A true Scribe Assistant - Veronica's perk revamp

⭐ ⭐ (262 endorsements) 📥 4,368 downloads 📌 v1.23 📅 1/20/2017
⚪ Last updated 2024

By Huerta · Companions

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 5/29/2024 📅 Created: 1/20/2017
⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
1🛠️ NVSE — New Vegas Script Extender Download ↗
2🛠️ 4GB Patcher — FNV 4GB Patcher Download ↗
3🔧 NVAC — New Vegas Anti Crash Download ↗
4🧩 JIP LN — JIP LN NVSE Plugin Download ↗
5🔧 YUP — Yukichigai Unofficial Patch Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 6.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #42 of 173 Companions mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

A true Scribe Assistant!

Veronica's perk revamp

With this mod, while Veronica is your companion you can craft some recipes without skill requirements or even getting better results. These are just small changes, don't expect her to craft mini nukes with cherry bombs.

I like Veronica very much and It makes me sad that with Lonesome Road, ED-E makes her perk useless, so I made this mod for me but hey sharing is caring.

Scribe Assistant gives you:

For all three kinds of energy ammo;

  • []Crafting Over Charge cells now have a 75% output (4 normal cells to make 3 overcharged), without Veronica stays 66%, (3 to make 2)

    []Crafting Max Charge cells now have a 50% output (6 to make 3), without Veronica stays 40% (5 to make 2)

    []Crafting Flamer Fuel Homemade have a 25% extra output (from 20 to 25), and costs one Fresh Maize less

    []Crafting Repair Kits costs 1 Spare Part less.

    []Conversion of Fission Batteries to Small Energy Cells have a 20% extra output (from 25 to 30), and you don't need empty cells to make it

    []Cells conversion stay the same for balance purposes

    []New in 1. 2 - Crafting Optimized ammo now has 75% output, compared to regular 66%

    []Optimized energy ammo still needs the perk Vigilant Recycler, but having Veronica makes these recipes better

    And all recipes above are free of skill requirements while Veronica is with you. And I mean WITH you, best way is to craft through her dialogue, but if she's just near your workbench it'll work too.

    Compatibility and Issues

    It's a pretty light plugin with mostly recipe records.

    It will conflict with mods that change the recipes of energy cells, fuel, weapon repair kit... All above listed, BUT this is hardly a problem because the only thing this plugin does with those records is to hide vanilla recipes while the new ones (Veronica's) are active, preventing you from having double recipes on the list.

    So if you have some other cool mod that changes this recipes and don't care about having some double recipes on list, put this mod up on your load order.

    Patch for Ammo Crafting Schematics available (thanks to miguick).

    Thanks to 88isfa for adding optimized ammo recipes.

    Check other mods by me

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

This mod revamps Veronica's companion perk in Fallout: New Vegas, allowing you to craft certain recipes without skill requirements and with improved results while she is your companion. It's a focused quality-of-life improvement for players who use Veronica, with a modest but active following (262 endorsements).

✨ Key Features

Removes skill requirements for crafting certain recipes while Veronica is your companion.
Improves crafting results for those recipes, giving you better output.
Targets Veronica's companion perk specifically, making her more useful in a crafting-focused playthrough.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-approved with 262 endorsements and over 4,300 downloads.
  • Makes Veronica a must-have companion for crafters, adding real gameplay value.
  • Simple, focused change that doesn't overhaul other mechanics.

⚠️ Cons

  • Only affects crafting while Veronica is active — no benefit if you prefer other companions.
  • Description doesn't specify which recipes are affected, so you'll need to test in-game.
  • Last updated in May 2024 — may not be compatible with the latest game patches or mods.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Fallout: New Vegas players who love crafting and want Veronica to be more than just a melee tank. If you're doing a survival or hardcore run and rely on crafting, this mod gives you a reason to keep her around. Skip if you rarely craft or prefer other companions.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure Veronica is your active companion before crafting to get the perk benefits.
  • Check the mod's comments section for player reports on which recipes are affected.
  • If you use a mod manager, install via NMM or Vortex for easy uninstallation.

📊 Mod Details

Game
New Vegas Mods
Author
Huerta
Version
1.23
Downloads
4,368
Endorsements
262
Category
Companions
Created
1/20/2017
Updated
5/29/2024

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