Fallout New Vegas Weapons Repairing In Fallout: New Vegas having your weapons looked after is important because the Mojave wasteland can be unforgiving. Step-by-step guide on how to repair your weapons and armor
Repair Methods
Using Identical Weapons:
Open your Pip-Boy, scroll to the weapons section in your inventory and select the weapon you want repaired.
To repair, press the button assigned to it(R on PC, Y on X360).
Make a sacrifice: Choose your duplicate or lookalike weapon from the inventory to repair it. This is simple and works to re-stock your weapons condition (without more stuff12.)
Repair Kits:
You can also use repair kits, which will come in handy for special weapons (not everything has an identical duplicate that you can already scrap.) The kits are located throughout the game or can be purchased from different merchants4.
NPC Repairs:
For a cost, some non-playable characters (NPCs) can repair your equipment.fallout new vegas (ad) Notable NPCs include:
Major Knight is offering it at the Mojave Outpost(Repair skill of 100%).
Raul Tejada ( Also a very good repairer after you recruit him )34
Tips for Effective Repairs
Jury-Rigging Perk: You can repair items with alternative but similar weapons or armor2.
Strategic Inventory Management: Track your duplicates and repair kits, especially for rare weapons that cannot be replaced easily.
Workbenches: Rarer workbench type units can allow for faster repairs and crafting times4.
These tactics will help players to keep their gear nice and shiny, giving them a better chance of survival out in the wasteland world of Fallout: New Vegas.