Fast VATS and Kill Camera

⭐ ⭐⭐ (2,065 endorsements) 📥 357,660 downloads 📌 v1.1 📅 8/29/2021
⚪ Last updated 2022

By JimmyCM123 · Gameplay Effects and Changes

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 4/9/2022 📅 Created: 8/29/2021
⚠️ Install Order · 5 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 ↗

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

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 0.6% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #99 of 441 Gameplay Effects and Changes mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

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Description

I always found the default V. A. T. S. to be much to slow for my liking. So much so that I never use it in the vanilla game because it just takes too long and has me waiting until I can control my character again. Combat has a pacing to it and V. A. T. S. being slow makes it feel sluggish. Red Dead Redemption 2 is a perfect example of how combat should be paced, never taking you out the action.

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This mod reduces kill camera duration, duration of V. A. T. S. camera shots, makes V. A. T. S. zoom in faster, switches V. A. T. S. targets faster, and reduces the playback delay after activating V. A. T. S. All other V. A. T. S. mods on the Nexus are slower than this one, and do not combine all 5 of these features into one mod.

How Do I Install? I’m New to Modding

Mod Manager 1 or 2

Nexus Mod Manager

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-bVATSAutoTargetHead = 1 (Automatically targets head for V. A. T. S.)

-bLessRestrictiveVATSMenu = 1 (Allow dequeuing actions and exiting vats while zooming in/out)

-bNoKillcamKillSound = 1 (Stops the 'Quest Added' sound playing whenever a cinematic killcam is shown.)

-bRandomizeKillcamMode = 1 (Randomly alternate between cinematic/player view killcams)

-bHideCrosshairInKillcams = 1 (Hide the crosshair during killcams)

-bHideHealthbarInKillcams = 1 (Hide the healthbar during killcams)

-bReloadSoundsAffectedByTimescale = 1 (Scale reload sound during slow mo killcam)

-bVATSHipFire = 1 (Recommended only if you are using 1st person only version to prevent scopes from blocking your vision. Hip fire animation in V. A. T. S. if you weren't aiming when entering it.)

Activating the 5 tweaks below will make it so you will only enter V. A. T. S. if you have enough AP to begin with. You will be able to spam the V. A. T. S. key without worrying if you have enough AP for an attack.

-bEnteringVATSCostsAP = 1

-iEnterVATSAPCost = 0

-bFailOnly = 1

-bNoVATSIfNotEnoughAP = 1

-bChargeOnVATSNoTargetsExit = 1

kNVSE to prevent this specific bug from happening in V. A. T. S.

New V. A. T. S. Audio

Changelog

- Mod Release

-Reverted the flying and landing grenade camera to vanilla values in order to restore the vanilla slow mo/maim effect on enemies. This way they won't be able to run away from grenades you throw at them in V. A. T. S., just like the vanilla game.

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Fast VATS and Kill Camera is a lightweight Fallout 4 mod that shortens the VATS and kill camera sequences, keeping you in the action. With over 2,000 endorsements and 357k downloads, it's a proven quality-of-life improvement for players who find the default camera delays tedious.

✨ Key Features

Shortens the VATS camera sequence to reduce downtime.
Shortens the kill camera sequence to keep combat flowing.
Simple gameplay tweak with no new content or dependencies.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-approved with 2,065 endorsements and 357k downloads.
  • Does exactly what it says—cuts the fat from VATS and kill cams.
  • Lightweight and likely compatible with most setups (no dependencies listed).

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2022—may not be tested with the latest Fallout 4 patches.
  • Purely cosmetic/QoL—if you want deeper VATS changes, look elsewhere.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Fallout 4 players who love VATS but hate the slow-mo camera drag. If you're a speedrunner or just want snappier combat, this is a must-have. Skip if you're after new features—this is a pure QoL tweak.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Since it's a simple ESP/ESL, just drop it into your Data folder or use your mod manager—no F4SE needed.
  • If you use other VATS mods, load this one after them to ensure its changes take priority.
  • Check the mod's posts section for any reported issues with the latest game version before installing.

📊 Mod Details

Game
New Vegas Mods
Author
JimmyCM123
Version
1.1
Downloads
357,660
Endorsements
2,065
Category
Gameplay Effects and Changes
Created
8/29/2021
Updated
4/9/2022

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