FNV Opposite Traits
⚪ Last updated 2022⚠️ Install Order · 6 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
Preview

🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.9% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #10 of 12 Perks mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
New Vegas has two Traits with opposite effects (Fast Shot and Trigger Discipline) so I decided to expand that idea to the game's other Traits. The added Traits also incorporate the hidden effects of their counterparts. I really don't know how two opposite Traits will interact; in the base game, choosing both Fast Shot and Trigger Discipline actually doesn't cause them to cancel out; rather, it results in a decrease to both accuracy and fire rate, so I advise not doing this unless you want to experiment. NOW WITH 100% LESS SPELLING ERRORS!
Traits added by this mod:
Walking Tank
+25% less limb damage
(Opposite of Small Frame)
Built to Last
+Weapon condition decays 15% slower
-3% chance to critically hit
+2 Damage Threshold
(+Hidden effect: +15 DR)
(Opposite of Kamikaze)
One Inch Punch
+60% critical damage with Unarmed and Melee Weapons
-20% Unarmed and Melee Weapon damage
(Opposite of Heavy Handed)
Ultra Violence
+5 Guns, Energy Weapons, Melee, Unarmed, & Explosives
-5 Speech, Medicine, Repair, Barter, & Science
(Opposite of Good Natured)
+25% Range with thrown weapons
-30% Attack speed with thrown weapons
(-Hidden effect: +30% AP cost with thrown weapons in VATS)
(Opposite of Loose Cannon)
NEW! Old World Blues Opposite Traits:
Agoraphobia
+1 to all SPECIAL while indoors
-1 to all SPECIAL while outdoors
(Opposite of Claustrophobia)
+2 to all SPECIAL from 6pm to 12am
-1 to all SPECIAL from 6am to 12pm
(Opposite of Early Bird)
+1 to all SPECIAL while carry weight is below 160 lbs
-25 lbs carry weight
(Opposite of Hoarder)
+10% XP gained
-5 to all Skills
(Opposite of Skilled)
(This perk implements a fix similar to that of Loose Cannon from YUP, but does not require YUP, nor does it edit Loose Cannon itself; this fixes the perk not applying to the Incendiary Grenade and Throwing Knife Spear.)
French translation by Zebumper here.
Adds new traits that invert the effects of vanilla traits, plus new traits from Old World Blues. A niche perk mod for Fallout: New Vegas players who want to flip their character builds. 522 endorsements and 18,062 downloads show solid community interest.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid community backing with 522 endorsements and over 18k downloads
- Creative concept that flips vanilla traits for fresh playthroughs
- Expands trait options with OWB content
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2022 — may have compatibility issues with current mod setups
- Requires Old World Blues DLC, so not for base-game purists
For Fallout: New Vegas players who want to experiment with inverted traits and enjoy the Old World Blues DLC. If you're looking for a simple way to spice up character builds, this is a good pick. Skip if you don't have OWB or prefer vanilla traits.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have Old World Blues installed before adding this mod.
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or FOMM to avoid overwriting vanilla traits.
- Check the mod's load order — place it after any trait overhaul mods.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- New Vegas Mods
- Author
- chrisgreely1999
- Version
- 1.5
- Downloads
- 18,062
- Endorsements
- 522
- Category
- Perks
- Created
- 6/16/2020
- Updated
- 7/20/2022
🔧 How to Install New Vegas Mods
Download from Nexus.
📖 Full step-by-step install guide for New Vegas →
Visit the official mod page for specific installation instructions for this mod.
🎮 Need cheat codes or console commands? Check ur gaming wiki for New Vegas commands, item IDs, and more.
Keep browsing — more New Vegas mods await