Fallout: New Vegas Remaster Wiki
Return to the Mojave Wasteland and shape its future through faction alliances, recruitable companions, branching quests and multiple endings. Develop unique character builds, face the challenges of Hardcore Mode and decide who will control New Vegas.
Fallout New Vegas Remaster Guides
Everything you need to survive the Mojave Wasteland, from your first steps in Goodsprings to the final battle for Hoover Dam.
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Fallout New Vegas weapons: 2026 Rankings & Loadout Guide
Master the Mojave with our 2026 Fallout New Vegas weapons guide. Detailed stats, tier rankings, and location tips for every handgun, rifle, and heavy gun.
Fallout New Vegas benny: Quest Outcomes & Platinum Chip Guide
Master the encounter with Benny in Fallout: New Vegas. Learn how to retrieve the Platinum Chip, navigate The Tops, and decide Benny's fate at The Fort.
Fallout New Vegas ncr ranger armor: Step-by-Step Acquisition Guide
Master the Mojave in 2026 with our guide on obtaining the iconic Fallout New Vegas ncr ranger armor, including safehouse locations and repair tips.
Fallout New Vegas steam: 2026 Modding & Setup Guide
Optimize your Fallout New Vegas Steam setup with modern stability mods, essential engine fixes, and massive community map expansions.
Fallout New Vegas in Fallout 4: Mod Setup Guide
Experience the Mojave Wasteland in the modern Creation Engine. Learn how to set up classic mechanics, weapons, and environments using standalone mods.
Fallout New Vegas best skills: 2026 Character Build & Perk Guide
Master the Mojave with our 2026 guide to Fallout New Vegas best skills, including the 'Skilled' trait exploit and optimal starting builds.
Fallout New Vegas Release Date: Development Timeline & Launch History
Explore the Fallout New Vegas release date, development challenges, and the technical history of Obsidian Entertainment's legendary RPG.
Fallout New Vegas Ultimate Edition: 2026 Modding & Setup Guide
Learn how to optimize Fallout New Vegas Ultimate Edition in 2026 with essential mod packs, engine fixes, and expansion content for the best RPG experience.
Fallout New Vegas Nexus: Essential 2026 Modding Setup Guide
Master the Fallout New Vegas nexus ecosystem in 2026. Learn how to install Vortex, NVSE, and essential stability patches for a crash-free experience.
Fallout New Vegas Veronica: Quest Guide & Best Perks
Optimize your Fallout New Vegas Veronica build. Discover how to unlock her companion quest, choose the best perks, and find her a dress.
Fallout New Vegas power armor training: Unlock Walkthrough
Learn how to unlock power armor training in Fallout New Vegas. Step-by-step guide for the Brotherhood of Steel and Enclave Remnants questlines.
Fallout New Vegas Companions: Recruitment & Perks Guide
Unlock all 8 Fallout New Vegas companions. Learn recruitment locations, personal quest triggers, best upgrades, and optimal perk combinations.
Fallout New Vegas Remaster Beginner Guide
Every Courier's journey starts in Goodsprings. Learn how SPECIAL attributes, skills, perks, reputation, karma, and survival systems connect, and follow a clear early route that helps you avoid the most common wasteland mistakes.
Build Your Courier with SPECIAL
SPECIAL (Strength, Perception, Endurance, Charisma, Intelligence, Agility, Luck) defines everything your character can do. Pick attributes that match your playstyle, then choose two Tag Skills and up to two Traits during character creation in Goodsprings.
Level Up Skills Every Level
Each level grants skill points to spend on combat, stealth, science, repair, speech, and survival skills. Skill checks gate dialogue options, hacking, lockpicking, and crafting, so a balanced spread opens more of the Mojave than a narrow one.
Pick the Right Perks Every Two Levels
Perks are earned every two levels and each has skill or level requirements. Strong early perks like Educated, Comprehension, and Swift Learner accelerate your long-term power, while combat perks like Commando or Sniper define your fighting style.
Track Reputation and Karma
Reputation measures how each faction views you, while Karma tracks your overall morality. Quests, theft, and key story decisions shift both, and they directly affect vendor prices, companion reactions, and which endings remain available.
