NVRA - VSS and VAL
🟠 Updated over a year ago⚠️ 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
- 👍 2.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #44 of 372 Weapons mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
- Description -
One of the most aesthetically pleasing gun (in my opinion). Took a while for me to get it to how i want it to be in FNV.
- Features -
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[]Custom high quality model and textures
[
]Fully animated (first and third person, and also canted sight)[]B42 Dropmag compatible
[]B42 Optics Compatible
[]Interior & exterior sounds
[]Custom ammo with recipes and ammo box
[]Scripted Perks & Leveled list intergration
[]3 uniques - 2 ballistic uniques and 1 energy unique
- Installation -
- Just install & activate it with your Mod Manager of choice. The
(optional) 4k textures can be use to override the base
mod (you would still need to install the base mod).
- Valerie & VSSM prototype have canted sights setup so you will need to edit the config file located in the config folder to change the key to match the key you use for Stewie Tweak secondary sighting node switching.
PLEASE KEEP THE REQUIRED MODS UP TO DATE.
- How to get -
- Non-uniques added to leveled list via script, will spawn on enemies and at vendor.
- Valerie is in Gun Runners HQ
- VSSM Prototype is in Caesar's tent (it's own by Caesar so you'll have to steal it)
- Valholo is in side of Sierra Madre Vault next to the console at the end of the DLC
- Requirements -
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[]xNVSE
[
]JIP LN NVSE Plugin[]JohnnyGuitar NVSE
[]KNVSE
[]B42 DropMag - not hard require, but if you want to see drop mag you'll need this.
[]B42 Optics
[]lStewieAl's Tweaks and Engine Fixes
[]Sound Extender
- Recommended Mods -
Realtime Weapon Modding System
Immersive Recoil
Deus Ex Weapon Spread
- Credits -
Mesh - 3DMA, zraider, psyti, Andruxa-snajper, PGS, Grumpy-tris, and anonx1987
Textures - 3dma, Grumpy-tris and anonx9187
Porting - anonx1987
cubemap - millenia, ajhakra, anonx1987
animation & anim sound - johnson
Firing Sound - anonx1987
Special thanks to all my patreon, this mod wouldn't happen without you.
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[]xNVSE
NVRA - VSS and VAL adds two classic Russian firearms, the VSS Vintorez sniper rifle and the AS Val assault rifle, to Fallout: New Vegas. With 252 endorsements and over 11,000 downloads, it's a well-received weapon pack for players seeking authentic Soviet-style armament. Last updated in September 2025, it remains a recent addition to the modding scene.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid community backing with 252 endorsements and over 11k downloads — clearly a popular pick.
- Brings two iconic Russian firearms that fit the post-apocalyptic vibe perfectly.
- Recently updated (September 2025), so it's likely compatible with current game versions.
⚠️ Cons
- Description is bare-bones — no details on stats, textures, or animations, so you're going in blind.
- No mention of compatibility patches or requirements, which could mean conflicts with other weapon mods.
- Only two weapons — if you're looking for a larger pack, this might feel thin.
For Fallout: New Vegas players who want authentic Russian firearms without bloat. If you're a fan of the VSS or VAL from other games, this is a must-have. Skip if you need extensive documentation or a huge arsenal — this is a focused, no-frills addition.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's a weapon mod, make sure you have the necessary DLC or base game files — check the mod's file structure for any loose files that need to go into your Data folder.
- If you use a mod manager like Vortex or FOMM, install it through that to keep your load order clean and avoid overwriting other weapon mods.
- Test the weapons in the console (help 'VSS' 4) to see if they're properly loaded — if not, double-check your load order.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- New Vegas Mods
- Author
- anonx1987
- Version
- 1.03a
- Downloads
- 11,233
- Endorsements
- 252
- Category
- Weapons
- Created
- 3/1/2024
- Updated
- 9/15/2025
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