The Road Warrior Armor
⚪ Last updated 2011⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
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
- 👍 2.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #96 of 156 Armour mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
UPDATE 23. 3:2024: mealwormhub has just created a version of the female mesh variant without the cleavage
Download it here:
https://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/85582/
UPDATE: Added the Breeze's Male Bodies version with the PipBoy fix provided by SystemShock. Extract it into your Data folder.
Author: toxa01/SystemShock/Cahir Mawr Dyffryn-Smert
Source: http://fallout3nexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=14539
Forum: http://forums.bethsoft.com/index.php?/topic/1150080-relz-the-road-warriors-armor/
Homepage: http://www.newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=38738
Description
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Adds the famed Leather jacket worn by Max Rockatansky. Female version included.
The original mod "Road Warrior Classic Leather Armor" by toxa01 was for Fallout 3, i just ported it into New Vegas. See the credits section.
Location
There are 2 different options for obtaining the armor:
1) Keep looking for the Wrecked Highwayman
Too lazy?: http://fallout.wikia.com/wiki/Wrecked_Highwayman
2) Still lazy? Sheesh! Here is the ID of the item.
XX beign the load order number in FOMM.
Details
Health: 300
Value: 2000
Light Armor
Increased Endurance +1
Increased Guns +3
Increased Lockpick +5
Increased Speech +8
Install
1. Extract the files into the NV Data directory.
2. Start FOMM, and enable the mod.
(or if for some reason, you refuse to use the Mod Manager, in the New Vegas Launcher, click 'Data Files', place a checkmark beside the .esp file.)
Uninstall
1. uncheck the .esp file in either FOMm or Data Files.
2. Delete the files/folders associated with the mod.
Incompatibility
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None. I think. If there's any lemme know.
Known Issues or Bugs
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There may be a tiny gap on the right hand, male mesh.
If there are more, also lemme know.
History
1. 0, 2011/3/5 - Uploaded a version for Breeze's Bodies.
1. 0, 2010/12/16 - Initial release for New Vegas.
2010/11/7 - Mesh fix by SystemShock.
1. 0, 2010/9/10 - Initial relase for Fallout 3.
Contact
You can find me here on teh forums:
http://forums.bethsoft.com/index.php?/user/499298-smert/
Credits
Thanks to Obsidian & Bethesda for creating Fallout: New Vegas. The best effin' Fallouty Fallout ever made.
Thanks to toxa01 for creating this great piece of armor. And for giving me the permission to re-release it. You rock.
The Road Warrior Armor is a Fallout: New Vegas mod by Deathstruck that adds a Mad Max-inspired armor set. With over 2,300 endorsements and 100k downloads, it's a popular cosmetic addition for players wanting post-apocalyptic style. The mod's description is minimal, but its enduring popularity speaks to its quality.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 2,312 endorsements and 103k downloads – clearly a hit
- Fits perfectly for post-apocalyptic roleplay, especially if you're into the wasteland wanderer vibe
- Simple cosmetic addition that doesn't mess with gameplay balance
⚠️ Cons
- Description is just a quote – no details on stats, crafting, or location, so you're going in blind
- Last updated in 2011 – might have compatibility issues with newer mods or DLC, though it's likely fine for vanilla
- No screenshots or install instructions provided, so you'll have to figure out where to find the armor
For Fallout: New Vegas players who want to channel their inner Mad Max and look the part while roaming the Mojave. If you're a collector of armor mods or enjoy cosmetic additions that enhance roleplay, this is for you. Skip if you need detailed documentation or gameplay-changing features – this is purely aesthetic.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since the mod is from 2011, make sure your game is fully updated and consider using a mod manager like FOMM to avoid conflicts.
- Look for the armor in the game world – without a description, you might need to check the mod's comments or use console commands to find the item ID.
- If you're using other armor mods, load order might matter – place this one early to avoid overwriting textures.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- New Vegas Mods
- Author
- Deathstruck
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 103,736
- Endorsements
- 2,312
- Category
- Armour
- Created
- 12/16/2010
- Updated
- 3/5/2011
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