Survive Hardcore Mode (Optional)
Hardcore Mode adds dehydration, starvation, sleep deprivation, ammo weight, and slower healing. It rewards the Survival skill, cooking, and careful resource planning, and is required for the Hard Core achievement.
Set Your Early Priorities
A reliable early route follows the main quest from Goodsprings through Primm, Nipton, Novac, and Boulder City to reach the New Vegas Strip. Along the way, gather caps, recruit a companion, and upgrade your gear before committing to a faction.
Quick Tips
- Use VATS in early fights to land reliable hits and study enemy weak points.
- Save often and rotate multiple save slots before dialogue and faction decisions.
- Repair weapons and armor at vendors to keep their damage and damage threshold high.
- Invest in Speech and Lockpick early to unlock extra dialogue options, loot, and quest routes.
- Collect and sell early loot in Goodsprings and Primm to afford your first real weapon upgrades.
Fallout New Vegas Remaster Quests Walkthrough
The Mojave is built around branching choices. This walkthrough organizes the main quest, the four major faction arcs, every companion storyline, and the most important side quests, with objectives, skill checks, missable rewards, and clearly marked spoilers.
Fallout New Vegas Remaster Builds
Builds in the Mojave are driven by SPECIAL allocation, Tag Skills, Traits, and perk order. These recommended builds cover every major combat style plus a Hardcore survival specialist, each with the attributes and progression that make them work.
Guns Sniper
S TierSPECIAL: AGI 8, PER 7, LCK 7
Long-range stealth sniper built around Sneak, Guns, and crit perks like Better Criticals and Sniper. The Anti-Materiel Rifle and All-American scale hard with headshots from stealth.
Energy Weapons
S TierSPECIAL: INT 8, PER 6, LCK 6
Plasma and laser powerhouse using the Q-35 Matter Modulator, Plasma Caster, and Pew-Pew. Tesla armor and Laser Commander push damage output to endgame levels.
Melee Bruiser
A TierSPECIAL: STR 9, END 8, LCK 6
Close-quarters juggernaut with Super Sledge, Oh, Baby!, and Slayer. High Strength and Endurance feed damage, health, and the Stonewall and Unstoppable perks.
Unarmed Brawler
A TierSPECIAL: STR 8, END 9, AGI 7
Ballistic Fist and Pushy build with Piercing Strike and Slayer for rapid knockdowns. Ninja and Unstoppable add stealth and crowd-control synergy.
Explosives Demolitionist
A TierSPECIAL: PER 6, INT 8, LCK 6
Grenade Machine Gun, Mercy, and Annabelle with Demolition Expert and Heave, Ho!. Great against clustered enemies and Deathclaw packs.
Stealth and Speech Courier
A TierSPECIAL: CHA 8, INT 8, AGI 7
A pacifist-friendly build stacking Speech, Sneak, and Barter to talk and sneak through almost every quest, ideal for non-lethal and roleplay runs.
Hardcore Survivor
B TierSPECIAL: END 8, INT 8, LCK 6
Built for Hardcore Mode with high Survival for cooking, Lead Belly, and Chem Resistant. Turns food, water, and campfire recipes into a self-sustaining progression engine.
Jack-of-All-Trades
B TierSPECIAL: INT 9, LCK 7, CHA 6
A flexible generalist using Educated and Comprehension to keep most skills viable, perfect for a first playthrough that wants to sample every quest and weapon type.
Fallout New Vegas Remaster Weapons and Gear
Compare the strongest weapons, armor, ammunition, and unique equipment in the Mojave by damage, damage type, requirements, and where to find them. Use these recommendations to plan loadouts for early, mid, and late game.
