Easy Stealth - Reduced Vision for Guards. Civs and Cameras
🟡 Updated this yearPreview

🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #55 of 137 Miscellaneous mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Description
About This Mod
Do you find PAYDAY 3's stealth mechanics too punishing? Are guards spotting you from across the map? This mod makes the stealth experience much more forgiving and enjoyable by drastically reducing the vision capabilities of all NPCs and security cameras.
Perfect for players who want a more relaxed "ghost" run, or for those who are just learning the ropes of stealth mechanics without the constant frustration of instant detection.
Compatibility
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[]Fully compatible with the latest game updates.[/]
[]This mod directly modifies the base sensory and vision data of AI characters and cameras. It will conflict with any other mods that alter guard AI, civilian behaviors, or camera detection parameters.[/]
Installation instructions
Installation Guide
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[]Extract the downloaded archive.[/]
[]Copy the
pakchunk999-RasEasyStealth_P.pakfile. (※Please match your actual packed filename)[/]
[]Navigate to your PAYDAY 3 installation directory:
SteamLibrary\steamapps\common\PAYDAY3\PAYDAY3\Content\Paks\[/]
[]If you haven't already, create a new folder named
~modsinside the
Paksfolder.[/]
[]Paste the
.pakfile inside the
~modsfolder.[/]
[]Crucial Step: Ensure you have added
-fileopenlogto your PAYDAY 3 Launch Options on Steam.[/]
Main features
Key Features
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[]Halved Vision Distance: The maximum distance at which guards, civilians, and cameras can spot you has been reduced by 50%.[/]
[]Narrower Field of View (FOV): The peripheral vision angle of all entities has been cut in half, making it much easier to slip past them unnoticed.[/]
[]Quicker Sight Loss: The distance required for an enemy to "lose sight" of you after being slightly suspicious is also halved, allowing for quick escapes when you make a mistake.[/]
Requirements
Provide info on additional required steps, resources, or mods
Shout outs
Say thanks to anyone who inspired or helped you.
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[]Halved Vision Distance: The maximum distance at which guards, civilians, and cameras can spot you has been reduced by 50%.[/]
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[]Extract the downloaded archive.[/]
Easy Stealth is a compact gameplay tweak for a stealth-focused game that reduces AI sight radius, lose-sight radius, and sight degree by half. With 6 endorsements and 519 downloads, it's a niche mod for players who find enemy detection too punishing. Last updated May 2026.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Simple and effective: halves all three vision parameters for a more forgiving stealth experience
- Tiny download and easy to install—no complex dependencies
- Recently updated (May 2026), so likely compatible with current game versions
⚠️ Cons
- Low endorsement count (6) means it's not widely tested by the community
- May make stealth too easy for veterans—removes challenge rather than rebalancing
For stealth players who struggle with enemy detection and want a more relaxed experience. Skip if you enjoy the challenge of precise stealth or want a more nuanced difficulty tweak.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Back up your original game files before replacing anything, just in case.
- Test in a low-stakes mission first to see if the reduced vision feels right.
- If you're using a mod manager, make sure this mod loads after other AI tweaks.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Payday3 Mods
- Author
- Rasputin1911P
- Version
- 1
- Downloads
- 519
- Endorsements
- 6
- Category
- Miscellaneous
- Created
- 5/19/2026
- Updated
- 5/19/2026
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