Starter Kit
🟡 Updated this yearPreview

🔍 Analysis
- 👍 6.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #91 of 106 Gameplay Effects and Changes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
What this mod does?
Planning to start a new playthrough, but feel bored collecting all the starter resources manually? This small mod will add all necessary, yet lore‑friendly resources to your inventory right before you begin playing as adult Aloy.
What’s in the kit?
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[]All resources needed to upgrade pouches to level 1
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]Explosive sling[]Undergarment outfit
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Recommendations:
If this isn’t your first playthrough and you’d like to skip Aloy’s childhood (Prologue), consider using this mod as an addition: Fast Start.
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Installation:
Drop mod files to your Packed_DX12 folder.
Packed_DX12 game folder usually located in :
- []C:\Program files\Horizon Zero Dawn\Packed_DX12 or
- C:\Program files\Steam\steamapps\common\Horizon Zero Dawn\Packed_DX12
How to find game folder:
For Steam version:
Steam games usually stored in:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common
Watch video tutorial here for more ways to locate your steam games folder.
For GOG version:
Find Horizon Zero Dawn shortcut on your desktop;
Right click and choose "open file location".
Starter Kit by Johnny Dazzling adds a starter kit with an explosive sling, undergarment outfit, and resources for pouch upgrades when starting a new game. It's a small convenience mod with 41 endorsements, last updated January 2026.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Kickstarts your run with useful gear and resources (41 endorsements).
- Simple QoL addition for players who hate early-game grinding.
- Recently updated (January 2026), so likely compatible with current patches.
⚠️ Cons
- Small mod with limited reach (41 endorsements) — niche appeal.
- Only affects new games, so no benefit for existing saves.
For players who start new playthroughs often and want a head start without cheating. Skip if you prefer a pure survival experience or rarely start fresh games.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Start a new game to receive the kit — it won't appear in existing saves.
- Check your inventory immediately after the intro to confirm the items are there.
- If you use mod managers, install via your preferred manager to keep track of updates.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Horizonzerodawn Mods
- Author
- Johnny Dazzling
- Version
- 0.0.1
- Downloads
- 670
- Endorsements
- 41
- Category
- Gameplay Effects and Changes
- Created
- 1/28/2026
- Updated
- 1/28/2026
🔧 How to Install Horizon Zero Dawn Mods
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