RAD - Radiation (is) Actually Dangerous - Overhaul
⚪ Last updated 2022⚠️ 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
- 👍 0.5% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #81 of 441 Gameplay Effects and Changes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This mod is a complete overhaul and replacement of Radiation (is) Actually Dangerous. It includes patches for many other UI mods and fixes the gameplay and visual bugs and of the original mod as well as bringing the manner and application of the AP debuffs in line with Fallout 4's Survival mode.
This mod will cause radiation to damage your health until it is removed and provides a UI element to show this, like in Fallout 4.
Every 10 rads reduces your maximum health by 1%. With hardcore mode enabled, your primary needs will reduce your AP as well. For each level of dehydration, starvation or sleep deprivation an AP reduction is applied, scaling with severity. The weight of dehydration debuffs is double that of sleep and starvation. If all needs are critical, the debuffs add up to 100%. The mod should account for all permanent and temporary changes to max HP and AP.
The default debuffs for radiation sickness, dehydration, sleep deprivation and starvation still apply.
Supported Mods
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[]JSawyer (Ultimate and regular, as an MCM option)
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]Vanilla UI Plus (Automatically detected)[]Darnified UI (Automatically detected)
[]The HUD Editor (Automatically detected)
[]Cell-HUD (MCM option)
[]HUD Like Fallout 4 (MCM option)
[]oHUD (Automatically detected)
Installation:
1. Install the following prerequisites:
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[]NVSE
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]JIP LN NVSE Plugin2. Install RAD overhaul via mod manager or manually. Installing the original RAD mod is not necessary. This is a stand-alone version.
3. Adjust MCM Options. See below for more info.
Load order tip: I would keep this mod above any item that affects the consumption of AP, such as B42's Melee Bash or Just Vanilla Sprint. This seems to help prevent blank ticks for some reason.
MCM Options:
-Hardcore
Enables AP debuffs based on your sleep deprivation, hunger and thirst.
The first debuff begins at 200 need level, and increases every subsequent addition of 200 after. Ie, debuffs apply at 200, 400, 600 and 800. At 1000, the game kills you.
-JSawyer Incre
RAD - Radiation (is) Actually Dangerous - Overhaul is a comprehensive rework of xax34hah's RAD mod, focusing on UI and script improvements. It includes rebalancing, bugfixes, and compatibility patches, making radiation a more significant threat. With 2,146 endorsements and 404,211 downloads, it's a popular choice for players seeking a more dangerous wasteland.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust with 2,146 endorsements and over 400k downloads
- Tackles the original mod's issues with a full script rewrite and bugfixes
- UI overhaul makes radiation effects clearer and easier to manage
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in March 2022 — may not be compatible with the latest game patches
- Requires the original RAD mod as a base, so you need to install that first
- Overhaul changes balance significantly, which might not suit players who prefer the original's tuning
For Fallout 4 players who want radiation to be a real threat and appreciate a polished, bug-fixed experience. If you're tired of radiation being a minor annoyance and want a more hardcore survival feel, this is for you. Skip if you prefer the original RAD mod's balance or don't want to deal with an extra dependency.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have the original RAD mod installed first, as this is an overhaul of it.
- Check the mod's compatibility patches for other mods you use, especially those that affect radiation or health.
- Since the mod was last updated in 2022, verify it works with your current game version and other mods.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- New Vegas Mods
- Author
- Krazzyklown
- Version
- 2.0
- Downloads
- 404,211
- Endorsements
- 2,146
- Category
- Gameplay Effects and Changes
- Created
- 3/3/2021
- Updated
- 3/19/2022
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