Vanilla Animations Weapon Scale Fix

⭐ ⭐⭐ (3,099 endorsements) 📥 417,453 downloads 📌 v1.0 📅 9/29/2023
⚪ Last updated 2023

By Hitman47101 and Xilandro · Animation

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 9/29/2023 📅 Created: 9/29/2023
⚠️ 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
  • 🏆 #68 of 212 Animation mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

[DESCRIPTION]

This mod adds default scale transform to weapon node in vanilla aim anims

If you are playing with vanilla animations, and use mods that change

weapon's scale for whatever reason, like B42 mods that hide weapon during

some anims, where it shouldn't be visible on screen, and you have noticed

that your weapon won't reappear afterwards - this mod is here to fix that

Do you specifically need it even if you're playing with custom anims

for your weapons? Short answer - yes, because if you equip a gun or melee

that you don't have animation pack for - then any mod that changes weapon

scale will make your experience far less pleasant. Installing a fix, even

as a "just in case" measure, is only two clicks. But it's all up to you.

[WHAT/WHY/HOW]

Most, if not all, kNVSE animation packs for FNV, usually have weapon

node properly handled, with translation, rotation, and scale keyed, or at

the very least - scale being set to 1 in the NiTransformInterpolator. But

vanilla game lacks that. And that's, apparently, quite common issue among

FNV players. And even though I recommend to use animations packs with B42

mods (for weapon scale issue, blending, etc) - it usually goes unnoticed.

So instead of shoving this fix into every mod we create, we've decided to

release this fix as a standalone mod, as a "one stop install and forget",

and save us all some time.

[FUTURE PLANS]

None at this moment, but as Hitman and I continue to break the game,

we will include over-arching fixes here, and probably rename the mod into

something more decent. If you find unfixed animations - please, feel free

to report them, and we will add them into the mod. Because right now only

animations that we've included are the ones that actually require fixing.

[INSTALLATION]

Install it with mod manager or manually by copying files into data folder

Uninstallation: do the same with mod manager (or manually) but in reverse

[CREDITS]

Hitman47101, for actually making the fix, while I just made tiny changes

Bethesda, for the engine

Obsidian, for New Vegas

Armed Forces of Ukraine, for keeping me alive and safe

Слава Україні!

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

This small fix prevents weapons from disappearing when using vanilla animations with interactive animation mods. It's a targeted compatibility patch for players who prefer vanilla weapon animations, with strong community support (3,099 endorsements).

✨ Key Features

Fixes weapon disappearing when using vanilla animations with interactive animation mods
Compatible with vanilla weapon animations
Simple installation with no dependencies

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-approved with 3,099 endorsements and 417k downloads
  • Solves a specific, annoying bug for animation mod users
  • Lightweight and focused—does exactly what it says

⚠️ Cons

  • Only relevant if you use interactive animation mods—skip if you don't
  • Last updated in 2023, so may not support newer animation mods
  • No detailed documentation or troubleshooting provided
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who use interactive animation mods but prefer vanilla weapon animations. If you've seen weapons vanish during combat, this is your fix. Skip if you don't use those mods or are fine with custom animations.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Install with your mod manager and place it after your animation mods in the load order.
  • Test with a quick combat encounter to confirm weapons stay visible.
  • If you use multiple animation mods, ensure this fix loads last for best results.

📊 Mod Details

Game
New Vegas Mods
Author
Hitman47101 and Xilandro
Version
1.0
Downloads
417,453
Endorsements
3,099
Category
Animation
Created
9/29/2023
Updated
9/29/2023

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