g Freighter Legal Salvaged Frigate Modules SFMs - EXML
🟠 Updated over a year ago⚠️ Install Order · 1 step
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #73 of 133 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
✅ Compatible - EXML patch mod - likely to work well with all other mods
✅ Update Safe - Likely to survive updates
This mod makes it more likely for you to get salvaged frigate modules (SFMs) from legal sources.
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[]Crashed freighter containers are 3x as likely to give SFMs.
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]Derelict freighter crates are 4x as likely to give SFMs.[]Freighter rescue rewards now contain one SFM.
[]Killing pirates has a little over 2% chance to loot an SFM.
Put the entire contents of the zip file in your GAMEDATA\MODS folder, not PCBANKS, similar to this:
You can find information about and links to all my mods, files affected by each of my mods, instructions for installing mods, and instructions for extracting LUA files here:
https://www.nexusmods.com/nomanssky/mods/1541/
This mod for No Man's Sky increases the drop rate of salvaged frigate modules from legal sources, such as freighter missions and other legitimate activities. It's a simple quality-of-life tweak for players who want to unlock freighter upgrades faster without resorting to illegal means. With 258 endorsements and over 8,000 downloads, it's a community-approved option.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 258 endorsements and over 8,000 downloads.
- Solves a real grind issue—getting SFMs legally can be a pain, so this speeds things up.
- Lightweight and focused; does exactly what it says without bloat.
⚠️ Cons
- No detailed instructions or compatibility notes provided by the author.
- May not work with other mods that alter freighter mission rewards or loot tables.
- Only affects legal sources—if you're into pirating, this won't help you.
For No Man's Sky players who want to unlock freighter upgrades without the tedious grind of hunting salvaged frigate modules through legal channels. Perfect for those who prefer a more streamlined progression. Skip if you enjoy the challenge of earning modules through piracy or if you want more comprehensive gameplay overhauls.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to back up your save before installing any mod, just in case.
- If you're using other mods that affect freighter missions, test this one in a separate save first to avoid conflicts.
- Check the mod's page for any updates or compatibility patches if you're on the latest game version.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- No Mans Sky Mods
- Author
- Gumsk
- Version
- 6.0.5.0a
- Downloads
- 8,122
- Endorsements
- 258
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 8/25/2022
- Updated
- 3/5/2025
🧩 Commonly Used Together
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