| Item | Category | Power | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Materiel Rifle | Guns | Very High | .50 MG sniper rifle, the strongest long-range option; buy from Gun Runners or NCR armories. |
| Brush Gun | Guns | High | .45-70 lever-action rifle with high per-shot damage; great mid-to-late general weapon. |
| Plasma Caster | Energy | Very High | Heavy plasma weapon with high DPS; pairs with Optimized and Max Charge ammo. |
| Oh, Baby! | Melee | Very High | Unique Super Sledge found in Charleston Cave on Jacobstown mountain. |
| Ballistic Fist | Unarmed | High | Shotgun-gauntlet for unarmed builds; looted from Legionaries and Caesar's tent. |
| Grenade Machine Gun | Explosive | Very High | Area-clearing splash weapon; sold by Gun Runners and Quartermaster Bardon. |
| T-51b Power Armor | Armor | High DT | Top-tier power armor with high Damage Threshold; requires Power Armor Training. |
| Ranger Combat Armor | Armor | Medium DT | Iconic NCR Veteran Ranger armor; great balance of protection without training. |
| .308 JSP Ammo | Ammo | Bonus DMG | Hand-loaded ammo for sniper rifles; boosts damage at the cost of faster degradation. |
| Stealth Boy | Gear | Utility | Consumable that grants invisibility; essential for stealth approaches and ambushes. |
Fallout New Vegas Remaster Companions
Up to two companions can travel with you at once, and each one brings a unique perk, combat style, and personal storyline. This guide covers every permanent companion, where to recruit them, and the choices that can permanently change their fate.
Craig Boone
MarksmanA grieving NCR sniper recruited in Novac after solving One for My Baby. His Spotter perk tags enemies in VATS, and his quest unlocks one of three distinct endings.
Rose of Sharon Cassidy
DrifterHardened caravan owner recruited at the Mojave Outpost after clearing her debt. Her Whiskey Rose perk boosts Damage Threshold and removes alcohol's negative effects.
Raul Tejava
Ghoul MechanicA ghoul gunslinger freed from Black Mountain. His Regular Maintenance and Full Maintenance perks slow weapon and armor degradation, making him invaluable for long expeditions.
Veronica Santangelo
Brotherhood ScribeRecruited at the 188 Trading Post. Her Scribe Assistant perk grants access to workbenches in the field, and her quest I Could Make You Care reshapes her ties to the Brotherhood.
Arcade Gannon
Follower DoctorAn idealistic Followers doctor recruited at the Old Mormon Fort. His Medical Informant perk boosts healing, and his quest For Auld Lang Syne ties directly into an Enclave endgame thread.
Lily Bowen
NightkinA gentle nightkin grandmother found in Jacobstown. Her Stealth Girl perk boosts Stealth Boys and melee sneak attacks, and her medication choices permanently affect her dialogue.
ED-E
EyebotA reactivated Enclave Eyebot recruited in Primm. Its sensors and combat buffs upgrade through ED-E My Love, and the chosen faction for the upgrade changes its final perk.
Rex
CyberdogThe King's loyal cyberdog in Freeside, available after Nothin' But a Hound Dog. Transplanting a new brain changes his combat stats and quest-related Search and Rescue perk.
Fallout New Vegas Remaster Factions
Who controls New Vegas is the central question of the Mojave. Understand the four major factions and the minor powers, how reputation works, what each alliance demands, and which decisions lock you out of rival endings.
New California Republic (NCR)
Major FactionA sprawling democratic republic striving to restore order and claim Hoover Dam's power. Allied through Ambassador Crocker or Colonel Moore, the NCR values law, taxes, and military expansion across the Mojave.
Caesar's Legion
Major FactionA brutal slave army modeling itself on Rome, massing east of the Colorado River. Joined through The Fort, the Legion rejects technology and democracy in favor of conquest and absolute order.
Mr. House
Major FactionThe reclusive techno-autocrat who rules the New Vegas Strip through his Securitron army. Siding with House means preserving his vision of an independent, ordered Vegas under his singular control.
Yes Man (Independent)
Major FactionA reprogrammed Securitron that lets the Courier seize New Vegas personally. The Wild Card chain frees you from every major faction and ends with an independent Mojave ruled by your decisions.
Great Khans
Minor FactionA nomadic warrior tribe based at Red Rock Canyon, allied with the Legion by circumstance. Your actions can redirect their fate across several endings tied to their drug trade and history.
