Viewmodel Shading Fix - NVSE
newvegas — Mods & Enhancements
Viewmodel Shading Fix - NVSE is a bug fix mod for Fallout: New Vegas that corrects incorrect specular lighting and adds missing muzzle flash lights on the viewmodel. It has 5,917 endorsements and 1.3 million downloads, last updated in January 2025.
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Downloads: 1,308,592💡 Notes
By WallSoGB
🎯 Tips & Tricks
Install NVSE first, then drop the mod's files into your Data
Install NVSE first, then drop the mod's files into your Data folder or use a mod manager.
Make sure your load order has this mod after any other weapo
Make sure your load order has this mod after any other weapon or lighting mods to avoid conflicts.
If you use ENB, check if it has its own viewmodel fixes to a
If you use ENB, check if it has its own viewmodel fixes to avoid double-patching.
🔧 Troubleshooting
Mod conflicts
Check load order. Disable conflicting mods one by one.
⚠️ Common Mistakes
- Installing without checking requirements
👍 Pros
- Huge community trust: 5,917 endorsements and 1.3 million downloads.
- Fixes a glaring visual bug that affects every weapon.
- Actively maintained: last updated January 2025.
👎 Cons
- Requires NVSE, so you'll need to install that first.
- Only affects viewmodel lighting, not third-person or world models.
- No detailed description of what exactly was changed, so you'll have to test it yourself.