Laser Bolt FX New Vegas
⚪ 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
- 👍 3.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #170 of 435 Gameplay Effects and Changes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
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NewVegas Laser Bolt FX
In Fallout 1, 2 and Tactics laser weapons were represented as having bolt projectiles rather than beams. While factually incorrect, I always liked that visual style.
Enter nexus user karmageddon with his excellent Fallout 3 Laser Bolt mod you can find here: http://www.nexusmods.com/fallout3/mods/6172/?
Now with his permission I have adapted and expanded upon his original work to bring Laser Bolt FX to New Vegas for the enjoyment of all!
The mod comes in 2 flavours:
The definitive edition, to be used alongside the incredible "Essential Visual Enhancements" by weijiesen.
For anyone who cant or wont use EVE.
Installation
1. Choose the relevant download, EVE or Vanilla.
2. Extract all files to your NewVegas/Data directory.
3. Activate the relevant esp's: -The EVE edition comes with 3 esp's, one for each version of EVE: All DLC, No DLC, and GRA only. Pick the esp that matches your version of eve and place it anywhere after EVE in your load order. ONLY USE ONE ESP OR YOUR GAME WILL CRASH ON LOAD.
- The Vanilla version also has 3 esp's, a main one and 2 adding DLC support. They can go anywhere in your load order, and unlike the EVE plugins
- should be loaded alongside eachother (assuming you have the relevant DLC).
IE: If you have no DLC just use the main esp by itself:
FalloutNV.esm
-All other esm's
Laser Bolt FX.esp
-All other esp's
If you have Honest Hearts use the main esp and the HH esp:
FalloutNV.esm HonestHearts.esm
-All other esm's
Laser Bolt FX.esp Laser Bolt FX - HH.esp
-All other esp's
If you have HH and Old World Blues then use all 3:
FalloutNV.esm HonestHearts.esm OldWorldBlues.esm
-All other esm's
Laser Bolt FX.esp Laser Bolt FX - HH.esp Laser Bolt FX - OWB.esp
-All other esp's
As ever, trying to load DLC files with no DLC installed will CTD on load. CTD's on game load are ALWAYS the result of missing master files/poor load order.
4. Play!
ENB Compatibility
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A compact Fallout: New Vegas mod that replaces laser weapon beams with projectile bolts. Simple visual overhaul for players who prefer energy weapons to feel like plasma-style shots. 305 endorsements and 8,682 downloads since 2015.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 305 endorsements and over 8,600 downloads.
- Gives laser weapons a fresh, more impactful feel.
- Easy to install and uninstall—just drop in and go.
⚠️ Cons
- No screenshots or videos provided, so you're flying blind on the visual result.
- Last updated in 2015—may have compatibility issues with newer mods or DLC.
- Only changes laser beams; doesn't affect other weapon types.
For Fallout: New Vegas players who want a quick visual tweak to make laser weapons feel more like plasma bolts. Perfect if you're tired of the default beam look and want a simple change without extra features. Skip if you're looking for a comprehensive weapon overhaul or need modern compatibility.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to place the mod files in your Data folder and activate the .esp in your mod manager or launcher.
- If you're using other weapon mods, load this one after them to ensure the bolt effect takes priority.
- Test with a laser weapon early to see if the effect matches your expectations—if not, it's easy to remove.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- New Vegas Mods
- Author
- skibadaa
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 8,682
- Endorsements
- 305
- Category
- Gameplay Effects and Changes
- Created
- 6/20/2015
- Updated
- 6/23/2015
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