Brotherhood of Steel
Minor FactionA remnant chapter hidden in the Hidden Valley bunker, hoarding pre-war technology. Their strict codes and isolation make them a reluctant ally or a target depending on your faction path.
Followers of the Apocalypse
Minor FactionA humanitarian research group providing medicine and education from the Old Mormon Fort. They hold no military power but quietly shape the Mojave through knowledge and Arcade Gannon.
Boomers
Minor FactionArtillery-obsessed isolationists at Nellis Air Force Base. Earning their trust through Volare! grants access to howitzer support and their aid in the final battle for the dam.
Fallout New Vegas Remaster Mods
Modding keeps the Mojave stable, beautiful, and endlessly replayable. These recommendations cover the essential stability fixes, performance and interface upgrades, visual overhauls, gameplay expansions, and the load-order basics that protect your saves.
New Vegas Script Extender (NVSE)
Core RequirementThe foundation that most New Vegas mods depend on. Install it first, as countless gameplay and UI mods require the extra script functions NVSE provides.
New Vegas Anti-Crash (NVAC)
Stability FixA memory and engine patch that prevents the most common random crashes. Pair it with the 4GB large-address-aware patch for smoother long sessions.
YUP - Unofficial Patch
Bug FixesA community-maintained bug-fix patch that corrects thousands of quest, item, and gameplay errors without changing the intended balance or content.
User Interface Mods
UI UpgradeMods like Darnified UI, MTUI, and the Mod Configuration Menu clean up fonts, lists, and settings access, making menus readable and mod options reachable.
Texture and Lighting Mods
Visual OverhaulNMC's Texture Pack, Poco Bueno, and ENB or ReShade presets dramatically upgrade terrain, buildings, and lighting while keeping the Mojave's desaturated wasteland tone.
Project Nevada
Gameplay OverhaulA modular overhaul adding sprint, bullet time, visors, grenades, and rebalanced implants. Each module can be toggled to match how much you want to change the base game.
Content and Quest Mods
New ContentExpansions like The Someguy Series, New Vegas Bounties, and New California add fully voiced quests, companions, and map areas that extend the Mojave far beyond the base game.
Mod Organizer 2
Load Order ToolA profile-based mod manager that keeps your load order and installs isolated per profile, letting you test setups safely without overwriting your clean save files.
Fallout New Vegas Remaster Locations
The Mojave is dense with settlements, vaults, military sites, casinos, and hidden landmarks. This regional guide highlights the quests, vendors, unique loot, skill books, and fast-travel points waiting at each major location.
New Vegas Strip
SettlementThe glittering heart of the Mojave, home to the Tops, Gomorrah, and the Ultra-Luxe casinos, the Lucky 38, and Mr. House. Entry requires a pass, 2,000 caps, or a high Science check.
Goodsprings
Starting TownYour starting settlement and tutorial hub. Doc Mitchell, Chet's store, and the Goodsprings Source are here, and defending the town in Ghost Town Gunfight sets your early reputation tone.
Hoover Dam
Military SiteThe strategic prize of the Mojave that powers New Vegas and the NCR. The dam hosts the final battle for every faction's endgame, plus heavy weapons and armor from Quartermaster Bardon.
Vault 22
VaultAn overgrown vault overrun by mutated spore plants and carriers. Keely's research and the quest Bleed Me Dry lead here, and the flame weapons inside counter its spore threats.
HELIOS One
Military SiteA pre-war solar power plant controlled by the NCR. That Lucky Old Sun lets you redirect its power and decide the fate of the ARCHIMEMES weapon test.
The Fort
Military SiteCaesar's fortified camp across the Colorado River, reachable by Cottonwood Cove. It houses the weathered Securitron vault and Caesar's tent, central to the Legion questline.
Jacobstown
SettlementA mountain resort refuge for super mutants led by Marcus. It ties into Lily's recruitment, the Charleston Cave unique melee weapon, and the Nightkin cure quest.
Black Mountain
Military SiteA broadcasting stronghold held by Tabitha's super mutants and nightkin. Clearing it recruits Raul Tejada and unlocks the strongest unique weapon options nearby.