Animal Friend Extended - ESPless

⭐ ⭐ (150 endorsements) 📥 94,497 downloads 📌 v1.1 📅 4/9/2025
🟠 Updated over a year ago

By Qolore7 · Gameplay Effects and Changes

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 4/10/2025 📅 Created: 4/9/2025
⚠️ 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

  • 👍 0.2% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #359 of 441 Gameplay Effects and Changes mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Description:

The Animal Friend perk is cool in concept but can be very inconsistent either due to Obsidian's oversights or mod-added creatures not being added to the correct faction (which is very easy to overlook). This mod contains a script that automatically adds every placed creature in the game marked either as an Animal or Mutated Animal to the Animal Friend faction, meaning automatic support for any mod and any creature. No ESP.

There are some creatures that you may want to stay hostile even with the Animal Friend Perk, though, such as named creatures or creatures from events. Therefore, this mod makes use of KEYWORDS to prevent certain animals from being added to the Animal Friend faction. For anyone looking to add their own creatures, the keyword is called AnimalFriendExclusion. Currently, this only contains The Ghost of She from Honest Hearts, but I can look into adding more (even ones from mods) upon request. There is also an alternative version of the mod that uses a plugin and a formlist (AnimalFriendExtFLST) for exclusion instead if for some reason people want that.

What's Considered an Animal?

In vanilla, the following are considered animals:

  • []Bighorners

    []Brahmin

    []Dogs (including Coyotes, Mongrels, Guard Dogs, Cyberdogs , etc.)

    []Geckos (of all type, including Fire Geckos which are not affected in vanilla)

    []Giant Rats

    []Lakelurks

    []Mole Rats

    []Yao Guai (not affected in vanilla)

    Notably, Night Stalker are not considered Animals by the game, but are affected by the Animal Friend perk. This mod will NOT remove them from the Animal Friend faction, though.

    Have questions, comments, or requests? Join my Discord, it's the easiest way to reach me

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Animal Friend Extended - ESPless automatically extends the Animal Friend perk to all creatures marked as Animals or Mutated Animals. It's a lightweight, ESPless mod with 150 endorsements and nearly 95,000 downloads, last updated April 2025.

✨ Key Features

Extends Animal Friend perk to all creatures marked as Animals or Mutated Animals.
ESPless design means no plugin slot usage and easier compatibility.
Simple installation with no extra dependencies.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Huge download count (94,497) shows this mod is widely used and trusted.
  • ESPless means it won't clutter your load order and is less likely to conflict.
  • Does exactly what it says: makes Animal Friend work on all animals, no more guessing which ones count.

⚠️ Cons

  • Only 150 endorsements compared to downloads—maybe people forget to endorse, but it's a bit low for such popularity.
  • Last updated in April 2025—could be outdated if the game has had patches since then.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Fallout 4 players who love the Animal Friend perk but are tired of it not working on every animal. If you're a pacifist or animal lover in the wasteland, this is a must-have. Skip if you want more complex gameplay changes—this is a simple QoL tweak.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Since it's ESPless, just drop the file into your Data folder or use a mod manager—no load order worries.
  • Make sure you have the Animal Friend perk in-game, otherwise the mod won't do anything.
  • If you're using other mods that alter the Animal Friend perk, test to see if they conflict—ESPless mods usually play nice, but it's worth checking.

📊 Mod Details

Game
New Vegas Mods
Author
Qolore7
Version
1.1
Downloads
94,497
Endorsements
150
Category
Gameplay Effects and Changes
Created
4/9/2025
Updated
4/10/2025

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