Balance Overhaul - Creatures Give You Hell

⭐ ⭐ (166 endorsements) 📥 3,330 downloads 📌 v1.02 📅 6/8/2011
⚪ Last updated 2011

By Cakepen · Gameplay Effects and Changes

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 7/8/2011 📅 Created: 6/8/2011
⚠️ 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

  • 👍 5.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #247 of 369 Gameplay Effects and Changes mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

I recommend to use following mods in combination with this one: \"Realistic Wildlife\" NOTE: This MOD might not be compatible with Monster Mod. See my other MOD: Rise Of The Machines I use this mod quite a long time for myself. It was almost the first thing i customized when i started modding. now i decided to make a \'clean\' version for everybody. This mod overhauls the stats of every living creature you\'ll find in the game. The purpose was to adjust creatures\' health, attack damage and attack reach to become a lot more balanced and considerably more reasonable. you should be aware of the fact that this mod makes every creature in the game tougher. some of them more some of them less but the bottom line is that you\'ve got to face creatures that won\'t be so easy to handle as they were before. For example most of the super mutants had quite little HP so they were quite easy to defeat. Plus they had an attack damage of 5-7 which means they did practically no damage through their unarmed skills. That was hilarious and grotesque at the same time because such a pile of flesh with all the muscles and after all a radroach does more damage to the character than them. What I\'ve done to them is to set the HP of a normal super mutant from 175 to 500 and changed the attack damage to at least 50 (not more because they won\'t use their weapons if they have too much attack damage). This is what i\'ve done to every creature. And especially for players who are using weapon damage mods (most of them are giving weapons at least double damage) might find this mod useful for it makes creatures a challenge again. For me they were much too weak. You\'ll find an excel file in the file section in which you can see how the stats have been changed. The marks the stats that have been changed. The stats without a represent the ones I haven\'t changed. You can download this file and after you\'ve read it you can still decide if you want to download the mod. I\'ve also adjusted most of the actor effects which give a creature a natural damages threshold e.g. the SuperMutantDT which originally was giving every (or most) super mutant a damage threshold of 15. I even added a few more for the Vault 34 ghouls who are wearing security armor and for the feral trooper ghouls who are wearing NCR armor. Here\'s the list of all the effects that have been changed: Version 1. 02 - Fixed the CTD in the area around Novac and Helios One (thanks to boota) - Removed many unnecessary entries Version 1. 01b - Removed an unnecessary entry from the .esp (thanks to willssi) Version 1. 01 - Two locations (Mojave Wasteland, Gypsum Quarry Office) had a German name, that has been fixed, all locations now have their English name - Every Ghoul has got the PoisonImmuni

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Balance Overhaul - Creatures Give You Hell by Cakepen is a gameplay overhaul that adjusts the stats of every creature in the game to increase difficulty and improve overall balance. With 166 endorsements and 3,330 downloads, it's a niche mod for players seeking a tougher challenge. Last updated in 2011, it may be outdated for current game versions.

✨ Key Features

Adjusts the stats of every creature in the game
Makes the game more challenging
Aims to balance the whole game
Simple and focused gameplay overhaul

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-tested with 166 endorsements and over 3,300 downloads
  • Straightforward concept: rebalances all creatures for a tougher experience
  • Lightweight and likely easy to install

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2011 — may be incompatible with current game versions
🎯 Is This For You?
For veteran players who find the base game too easy and want a global difficulty spike. If you're looking for a comprehensive overhaul with detailed patch notes, this might not be for you. Skip if you prefer a balanced experience without artificial difficulty.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Check the mod's file date (2011) and ensure your game version matches; older mods may break with updates.
  • Since it's a global creature stat overhaul, expect all enemies to hit harder and take more damage — adjust your playstyle accordingly.
  • Back up your save files before installing, as stat changes can affect existing playthroughs.

📊 Mod Details

Game
New Vegas Mods
Author
Cakepen
Version
1.02
Downloads
3,330
Endorsements
166
Category
Gameplay Effects and Changes
Created
6/8/2011
Updated
7/8/2011

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