Realistic Lead - Bullet Ballistics - FNV
⚪ 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.
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #307 of 441 Gameplay Effects and Changes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Removes bullet hitscan, changes their velocity to as real as possible values, adds bullet drop and removes tracers.
-Compatibility
Requires assets from the official Gun Runners Arsenal, Lonesome Road, Honest Hearts and Old World Blues DLCs.
Conflicts with mods that change these projectiles or certain weapons that now use their correct projectiles.
Works with: TTW, Project Nevada, Real Recoil (and likely most other recoil mods)
User npdogg for letting me know what caused the game to not load the files properly
Basically props to them for getting this mod fixed as I did not have the knowledge.
User maekol for helping with the IMPACT patch.
For a slower velocity non realistic version check out my other mod: https://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/64430
Realistic Lead transforms Fallout: New Vegas hitscan weapons into projectiles with realistic velocities and ballistic drop, adding a layer of skill-based aiming. With 1,343 endorsements and 118,164 downloads, it's a well-established gameplay overhaul for players seeking more immersive gunplay.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 1,343 endorsements and over 118k downloads
- Adds a satisfying skill curve to gunplay
- Simple concept, big impact on immersion
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2021, may have compatibility issues with mods that alter weapon behavior
- Requires adjusting to projectile travel time, which can be frustrating in close-quarters combat
For FNV players who want more realistic gunplay and are willing to relearn aiming. Perfect for immersive playthroughs and sniper builds. Skip if you prefer fast-paced, hitscan combat.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Test with a sniper rifle first to get a feel for bullet drop at long ranges.
- Use VATS to compensate for travel time when engaging moving targets.
- Check if your other weapon mods are compatible, as this changes core weapon behavior.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- New Vegas Mods
- Author
- Marmonator
- Version
- 1.8
- Downloads
- 118,164
- Endorsements
- 1,343
- Category
- Gameplay Effects and Changes
- Created
- 2/1/2018
- Updated
- 1/8/2021
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