Dust- Killable Ghosts
⚪ Last updated 2015⚠️ 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
- 👍 5.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #95 of 369 Gameplay Effects and Changes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Were you disappointed when you learned that the Ghost People in Dust can only be killed if you have the right perk? Now you can kill them as normal again by removing the limbs. If you want more of a challenge, you can limit the ghosts' vulnerability to only removal of the head.
Description: This small mod restores the ability to kill Dead Money Ghost People by dismemberment in Dust Survival Simulator. The script that controls this feature normally only runs when the Dead Money main quest line is active. This mod removes that check, so that the ghost people's script will always run, allowing for them to be killed. However, to fit with the atmosphere of Dust, the ghosts have been made slightly harder to kill than in vanilla. (The limbs are tougher) Also included is an alternate, harder version where only removal of the head will kill the ghosts.
Requirements:
- []A working copy of New Vegas []The ability to install mods []Dead Money []DUST Survival Simulator (not a hard requirement, but why else would you want this mod?)
Installation: Nexus Mod Manager (NMM)-
- []Select "Download with Manager" and NMM should open. []Go to the "Mods" tab if not there already, select 'Dust- Killable Ghosts' and press activate. []Go to the "Plugins" tab and make sure either 'Dust- Killable Ghosts.esp' OR 'Dust- Killable Ghosts- Alt.esp' is activated. []Start game and enjoy.
- []Launch FOMM and open the package manager. []Press "Add FOMod", browse to where you downloaded the mod and select 'Dust- Killable Ghosts.zip'. []Activate the newly added package and close the package manager. []Make sure either 'Dust- Killable Ghosts.esp' OR 'Dust- Killable Ghosts- Alt.esp' is activated. []Start game and enjoy.
- []Extract the contents of the ''Dust- Killable Ghosts.zip' to your New Vegas Data directory (usually C:\Program Files\Steam\steamapps\common\fallout new vegas\data\). []Active mod using New Vegas launcher, FOMM or you preferred method. []Start game and enjoy.
Uninstallation:[/he
This Fallout: New Vegas mod for the Dust survival overhaul makes ghost people killable by dismemberment. It includes an alternate harder version where only decapitation works. A small but focused gameplay tweak with 228 endorsements, last updated in 2015.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 228 endorsements and over 4,400 downloads.
- Adds a meaningful gameplay change that makes ghost encounters more manageable.
- Two difficulty options let you tailor the challenge to your playstyle.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2015 — may be incompatible with current game versions or mod setups.
- Only affects ghost people; other Dust mechanics remain unchanged.
For Dust players who find ghost people frustratingly unkillable and want a more straightforward way to deal with them. Also for those who want a tougher challenge with the head-only variant. Skip if you prefer the original unkillable ghost mechanics or want broader gameplay changes.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have the Dust mod installed first, as this is a patch for it.
- Choose the version that matches your desired difficulty — the limb removal version is more forgiving.
- If you use a mod manager, manually place the files in your Data folder and activate the esp.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- New Vegas Mods
- Author
- EddyK28
- Version
- 0.7.0
- Downloads
- 4,454
- Endorsements
- 228
- Category
- Gameplay Effects and Changes
- Created
- 7/10/2015
- Updated
- 7/10/2015
🔧 How to Install New Vegas Mods
Download from Nexus.
📖 Full step-by-step install guide for New Vegas →
Visit the official mod page for specific installation instructions for this mod.
🎮 Need cheat codes or console commands? Check ur gaming wiki for New Vegas commands, item IDs, and more.
Keep browsing — more New Vegas mods await