Advanced Recon Thermal Nightvision
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ Install Order · 5 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
- 👍 2.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #6 of 156 Armour mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
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Other mod in this series
1. Advanced Recon Stealth Armor.
Update v4
Merged in several mods from this series into this one mod. All the functionality. A lot less plugins. Click here to view a video describing the changes in v4.
Description
The basic aim of this mod is to add a lot of advanced hi-tech functionality such as variable nightvision, thermal imaging to see through walls, water breathing and much more. It adds several custom made sets of headgear at the same time as giving you the option to apply this hi-tech functionality to existing in game object. eg. Power Armor helmets, as well as perks the player can take when leveling up.
New Functionality
1. Variable Night Vision. - Added to items like power armor, NCR ranger helmets & new custom items (see below). Just activate the night vision using the 'n' key to increase the brightness in incremental steps.
1st press: Low powered FULL COLOR night vision, use in dim places or cloudy days.
2nd press: Mid powered FULL COLOR night vision, use in badly lit rooms or evenings.
3rd press: Normal powered MONOCHROME(Green) night vision, use in dark rooms / nights.
4rd press: High powered MONOCHROME(Green) night vision, use in very dark rooms / nights.
5th press: Very high powered MONOCHROME(Green) night vision, use in pitch black places / nights (Fellout midnight for example).
6th press: OFF.
2. Thermal Imaging - Added to items like power armor, NCR ranger helmets & new custom items (see below).
3. Trap Detection - Highlights traps and mines so that they can be easily avoided. Can be added in a number of ways including a perk or a hand held device.
4. Target Acquisition Computer (TAC) - A device that integrates with nightvision optics to highlight NPCs and other things of interest. Can be a custom device (see below) or even the Pipboy if the player takes the included perk.
5. Range Finder - Displays the distance to target when looking down scopes or binoculars.
5. Water Breathing - Allows player to stay under water for extended periods.
Most features are customisable through the Mod Configuration Menu (MCM).
New Perks
1. Advanced Recon Sensors - Spot targets further away with the TAC. Target cloaked enemies, track through walls and even predict enemy health and DT when using recon vision gear.
2. Detect Traps - Detect traps and mines whilst sneaking
3. Pipboy TAC - Lets the p
Advanced Recon Thermal Nightvision by Gopher is a highly popular Fallout 4 mod that adds variable nightvision, thermal vision, trap detection, hi-tech scanners, and more through perks, power armor helmets, and custom items like the Advanced Recon Nightvision headset. With over 20k endorsements and 899k downloads, it's a staple for stealth and recon players.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Massive community trust with 20,345 endorsements and nearly 900k downloads.
- Adds meaningful gameplay depth for stealth and recon builds.
- Integrates seamlessly with perks and power armor, offering flexibility.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in February 2023 — may not be fully compatible with the latest Fallout 4 patches or DLC.
- Requires careful load order management to avoid conflicts with other mods that alter vision or helmets.
For Fallout 4 players who love stealth and recon gameplay and want enhanced vision options beyond vanilla. Perfect for those who enjoy immersive tech gadgets and power armor customization. Skip if you prefer pure combat mods or don't care about vision mechanics.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to handle installation and load order automatically.
- Place this mod after other mods that alter power armor or helmet meshes to avoid visual glitches.
- Test the nightvision modes in a dark area to adjust brightness settings to your preference.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- New Vegas Mods
- Author
- Gopher
- Version
- 4.1.4
- Downloads
- 899,252
- Endorsements
- 20,345
- Category
- Armour
- Created
- 12/4/2010
- Updated
- 2/4/2023
🔗 Required By 2 Mods
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