Simple Drug Visuals
⚪ Last updated 2022⚠️ 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
- 👍 0.1% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #57 of 131 Visuals and Graphics mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
1. Description
This mod adds visual effects to drugs and alcohol. It's now configurable and scripted for compatibility.
A number of differences exist between this mod and the mod it was built on, WitchScroll's Drug Visuals. The visual effects are less drastic; the double-vision effects have been removed or greatly reduced, and coloration has been toned down. This creates a more subtle effect which blends better with the base game. The only visual effects which might be significantly distracting are the high-level inebriation effects (caused by consecutively drinking multiple bottles of alcohol) and the psychedelic effects (cave mushrooms). Since it's unlikely that these effects will be seen as a result of using chems for their performance-enhancing properties, I felt there wasn't much risk of them being over-the-top.
Additionally, I have fixed the scripting on the alcohol effects so that it's possible to sleep or wait the visual effects off. Before, if you became drunk, you would simply have to wait for the effect to end, which could take several minutes. I have also removed changes to withdrawal effects, and expanded the coverage of drugs.
2. Requirements
Base game + DLCs
JIP LN NVSE
3. Installation
Ensure that you have depth of field enabled -- the psychedelic effects won't look right without it.
Install with a mod manager.
4. Recommended Mods
WitchScroll's original Drug Visuals, if you want the effects to be more extreme. Obviously incompatible with my version.
Light Up and Smoke Those Cigarettes, for added immersion.
B42 Inject for animated item use.
Reefer Madness for a couple interesting new items with visual effects of their own.
This mod was built on previous work by Pnutmaster, Funkmastad, Lap, and WitchScroll.
Simple Drug Visuals is a compact visual mod for Fallout 4 that adds screen effects when consuming drugs and alcohol. With 239 endorsements and over 317k downloads, it's a popular lightweight enhancement for immersive roleplay. Last updated in August 2022, it remains a simple, no-frills addition for players seeking visual feedback.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge download count (317k) shows it's a go-to for many players.
- Does exactly what it says—no bloat, just visual feedback for substance use.
- Lightweight and unlikely to conflict with other mods.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2022—might not be tested with the latest game patches.
- Limited to visuals only; no gameplay or stat changes.
For Fallout 4 players who want a bit more immersion when their character pops a stimpak or downs a whiskey. If you're into roleplaying a wasteland junkie or just like visual feedback, this is for you. Skip if you're looking for gameplay changes—this is purely cosmetic.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's a simple mod, just drop the files into your Data folder or use a mod manager—no need for complex load order tweaks.
- If you use a mod manager like Vortex, enable it and let it handle the file placement automatically.
- Test with a save before a big battle to see if the effects are too distracting—some players find them subtle, others noticeable.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- New Vegas Mods
- Author
- Catakysm
- Version
- 2.1
- Downloads
- 317,590
- Endorsements
- 239
- Category
- Visuals and Graphics
- Created
- 10/25/2021
- Updated
- 8/22/2022
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