GNOME WRANGLER
⚪ Last updated 2012⚠️ 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
- 👍 5.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #2 of 5 Collectibles mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Rumors abound of a clan of distinguished Garden Gnomes who have made their homes throughout the Mojave Wasteland, though none have ever been found. Do you have the what it takes to recover the coveted Gnomes of the Mojave? Are you... the
GNOME WRANGLER adds a collectible hunt for 50 garden gnomes hidden across the Mojave Wasteland in Fallout: New Vegas. With 525 endorsements and 9,603 downloads, it's a well-received scavenger hunt mod for players who enjoy exploration and completionism.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 525 endorsements and nearly 10k downloads.
- Adds a fun scavenger hunt that gives you a reason to explore every nook and cranny of the Mojave.
- Lightweight and simple—no complex systems, just pure collectible hunting.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2012—might have compatibility issues with newer game versions or mod setups.
- No screenshots or detailed description, so you're going in blind on what the gnomes look like or how the hunt plays out.
- If you're not into collectible hunting, this mod offers nothing else—no new quests or rewards beyond the thrill of finding them.
For Fallout: New Vegas players who love exploration and completionist challenges. If you enjoy hunting down every bobblehead or unique item, this is right up your alley. Skip it if you want story-driven content or gameplay overhauls—this is purely a collectible side quest.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since this mod is from 2012, make sure your game is fully updated and consider using a mod manager to avoid conflicts.
- Keep an eye out for gnomes in unusual spots—they're hidden to be found, so check behind buildings, on rooftops, and in remote areas.
- If you're using other mods that alter the Mojave's landscape, test early to ensure the gnome placements don't get buried or moved.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- New Vegas Mods
- Author
- tapioks and weijiesen
- Version
- 1.3
- Downloads
- 9,603
- Endorsements
- 525
- Category
- Collectibles
- Created
- 4/12/2012
- Updated
- 4/20/2012
🧩 Commonly Used Together
Users add these mods to the same collections — a real compatibility signal, not an AI guess.
🔧 How to Install New Vegas Mods
Download from Nexus.
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