Playable Ghoul
⚪ Last updated 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.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #102 of 383 Gameplay Effects and Changes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
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✅ 2 Strength (STR)
✅ 2 Charisma (CHR)
✅ +2 Endurance (END)
✅ Radiation Poisoning has positive as well as negative effects on Ghouls:
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- UPDATE: Added a compatibility patch for people using the new Dead Money DLC. This is mostly for food items right now, but may be expanded later.
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- Playable Ghoul allows the Courier to roam the Mojave Wasteland as a Ghoul. This is more than just a simple texture/race mod, and offers some effects:
- 2 Strength (STR)
- 2 Charisma (CHR)
- +2 Endurance (END)
- Ghouls are resistant to most chems, including alcohol. The effect of chems lasts only 1/4th as long as normal, but the chance of addiction is only 1/10th of normal. The only exceptions to the above are Rocket and Ultrajet. RadAway and Rad-X will cause physical damage to a Ghoul if used. Certain other substances will still work as normal on Ghouls, particularly the special variants of Nuka-Cola. Additionally, Irradiated variants of alcohol have the same effect duration as normal.
- Radiation levels in a Ghoul\'s body decrease (or more accurately, the level which is considered \"normal\" moves up) over time, at a rate of 1 Rad/ 10s.
- Radiation Poisoning has positive as well as negative effects on Ghouls:
- Minor - +1 END, +2 HP/s, -1 Rad/s
- Advanced - +2 END, -1 INT, +4 HP/s, -2 Rad/s
- Critical - +3 END, -2 INT, -1 STR, +6 HP/s, -4 Rad/s
- Deadly - +4 END, -3 INT, -2 STR, +8 HP/s, -6 Rad/s
- Fatal - +4 END, -3 INT, -2 STR, +8 HP/s, -30 Rad/s
- Ghouls do not die from Fatal Rad Poisoning.
- Finally, Ghouls have access to a Ghoul-only Perk: Feral Affinity. This perk ensures Feral Ghouls will not attack the Courier unless the Courier attacks first.
- Please remember that this mod hasn\'t been fully playtested for balance. I would appreciate any feedback you can offer.
🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data
Playable Ghoul is a compact Fallout: New Vegas mod that lets you play as a Ghoul, adding thematic effects. With 1,373 endorsements and 40,575 downloads, it's a well-received niche choice for players seeking a unique roleplaying twist. Last updated in 2011, it remains a classic for fans of the game.
✨ Key Features
Allows the player character to be a Ghoul
Includes interesting effects that accompany the Ghoul transformation
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 1,373 endorsements and 40k+ downloads
- Adds a fresh roleplaying angle to New Vegas
- Lightweight mod that doesn't overhaul the whole game
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2011 — may have compatibility issues with modern mod setups
- Effects are vague — don't expect a deep gameplay overhaul
🎯 Is This For You?
For Fallout: New Vegas roleplayers who want to explore the wasteland as a ghoul without a massive overhaul. Skip if you're looking for major gameplay changes or modern polish.
For Fallout: New Vegas roleplayers who want to explore the wasteland as a ghoul without a massive overhaul. Skip if you're looking for major gameplay changes or modern polish.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's an older mod, check if you're using any mods that alter the player race or appearance — they might conflict.
- Make a save before installing so you can revert if the effects aren't what you expected.
- Use a mod manager like FOMM or Vortex to keep track of this mod alongside others.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- New Vegas Mods
- Author
- Yukichigai
- Version
- 1.3
- Downloads
- 40,575
- Endorsements
- 1,373
- Category
- Gameplay Effects and Changes
- Created
- 10/27/2010
- Updated
- 2/22/2011
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