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The binoculars are a "weapon" in Fallout: New Vegas.

Characteristics[]

A tool that is classified as a weapon but has no offensive nor defensive qualities. When drawn, using the same zoom hotkey as for a scoped weapon will allow the player character to look through them. They have a 2.43x magnification, though due to how low that is, it is generally preferable to use a scoped weapon, if available, as some have magnifications of up to 3.5x and allow for immediate engagement of any spotted targets without needing to swap.

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Notes[]

  • Internally, binoculars (as well as some other "utility" items like the Codac R9000) are implemented as weapons. Because of this, using the binoculars will make nearby non-player characters and companions react like a weapon is being pointed at them. This also means that they will be confiscated when entering casinos.
    • Binoculars are classed as a one-handed melee weapon in the Pip-Boy. They make the sound normally associated with melee weapons when picked up.
  • The binoculars' 2.43x-magnification is equivalent to that of the Bozar Gun Runners' Arsenal or hunting revolver.
  • Binoculars are often found in poor condition, but this does not affect their use. They can be repaired with weapon repair kits or another pair of binoculars. Binoculars do not benefit from the Jury Rigging perk as they are a completely unique item.
  • Standing and crouching affect how stable the vision is when looking through it.
    • Similarly, binoculars are the only melee weapon that is affected by the chem Steady, which reduces the scope sway when looking through them.

Bugs[]

  • Xbox 360Xbox 360 Looking through binoculars sometimes results in a black screen with a hack computer screen but can be fixed by restarting the game.[verified]
  • PCPC Playstation 3Playstation 3Playstation 3 Xbox 360Xbox 360 When you equip it, it may show an ammunition count.[verified]
  • Xbox 360Xbox 360 When taking one from a companion's inventory, and having another in your inventory already, it will act just as 1 set, with no (2) next to it. Giving a set to the companion results in having one set each again.[verified]
  • PCPC Playstation 3Playstation 3Playstation 3 Equipping binoculars may cause the player to disappear in third-person view, this can be fixed by going back into first-person and unequipping the binoculars and equipping any other weapon, but not to your fists. [verified]

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