Sleek Energy Projectiles
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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
- 👍 0.4% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #26 of 57 Visuals and Graphics mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Vanilla+ Content: This mod is considered vanilla friendly, respecting the original vision of the game while implementing additional or altered content.
Replaces various energy projectiles to be scaled more reasonably and no longer envelope the guns they fire from. Optionally replaces some unsavory/bland muzzle effects with more adequate ones. Many vanilla energy projectiles are sized to be quite large when viewed in third (and first) person. Oftentimes you can notice the beams/balls clipping with the barrel. In vanilla, these projectile effects also tend to cover up muzzle effects as well. With this mod installed, beams/balls will appear to more appropriately emit from the barrels of energy weapons. The muzzle effects for the AER-14 and Holorifle have also been replaced, no longer appearing as flat circles and instead emit energy and sparks similar to the (previously invisible) laser rifle muzzle effects. The range of size reductions varies greatly on a case-by-case basis, with anywhere between 25% to 175% reductions.
Known Compatibility:
Overcharge - Compatible
Energy Visuals Plus - Compatible
Special FX - Compatibility Notice (replaces same files, can be overwritten or alternatively use EVP 2. 0 instead.)
EVE - Compatibility Notice (uses unique projectiles, this may not carry over or a patch would have to be made.)
Laser Bolt FX - Compatibility Notice (replaces same files this one does, can be loaded afterwards to overwrite this mod)
Should be compatible with all other mods so long as they don't overwrite these meshes. If so, simply load this mod afterwards. Disclaimer: Due to the reduced mesh size, there is a chance that hit-boxes of projectiles may be reduced. In my play-testing, this was not noticeable - however in theory this should mean much like conventional weapons in New Vegas, you must have accurate aim to hit targets.
Simply drag and drop the contents of the mod into your games "Data" folder, and activate with the mod manager of your choice. Alternatively, install directly through Mod Organizer 2.
Inspiration and help from Wadelz
Sleek Energy Projectiles by Spifferino resizes energy projectiles so they no longer obscure the guns firing them, and optionally swaps bland muzzle effects for better ones. A lightweight visual polish mod for players who want cleaner combat visuals, with 113 endorsements and recent updates.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Tackles a real visual annoyance—huge projectiles blocking your view
- Optional muzzle effect replacement adds extra polish without forcing changes
- Recent update (Dec 2025) means it's likely compatible with current game version
⚠️ Cons
- Only 113 endorsements—small community footprint, so you're trusting a niche author
- No explicit compatibility notes—might conflict with other visual overhauls
For players who hate when energy blobs cover half the screen and want a cleaner combat view. Skip if you're after major visual overhauls—this is a focused tweak, not a full retexture.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're on PC, use a mod manager to easily toggle this mod on and off to compare before/after
- Check if the mod requires a specific game patch—since it's updated recently, it likely works with the latest version
- If you use other visual mods, test this one last in load order to avoid conflicts
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- New Vegas Mods
- Author
- Spifferino
- Version
- 1.0.0
- Downloads
- 31,969
- Endorsements
- 113
- Category
- Visuals and Graphics
- Created
- 12/2/2025
- Updated
- 12/2/2025
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