Better Crosshair - FPS Style
⚪ Last updated 2011⚠️ 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
- 👍 3.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #7 of 98 User Interfaces mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Fallout 3 version: http://www.fallout3nexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=7543 Description & Details Changes the default crosshair into a typical FPS style crosshair (four lines around an open center point). It was designed to be used with DUI, but will work just as well in Vanilla, however it might be a bit big. * Goes well alongside Project Nevada\'s Dynamic Crosshair Idle Crosshair: Four lines around an open center point. (Centre-less Plus Sign - Alt w/ Center-Dot) Interact Crosshair: Four lines around an open center point, with corner brackets around it. (Centre-less Plus Sign with Square - Alt w/ Center-Dot) Install ---Make sure you have some form of ArchiveInvalidation!--- Copy \'interfaceshared0.dds\' into \'\\Fallout New Vegas\\Data\\Textures\\Interface\'. Overwrite if necessary. Uninstall Delete \'interfaceshared0.dds\' from \'\\Fallout New Vegas\\Data\\Textures\\Interface\'. Incompatibility This mod will be incompatible with any mods that change \'interfaceshared0.dds\', i.e. Crosshair mods, cursor mods etc. Credits Myself, GTA44. Permissions You can upload this mod to other Fallout modding sites, but you must credit me as the creator. If you want to edit and re-upload this mod, you must contact me first and get permission. However if you want to include this in your own mod without modifying it, you can do so, but still must credit me as the creator.
Replaces Skyrim's default crosshair with a classic FPS-style reticle featuring four lines around an open center. Pairs well with Project Nevada's Dynamic Crosshair. Lightweight UI tweak with 1,970 endorsements, last updated in 2011.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 1,970 endorsements and over 55k downloads.
- Clean, minimal design that improves aiming visibility without clutter.
- Pairs perfectly with Project Nevada's Dynamic Crosshair for a cohesive HUD.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2011—may be incompatible with current Skyrim versions or require patches.
- Only changes the crosshair; no additional UI options or customization.
For Skyrim players who want a more tactical, FPS-style aiming reticle without overhauling the entire UI. Also great for fans of Project Nevada who want a matching crosshair. Skip if you prefer the vanilla crosshair or want more customization options.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since this mod only replaces a texture, you can install it manually by dropping the files into your Data folder—no mod manager needed.
- If you're using Project Nevada's Dynamic Crosshair, load this mod after it to ensure the FPS-style reticle takes priority.
- Check the mod's compatibility with your Skyrim version; if you're on Special Edition, you may need to convert the texture files.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- New Vegas Mods
- Author
- GTA44
- Version
- v2
- Downloads
- 55,986
- Endorsements
- 1,970
- Category
- User Interfaces
- Created
- 11/7/2010
- Updated
- 5/29/2011
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