ST Traits and Perks

⭐ ⭐⭐ (2,662 endorsements) 📥 78,548 downloads 📌 v4.2 📅 10/29/2010
⚪ Last updated 2011

By SmileyTops · Gameplay Effects and Changes

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 8/13/2011 📅 Created: 10/29/2010
⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
1🛠️ NVSE — New Vegas Script Extender Download ↗
2🛠️ 4GB Patcher — FNV 4GB Patcher Download ↗
3🔧 NVAC — New Vegas Anti Crash Download ↗
4🧩 JIP LN — JIP LN NVSE Plugin Download ↗
5🔧 YUP — Yukichigai Unofficial Patch Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 3.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #395 of 441 Gameplay Effects and Changes mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Description: Update v4 2 This was a fix and small tweak update. Fear The Reaper, and other perks that had scripts somehow get unassigned are now fixed. Onehander/ Sharpshooter/ Bonus Ranged Damage/ Bonus Rate of fire, are now governed by weapon animation type, so will work with any ranged weapon added by mods or dlc. Gill-Boy/Gill-Girl, for compatibility issues removed food penalties, now has a -5% poison resist. Beastlord, shortened its\' description length again to help avoid crashes. Protean, no longer uses ShowRaceMenu (because it sometimes messes with perks), now broken down to three choices Face, Hair, and Sex. Crunch Teamplayer/Loner, bonus increased to 5%. New Perk (Meant for those action science characters) lvl 8 Force Field Emitter - You have created a device that emits a protective field of energy. - - - ST Traits and Perks: Adds 21 traits, 32 new perks, and makes tweaks to 9 perks. Most are classic oldies, but there are one or two new ones. The tweaks fall under two categories: 1) Altering perks as effects/names got shifted into new perks and traits, and 2) Weapon equality in Perk conditions, ex. melee OR unarmed rather than both. The Crunch Edition: An alternate version of ST Traits and Perks. It has more subdued effects and may provide a more mechanically balanced alternative. NVSE Editions: These require the New Vegas Script Extender ( http://nvse.silverlock.org ). They are similar to the original versions except where noted below or in the included readmes. - - - Below are the mechanical effects of each item (But have no fear, in game they do have the usual lead-in text.) Items marked with a \" \" are simply altered/tweaked entries, rather than a new one. Lines marked with a \" # \" are the Crunch Edition effects. Lines marked with a \" NVSE \" are the NVSE Edition effects. - - - ST Traits and Perks: Traits: Bloody Mess; Enables Bloody Mess / Enables Bloody Mess. Bruiser; +2 Strength / Melee Attacks are 20% slower. Cautious; 20% Weapon Range / -10% penalty to hit. (A combination of the Cautious Nature Perk and the Red Scare Trait) Chem Reliant; 50% Addiction Duration / 2x Addiction chance. Chem Resistant; 50% Addiction Chance / 50% Positive Effect Duration. Family History; +15% Limb resistance / -10 Speech (Once I heard that line from Doc Mitchell, I had to make it.) Fast Metabolism; +10% Healing bonus / -10% Radiation and Poison Resistance. (Fast Metabolsim perk became Medic) Feral Child; +5 Survival, Sneak, Guns, Melee, and Unarmed / -5 Barter, Speech, Science, Energy Weapons, and Repair. Finesse; +10 Critical Chance / -25% damage. (Finesse perk replaced with More Criticals) Gifted; +1 to all stats / -5 to all skills, -2 skill points at level up. *NightPerson; +1 to both Intelligence and Perception at night / -1 during the day. One Hander; +20% to hit with One Handed Weapons / -40% to hit with Two-Handers One in a Milli

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

ST Traits and Perks adds 21 traits, 32 new perks, and tweaks 9 existing perks to Fallout: New Vegas. It offers a mix of classic and new options for players seeking more character build variety. With 2,662 endorsements, it's a well-received gameplay expansion.

✨ Key Features

Adds 21 new traits to choose from.
Introduces 32 new perks.
Tweaks 9 existing perks for balance or variety.
Includes classic traits and perks from previous games.
Offers a few original additions not seen before.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Solid community approval with 2,662 endorsements.
  • Adds a hefty amount of content: 21 traits and 32 perks.
  • Brings back classic oldies for veteran players.

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2011, so may have compatibility issues with modern mod setups.
  • No detailed documentation provided, so you'll have to discover the changes in-game.
  • Tweaks to existing perks might alter your favorite builds unexpectedly.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Fallout: New Vegas players who want more character customization and build options. If you've played through the game multiple times and crave new traits and perks, this is for you. Skip if you prefer vanilla balance or don't want to risk compatibility issues with an old mod.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Since it's an old mod, check if you're using any mod managers that might need a manual install.
  • Load order matters: place this mod early to avoid conflicts with other perk mods.
  • Read the in-game descriptions of new traits and perks to plan your build.

📊 Mod Details

Game
New Vegas Mods
Author
SmileyTops
Version
4.2
Downloads
78,548
Endorsements
2,662
Category
Gameplay Effects and Changes
Created
10/29/2010
Updated
8/13/2011

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