One Gilava Time - Gila Monster Companion

⭐ ⭐ (328 endorsements) 📥 37,514 downloads 📌 v1.01 📅 11/12/2023
⚪ Last updated 2023

By Hitman47101 and Friends · Companions

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 11/12/2023 📅 Created: 11/12/2023
⚠️ 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

  • 👍 0.9% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #23 of 98 Companions mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

              And then I did, a year later.

Description

Gunshots in the north, the tearing of flesh and a wounded yelp - a possible ally?

This mod adds a mutated Gila Monster to the game as a fully functional companion! Save its life and earn the trust of a brand new fully custom animated reptile. The venomous dagger-like teeth and bone-plated hide at your command, the lizard also holds within its FEV-ridden cells a few additional tricks for you to discover...

Find the Gila north of Vegas, south of the Northern Passage under a power pylon.

Gila Monsters will feature as a regular enemy type in the upcoming Kingman Arizona quest mod by AgentFuse, the author of The Haunted Casino and The Uncanny Valley Research Center. Check out their Youtube!

Features:

  • []Brand new custom animated creature companion.

    []Balanced to be similar to Rex but with venom.

    []Custom companion perk with a new high quality icon!

    []Every applicable feature of the vanilla companions.

    []Full companion wheel support!

    []You can name it anything you want!

    []New sounds.

    []Custom dialogue anims! Possibly the first of its kind for FNV.

    []Custom swimming anims!

    []Custom Companion Command and Control icon in the perk/vault-boy style.

    []You decide where it calls home. You can also send it to the Lucky 38 once the suite has been unlocked.

    []It can wear a few cowboy hats and a space helmet!

    []If it soaks up too many rads it may mutate into a more powerful form (with a mild drawback), you can revert this if you wish and also prevent it from ever happening again.

    []A teaser for Kingman.

  • Wild Wasteland stuff!

    Someone: This looks nothing like a Gila Monster!

    Me: We know, we couldn't find a game-ready Gila model so we painted a generic lizard in Gila colors instead, blame the FEV!

    Someone: Is this compatible with X?

    Me: Should be compatible with almost everything, unless a mod drops a building on its initial spawn point you should be good.

    Someone: Why did you make this mod?

    Me: Fun! Also to learn how to do new things and to work with my friends.

    Someone: TTW Patch?

    Me: Not necessary.

    Someone: Realism? X is wrong!

    Me: I don't care.

    Installation:

    Installs like any other mod, manually or using a mod manager, I recommend the later for easy uninstallation.

    Uninstallation:

    Installation in reverse.

    Credits & Thanks:

    Xilandro, who didn't actually do anything for this particul

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Adds a fully custom animated Gila Monster Companion to Fallout: New Vegas. This creature companion brings a unique desert reptile to your travels, with custom animations. With 328 endorsements and 37,514 downloads, it's a popular choice for players wanting a distinctive non-human follower.

✨ Key Features

Adds a fully custom animated Gila Monster Companion.
Custom animations for the Gila Monster.
Popular companion mod with 328 endorsements and 37,514 downloads.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community favorite with 328 endorsements and over 37k downloads — clearly a lot of players dig this lizard.
  • Custom animations mean the Gila Monster actually feels alive, not like a reskinned dog.
  • A unique companion choice that stands out from the usual humanoid followers.

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in November 2023 — might not be compatible with the latest game patches or mods.
  • Only one companion type — if you're not into Gila Monsters, this mod isn't for you.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Fallout: New Vegas players who want a non-humanoid companion with a desert vibe. If you're tired of Boone and Rex and want something more exotic, this is your pick. Skip if you're looking for a fully featured companion with quests or dialogue — this is purely a creature follower.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure you have the game's official patches and any required DLC installed before adding this mod.
  • Use a mod manager like Vortex or FOMM to install and manage the mod to avoid conflicts.
  • Check the mod's comments section on Nexus for user-reported compatibility issues and load order advice.

📊 Mod Details

Game
New Vegas Mods
Author
Hitman47101 and Friends
Version
1.01
Downloads
37,514
Endorsements
328
Category
Companions
Created
11/12/2023
Updated
11/12/2023

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