Flashlight NVSE
⚪ Last updated 2012⚠️ 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
- 👍 3.6% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #13 of 102 Miscellaneous mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Flashlight NVSE 1. 22 Powered by:
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- []Histroy []Description []Location []Compatibility New []Requirements []Installation []Credits []Disclaimer
- []1. 00 - Initial Release []1. 01 - Added flashlight models (handheld and headband), placed items in world, menu and some general behaviour changes. []1. 02 - Fixed light-alarm not working. Pointing the flashlight on an enemy should now properly alarm them of your presence. []1. 03 - Changed light-alarm script behaviour, overall scripting improvement, new quality settings in config menu. []1. 04 - Added power and ranger combat helmets, support for Project Nevada Control Panel, optional hotkey changes. []1. 05 - Possible script stability fixes. []1. 06 - Script stability fixes when zoning, handheld flashlight will now auto-enable if drawn (and has sufficient battery if enabled), Flashlights can now be carried with you to the Sierra Madre, added default hotkey 'J'. []1. 10 and upwards see ChangeLog.
Description Introduces a flashlight feature to the game, not unlike Documn's version. Unlike the PipBoy-light, the flashlight is a directional-light, only illuminating objects that you are looking at. In contrast to the PipBoy-light, it can reach much farther away.
The flashlight has a physical presence in the game, you need to obtain one of these items before you can use it.
- []Flashlight, belt New []Flashlight, handheld []Flashlight, headband []Flashlight Misc Item New []Tactical Harness New []Combat Helmet Reinforced []Combat Helmet Reinforced Mark 2 []NCR Ranger Combat Helmet []T-45d Power helmet []T-51b Power helmet
- Salvaged Power helmet
Options you can configure
Color Change the color of the light from Cold, Warm and Neutral.
Quality Selecting a lower quality settings will improve performance at the cost of visual experience. Dynamic Quality Selecting this will allow you to define different interior and exterior quality settings.
Intensity Change the attenuation level from Near and Far. Dynamic Intensity Selec
Flashlight NVSE is a small utility mod for Fallout: New Vegas that adds a functional flashlight using NVSE. Despite its age and simple description, it has earned 24,531 endorsements and 685,467 downloads, indicating strong community trust. Ideal for players who want a more immersive lighting tool without heavy mods.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge download count (685k) shows it's a go-to for many players.
- 24k endorsements means the community vouches for it.
- Simple utility that does exactly what it says—no bloat.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2012—might have issues with newer game patches or NVSE versions.
- Requires NVSE, so you need to set that up first.
For Fallout: New Vegas players who want a flashlight for dark areas without overhauling the game. If you're a purist looking for minimal mods, this is a solid pick. Skip if you want a full lighting overhaul or don't want to bother with NVSE.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have the latest NVSE installed and that your game version is compatible.
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or FOMM to install the mod and manage load order.
- Test the flashlight in a dark interior to ensure it works as expected.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- New Vegas Mods
- Author
- vivanto
- Version
- 1.22
- Downloads
- 685,467
- Endorsements
- 24,531
- Category
- Miscellaneous
- Created
- 1/29/2011
- Updated
- 7/7/2012
🔗 Required By 1 Mod
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🔧 How to Install New Vegas Mods
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