The Legacy of X13 - An Armor Overhaul

⭐ ⭐⭐ (4,362 endorsements) 📥 245,391 downloads 📌 v3.2 📅 7/20/2011
⚪ Last updated 2011

By EmeraldReign · Armour

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 8/21/2011 📅 Created: 7/20/2011
⚠️ 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

  • 👍 1.8% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #40 of 156 Armour mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

THE LEGACY OF X-13: An armour overhaul project for the Assassin Suit from Dead Money and Stealth Suit from Old World Blues. COMES IN TWO PARTS: Stealth Suit Mk II Overhaul- Featuring five different colour schemes to choose from, a brand new helmet, bug fixes, workbench upgrades and more. (Requires Old World Blues) Assassin Suit- A full hi-res retexture of the original to complement the Stealth Suit overhaul. (Requires Dead Money) ------------------------------------------------ Please endorse if you like this mod, it won\'t take you long, it really does motivate me to do more, and I appreciate every single one. Please consider Voting! ------------------------------------------------ NOTE: IF YOU HAVE THE ARMOUR EQUIPPED WHEN YOU FIRST LOAD THIS YOU MUST UNEQUIP, SAVE, THEN RE-EQUIP THE ARMOUR TO UPDATE THE SCRIPTS. ------------------------------------------------ All upgrading takes place at the WORKBENCH. It is meant to be hard to find the parts for the upgrade modules, they make this a very powerful armour. Especially for low level characters. No chance of Morphine addiction while using the suit, stimpaks level with medicine skill. CREDITS: A huge thank you to the others that have put time and effort into this project, they have been instrumental in providing content that I cannot. Check out their work and give them Kudos for their support! Helmet Mesh: rjhelms84 (http://www.newvegasnexus.com/modules/members/index.php?id=1278385) Type 3 Mesh: exeter (http://www.newvegasnexus.com/modules/members/index.php?id=1278385) Project Nevada Patch: Baldamundo (http://www.newvegasnexus.com/modules/members/index.php?id=1278385) Alternate Nevada Patch: Gribbleshnibit8 (http://www.newvegasnexus.com/modules/members/index.php?id=1536975) IN-GAME CHANGES: ----------------------------------------------------------- VERSION 3. 2: MED-X BUG FIXED, USING MED-X NOW WORKS PERFECTLY, NO ADDICTION AND NO LOOPING DIALOGUE. REBREATHER SCRIPT FIXED. >()< ----------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------- VERSION 3. 1: Rebreather Effect added to helmet, increased DT. ----------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------- VERSION 3. 0: MED-X AND STIMPAK SUIT USAGE ALTERED: STIMPAKS WILL ONLY BE ADMINISTERED IF THERE ARE MORE THAN 15 IN THE PLAYER INVENTORY. MED-X WILL ONLY BE ADMINISTERED IF THERE ARE MORE THAN 10 IN THE PLAYER INVENTORY. THIS IS WORK AROUND FOR A GLITCH IN BOTH ADMINISTER ROUTINES. COLOUR VARIATIONS, CHOOSE BETWEEN: DEFAULT OLD WORLD BLUE POST WORLD GREEN DEAD WORLD RED THAT ARMOUR (THE COLOUR SCHEME I PERSONALLY USE) BRAND NEW HELMET WITH CUSTOM MESH WORK BY ------R

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The Legacy of X13 is a complete overhaul of the New Vegas DLC armor suits, aiming to refresh their appearance and functionality. With over 4,300 endorsements and 245k downloads, it's a popular choice for players seeking a visual and mechanical update to DLC gear. Last updated in 2011, it remains a classic for the game's armor modding scene.

✨ Key Features

Complete overhaul of all New Vegas DLC armor suits
Updates both visual appearance and gameplay stats of DLC armors
High community approval with 4,362 endorsements
Widely downloaded with 245,391 downloads

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community favorite with 4,362 endorsements — clearly a lot of players trust this overhaul
  • Huge download count (245k) means it's been tested by tons of people and still gets used
  • Overhauls all DLC armors, not just one set — you get a cohesive upgrade across the board

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2011 — over a decade old, so it might have compatibility issues with newer mods or game patches
  • Since it's an overhaul, it may conflict with other armor mods that touch the same DLC items — check your load order
🎯 Is This For You?
For Fallout: New Vegas players who want a fresh take on the DLC armors without hunting down separate mods. If you're a completionist who uses all DLC gear, this gives you a unified visual and stat upgrade. Skip if you prefer to keep DLC armors vanilla or if you're running a heavily modded setup with specific armor tweaks.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 5 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Since this mod is from 2011, make sure you have the latest New Vegas patch and consider using a mod manager like Vortex or FOMM to avoid overwrite issues.
  • If you use other armor mods, load this one after them so its changes take priority, or check for compatibility patches.
  • Back up your save before installing, just in case the overhaul changes stats in a way that affects your current gear.

📊 Mod Details

Game
New Vegas Mods
Author
EmeraldReign
Version
3.2
Downloads
245,391
Endorsements
4,362
Category
Armour
Created
7/20/2011
Updated
8/21/2011

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