Original HellFire Armor
⚪ Last updated 2011⚠️ 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
- 🏆 #11 of 260 Armour mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
I know this isn\'t much of a mod but I loved the Hellfire armor in Fo3 and finally decided to port it, so i thought you guys might like it too THIS IS ONLY AN ESP. This Esp only creates the armor set and adds it to a footlocker in the Devil\'s Gullet under the truck in order to use this you MUST own fallout 3 and transfer the following files into the new vegas data folder. open the BrokenSteel - Main. BSA and extract the following files. apa_d.dds apa_n.dds apaglove_d.dds apaglove_n.dds apahelmet_d.dds apahelmet_g.dds apahelmet_n.dds Copy these files to Data\\Textures\\dlc03\\armor apparel_enclavehellfirearmor.dds apparel_enclavehellfirehelmet.dds Copy these to Data\\Textures\\dlc03\\interface\\icons armor.nif go.nif helmet.nif helmetgo.nif lefthand.nif righthand.nif Copy these to Data\\Meshes\\dlc03\\armor\\apa If you need any help feel free to post a comment
This mod brings the iconic Hellfire armor from Fallout 3's Broken Steel DLC into Fallout: New Vegas. It's a faithful recreation for players who want that classic power armor look. With 441 endorsements and over 12,000 downloads, it's a well-received cosmetic addition, though it hasn't been updated since 2011.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 441 endorsements and over 12k downloads—clearly a lot of people wanted this armor back.
- Faithful port of the classic Fallout 3 armor, perfect for nostalgia trips.
- Lightweight and straightforward—no complex systems to learn, just install and wear.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2011—might have compatibility issues with modern load orders or DLC.
- No screenshots or install instructions provided, so you're going in blind.
For Fallout: New Vegas players who miss the Hellfire armor from Fallout 3 and want to wear it again. Also for collectors of classic power armor who don't mind a bit of uncertainty about stats. Skip if you want a lore-friendly, balanced addition—this is purely a cosmetic nostalgia trip.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since the mod is from 2011, make sure your load order is clean and consider using a mod manager to avoid conflicts.
- Check the armor's stats in-game—if it's too strong or weak, you might need to tweak it with a mod like GECK or console commands.
- If you're using the Steam version, ensure you have the latest patches installed to avoid any old mod incompatibilities.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- New Vegas Mods
- Author
- Zantetzou
- Version
- 1
- Downloads
- 12,527
- Endorsements
- 441
- Category
- Armour
- Created
- 6/18/2011
- Updated
- 6/18/2011
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