Universal Air Tank
⚪ Last updated 2014⚠️ 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
- 👍 3.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #8 of 276 Armour mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Do you wish that there was a way to breath underwater other than that tiny rebreather? Or how about want to keep your full set of power armor or radiation suit on while you go for a swim? With the A-17 Universal Air Tank you can add water breathing to any airtight armor or helmet.
Description: This mod adds but one item to the game, the "A-17 Universal Air Tank". This air tanks grants a water breathing effect when equipped alongside an "airtight" armor or helmet. At the moment, this includes both radiation suits, all power armor helmets and the Follower's All-Purpose Science Suit. Two tanks can be found alongside other water and boating equipment. Hint: these used to be rental units before the war. If you can't find them, look in the spoiler section at the bottom of the readme.
This mod also includes multiple optional files. One gives the space suit helmet a water breathing effect when worn alongside the space suit. The other removes the water breathing effect from the rebreather you get during the Volare quest so that it requires the air tank to function. When given the rebreather during the quest, you will get an air tank as well. If you have already obtained the rebreather, just equip it to get a free air tank. The rest add DLC armors to the list of airtight armors.
It is possible to manually add DLC/mod armors to the list of airtight armors. See the info section for details.
Requirements:
- []A working copy of New Vegas []The ability to install mods [](Optional) Lonesome Road [](Optional) Honest Hearts
Installation: Nexus Mod Manager (NMM)-
- []Select "Download with Manager" and NMM should open. []Go to the "Mods" tab if not there already, select 'Universal Air Tank' and press activate. []Go to the "Plugins" tab and make sure 'Universal Air Tank.esp' is activated. []Start game and enjoy.
- []Launch FOMM and open the package manager. []Press "Add FOMod", browse to where you downloaded the mod and select 'Universal Air Tank.zip'. []Activate the newly added package and close the package manager. []Make sure 'Universal Air Tank.esp' is activated. []Start game and enjoy.
Universal Air Tank is a compact Fallout 4 mod that grants water breathing when paired with any airtight helmet or armor. It includes optional files to give the space helmet a water breathing effect with the space suit and to remove the water breathing effect from the base game. With 161 endorsements and 5,224 downloads, it's a niche utility for underwater exploration.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Simple and effective – turns any airtight gear into a diving setup.
- Optional files let you tweak the space suit interaction to your liking.
- Decent community traction with 161 endorsements and over 5k downloads.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2014 – likely outdated for current game patches.
- Only affects water breathing – no other survival or gameplay perks.
For Fallout 4 players who want to explore underwater areas without constantly managing air. If you're a roleplayer who likes using airtight armor sets, this adds a nice utility. Skip if you're looking for more substantial gameplay changes – this is a small QoL tweak.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's an older mod, check if your game version is compatible – if not, look for a similar newer mod.
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to install and easily toggle the optional files.
- Test the water breathing effect in a shallow pond first to ensure it works with your current armor setup.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- New Vegas Mods
- Author
- EddyK28
- Version
- 0.7.0
- Downloads
- 5,224
- Endorsements
- 161
- Category
- Armour
- Created
- 12/20/2014
- Updated
- 12/23/2014
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