Equipment Tier Prefixes
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
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
- 👍 3.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #146 of 192 User Interface mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
WARNING:
This mod is experimental and stability has not been proven. Use at your own risk.
Create a save before enabling, and know that anything can happen and you may have to go back to your old save.
Keep better track of your gear, and see gear quality tiers at a glance.
Ever wonder why you have two identical weapons with identical mods, and one does more damage? That's because Starfield has an equipment tier system; however, currently the names for each tier are vague, and can easily be lost among other prefixes from mods.
This mod changes all item tiers from vague words into easily understood numbers so you can organize better, and reorders that tier name to the beginning of the item name so you can decide whether a weapon/gear piece is worth taking at a glance.
Tier Name Changes (Depending on which file you install):
Base Quality = Unchanged (No keyword on weapons for this to be changed)
Calibrated = or
Refined = or
Advanced = or
Superior = or
As of 0. 2, each option also comes with optional "Tiers Only" files that remove all other weapon prefixes
Compatibility:
This mod does not change any string files, or any Interface files, so there should be no incompatibilities with any current mods.
Safe (and recommended) to use with StarUI and Inventory Prefixes
Installation Instructions:
ONLY INSTALL ONE OF THE AVAILABLE FILES
Drop "EquipmentTierPrefix.esp" into Starfield's Data Directory
Add the line sTestFile1=EquipmentTierPrefix.esp into your StarfieldCustom.ini under
If installing the a different version, type sTestFile1=EquipmentTierPrefix_Short.esp (or whatever the esp name is) instead.
sTestFile to anything 1-10 (sTestFile3=EquipmentTierPrefix.esp for instance).
You will need an achievement enabler (as you'll see because the game tells you).
I use this one and have verified that achievements work: Baka Achievement Enabler
-Fixed issues where certain players were seeing all weapons as /
-Added optional "Tiers Only" files
A UI mod that renames weapon and armor tiers for clearer identification, moving the tier label to the front of item names. With 414 endorsements and over 12,000 downloads, it's a popular quality-of-life tweak for players who want to quickly see gear quality at a glance.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 414 endorsements and 12k downloads.
- Makes gear sorting and inventory management faster.
- Lightweight UI tweak that doesn't affect gameplay balance.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in September 2023 — may not be compatible with the latest game patches.
- Purely cosmetic; won't add new features or fix other UI issues.
For players who spend a lot of time in inventory menus and want to instantly recognize gear quality. Also for those who find the default tier naming confusing. Skip if you're looking for gameplay changes or a full UI overhaul.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check if the mod requires a specific mod loader or just manual file placement.
- If you use other UI mods, test for conflicts by enabling them one at a time.
- Since it's a UI mod, it might be affected by game updates—keep an eye on the mod page for updates.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Starfield Mods
- Author
- TroyIrving
- Version
- 0.2
- Downloads
- 12,027
- Endorsements
- 414
- Category
- User Interface
- Created
- 9/6/2023
- Updated
- 9/7/2023
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