Bullet Penetrate and ricochet - NVSE
🟠 Updated over a year ago⚠️ Install Order · 6 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
- 👍 2.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #208 of 383 Gameplay Effects and Changes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
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Bullets can penetrate cover, some of them will ricochet.
Install:
To get all requirement and use your preferred mod manager (I recommend MO2).
Features:
For convenience, the plugins simply categorize bullets into "AP", "normal" , and "hollow" according to ammo effect( DT modify effect ), they correspond to different armor piercing abilities.
The armor piercing abilities will decrease after penetrating. So "AP" bullets can be degraded to "normal" bullets, "normal" bullets can be degraded to "hollow" bullet.
The "AP" bullets will maintain its original trajectory after penetration and never ricochet. In other cases, the trajectory cannot be maintained, and there is even a large trajectory deviation
The "normal" bullets have a very low chance of ricochet (20%). When it degenerates into "hollow" , it has a higher chance of ricochet.
Note that The "AP","normal" and "hollow" I mentioned above do not correspond to the actual effects of bullets, they just a classified name for convenience. If you want to learn more about caculation and feature you can read the Articles section
Custom
config file path: NVSE\Plugins\PeneAndRicoConfig\PeneAndRico.ini
There are a lot of configs setting about feature and balance. Refer to config file for more details.
Penetration is the main feature of this mod so only ricochet you can turn off.
Maybe you will see MaxPenetrateDepth in config file. Due to the implement of piercing , it is not recommended to set this value too high, or it will fail to hit objects too close to the cover.48 seems fine
If you not clear you can ask me in comment section. I will try my best to explain.
This is a plugin that has been in development for about 3 weeks, and it is possible that I have forgotten something, also still needs to be polished, so you can ask questions or make suggestions in the comments section.
if you have any CTD with this plugin, send me the crash log.
A lightweight NVSE plugin for Fallout: New Vegas that adds bullet penetration and ricochet mechanics. With 553 endorsements and recent updates, it's a popular choice for players seeking more realistic gunplay without heavy overhauls.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 553 endorsements and over 24k downloads
- Recently updated (August 2025) so it's likely compatible with current setups
- Simple, focused mod that does exactly what it says without bloat
⚠️ Cons
- Requires NVSE, so you'll need to set that up first if you haven't
- No detailed documentation or config options provided by the author
- May conflict with other gameplay mods that alter projectile behavior
For Fallout: New Vegas players who want more realistic gunplay without a full overhaul. If you're tired of bullets stopping at thin walls or want satisfying ricochets, this is for you. Skip if you prefer vanilla combat or don't want to bother with NVSE.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have the latest NVSE installed and launch the game through NVSE's loader, not the default launcher.
- Test the mod in a low-stakes area first to see how penetration and ricochet feel with your weapon loadout.
- If you use other projectile mods, check load order and consider placing this one after them to avoid conflicts.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- New Vegas Mods
- Author
- LOW
- Version
- 1.4.0-QuickFix
- Downloads
- 24,627
- Endorsements
- 553
- Category
- Gameplay Effects and Changes
- Created
- 9/21/2024
- Updated
- 8/24/2025
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