Cover Based Stealth Mechanics
⚪ Last updated 2017⚠️ 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
- 👍 1.9% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #289 of 441 Gameplay Effects and Changes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
The intent of this mod is to establish stealth mechanics in Fallout: New Vegas that more closely resemble the experience of Looking Glass style Immersive Sims such as Thief or Deus Ex. NPCs have a narrower cone of vision but are more likely to detect you at a distance. Hiding in the shadows is less effective when in close proximity. It's now possible to run up behind a target and assault them undetected.
Also available is an updated version of Xilandro's True Leaning mod, which allows the player character to lean in 1st person.
1) Version History
2) Known Exceptions
3) Stealth Changes
4) Combat Changes
5) Stealth Boy Changes
7) True Leaning
8) Installation and Compatibility
9) Fallout 3
10) Recommended Mods (new!)
11) Notes and Credits
1) VERSION HISTORY:
- Compass Fix option in to help alleviate (not solve) issues with compass markers and VATS
- NPC detection range may now be adjusted separately for interior and exterior locations
- Chase camera features rebuilt from the ground up and may now be fully disabled for players using alternative mods
- Creature Buff combat option available to make wasteland creatures more dangerous to the player
- Reorganized MCM menu for better clarity and some additional customization
- (True Leaning v2. 01) Several fixes pertaining to weapon discharge and reloading while leaning
- Added an updated version of Xilandro's True Leaning mod to the files section
- Optional out of doors detection reduction during night hours
- Addressed a flaw in prior versions' LoS detection algorithm
- Setting detection range over 5000 is now permitted under the Low Risk experimental option
- Miscellaneous under the hood improvements
- Separate ESP for Stealth Boy features, preserving Project Nevada compatibility for the base mod.
- Lowered 3rd person camera option for Children of the Wasteland mod.
- 3rd person camera aiming aid is now optional.
- Optional "schizophrenia" effect for stealth boys. When toggled, usage may randomly adjust some character stats.
- Enhanced "Experimental Values" option added to the MCM to help mitigate the chance of mod instabilities.
- Corrects a typo/bug that had been causing important functionality to fail. (sorry! my bad)
- Compatibility option to help prevent VATS bug (see Known Exceptions below).
- Hotkey support for toggling Stealth Boys on and off to conserve their charge.
- Option to lower the
This mod overhauls stealth detection to favor cover-based play, adds hotkeys for pseudo-leaning in chase camera, and offers optional tweaks to combat and stealth boy. With 2,520 endorsements and 129,262 downloads, it's a popular choice for stealth-focused players seeking deeper tactical options.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 2,520 endorsements and over 129k downloads.
- Adds a fresh tactical layer to stealth—cover actually matters now.
- Hotkey leaning in chase cam is a neat trick for peeking around corners.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2017—might be outdated for current game versions.
- Optional tweaks aren't detailed—you'll have to experiment to see what they do.
For stealth enthusiasts who want more tactical depth and a cover-based playstyle. If you're tired of just crouching and hoping, this mod gives you tools to outsmart enemies. Skip if you prefer vanilla stealth or want a complete overhaul—this is a focused tweak.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Test the detection changes in a low-stakes area first to get a feel for the new stealth rhythm.
- Bind the lean hotkeys to easily accessible keys—you'll be using them a lot in firefights.
- Check the mod's forum or comments for user-made tweaks if the optional adjustments feel off.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- New Vegas Mods
- Author
- Bashar
- Version
- 1.09
- Downloads
- 129,262
- Endorsements
- 2,520
- Category
- Gameplay Effects and Changes
- Created
- 8/19/2013
- Updated
- 11/4/2017
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