CharGenMenu

⭐ ⭐⭐ (5,845 endorsements) 📥 367,913 downloads 📌 v1.1.0.22 📅 11/15/2023
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By Expired6978 · User Interface

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 5/26/2026 📅 Created: 11/15/2023
⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
1🛠️ SFSE — Starfield Script Extender Download ↗
2🔧 Community Patch — Starfield Community Patch Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 1.6% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #12 of 192 User Interface mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Requires SFSE for Presets, but the menu improvements are still functional.

  • []Save/Load/Delete Presets

    []Separate Mod/Local preset directories

    []Smaller Face List Entries for more vertical display

    []Numeric values shown on sliders

    []Translations in sfee.ini (UTF8 BOM encoding)

Presets are by default loaded from the following directories

  • []Starfield/Data/SFSE/Plugins/Chargen/Presets

  • Documents/My Games/Starfield/SFSE/Plugins/Chargen/Presets

    Installation: Create or Edit the following file

    Documents\My Games\Starfield\StarfieldCustom.ini

    bInvalidateOlderFiles=1

    sResourceDataDirsFinal=

    You may have already done this for other mods, it should make the game load loose files from disk

    Install Starfield Script Extender as it is a dependency to this mod

    Run the game with sfse_loader.exe if using a mod manager it may do this automatically

    Custom Sliders for modders

    Custom body sliders requires a functioning load order, as it loads slider mods based on loaded mods, for example:

    The config file, where "MyMod.esp" is the file name of your loaded mod, this can be esm, esp, or esl

    Data/SFSE/Plugins/Chargen/Sliders/MyMod.esp/config.ini

    The contents look like the following:

    Female=morph_targets.json

    You may name the accompanying file whatever you like as long as it's defined in the config. The Key to the category is the gender, the Race is assumed to be the HumanRace, but this may change later to support specific races if necessary.

    The outlined file should be in the same directory, like so:

    Data/SFSE/Plugins/Chargen/Sliders/MyMod.esp/morph_targets.json

    This contents of the file should be json payload of arrayed items:

    "Name": "$First Slider",

    "Key": "MyMorph"

    "Name": "$Slider 1",

    "Key": "Slider1"

    The "Key" should match the name supplied in a Morph.dat file, and the "Name" is the displayed name in the menu, translation support for mods is still pending though. The new sliders will appear in the "BODY" section. MorphTargets must be 0. 0-1. 0 as the engine doesn't natively allow "oversliding". However, if/when bone scaling or script driven sliders are added there may be more keys to indicate slider properties (just as min/max/callback)

    I will provide a full "example" slider mod another time, but these are the files and contents necessary.

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

CharGenMenu overhauls the vanilla character creation screen by displaying numeric values for sliders, condensing vertical space to fit more options, and introducing JSON-based preset support. Ideal for players who want finer control and easier preset management. With 5,845 endorsements and frequent updates, it's a well-regarded UI enhancement.

✨ Key Features

Shows numeric values for sliders in the character creation menu.
Compacts vertical space to display more sliders at once.
Adds JSON preset support for saving and loading character configurations.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Huge community trust with 5,845 endorsements and over 367k downloads.
  • Active development—last updated May 2026, so it's likely compatible with current game versions.
  • Numeric slider values remove guesswork when fine-tuning facial features.

⚠️ Cons

  • No explicit installation instructions provided—may require some tinkering.
  • JSON presets might be tricky for non-technical users to edit manually.
  • UI mods can conflict with other interface overhauls—check compatibility before adding.
🎯 Is This For You?
For character creation perfectionists who want precise control over every slider and the ability to save/load presets. Also great for modders who want to share presets via JSON files. Skip if you're happy with the vanilla menu and don't need extra features.
📦 Install:Medium· 5-10 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • If you use a mod manager, install CharGenMenu through it to keep track of updates and avoid manual file placement errors.
  • After installing, open the character creation menu and look for new UI elements—numbers should appear next to sliders, and you'll find preset options in the menu.
  • To create a preset, adjust your character as desired, then use the in-game preset save feature to export a JSON file.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Starfield Mods
Author
Expired6978
Version
1.1.0.22
Downloads
367,913
Endorsements
5,845
Category
User Interface
Created
11/15/2023
Updated
5/26/2026

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