Gifted
⚪ Last updated 2015⚠️ 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
- 👍 3.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #18 of 27 Perks mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Summary
This brings back the Gifted trait from Fallout 1 & 2 in New Vegas.
Gifted gives you a permanent +1 boost to your SPECIAL attributes, at the expense of -5 to all your skills, and -2 fewer skills per level. I elected to use these values as they are consistent with the vanilla New Vegas trait philosophy, of having fairly forgiving negatives. That said, with a level cap of 50, the lower skills per level will make it substantially harder to max your skills.
I have included all of Yukichigai's fixes for traits in Old World Blues, so you will not be able to take the trait twice and get double points or anything. You can respec your traits in Old World Blues at the Auto-Doc, and it will work perfectly.
Features
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[]New Trait, implemented in a way true to the spirit of Classic Fallout
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]Full compatibility with Old World BluesRequirements & Compatibility
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[]Requires Old World Blues
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Thank you for reading, enjoy!
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[]Requires Old World Blues
Gifted is a small perk mod that brings the classic Gifted trait from Fallout 1 & 2 into Fallout: New Vegas. It has 295 endorsements and nearly 9,400 downloads, last updated in October 2015. For fans of the original games, this is a straightforward nostalgia trip.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Nostalgia hit for Fallout 1 & 2 fans (295 endorsements).
- Lightweight and to the point—no bloat.
- Decent download count (9,377) shows it's been tried by many.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2015—might have compatibility issues with modded setups.
- Small niche mod; not for players who want overhaul-level content.
For Fallout: New Vegas players who miss the old-school Gifted trait and want that classic min-maxing edge. Skip if you're looking for major gameplay changes—this is a single trait addition.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's a trait, you'll pick it during character creation—plan your build around the SPECIAL tradeoffs.
- If you use mod managers like Vortex or FOMM, just drop the file in and activate it; load order rarely matters for simple trait mods.
- Check if the trait stacks with other perk mods you have—some overhauls might conflict.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- New Vegas Mods
- Author
- darthbdaman
- Version
- 1.0.0
- Downloads
- 9,377
- Endorsements
- 295
- Category
- Perks
- Created
- 10/28/2015
- Updated
- 10/28/2015
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