly fills a need.
- Simple concept that directly improves gameplay for snipers and stealth builds.
- Optional hit chance boosters let you tailor the difficulty to your playstyle.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2015 — may have compatibility issues with newer game patches or DLC.
- Only affects V.A.T.S. initiation distance; doesn't change other combat mechanics.
For Fallout 4 players who love V.A.T.S. but hate being limited by range, especially snipers and stealth characters. Also great for those who want to engage enemies from afar without scoping. Skip if you prefer pure gunplay or want a more comprehensive combat overhaul.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're using a mod manager like Nexus Mods' Vortex, just download with the manager and it'll handle installation automatically.
- Check if you have any other V.A.T.S. mods installed — they might conflict, so load order matters.
- The optional hit chance files are separate; pick the one that suits your difficulty preference.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 4 Mods
- Author
- drdanzel
- Version
- 1.1
- Downloads
- 95,781
- Endorsements
- 5,164
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 11/22/2015
- Updated
- 11/23/2015
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