Harder Hardcore Rates
⚪ Last updated 2010⚠️ 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
- 👍 4.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #281 of 383 Gameplay Effects and Changes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Increases the rates of which Hunger, Dehydration and Sleep Deprivation increase. There are three mods. One that doubles, and one that triples the rates, while a 'refined' version which is my own preference. It makes the Hardcore meters a little more harder in terms of challenge. You'll find yourself taking your time in procuring supplies.
Values after 24 hours (H20 / FOD / SLP)
Vanilla - 288 / 96 / 48
Custom - 576 / 432 / 216
Double - 576 / 216 / 96
Triple - 1152 / 380 / 180
Custom 2 - 504 / 72 / 94
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Harder Hardcore Rates is a compact gameplay mod for Fallout: New Vegas that increases the rate at which hunger, dehydration, and sleep deprivation accumulate in Hardcore mode. It's for players who find the default survival mechanics too forgiving and want a more challenging experience. With 752 endorsements and 18,863 downloads, it's a well-received tweak.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 752 endorsements and nearly 19k downloads — clearly a go-to for survival purists.
- Does exactly what it says: ramps up the survival pressure without adding bloat or extra mechanics.
- Tiny mod, easy to install and forget — perfect for players who want a quick difficulty spike.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2010 — might have issues with newer game versions or DLC, though it's a simple stat tweak.
- Only affects three survival stats — if you want deeper survival overhauls, this won't cut it.
For Fallout: New Vegas players who find Hardcore mode too easy and want a more punishing survival experience without extra mods. Skip if you're looking for a comprehensive survival overhaul — this is a focused tweak.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have Hardcore mode enabled in the game options — this mod only affects that mode.
- Place the mod file in your Data folder and activate it in the launcher's load order; it's a simple .esp, so no complex setup.
- Expect to scavenge for food and water much more often — plan your routes around settlements and caches.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- New Vegas Mods
- Author
- Machienzo
- Version
- 1.01
- Downloads
- 18,863
- Endorsements
- 752
- Category
- Gameplay Effects and Changes
- Created
- 10/22/2010
- Updated
- 11/12/2010
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