Prone Mode
⚪ Last updated 2019⚠️ 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
- 👍 5.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #2 of 383 Gameplay Effects and Changes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Allows you to lay prone, reducing gun spread and move speed while increasing sneak. A snipers dream.
Ok, well not really but through some script magic you can't really tell the difference. To lay prone just tap shift while crouched. Once prone your hitbox and move speed are reduced, but you gain a sneak bonus and steadier aim. You can hold your breath to steady your aim further by holding the F Key. While prone you cannot access third person, or your pipboy. There is also a level 10, 15, and 20 perk, which will enhance prone mode, or your breath holding. Have fun!
Notes: Endorse if you like it! Feedback is always appreciated! Unless you hate it, then you have to brood all alone! Hotkeys can be swapped if you have MCM.
Tips: Here are some of the best ways (in my experience) to utilize this. Sniping in grass- if you crouch down right in a patch of grass, it will block your view. So instead look for bare patches of ground (doesn't have to be large) As in real combat, having the higher ground is good way to get a good line of sight. Holding your breath drains your AP faster while crouched than while prone, and faster when standing. Requirements: NVSE - http://nvse.silverlock.org/
Installation: Use NMM, FOMM, or manually place the ProneMode.esp in your data folder.
Uninstalling: Use Nmm, FOMM, or delete the ProneMode.esp in your data folder. I would recommend not being prone in the save when you uninstall, I havent tested it, but it probably wouldnt be fun.
Compatability: Should be compatable with any other mod.
Other mods that are awesome: Tale of Two Wastelands- Seriously you guys, its awesome, so if you can afford all the DLC, go get it
Permissions: Do whatever you like with it no permission needed, no credits need be given, though I would like to know about it out of curiosity.
Credits: nonplusultra - for all his help with the original version. Bethesda and Obsidian for their awesome games. Nexus for all the community what-not.
Prone Mode adds the ability to lay prone in Fallout: New Vegas, reducing gun spread and move speed while increasing sneak effectiveness. Designed for sniper players, this mod requires NVSE and has earned 3,163 endorsements from the community.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 3,163 endorsements and over 62k downloads.
- Essential for sniper builds—tightens your shot and boosts stealth.
- Simple, focused mechanic that adds tactical depth without bloat.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2019—may have compatibility issues with newer mod setups.
- Requires NVSE, so you'll need to install that first if you haven't.
- No detailed documentation provided, so you'll have to figure out the keybinds yourself.
For stealthy sniper players who want to feel like a real marksman, lying prone to line up the perfect shot. Also great for roleplayers who want more immersive stealth mechanics. Skip if you prefer fast-paced run-and-gun gameplay—this mod slows you down intentionally.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure NVSE is installed and launched via the NVSE loader, not the vanilla executable, or the mod won't work.
- Check your keybindings in the mod configuration menu (if available) to set a comfortable prone key.
- Test prone in a safe area first to get used to the movement speed reduction before using it in combat.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- New Vegas Mods
- Author
- SenterPat
- Version
- 11
- Downloads
- 62,785
- Endorsements
- 3,163
- Category
- Gameplay Effects and Changes
- Created
- 3/3/2013
- Updated
- 12/29/2019
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