Intelligence and Skill Points Overhaul Mod v1_3
⚪ 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.
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 4.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #72 of 435 Gameplay Effects and Changes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This mod is a part of my enormous overhaul mod called AWN - After War Nevada - Complete Overhaul Mod. It took me 2 years to create it, so check it out!
I bet that many people were looking for a similar mod like this one - and because I didn't see any mod which balanced Intelligence and gained Skill Points - I uploaded my own. This plugin is part of my quite big Overhaul Mod for New Vegas which is still in development.
I made a simple script which changes formula of gained Skill Points via player's Intelligence stat.
Optimized scripts and fixed a bug with getting/losing 1 Skill Point every 2 levels with uneven values of Intelligence.
Added few plugins more to increase variation.
This is the final version, because everything finally works as intended.
Vanilla formula (Default): 10 SP + 1 SP for every 2 points of Intelligence, so with 1 Intelligence player has 10 Skill Points and with 10 Intelligence he has 15 Skill Points per level.
My formula (Normal): 5 SP + 1 SP for every point of Intelligence, so with 1 Intelligence player has only 6 Skill Points and with 10 Intelligence he has 15 Skill Points per level.
My formula (Increased): 10 SP + 1 SP for every point of Intelligence, so with 1 Intelligence player has 11 Skill Points and with 10 Intelligence he has 20 Skill Points per level.
My formula (Hardcore) 0 SP + 1 SP for every point of Intelligence, so with 1 Intelligence player has only 1 Skill Point and with 10 Intelligence he has 10 Skill Points per level.
My formula (High): 5 SP + 2 SP for every point of Intelligence, so with 1 Intelligence player has 7 Skill Points and with 10 Intelligence he has 25 Skill Points per level.
My formula (Very High): 10 SP + 2 SP for every point of Intelligence, so with 1 Intelligence player has 12 Skill Points and with 10 Intelligence he has 30 Skill Points per level.
My formula (Semi Hardcore): 0 SP + 2 SP for every point of Intelligence, so with 1 Intelligence player has 2 Skill Points and with 10 Intelligence he has 20 Skill Points per level.
My formula (Decreased): 5 SP + 1 SP for every 2 points of Intelligence, so with 1 Intelligence player has 5. 5 Skill Points and with 10 Intelligence he has 10 Skill Points per level.
My formula (Hard Hardcore): 0 SP + 1 SP for every 2 points of Intelligence, so with 1 Intelligence player has 0. 5 Skill Point and with 10 Intelligence he has 5 Skill Points per level.
There are also optional plugins which change Tagged Skills.
Vanilla (Default) Tagged Skills give you one time 15 Skill Point bonus to your chosen Skill, but I guess that most of you will agree with me that it's almost useless and it should be somewhat more rewarding in
A gameplay overhaul for Fallout: New Vegas that rebalances Skill Points gained from Intelligence and adjusts Tagged Skills. With 458 endorsements and over 10,800 downloads, it's a community-approved tweak for players who want a more balanced character progression. Last updated in 2012, so it's an older mod but still relevant for classic playthroughs.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 458 endorsements and over 10,800 downloads
- Fills a niche for players who find vanilla skill progression unbalanced
- Simple concept—does exactly what it says without bloat
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2012—may have compatibility issues with newer mods or game versions
- Only two features listed—might not be enough for players wanting a more comprehensive overhaul
For Fallout: New Vegas players who want a more balanced skill progression without overhauling the entire game. If you're tired of Intelligence being a dump stat or Tagged Skills feeling underwhelming, this mod is for you. Skip if you prefer vanilla balance or want a more extensive gameplay overhaul.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's an older mod, check if you're using any other mods that alter skill points or tagged skills—load order might matter.
- Test the changes early in a new playthrough to see if the balance feels right for your build.
- If you're using a mod manager, install it manually or via manager—either works for this simple mod.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- New Vegas Mods
- Author
- jodwig
- Version
- 1.3
- Downloads
- 10,803
- Endorsements
- 458
- Category
- Gameplay Effects and Changes
- Created
- 12/9/2010
- Updated
- 11/10/2012
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