Take Chems Make Fiends

⭐ ⭐ (962 endorsements) 📥 137,779 downloads 📌 v1.6 📅 7/24/2017
⚪ Last updated 2021

By Mastahbossu · Gameplay Effects and Changes

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 2/21/2021 📅 Created: 7/24/2017
⚠️ 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

  • 👍 0.7% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #277 of 441 Gameplay Effects and Changes mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Take Chems Make Fiends

Requirements

  • [] New Vegas Script Extender

    [] JIP LN NVSE Plugin

    Description

    You can move freely among the Fiends of the Mojave with the Day Tripper perk if you wear Raider armor and a Fiends helmet. The Fiends in Vault 3 will act as they would in Vanilla.

    Restores cut dialogue for Bert Gunnarsson, Cook-Cook, Driver Nephi and Violet.

    Also, make sure nothing happens to Queenie!

    "Get fucked."

    Mastahbossu @ www.nexusmods.com

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Take Chems Make Fiends adds a Day Tripper perk that lets you move freely among the Fiends in the Mojave when wearing Raider armor and a Fiends helmet. A small, focused gameplay mod with 962 endorsements and 137,779 downloads, last updated in February 2021.

✨ Key Features

Adds the Day Tripper perk, allowing free movement among Fiends when wearing Raider armor and a Fiends helmet.
Requires wearing both Raider armor and a Fiends helmet to activate the perk effect.
Integrates with the existing Fiends faction in the Mojave Wasteland.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-approved with 962 endorsements and over 137k downloads.
  • Simple, focused concept that makes Fiend territory less hostile for chem users.
  • Lightweight and likely easy to install for most mod users.

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2021 — may have compatibility issues with newer game versions or mods.
  • Requires specific gear (Raider armor and Fiends helmet) to work, limiting its use.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Fallout: New Vegas players who want a lore-friendly way to sneak through Fiend territory without fighting. Great for chem-using characters who want to roleplay as a Fiend ally. Skip if you want broader gameplay changes — this is a niche tweak.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 5 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure you have both a Raider armor piece and a Fiends helmet equipped — the perk won't work without both.
  • If you use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2, install this mod through it to keep your load order clean.
  • Check the mod's comments section on Nexus for any user-reported compatibility issues with other mods.

📊 Mod Details

Game
New Vegas Mods
Author
Mastahbossu
Version
1.6
Downloads
137,779
Endorsements
962
Category
Gameplay Effects and Changes
Created
7/24/2017
Updated
2/21/2021

🔗 Required By 1 Mod

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