Pip-Boy Stealth Boy Addon
⚪ Last updated 2011⚠️ Install Order · 6 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
- 👍 5.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #332 of 383 Gameplay Effects and Changes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
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Fallout New Vegas
Pip-Boy Stealth Boy Addon v1. 04
Made by LFox
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1. INSTALLING THE PLUGIN
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1. Extract to Fallout New Vegas/Data and enable the plugin in
the Fallout New Vegas Launcher.
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2. Mod Description
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of this mod. Not having NVSE will either cause your game to
implode or more likely the hotkey simply will not work.
http://nvse.silverlock.org/
This mod adds a new type of Stealth Boy to the game along with
a config device for it.
While active the stealth field will give you a chamleon effect
of 75% which is identical to the normal stealth boy. It will
also raise your sneak skill by 10 points. Companion version is
The stealth field works in two ways. Global Override Mode
(PiP-Boy Stealth Boy Addon), this activates the stealth field
while standing or crouching/sneaking and you can turn it on
and off at will.
Automatic Mode (PiP-Boy Stealth Boy Config), when enabled it
will activate the stealth field when you start
crouching/sneaking and deactive it when you stop
crouching/sneaking.
Say you have automatic mode on, your crouching/sneaking and you
want to disable your stealth field temporarily. Rather than turn
automatic mode off entirely you can hit the stealth boy addon to
toggle the global override. This will change you from stealthed
while crouching/sneaking to unstealthed.
For quick access hotkey the stealth boy addon so you can override
your stealth settings at any time. You can also hotkey the
config device to change auto stealthing whenever you wish. NVSE
users can use the "M" hotkey to toggle the stealth field on and
off at will.
The Stealth Boy as well as its config device will appear under
the Aid section of your inventory and is for sale at Goodsprings
from Chet for the price of 2500 caps. You only need one of
each item extra stock was added in case you misplace your
items so you don't need to wait for it to respawn.
NOTE 1: Both the stealth boy and config device need to be toggled
once or twice before they will work properly.
NOTE 2: You will still be extremely easy to detect even while in
stealth mode if your standing. This is due to game mechanics.
This Fallout: New Vegas mod adds a toggleable Pip-Boy Stealth Boy device for permanent stealth, with an optional auto-toggle while sneaking and a companion version. Includes an NVSE hotkey. 843 endorsements and 15,535 downloads, last updated in 2011.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 843 endorsements and over 15k downloads.
- Flexible stealth control: toggle manually or auto-enable when sneaking.
- Companion version included, so your buddies can stay hidden too.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2011 — may have compatibility issues with current game versions and mods.
- Requires NVSE, which adds an extra dependency and setup step.
- Permanent stealth might trivialize sneaking gameplay for some players.
For stealth-focused Fallout: New Vegas players who want a convenient way to stay hidden without constantly using consumables. Also great for players who want companions to sneak alongside them. Skip if you prefer a more challenging stealth experience or don't want to mess with NVSE.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure NVSE is installed and launched via its loader, not the default executable.
- Use the in-game mod configuration to set the auto-toggle behavior to match your playstyle.
- If you're using other stealth mods, test for conflicts in the Mojave Wasteland early on.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- New Vegas Mods
- Author
- LFox
- Version
- 1.04
- Downloads
- 15,535
- Endorsements
- 843
- Category
- Gameplay Effects and Changes
- Created
- 10/24/2010
- Updated
- 3/18/2011
🔧 How to Install New Vegas Mods
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