Wasted Rocks Normals
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ 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
- 👍 1.0% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #374 of 621 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Vanilla normal maps for cliffs and rocks are broken. When light shines from above, they react as if it were shining from below. And when it shines from the front, its just don't react. This fixes it, and also makes the map more accurate.
Wont really work with other cliffs textures other then vanilla!
REQUIREMENTS
None
INSTALLATION
Drop archive content into Data folder, don't forget to turn on the Archive Invalidation.
Wasted Rocks Normals is a small texture fix mod for Fallout 4 that repairs broken normal maps on vanilla rocks. With 1,930 endorsements and 193,748 downloads, it's a community-approved fix that improves visual quality without changing gameplay. Last updated in September 2023, it remains a popular choice for players seeking a quick graphical improvement.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved fix (1,930 endorsements) that addresses a common visual bug.
- Huge download count (193k+) shows it's a go-to for many players.
- Lightweight and easy to install—just drop-in texture files.
⚠️ Cons
- Only affects rocks—if you're looking for broader texture overhauls, this won't cover other surfaces.
- Last updated in 2023—may not be tested with the latest game patches, though texture mods are usually safe.
For Fallout 4 players who notice the weird shading on vanilla rocks and want a quick fix without overhauling their whole texture setup. Also great for mod pack builders who want a stable, lightweight improvement. Skip if you're after major visual changes—this is a targeted fix.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're using a mod manager like Vortex or MO2, just download and install—it'll handle the file placement automatically.
- For manual install, extract the files into your Fallout 4 Data folder and make sure the plugin is enabled in your load order.
- This mod only replaces textures, so it's compatible with most other mods—just load it after any rock texture overhauls to ensure it takes priority.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- New Vegas Mods
- Author
- Yaruosu
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 193,748
- Endorsements
- 1,930
- Category
- Models and Textures
- Created
- 9/16/2023
- Updated
- 9/16/2023
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