Ragdolls
⚪ Last updated 2021⚠️ 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
- 👍 1.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #12 of 212 Animation mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
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1. DESCRIPTION
Improves ragdoll behavior for all actors (humans/creatures) in the game.
5. 0 version was made from scratch. All ragdolls are retweaked and all scripts are remade to be more efficient.
Make sure you have the LATEST version of required plugins and that nothing is overwriting the skeleton.nif located in meshes > characters > _male, because you'll get errors spammed in console. If you have any other mod that requires otherwise. If you have any other mod that modifies skeleton, then it's best to use this mod.
Load it last in your load order
Mod features:
DEATH REACTIONS:
Humans, Ghouls and Super Mutants will do different death reactions depending what type of weapon was used, where they were hit, etc...
This includes:
- Grabbing different limbs if hit with projectile or melee/unarmed weapons
- Softening their fall if hit in the leg while running
- Arms and legs flailing when set on fire or when blown into the air by explosion
- Many more
To change various aspects of a mod, there's an ini file located in: config\Ragdolls\RagdollReactionSettings.ini
Video demonstration:
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SIMPLE DEATH REACTIONS:
Added in 5. 2. version. Upon death, target will roll, yew, pitch in radnom direction. This will work on all actors, not just humans, ghouls or super mutants. It can be configured in RagdollReactionSettings.ini provided with the mod.
Video demonstration:
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LOCATIONAL MELEE/UNARMED FORCE:
When fatal hit was dealt with melee/unarmed type weapons, force will be dealt on the limb that received the blow. Force will no longer be applied at the center of the actor. How much force is applied depends of the damage done.
Video demonstration:
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HIT REACTIONS:
A feature that was broken in base New Vegas game (a so-called "Ragdoll Feedback").
It enables Havok-powered dynamic actor reactions to being hit by weapons.
Video demonstration:
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RAGDOLL MOMENTUM:
This enables ragdolled actors to keep their velocity they had before going "limp".
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Ragdolls by MadAce enhances ragdoll physics for all NPCs and creatures, restoring hit reactions and adding configurable forces and momentum. With over 12,000 endorsements and 1.2 million downloads, it's a popular animation overhaul for players seeking more realistic death and impact physics.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust: 12,125 endorsements and 1.2M downloads
- Configurable forces mean you can tweak the feel to your liking
- Restores hit reactions that vanilla might lack
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2021 — may be outdated for current game versions
- No detailed documentation or install instructions provided
- Potential compatibility issues with other animation mods
For players who want more dynamic and realistic ragdoll physics in combat. If you're tired of static death animations and want more impactful hits, this is for you. Skip if you prefer vanilla behavior or don't want to fiddle with config settings.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check if the mod requires a script extender or other dependencies for your game version.
- If you use other animation mods, test load order to avoid conflicts.
- Adjust the configurable forces in the mod's settings to match your preferred gameplay feel.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- New Vegas Mods
- Author
- MadAce
- Version
- 5.3.9.
- Downloads
- 1,202,634
- Endorsements
- 12,125
- Category
- Animation
- Created
- 6/4/2015
- Updated
- 8/12/2021
🔗 Required By 1 Mod
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