DarkStar Manufacturing

⭐ ⭐ (999 endorsements) 📥 66,772 downloads 📌 v3.0.0 📅 6/20/2024
🟡 Updated this year

By WykkydGaming · Crafting

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 7/12/2026 📅 Created: 6/20/2024
⚠️ 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

  • 👍 1.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • ✅ Updated 31 days after the latest game patch — actively maintained
  • 🏆 #3 of 26 Crafting mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

DarkStar Manufacturing is a comprehensive, extensive and balance-oriented Crafting & Upgrading system for Apparel, Armor and Weapons.

Visit the official website for full mod information.

This mod adds:

  • []Apparel, Armor & Weapon Crafting.

    []Enhanced Apparel, Armor & Weapons that allow Quality, Legendary, Lining (armor) and Skin (weapon) customization.

    []"Vile" crafting that converts Ballistic weapons into Particle Beam weapons.

    []Advanced quality tier to everything that was missing it.

    []Superior quality tier to everything that was missing it, including weapons.

    []Unrivaled quality tier 15 levels higher than Superior.

    []Relic quality tier, 30 levels higher than Unrivaled.

    []NPC's can spawn with, and wield, Superior, Unrivaled and Relic weapons. All POI's just became more dangerous!

    []Elite NPC's & Boss chests will now drop more legendaries.

    []Elite NPC's & Boss chests now have a 75%-100% chance to drop DarkStar Quantum Harness (used in advanced crafting).

    []Elite NPC's & Boss chests now have a 25% chance to drop Vile (Mk. III) versions of Ballistic weapons. Which means they can also use them against you.

    []New "DarkStar Proprietary" multi-legendary weapon enchants, starting at level 10 and ending at level 130 with NG+20.

    Base features unlock at level 1. The strongest upgrades require level 130, and potentially up to 20 NG+ trips for the best custom Legendaries.

    Yes, this mod will allow you to become Overpowered. But... you have to earn it. These upgrades are not cheap, and they are not cheats. Full unlock and having access to all upgrades and legendaries requires a lot of blood, sweat and tears. The rewards, however, are quite real, and very worth the effort.

    Everything needed to access the power of DarkStar Manufacturing is available in the Mark I spacesuit room in the basement of the Lodge. You can also build all workbenches at your outpost, or on your ship. Make sure to visit the Lodge at least once to obtain the informational slates that explain how everything works.

    There is also a Terminal in the same room which contains the same information in case you lose the slates.

    A Note About Donations

    Mod development takes time. In this case, since I was learning xEdit and Starfield's structure, a lot of time. That said, donations are appreciated but absolutely not necessary. That said, if you wish to donate in style and enjoy some dark fantasy novels as a result of your donation, find R. L. Parker's novels on any digital bookstore. Buy a copy, read and enjoy. Yep... I write novels when I'm not gaming. :)

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

DarkStar Manufacturing is a comprehensive crafting and upgrading system for apparel, armor, and weapons, offering customization of quality, legendaries, linings, and skins. It introduces new quality tiers, weapon drops, and legendaries, with a balance-oriented approach. Highly endorsed and frequently downloaded, it's a popular choice for players seeking deeper crafting mechanics.

✨ Key Features

Adds a comprehensive crafting and upgrading system for apparel, armor, and weapons.
Allows customization of quality, legendaries, linings, and skins.
Introduces new quality tiers, new weapon drops, and new legendaries.
Designed with a balance-oriented approach to gameplay.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Huge community trust with 999 endorsements and over 66k downloads.
  • Adds deep customization options for gear, letting you tweak quality, linings, and skins.
  • Balance-focused design means new tiers and legendaries won't break your game.

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated July 2026 — might not be compatible with future game patches.
  • No screenshots or videos provided, so you can't preview the new skins before downloading.
🎯 Is This For You?
For crafters and loot enthusiasts who want more control over their gear's quality and appearance. If you're tired of vanilla crafting limits and want new tiers and legendaries, this is for you. Skip if you prefer simple, vanilla-style crafting without extra layers.
📦 Install:Medium· 5-10 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Check the mod's forum posts or comments for user-submitted install guides, since the author didn't provide one.
  • If you're using a mod manager, try installing manually first to avoid conflicts with other crafting mods.
  • Test the new quality tiers on a backup save to see how they affect your current gear before committing.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Starfield Mods
Author
WykkydGaming
Version
3.0.0
Downloads
66,772
Endorsements
999
Category
Crafting
Created
6/20/2024
Updated
7/12/2026

🔗 Required By 3 Mods

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