Crew Companion Skill Overhaul

⭐ ⭐ (888 endorsements) 📥 53,767 downloads 📌 v1.0.5 📅 10/20/2023
⚪ Last updated 2024

By vex · Companions

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 9/11/2024 📅 Created: 10/20/2023
⚠️ 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

  • 👍 1.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #20 of 73 Companions mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

I was tired of only the constellation members being good at stuff, so I made this mod.

Overall changes

Every crew member should now have a level 4, 3, 2, and 1 skill. This makes everyone viable in different scenarios, though some overlap each other due to this.

Some skills can't be given higher stats than X. I adjusted a few ones, but others are too complex for me to mess around, like Medicine for example.

Due to this, a few companions will have something like 4,3,1,1 for example instead.

If a companion is not changed, just send a comment with the name of them and I'll look into it. You can also suggest what perks they should have.

Also leave feedback on if a companion has skills you disagree with.

Full list of changes at the bottom.

Installation

Mod Manager install

-Everything should work without issues. Just download and enable it. Though you might need to download and enable Plugins.txt enabler.

Manual install:

- Extract the files and place them into your starfield mygames folder. It should look like My Games\Starfield\Data\crewskilloverhaul.esm

- Download and install Plugins.txt enabler

- Go to %localappdata%/starfield

- add crewskilloverhaul.esm to the plugins.txt file.

Full List of Companions and changes:

  • []Outpost Management 4

    []Demolitions 3

    []Leadership 2

    []Geology 1

Heller:

  • []Geology 4

    []Outpost Engineering 3

    []Lasers 2

    []Ship Lasers 1

Vasco:

  • []Shields 4

    []EM Weapon Systems 3

    []Starship Engineering 2

    []Aneutronic Fusion 1

    Marika Boros:

    • []Ballistics 4

      []Shotgun Certification 3

      []Ship Particle Beam 2

      []Ship Ballistics 1

    Simeon Bankowski

    • []Sniper Certification 4

      []Marksman 3

      []Sharpshooting 1

      []Scavenging 2

    Gideon Aker

    • []Payloads 4

      []Ship Missile 3

      []Ship Ballistic 2

      []Concealment 1

    Moara Otero

    • []Ship EM Weapons 4

      []Marksmanship 3

      []Piloting 2

      []Starship Engineering 2

      Mathis Castillo

      • []Ballistics 4

        []Weightlifting 3

        []Incapacitation 2

        []Ship Ballistics 1

        Adoring Fan

        • []Weightlifting 4 (He is sworn to carry your burdens)

          []Stealth 3

          []Concealment 1

          []Scavenging 1

          Sophia Grace

          • []Stealth 4

            []Lasers 3

            []Ship Energy weapons 2

            []Concealment 1

          Betty Howser

          []Ship Missile 3

          []Demolitions 3

          []Piloting 2

          [*]Stealth 1

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Crew Companion Skill Overhaul rebalances all crew member stats in Starfield, making every companion viable instead of just the Constellation members. With 888 endorsements and 53,767 downloads, it's a popular quality-of-life fix for players who want more party diversity. Last updated September 2024.

✨ Key Features

Rebalances stats for all crew members to make them useful in combat and skills.
Aims to eliminate the dominance of Constellation companions by improving others.
Simple stat overhaul mod with no new content or quests.
Popular choice with 888 endorsements and over 53,000 downloads.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-approved with 888 endorsements and 53k downloads—clearly fills a need.
  • Directly addresses a common complaint: why bother with anyone else when Constellation is OP?
  • Lightweight stat tweak that doesn't add bloat or new mechanics.

⚠️ Cons

  • No detailed patch notes—you won't know exactly what changed until you test in-game.
  • Last updated September 2024—might not be compatible with the latest Starfield patches.
  • Only changes stats, so if you wanted new dialogue or quests, this isn't it.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Starfield players who want to use diverse crew members without feeling gimped. If you're tired of always picking the same Constellation companions for their stats, this mod gives you freedom. Skip if you're happy with the vanilla balance or want more than stat tweaks.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 5 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure to place the mod in your Data folder or use a mod manager like Vortex to avoid conflicts.
  • Check the mod's comments section for any reported compatibility issues with the latest game update.
  • Start a new save or test on an existing one—stat changes apply to crew members you hire after installation.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Starfield Mods
Author
vex
Version
1.0.5
Downloads
53,767
Endorsements
888
Category
Companions
Created
10/20/2023
Updated
9/11/2024

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