Power Armor Training - Self Taught
⚪ 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
- 👍 4.9% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #436 of 441 Gameplay Effects and Changes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Teach yourself to weat power armor. Makes the power armor training perk something you can gain if you have the technical skills needed.
Power Armor Training - Self Taught is a small gameplay mod for Fallout: New Vegas that removes the need for the Power Armor Training perk, allowing you to wear power armor if you have the technical skills. It's for players who find the perk requirement restrictive and want a more skill-based approach.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 3,169 endorsements and 64,950 downloads.
- Gives you more freedom to wear power armor early if you've invested in technical skills.
- Lightweight mod that doesn't add bloat or require a bunch of other mods.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2011, so it may have compatibility issues with newer game versions or DLC.
- Only affects the perk requirement—no other changes to power armor mechanics.
- Requires you to have the technical skills, which might not fit every character build.
For Fallout: New Vegas players who want to wear power armor without being forced into a specific perk. It's perfect for roleplayers who've built a tech-savvy character and want the game to reward that. Skip if you prefer the original perk system or want more comprehensive power armor overhauls.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to install this mod with a mod manager like Nexus Mod Manager or Vortex to keep your load order clean.
- If you're playing with DLC, test the mod after installing to ensure it works with your version of the game.
- This mod changes a perk requirement, so it's best to start a new playthrough or load a save before you've taken the perk to see the full effect.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- New Vegas Mods
- Author
- Gopher
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 64,950
- Endorsements
- 3,169
- Category
- Gameplay Effects and Changes
- Created
- 3/19/2011
- Updated
- 3/19/2011
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