Light My Flare

⭐ ⭐⭐ (1,797 endorsements) 📥 27,146 downloads 📌 v1.01 📅 2/11/2011
⚪ Last updated 2011

By Fee510 · Miscellaneous

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 2/13/2011 📅 Created: 2/11/2011
⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
1🛠️ NVSE — New Vegas Script Extender Download ↗
2🛠️ 4GB Patcher — FNV 4GB Patcher Download ↗
3🔧 NVAC — New Vegas Anti Crash Download ↗
4🧩 JIP LN — JIP LN NVSE Plugin Download ↗
5🔧 YUP — Yukichigai Unofficial Patch Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 6.6% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #55 of 122 Miscellaneous mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

If you enjoy this mod, please endorse. Endorsed mods get support and new features. Ignored mods get well... Ignored. Description Flares that you can carry as a torch, drop to the ground, throw them in the air or even turn your shotgun into a flare gun and torch your enemies. Useful for lighting up an area, marking cleared rooms or grillin up some deathclaw. Requirements NVSE is highly suggested. The mod will operate without it, but you will need NVSE to take advantage of the re-equip feature and a few other things (see below). Location The flares are added to leveled lists so you will literally find them everywhere. The ammo versions are far more scarce, but easy to make from the handheld version. Flare crates have been scattered around the waste so keep an eye out for them. Chet in Goodsprings is known to have a little of everything to hold you over until the other vendors get their shipments. Details Light My Flare is still considered beta. I\'ve been able to remove most every bug that I\'ve found but there could be more. Please report any and all bugs. I\'m also more than willing to incorporate new ideas, so please share your thoughts. This mod adds the ability to use and make flares. There are 3 kinds of flares: Road Flares: Handheld flares that you can carry as torches and throw or drop to the ground. These are the most common type of flare. You can find them in toolboxes and other random containers. Most vendors will have them too. They can also be used as a weapon if thrown, causing a small amount of fire damage. Once equipped, you can use it as a torch. To get rid of it, you can either throw it or drop it. Drop the flares by equipping a new weapon. This comes in handy if you are ambushed in the dark. You\'ll light up the area and have your weapon ready in one step. If you are running NVSE, you can also drop a flare by holding block and then throwing the flare. Activate a lit flare and you\'ll pick it back up. If you try to equip a second flare while you are holding one, you will drop a flare to the ground. Flares dropped to the ground have a lifespan, picking them back up resets that lifespan. By default, that lifespan is 3 game hours. You can not put lit flares back in your inventory, you can only hold them; see Options below to change this. Also by default, if you are running NVSE, your last weapon will automatically equip when you throw a flare. You can create road flares at a workbench with explosive skill. Ingredients include pistol powder, a small pistol primer and a gecko hide. You can also breakdown flares into their base components. Signal Flares: Shot by 12ga Shotguns, they are basically road flares that can be shot. If they hit an enemy, they will take fire damage. Signal flares have a larger range than illuminating
🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Light My Flare adds versatile flares to Fallout 3, letting you carry them as torches, drop them, throw them, or convert your shotgun into a flare gun. Useful for lighting areas, marking cleared rooms, or setting enemies on fire. A classic utility mod with strong community support.

✨ Key Features

Carry flares as a torch to light your way
Drop flares on the ground to mark areas or light up a room
Throw flares into the air for temporary illumination
Turn your shotgun into a flare gun to torch enemies

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community favorite with 1,797 endorsements and 27k downloads
  • Adds a simple but useful tool for dark environments and exploration
  • Fun combat twist with the flare gun shotgun conversion

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2011, so may have compatibility issues with modern setups or DLC
  • Limited to flares only—no other new items or gameplay mechanics
🎯 Is This For You?
For Fallout 3 players who want a lightweight utility mod to light up dark areas or add a bit of flair to combat. Great for explorers and roleplayers who like immersive tools. Skip if you're looking for major gameplay overhauls or modern graphics.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 5 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Since the mod is old, make sure to use a mod manager like FOMM or Vortex to avoid conflicts with other mods.
  • Test the flare gun conversion on a saved game before relying on it in combat—old mods can behave unpredictably.
  • Check the mod's comments section on Nexus for user-reported compatibility patches or fixes.

📊 Mod Details

Game
New Vegas Mods
Author
Fee510
Version
1.01
Downloads
27,146
Endorsements
1,797
Category
Miscellaneous
Created
2/11/2011
Updated
2/13/2011

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