Steady Hands Perk (Zero Spread and No Weapon Sway)
⚪ Last updated 2021⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #174 of 435 Gameplay Effects and Changes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Simply adds a perk by the name of "Steady Hands" that requires level 10 (Optionally level 20) + 100 guns, or 100 energy weapons.
Weapon sway always annoyed me, so I made a fix in the GECK. It's just a simple .esp file looking for a home in a New Vegas data folder
Fun fact: There is already a perk that does this in the game files, but is set to hidden. I left that reference unchanged and simply added an identical playable version with some requirements since it's a powerful perk. It's essentially perma-steady, so enjoy pinpoint accuracy and zero sway, for good!
Adds a new perk called 'Steady Hands' that completely removes weapon spread and sway, making all shots perfectly accurate. A simple gameplay tweak for players who want to eliminate recoil and sway mechanics, with 268 endorsements and last updated in April 2021.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Directly addresses a common frustration—no more random spread or sway ruining your aim.
- Tiny mod with a focused purpose; 268 endorsements show it's appreciated by a niche crowd.
- Works for any build that relies on precision, from snipers to pistol users.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in April 2021—might not work with the latest game version if it's changed since then.
- Only adds one perk; if you're looking for a broader overhaul, this won't cover it.
For players who hate weapon sway and spread and want a straightforward fix without overhauling the whole combat system. Perfect for precision builds like snipers or stealth archers. Skip if you enjoy the challenge of managing recoil or want more complex perk trees.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check if your game version is compatible with mods from 2021—some updates may break older mods.
- If you're using a mod manager, install it manually by dropping files into the Data folder to avoid conflicts.
- Test the perk on a dummy target to see the effect before relying on it in combat.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- New Vegas Mods
- Author
- Rangeout
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 8,546
- Endorsements
- 268
- Category
- Gameplay Effects and Changes
- Created
- 4/8/2021
- Updated
- 4/9/2021
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