Perk per Level - Level Cap at 100

⭐ ⭐⭐⭐ (10,980 endorsements) 📥 264,945 downloads 📌 v1.3 📅 7/27/2011
⚪ Last updated 2019

By Dewguru · Cheats and God Items

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 2/15/2019 📅 Created: 7/27/2011
⚠️ 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

  • 👍 4.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #4 of 18 Cheats and God Items mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

What Does This Mod Do:

- Grants 1 perk per level instead of 1 every other level.

- Increases the maximum character level up to a maximum level of 100. The base game maximum level was 30, and all of the DLC increased it to 50.

I only modified three items (the leveling help dialogue to say one perk a level and the two variables that determine maximum level and how often you receive a perk.

I also added a quest script that will do a check to ensure the maximum level setting remains at 100 (handles an issue hopefully where it was being overwritten).

Why did you make this?

The first version, which only raised the cap to level 50, was for a friend. This newest version is because I've been playing a lot again recently and I wanted the joy of still leveling up as I explore some of the fine content that has been released by the community.

I've also begun playing Tale of Two Wastelands (TTW) recently, which is what led to me working out the conflict that was there previously. This should work with or without a TTW set-up.

What do I need to use this?

Two things:

1. Fallout New Vegas, with or without the DLC's

2. New Vegas Script Extender (NVSE) http://nvse.silverlock.org/

Conflicts

There was an issue where the Max Level setting was getting over written, so I've tried to account for it in 1. 2. Still, something that changes iMaxCharacterLevel could interfere. If so, I'd recommend placing this after the other file in the load order.

Level 100 not high enough?

Look at Max Level Adjustment by Tex Paintower, which has an option to take the level to a stunning 255! http://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/39906/?

Thanks to:

Bethesda for keeping the game alive

Tex Paintower for doing something similar - and leaving the comment about using NVSE on his write-up. Try as I might, I couldn't overcome some of the conflicts without it.

Nexus Community for making me comfortable enough to contribute and being patient while I fixed the recent conflict.

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Perk per Level - Level Cap at 100 is a lightweight Fallout New Vegas mod that grants one perk per level, removing the default two-level gap. It requires only the base game, no DLC dependencies, making it a simple quality-of-life tweak for players who want more perk choices. Highly endorsed with over 10,000 endorsements.

✨ Key Features

Grants 1 perk per level instead of every two levels.
Only requires the base Fallout New Vegas game, no DLC dependencies.
Simple and lightweight mod with no additional requirements.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Huge community trust (10,980 endorsements) — this is a proven, popular tweak.
  • No DLC dependencies means it works for everyone, even if you only own the base game.
  • Simple and effective: one perk per level just works, no bloat or extra features.

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2019 — may have compatibility issues with newer mods or patches.
  • No documentation or install instructions provided by the author.
  • Only affects perk gain rate; if you want other leveling changes, look elsewhere.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Fallout New Vegas players who feel the default perk rate is too slow and want more build variety without messing with complex mods. Perfect for roleplayers and completionists who want to experiment with more perks. Skip if you're fine with the vanilla perk pacing or want a more comprehensive leveling overhaul.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Since this mod only requires the base game, you can install it manually by dropping the .esp into your Data folder and enabling it in the launcher.
  • If you use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2, just install the archive and activate it — load order doesn't matter much for this simple tweak.
  • Make sure to check that no other mods alter perk gain rates, or they might conflict — this mod is best used with a minimal load order.

📊 Mod Details

Game
New Vegas Mods
Author
Dewguru
Version
1.3
Downloads
264,945
Endorsements
10,980
Category
Cheats and God Items
Created
7/27/2011
Updated
2/15/2019

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