BallistX - Internal and External Ballistics
⚪ Last updated 2024⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
Preview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #9 of 14 Ammo mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
What is BallistX and how does it differ?
BallistX is a mod that adds a ballistic trajectory to most projectiles by actually following real ballistic models. That means that unlike other ballistics mods, which only possess static velocity and basic bullet drop for projectiles, projectiles in BallistX will in fact loose velocity over time due to drag and get deflected by wind!
Additionally, BallistX has a damage drop system which is proportional to the velocity. Worth noting is the extensive research went into finding credible values for each ammo type that will influnce the projectile's muzzle velocity and behavior during flight, first of which will also be decided by barrel length and can be easily customized.
It also comes with a plethora of new and optional calibers, each with unique load data and attributes!
Installation
You need the latest version of xNVSE, JIP LN NVSE and SUP NVSE. You can install the mod by dropping the main files into the data folder
or by using a mod manager. The load order should look similar to this:
Fallout New Vegas FalloutNV.esm
DeadMoney.esm
HonestHearts.esm
OldWorldBlues.esm
LonesomeRoad.esm
GunRunnersArsenal.esm
CaravanPack.esm
ClassicPack.esm
MercenaryPack.esm
TribalPack.esm
Ambient Temperature.esm
BallistX.esp
BallistXAmmo.esp
Tales of Two WastelandsFalloutNV.esm
DeadMoney.esm
HonestHearts.esm
OldWorldBlues.esm
LonesomeRoad.esm
GunRunnersArsenal.esm
Fallout3.esm
Anchorage.esm
ThePitt.esm
BrokenSteel.esm
PointLookout.esm
CaravanPack.esm
ClassicPack.esm
MercenaryPack.esm
TribalPack.esm
TaleOfTwoWastelands.esm
Ambient Temperature.esm
BallistX.esp
BallistXAmmo.esp
BallistXAmmoTTW.esp
Note that "Ambient Temperature.esm" is completely optional but enhances BallistX significantly.
Core Features
Custom Cartridge Load Data
Projectiles have unique attributes based upon:
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[]Drag function (supported models: G1, G2, G5, G6, G7, G8 and 9/16“ sphere)
[
]Ballistic coefficient
- []Diameter
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[]Maximum theoretical muzzle velocity
[
]Pressure peak distance[]Barrel length
[]Temperature
[]Maximum base damage of the projectile
[]Range
BallistX overhauls Fallout 4's ballistics with realistic internal and external physics, including drag, bullet drop, wind deflection, and variable muzzle velocity and damage based on cartridge, barrel length, and temperature. This mod is for players seeking a more authentic shooting experience. With 369 endorsements and 18,737 downloads, it has a solid following.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Adds a whole new layer of realism for gun nerds who want their shots to actually drop and drift.
- Solid community backing with 369 endorsements and nearly 19k downloads.
- Actively maintained—last updated April 2024, so it's likely compatible with current game patches.
⚠️ Cons
- Requires a mod manager and possibly F4SE or other dependencies, but the description doesn't say which.
- Realistic ballistics can be brutal for casual players—expect to miss a lot more until you learn the new physics.
For Fallout 4 players who crave hardcore realism and want every shot to feel like a real ballistic calculation. If you're a casual shooter who just wants to point and click, skip this—it'll frustrate you.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to install and manage load order—this mod likely needs to load after other gameplay overhauls.
- Test your weapon's zeroing at different ranges in a settlement to get a feel for bullet drop before heading into combat.
- Check the mod's forum posts for user-reported compatibility with popular weapon mods, since the description doesn't list any.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- New Vegas Mods
- Author
- Ravuth
- Version
- 5.4
- Downloads
- 18,737
- Endorsements
- 369
- Category
- Ammo
- Created
- 11/9/2020
- Updated
- 4/2/2024
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