Floating Damage Numbers (ESPless)

⭐ ⭐ (207 endorsements) 📥 55,285 downloads 📌 v2.4.2 📅 9/11/2025
🟡 Updated this year

By Into the Rough · Gameplay Effects and Changes

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 3/3/2026 📅 Created: 9/11/2025
⚠️ 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

  • 👍 0.4% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #28 of 383 Gameplay Effects and Changes mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

I thought this mod would be easy. It wasn't.

Damage numbers float above the heads of characters (including the player and companions) when taking damage or healing.

Highly configurable via the supplied MCM and ini.

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This mod basically scans actors in the area, checks their health delta and shows a difference. It also handles hit events and explosion events. Colours changes for healing or damage, as well as critical hits.

It only shows damage inflicted by the player, on the player or by their teammates (the last one can be turned off).

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Recent Updates (Oct 2025):

I've made some changes since the initial release:

  • []Flavor Text - Damage numbers can now show random text for special events (kills, crits, cripples, sneak attacks). There are quite a few variations for each

    type in the INI. You can turn them off. []Kill Confirmation - Killing blows get a pulse effect where the numbers flash between colors. The size multiplier is configurable.

    []Damage-Based Scaling - Font size can scale based on damage amount. Supports linear or square root scaling with level-based thresholds. It's disabled by

    default. []Position Offsets - The X/Y position settings didn't actually do anything before. They work now. You can adjust where numbers appear relative to the target's

    position. []System Rewrite - Rewrote the panel system to use XML traits properly, which made everything more stable and easier to extend.

    The flavor text has things like "OBLITERATED!" and "BONE-BREAKER!" in it. It's silly and borderlands-y but you can configure it yourself in the ini file! Add new words, go mad!

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    I've set the defaults to something I feel is sensible but you can change the font, size, colour and most other things in the ini. Currently the numbers have a slight element of randomness to their position, as I found this pleasing on the eye.

    Animation Styles:

    Look, I spent way too much time on this, but the mod now supports six different animation modes. Initially I was happy with the classic floating numbers, but then I got a bit carried away and before I knew it I had implemented a whole physics system.

    []Classic (Rise and Fade) - Numbers float up and fade away. Simple, clean, does the job.

    []Arc (Parabolic) - Numbers fly out in a parabolic trajectory, like they got shot out of the target.

    []Bounce (Gravity) - Numbers fall and bounce on an invisible floor, losing energy with each bounce until they peter out.

    [*]Spiral (Circular) - Numbers swirl upward in a helix pattern. Looks pretty cool

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Adds floating damage numbers to the game with an MCM for customization. Includes multiple animation types and is performance tested. ESPless design means no plugin slot usage. A compact gameplay enhancement with 207 endorsements and 55,285 downloads, last updated March 2026.

✨ Key Features

Adds floating damage numbers to the game.
Includes an MCM (Mod Configuration Menu) for customization.
Features multiple types of animation for damage numbers.
Performance tested by the author.
ESPless design requires no plugin slot.
Recent update as of March 2026.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Performance tested — no stutter or FPS drops in my experience.
  • ESPless means it won't bloat your load order or cause conflicts.
  • MCM gives you full control over animation style and behavior.

⚠️ Cons

  • Only 207 endorsements — a smaller community, so troubleshooting help might be scarce.
  • Requires MCM, so if you don't have it, you'll need to install it separately.
🎯 Is This For You?
For players who want clear visual feedback during combat without heavy UI overhauls. Perfect for those who like to tweak settings via MCM. Skip if you prefer minimal UI or don't want to bother with MCM dependencies.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure you have MCM installed, as this mod relies on it for configuration.
  • Check the MCM menu after installing to adjust animation style to your preference.
  • Since it's ESPless, you can safely remove it anytime without breaking saves.

📊 Mod Details

Game
New Vegas Mods
Author
Into the Rough
Version
2.4.2
Downloads
55,285
Endorsements
207
Category
Gameplay Effects and Changes
Created
9/11/2025
Updated
3/3/2026

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