VATS Freeze Fix – F4SE
Fixed VATS freezing caused by Papyrus applying potion items during VATS, especially in Survival mode. This mod safely delays the application of all potion items until VATS ends, preventing engine freezes.
About this mod Machine translation
Fixed VATS freezing caused by Papyrus applying potion items during VATS, especially in Survival Mode. This mod safely delays the application of all potion items until VATS ends, preventing engine freezes.
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Introduction
There have been a few fixes that attempted to resolve the well-known VATS freeze issue, but most fixes modified specific Papyrus scripts.
This approach only affects the script that was changed. Any other mod calling Actor.EquipItem via a different script or system may still trigger the freeze.
Additionally, replacing Papyrus scripts may create compatibility conflicts with other mods that modify the same files, forcing users to choose between fixing or manually resolving load order issues.
This mod takes a fundamentally different approach:
It does not modify the Papyrus script, but connects directly to the game's engine-level equipment functionality. When an item is equipped during VATS, calls are safely queued and executed after VATS is turned off, preventing the engine from entering an unstable state.
Since the fix runs within the native equipment routine, it will apply globally to all mods that use the standard Actor.EquipItem function.
This means survival overhauls, chemistry mods, gameplay rebalancing, and any mods that rely on vanilla gear logic will automatically benefit without the need for a patch or compatibility layer.
There are no script substitutions. There are no original files that are overwritten. There are no load order conflicts.
Unlike Papyrus-based fixes, this mod will not create compatibility issues with other mods that modify survival or game scripts.
The result is a truly global fix that stabilizes the entire load order.
No longer stuck when using items in VATS.
It’s a smooth, stable and reliable gaming experience.
Install
Install the mod using your favorite mod manager.
Available game versions: OG (1.10.163) and the latest version AE,
uninstall
at any time.
Install & use Install: follow the bundled instructions
- Unzip the archive from playbuff and read the bundled readme / instructions first.
- There is no universal mod manager for this game: some mods replace game files directly, some go into a game-specific Mods folder, and some need a game-specific community loader or tool first — follow the bundled readme.
- Place the files exactly as the readme says; mods with listed dependencies need those installed too.
- Launch the game to confirm it loaded; some games require enabling mods in settings or an in-game mod menu.
Install locations vary a lot between games and mods — the bundled readme is the most reliable guide.