DUST - Ink and Ash

⭐ ⭐ (110 endorsements) 📥 15,695 downloads 📌 v1.7.0.1 📅 3/6/2025
🟡 Updated this year

By Angel - Snort · Overhauls

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 7/29/2026 📅 Created: 3/6/2025
⚠️ Install Order · 6 steps
1🛠️ NVSE — New Vegas Script Extender Download ↗
2🛠️ 4GB Patcher — FNV 4GB Patcher Download ↗
3🔧 NVAC — New Vegas Anti Crash Download ↗
4🧩 JIP LN — JIP LN NVSE Plugin Download ↗
5🔧 YUP — Yukichigai Unofficial Patch Download ↗
6📦 DUST Find it →

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 0.7% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #60 of 71 Overhauls mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Fallout New Vegas DLCs

Dust survival simulator

DUST - Community Fixes and Tweaks

Fallout Dust - expansion project

JIP LN NVSE Plugin

JohnnyGuitar NVSE Plugin

ShowOff xNVSE Plugin

Dust Ink & Ash is a mod expanding the content of DUST.

In version 1. 7 long anticipated Begin Again has been turned playable and integrated into Ink and Ash with a permission of its dev!

Ink and Ash began as a humble addition to DUST that added only lore immersive notes. Now as with version 1. 7, I&A adds

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    New Armors

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    New Weapons

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    New Notes (duh)

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    Including new notes exclusive only to insane players!

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    New companion

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    New escape route

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    New Challenges

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    New mechanics such as sanity rework and DUSTed hitman squads

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    New insane encounters

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    Changes to existing locations

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    Restored unused content from DUST

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    With over 15 new challenges added, all of them are specifically connected to DUST. One of these challenges even grant you a perk upon completion.

    Dust Ink & Ash adds many new notes keeping the DUST lore in mind. There are over 55+ new notes added and still counting with more hopefully added post release. (And some of these notes are exclusive to insane survivors!)

    10+ weapons and 36+ armors were added, nearly all of them integrated into

    levelled lists via a script. Some are unique and can be found only in certain places or on special NPCs.

    Some locations lacking fitting decorations and surroundings were changed, in

    order to make them more genuine and adjusted for DUST, such locations

    []Strip Gate[/]

    []Nevada Highway Patrol Station[/]

    []Wolfhorn Village[/]

    []New NCR Evac Sites found can be found at Primm's playground, Bridge near Nellis AFB (Inaccessible Backdrop piece) , Spring Mt. Range State park and by the Tumbleweed ranch.[/]

    []Old Mormon Fort[/]

    []Camp Golf Graveyard + Memorial and terminal[/]

    []Long 95 """escape""" route[/]

    []Tank Player home added by the road leading towards the strip north gate.[/]

    [*]New Mormon Fort Makeover (O

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

DUST - Ink and Ash is a companion mod for the DUST overhaul, adding new notes, location edits, challenges, weapons, and armor. With 110 endorsements and 15,695 downloads, it's a niche addition for players who want more content in the DUST experience.

✨ Key Features

Adds new notes to discover throughout the DUST wasteland.
Includes location edits to alter existing areas.
Introduces new challenges for players to overcome.
Adds new weapons and armor to the game.
Includes other minor additions to enhance the DUST experience.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Decent download count (15,695) shows interest from the DUST community.
  • Adds a variety of content types—notes, locations, challenges, gear—so there's something for different playstyles.
  • Lightweight addition that doesn't overhaul the core DUST experience, just enriches it.

⚠️ Cons

  • Only 110 endorsements compared to downloads—some players may not have been impressed.
  • Last updated July 2026—may not be compatible with future DUST updates or game patches.
🎯 Is This For You?
For DUST veterans who have exhausted the base mod and want fresh lore notes and new gear to hunt down. If you're new to DUST, play the original first—this is an add-on, not a standalone. Skip if you're looking for major gameplay changes; this is supplementary content.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 5 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure you have DUST installed first—this mod requires it to work.
  • Use a mod manager like Mod Organizer 2 to keep your load order clean and avoid conflicts.
  • Check the mod's comments section for any known issues or load order recommendations from other players.

📊 Mod Details

Game
New Vegas Mods
Author
Angel - Snort
Version
1.7.0.1
Downloads
15,695
Endorsements
110
Category
Overhauls
Created
3/6/2025
Updated
7/29/2026

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