FNV Armor and Gloves Addon
⚪ Last updated 2016⚠️ Install Order · 5 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
- 👍 4.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #153 of 260 Armour mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
THIS MOD IS ON HOLD FOR THE MOMENT! I WILL TRY TO REVISIT IT IN THE FUTURE TO FURTHER IMPROVE AND REVAMP IT WHEN I CAN. FOR NOW IT IS PERFECTLY PLAYABLE AND WORKS AS INTENDED.
DESCRIPTION
This mod adds misc pieces of armor you can wear with other armors for added protection. The armor pieces mostly consist of pauldrons and belts combined with knee/elbow pads. The mod also adds gloves you can wear with any armor which provide additional protection and skill boosts. They are divided into right or left depending on the piece and take up various body slots depending on the item.
The armor pieces are balanced and are not cheat or god items neither will they be handed to you in a random container outside doc mitchell's. This mod strives to be lore friendly, balanced and tries to feel like it was a part of the vanilla game.
This mod was partly inspired by how Fallout 4 handles apparel and by other RPGs and to provide the player with more options to customize and play.
The names for the items aren't the best. If you have any suggestions for better names, do share them.
BREAKDOWN OF SLOTS USED
Right Pauldron : Body slot 1 Left Pauldron : body slot 2 Right Glove : Right Hand Left Glove : Left Hand Belts : Body Slot 3 Wrist Guard/Misc Armor : Necklace
This part of the mod will be improved upon in later updates when I make more armor pieces, hopefully.
The armor pieces are as follows:
ARMOR PIECES :
1. Basic Leather Pauldron (L) : 1 DT - A basic leather pauldron. Commonly worn by wastelanders and sold as common loot. Also used by Raider gangs like Jackals and Vipers. Can be crafted with 2 leather belts and 1 wonderglue. Repaired by leather belts, wonderglue and other leather pauldrons.
2. Raider Wire-mesh Pauldrons : 1 DT - A steelwire pauldron. Used by raider gangs and can be crafted using 2 scrap metal and wonderglue.
3. Tyre Pauldron (L) : 1 DT - The pauldron found in the Raider Blastmaster armor. Found on common wastelanders and used by raider gangs like Jackals and Vipers. Cannot be crafted.
4. Basic Metal Pauldron (R) : 2 DT - The pauldron used in Leather Armor and its respective variants. Crafted using 4 scrap metal, 1 wonderglue and 1 leather belt and a repair skill of 20. Also sold by Chet and rarely worn by jackal and Viper leaders.
5. Armored Metal Pauldron (L) : 3 DT - The pauldron used in the Armored Vaultsuits. Can only be crafted using 3 scrap metal, 1 wonderglue and 2 leather belts and a repair skill of 20.
6. Armored Metal Wrist Guard : 2 DT - The metal wrist guard used in Leather Armor and its variants. Crafted using 4 scrap metal, 1 wonderglue and 1 leather belt and a repair skill of 20. Also sold by Chet and rarely used by jac
Adds misc armor pieces like pauldrons and belts for extra protection, and restores the cut Armored Vault 21 Jumpsuit as a craftable item. A niche addon for Fallout: New Vegas players who want more layered armor options. Last updated in 2016, so compatibility with current game versions is uncertain.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid community backing with 330 endorsements and over 7,500 downloads.
- Brings back cut content in a lore-friendly way, which is a big plus for Fallout fans.
- Adds practical armor pieces that let you mix and match for better protection without overhauling the whole system.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2016 — might have compatibility issues with newer mods or game patches.
- Description is cut off, so you don't get the full list of what's included.
For Fallout: New Vegas players who like to customize their gear and want extra armor slots without a full overhaul. Also for lore enthusiasts who want to see cut content restored. Skip if you prefer total conversions or don't care about minor armor additions.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's an older mod, check the comments section for any reported issues with current load orders.
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to keep track of files and avoid overwriting conflicts.
- If you're using other armor mods, load this one after them to ensure the new pieces appear correctly.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- New Vegas Mods
- Author
- Biohazard19x
- Version
- 0.7
- Downloads
- 7,585
- Endorsements
- 330
- Category
- Armour
- Created
- 6/2/2016
- Updated
- 6/19/2016
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